It is recommended that majors in Arabic, Russian, Chinese or Japanese satisfy the history requirement by completing the two semester regional history survey appropriate to the major during the sophomore year. Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement test in European History will receive six credits, which fulfills the requirement. Students with a score of 3 on the Advanced Placement test in European History are may bypass the European Civilization course and may fulfill the history requirement by completing two semesters of upper-division history electives. Students who receive Advanced Placement credit in American History must still complete the History requirement. For descriptions of individual sections, see the Course Descriptions.
Language study is an integral part of a liberal arts education.
Georgetown College values highly the study of foreign languages and cultures, which is essential to the international dimension of a Georgetown education. The College encourages students who have completed the language requirement to continue their language studies, especially if the student is interested in studying abroad their junior year. Many students combine a language major with a major in another discipline. It is highly recommended that students begin working on their language requirement during their first year. During New Student Orientation, placement exams are offered in most languages.