General Education Requirements

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the arts and literature, and gain an appreciation of their impact on our heritage and culture. Examples: Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, Art History, Music History, Theatre, Dance, Creative Writing, Drawing, Literature.

Students will gain an understanding of self and the world, of social and cultural institutions, and the
interdependent influences of the individual, family, and society in shaping behavior. - Examples: Anthropology, criminal justice, communications, economics, education (not Subject Methods or
Student Teaching), gerontology, psychology, sociology, political science, communications (not Basic Speech).

Student will be able to use critical thinking skills to make ethical decisions. May be met by taking a course that has a significant ethics component, by taking a series of courses that have an ethical component, or by taking courses such as Principles of Ethics, Business Ethics, Health Care Ethics, or Computer Ethics.

Students will be able to locate, evaluate, synthesize and use information from a variety of sources and understand the ethical issues involved in accessing and using information. May be met by taking a course that requires the use of current technology for developing research or term papers, by taking a course in information literacy such as Charter Oak's ITE 100, by taking on-line courses that require accessing information on line or by taking Charter Oak's Information Literacy Test.

Students will communicate effectively using Standard English, read and listen critically, and write and speak thoughtfully, clearly, coherently and persuasively.

Written (e) - Examples: English Composition I and II, English Composition, plus Technical Writing course or two writing-intensive courses, CLEP exam with essay, AP English/Language and Composition.

Oral (o) - Example: Principles of Speech, Principles of Public Speaking

6 (written)

3 (oral)

Students will have an understanding of the ideas and processes that shaped the history of the United States. Examples: American Government, American History, History of the United States, The Civil War.

Students will have an understanding of major developments in the history and culture of other countries. Examples: any art, literature, history, foreign language or religion course, Western Civilization I or II.

Students will have an understanding of the impact of nations, regions and cultures upon other nations, regions and cultures and the impact of these interactions upon individuals. Examples: Religions of the World, Comparative Economic Systems, Comparative Political Systems, Intercultural Communications (focus must be on communication among specific cultures), International Business, International Economics, International Marketing, Introduction to Modern Middle East.

Students will have an understanding of mathematics beyond the entry-level requirements for college. Examples: College-level algebra or higher.

Students will understand the basic scientific process and theories and be able to apply scientific inquiry. One 4-credit course that includes a lab, or two 3-credit courses. Examples: astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, oceanography, physical geography, physics.