A Comparison of SUNY General Education (GE) and New Paltz General Education (GEIII) Requirements
| Category | SUNY System-Wide GE Requirement | New Paltz GEIII Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Communication | 1 course | 1 course |
| Mathematics | 1 course | 1 course |
| Natural Science1 | 1 course | 2 courses2 |
| Social Science1 | 1 course | 1 course |
| American History1 | 1 course | 1 course |
| Western Civilization1 | 1 course | 1 course |
| Other World Civilizations1 | 1 course | 1 course |
| Humanities1 | 1 course | 1 course |
| The Arts1 | 1 course | 1 course |
| Foreign Languages1 | 1 course | 1 or 2 courses (depending on placement level)2 |
| Diversity | 1 course2 | |
| Minimum total credits | 30 | 36 |
| 1 | Students must demonstrate knowledge and skills in five of these eight categories. |
| 2 | Indicates a New Paltz requirement that exceeds the minimum SUNY system-wide general education requirements. |
The critical thinking competencies of Effective Expression, Systematic Inquiry, Information Literacy, and Ethical Reflection are infused throughout the New Paltz categories of academic knowledge.
