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Areas of Inquiry requirements

As the main organizational structure behind ConnectED, the Areas of Inquiry introduce our students to a wide range of disciplines and perspectives, building essential core skills in the process.

To ensure that your general education experience includes a diversity of courses, you need to select at least one course from each of the four Areas of Inquiry below. Keep in mind that no more than six credits with the same four-letter prefix (ex. RELS, MGMT) can count toward the requirement.

Learn more about the Areas of Inquiry and their associated courses by selecting a header below:

How do I fulfill this requirement?

To fulfill the Areas of Inquiry requirement, you'll need to complete 17-18 total credits from the areas below, and at least one course in each specific area. Of these, no more than six credits with the same four-letter prefix (ex. RELS, MGMT) can count toward the requirement.

Please remember that some of these courses also have to meet the Breadth of Knowledge requirement; so, be strategic in your selection, and ask your advisor for help if you aren’t sure how to proceed.

Additional information

For more details about these courses and fulfilling ConnectED's Breadth of Knowledge requirement, see the VCU Bulletin. And, as always, talk to your advisor!