
To have an unlisted course considered for approval, please contact your academic advisor.
Consideration of Exceptions - The appended list of preapproved general education selectives, while extensive, is not exhaustive. Integrated Program - To encourage an integrated program, no more than 6 credit hours of general education selectives can be taken in one semester.
Upper Level courses are considered to be at the 300 level or above or lower-division courses with a required prerequisite in the same department.
Upper Level Requirement - At least 6 credit hours must come from Upper Level courses. This insures exposure to at least two different departments.
Breadth Requirements - Within the 18 credit hours, breadth must be demonstrated: no more than 12 credit hours can be taken in one department. World Affairs and Cultures Selective-WAC (3 crs.) - any course on the pre-approved WAC list will satisfy this requirement. Economics Selective (3 crs.) - either ECON 251 Microeconomics or ECON 252 Macroeconomics will satisfy the Economics Selective. Required Selectives - Of the 18 credit hours total, 6 credit hours must satisfy the following required selective categories. (A list of preapproved courses is appended below). Credit Requirements - A minimum of 18 credit hours in approved humanities and social sciences selectives are required. Following completion of the required freshman year courses in written communications (ENGL 106 or other approved option) and oral communications (COM 114 or other approved option), each student, with the assistance of an academic advisor, selects six three-credit hour courses to satisfy the General Education component of the ME curriculum. The Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering curriculum includes a strong component in General Education to provide students an integrated and well-rounded program in the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences. General Education Guide for Mechanical Engineering