Core Curriculum

General Education signifies a program of arts and sciences courses providing students with a broad educational experience. Rather than being focused on majors or academic/vocational specializations, General Education courses are universal and foundational. Typically introductory, they offer students fundamental skills and knowledge in mathematics, English, arts, humanities, physical sciences, and social sciences. Completion of a General Education program is required for a degree. The General Education is comprised of at least one course in mathematics, natural science, social science, American history/western civilizations, civic learning and engagement, humanities, arts, and foreign cultures and language. The modules and the content are meant to meet the following outcomes that align with the American Association of Colleges & Universities, Liberal Education and America’s Promise initiative:

• Oral & Written Communication: Students will be able to develop and express themselves clearly and appropriately both orally and in writing for a range of social, academic and professional contexts. In their writing students will be able to identify when there is a need for information and find and use appropriate sources.
• Scientific & Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of mathematical and scientific contexts. They will be able to create logical arguments and clearly communicate those arguments in a variety of formats. 
• Critical Analysis & Reasoning: Students will be able to critically and systematically gather, organize, refine, analyze, and evaluate information and ideas. Students will be able to draw informed conclusions and judgements about complex topics or issues to gain a better understanding of them.
• Global Learning: Students will demonstrate an understanding of local, national, and global communities by cultivating an awareness of interdependence among different communities, issues within those communities, and organizations and skills that address such issues.
• Integrative learning: Students will be able to make connections among ideas and experiences, synthesize, and transfer learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus.