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What is General Education?

General Education refers to the courses that you will take that may or may not seem to relate to your program of study. However, they are placed in your program to expose you to a variety of subjects and experiences that serve as a foundation to help you succeed in your personal and professional life. It may not seem obvious, but you will use all of your courses to be successful in your program and in the future. For instance, if you want to major in engineering after you transfer, how will you write up reports and present projects without learning how to write, document sources, and organize an oral presentation?  If you are planning to become a history teacher, not only will you need a discipline-specific foundation, but you will also need to be exposed to innovations in science and technology through the ages.  Students need skills a broader understanding of their discipline, which is experienced by an interdisciplinary approach.

 

You will likely be introduced to topics and information that you may not have encountered without taking “General Education.” Some examples of areas in which you will take classes include: writing and composition, communication, humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. These are not required to make your experience more difficult, but rather more rewarding. General Education courses provide a framework to prepare you for your future, discipline-specific majors, or employment.

 

What are the Core Skills?

These are skills you should have when you graduate from SPCC. “Core” just means they are essential for you to have, regardless of your major or intended career.