General Education Philosophy:
The faculty affirms that humankind is best served by a society that is equitable and just. Society moves towards this ideal when its members are ethical in their actions and open-minded in their consideration of alternative social values, individual beliefs, and the pursuit of knowledge through humanistic and scientific study. To instill this ideal, the faculty affirms that students will develop an appreciation of cultural diversity and an awareness of the effects of world civilizations. The intent of this philosophy is to help students recognize the influence of biases in their awareness of and responsibility to self, to society, and to the natural environment. To achieve this goal, students will learn methods and applications of communication, logic, and analysis; they will demonstrate competence in mathematics, written and spoken languages, and appropriate technologies. Further, they will develop an understanding of the humanities and sciences.
General Education Goal:
The goal of general education in a baccalaureate program is to help students develop an awareness and understanding of the achievements of civilizations, an ability to integrate ethical decision-making into professional, social, and environmental contexts, and a reasoned appreciation of points of view originating in value-belief systems other than their own. Toward this end, students will demonstrate the following general education outcomes.
General Education Outcomes:
The following general education outcomes were recommended by the faculty and approved in October 2006. These outcomes are congruent with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (2006) standards 4.15 to 4.18 requirements and with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (2005) Liberal Education and America’s Promise: Excellence for Everyone as the Nation Goes to College (LEAP). The general education curriculum embodies the institution’s definition of an educated person and prepares students for life and for the world in which they live.
I. KNOWLEDGE: In this category it is expected that the student will develop knowledge of the natural and physical world including natural and social sciences, humanities, and art.
| A. Arts and Humanities: The student will develop an understanding and appreciation of humankind’s search for meaning and expression through the Arts and Humanities. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Art 100 | History of Art-Prehistoric to Renaissance | 3 credits |
| Art 101 | History of Art-Renaissance to 20th Century | 3 credits |
| Art 200 | Fundamentals of Art | 3 credits |
| Eng 105 | Introduction to Literature | 3 credits |
| Eng 202 | English Literature I | 3 credits |
| Eng 203 | English Literature II | 3 credits |
| Eng 250 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 credits |
| Eng 251 | American Literature 1865-present | 3 credits |
| Phi 100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 credits |
| Mus 100 | Music History | 3 credits |
| Mus 120 | History of Rock and Roll | 3 credits |
| Mus 200 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 credits |
| Mus 204 | American Music | 3 credits |
| The 101 | History of the Theater | 3 credits |
| The 201 | Fundamentals of Theater | 3 credits |
| B. Natural Science: The student will develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of the physical and biological sciences and apply scientific methods of inquiry. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Bio 100 | General Biology | 4 credits |
| Bio 220 | Human Biology* | 4 credits |
| Chy 100 | Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| Phy 100 | Physics I | 4 credits |
| Phs 100 | Physical Science I | 4 credits |
* Nursing and biology biomedical concentration students must take I & II to satisfy GE requirements
| C. Human Science (Behavioral/Social): The student will develop an understanding of social and behavioral phenomena. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Ant 100 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 credits |
| Eng 401 | Educational Psychology | 3 credits |
| Eco 100 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Eco 101 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| Geo 203 | World Geography | 3 credits |
| Geo 201 | Cultural Geography | 3 credits |
| Geo 210 | Climate and Culture | 3 credits |
| Soc 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| Pos 100 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 credits |
| Psy 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits | Honors Seminar in Behavioral/Social Sciences | 3 credits |
| D. Western Civilization: The student will develop an understanding of the history of European and Euro-influenced constellation of societies. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Hty 100 | Foundations of Western Civilization I | 3 credits |
| Hty 101 | Foundations of Western Civilization II | 3 credits |
| Hty 102 | United States History I | 3 credits |
| Hty 103 | United States History II | 3 credits |
| Hty 105 | Introduction to Contemporary World I | 3 credits |
| Hty 106 | Introduction to the Cotemporary World II | 3 credits |
| Hum 310 | Greek Mythology | 3 credits |
| Pos 303 | Modern Political Thought | 3 credits |
| Honors Seminar in Western Civilization | 3 credits | |
II. INTELLECTUAL & ACADEMIC SKILLS: In this category it is expected that the student will develop intellectual and practical entry level and program skills.
