The general education core meets three major goals: (1) it is derived from the University mission; (2) it is sequenced; and (3) it has an integrative approach that shows the connections among the various academic disciplines.
It is the mission of the University to help students "to become more capable in thought, judgment, communication, and action; to enhance their imaginations and creative talents; to gain a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Christian faith and an appreciation and respect for other religions; to cultivate rationality and tolerance for ambiguity; and to use the intellect in the process of discovery and the synthesis of knowledge." Eight learning goals have been defined: critical thinking, historical consciousness, scientific method for the natural sciences, arts appreciation, cross-cultural understanding and global awareness, numerical literacy, social inquiry, and values orientation.
Baccalaureate Degree Students |
Additional General Education Requirements |
Associate degree students are required to complete 14 hours of general education courses as determined by their school or department. (See curriculum guides for general education requirements for associate degrees.)
The general education core is designed to provide students with an integrative approach to the eight learning goals that form its basis. In order to achieve these goals, students are expected to follow the sequences in the curriculum guides. In all areas in which students select from menus of courses, it is expected that freshmen and sophomores will take 100- and 200-level courses and juniors and seniors will take 300- and 400-level courses.
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