The general education curriculum is intended to assure that students gain the knowledge to further develop their potential and enhance their capability to engage in a lifelong process of learning.

Students will gain the ability to:

• communicate effectively;
• think critically and reason logically;
• use current technology to locate, evaluate, synthesize and use information; and
• use critical thinking skills in making ethical decisions.

Students will acquire knowledge, understanding and appreciation of:

• the ideas and processes that shaped the history of the United States;
• major developments in the history and culture of other countries;
• the impact of nations, regions and cultures upon other nations, regions and cultures and the impact of these interactions upon individuals;
• the arts and literature and their impact on our heritage and culture;
• the self and the world of social and cultural institutions, and the interdependent influences of the individual , family, and society in shaping behavior;
• mathematics; and
• the scientific process and theories and be able to apply scientific inquiry.

If you matriculated BEFORE JULY 1, 2005, click here for General Education Categories.

If you matriculated ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2005, click here.