College of Engineering
Undergrad: College Breadth Requirements
(Catalog page 186)

The College of Engineering requires that 18 credits be chosen from the humanities and social sciences subject to the constraints listed below and the approval of the student’s advisor. The courses selected must provide both breadth and depth and not be limited to a selection of unrelated introductory courses. The University’s multicultural course requirement may be included in this set of courses. Detailed guidelines, which include a list of courses that may be used to satisfy the program’s requirements, may be obtained from the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and from the College of Engineering undergraduate programs website: http://www.engr.udel.edu/advise/undergrad_programs.html.

  1. At least six credits must be in the humanities. Humanities include courses in areas such as Art History, English Literature, Foreign Languages other than the student’s native language, History, and Philosophy.
  2. At least six credits must be in the social sciences. The social sciences include courses in areas such as Economics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
  3. At least six credits must be above the introductory level. These courses must build upon the content of a previous course, as approved by the faculty advisor. Courses which fulfill this requirement are normally at the 300-level or above.
  4. At least six credits must be thematically related. Courses which fulfill this requirement are typically in the same department or program.

Courses in mathematics, science, or engineering may not be used to satisfy any breadth requirement. Students must consult their faculty advisors and the guidelines published by the College of Engineering for the proper classification of breadth requirement courses.