| A. Communication: The student will demonstrate proficiency in the exchange of ideas, thoughts, and information through written and oral methods, nonverbal modes and technologies, and to a variety of audiences. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Written | ||
| Eng 100 Eng 101 |
English Composition I and English Composition II |
6 credits |
| Oral-Select one of the following courses | ||
| Bus 219 | Business and Professional Speaking | 3 credits |
| Edu 214 | Classroom Communications | 3 credits |
| Eng 200 | Speech | 3 credits |
| Elc 206 | Communications in the Electronic Age | 3 credits |
| Honors Speech | 3 credits | |
| B. Quantitative Reasoning: The student will develop quantitative skills and proficiency applying basic mathematical principles and structures in a range of applications. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Mat 128 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| Mat 180 | Finite Math I *preferred | 3 credits |
| Mat 280 | Finite Math II | 3 credits |
| Mat 290 | Geometry | 3 credits |
| Mat 351 Crj 331 Soc 352 |
Statistics I* or Statistics for Crime Analysis* or Statistics for the Social Sciences* |
3 credits |
*Behavioral Science students
| C. Information Literacy: The student will develop a set of abilities that enable effective, efficient access and critical analysis of information using appropriate technologies. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Cos 103 | Introduction to Information Technology | 4 credits |
| Geo 280 | GIS Applications I | 4 credits |
| Nur 108 | Introduction Technologies in Nursing* | 4 credits |
* RN to BSN only
D. Critical Thinking: The student will explore ideas from different perspectives, interpret and evaluate evidence, form one’s own views, and engage in the application of innovative and logical reasoning.
| E. Language Skills (3 hours): The student will develop a minimum level of proficiency in a non-English language. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Fre 101 | Elementary French II | 3 credits |
| Fre 150 | Intermediate French II | 3 credits |
| Fre 163 | Applied French for Nurses | 3 credits |
| Fre 165 | Applied French for Regional Speakers | 3 credits |
III. ATTITUDES AND VALUES: In this category it is expected that the student will develop individual and social responsibility.
| A. Socio-cultural Diversity & Global Awareness: The student will develop historical perspective, global knowledge, and a sense of the intercultural diversity and the complexity of human cultural experiences. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Ant 100 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 credits |
| Ant 202 | Cultures of Central and South America and the Caribbean | 3 credits |
| Ant 206 | Cultures of Asia and the Pacific | 3 credits |
| Ant 208 | Cultures of North America | 3 credits |
| Ant 209 | Cultures of the Middle East | 3 credits |
| Ant 220 | Cultures of Africa and Europe | 3 credits |
| Ant 309 | Native North American Studies | 3 credits |
| Eng 255 | World Literature I | 3 credits |
| Eng 256 | World Literature II | 3 credits |
| Edu 229 | Multicultural Education | 3 credits |
| Nur 380 | Transcultural Care in Nursing | 3 credits |
| Pos 201 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 credits |
| Soc 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| Soc 101 | Social Problems | 3 credits |
| Soc 215 | Diversity Studies | 3 credits |
| Honors Seminar in Global Awareness | 3 credits | |
| B. Citizenship/Service and Social Responsibility: The student will develop self knowledge, civil and ethical reasoning, and be engaged in the rural community as a socially responsible citizen of a democracy. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Select one of the following courses | ||
| Bus 260 | Business Ethics | 3 credits |
| Gov 200 | American Government | 3 credits |
| Nur 413 | Nursing Ethics and the Law | 3 credits |
| Nur 456 | Integrated Rural Nursing Practice | 3 credits |
| Phi 221 | Ethics and Community | 3 credits |
| Pos 100 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 credits |
| Psa 221 | Ethics and Community | 3 credits |
| (Community service internship component of program) | 3 credits | |
| Honors Seminar in Citizenship | 3 credits | |
C. Lifelong Learning: The student will develop a propensity for lifelong learning and success as professionals and engaged citizens of a democracy. Satisfied by program core requirements. Total General Education Core hours: 41 hours