General Education - Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees
General Education Goal Statement
In support of the mission of the University, the General Education curriculum fosters academic excellence by developing well-rounded students who are critical and creative thinkers, effective and empathetic communicators, and engaged and globally minded citizens. University of Jamestown graduates will be equipped to face new problems and challenges in a changing world.
Course Requirements
Learning Objectives
THINKERS
- Scientific Literacy: Graduates will apply fundamental scientific principles and methods of inquiry to solve problems in a variety of contexts.
- Quantitative Reasoning: Graduates will draw inferences and make decisions from relevant quantitative information.
- Aesthetic Appreciation: Graduates will understand the complex layers of the creative process, its reflection of human society, and its power to impact.
- Social Inquiry: Graduates will understand the relationship between human social structures and behavior.
COMMUNICATORS
- Communication: Graduates will effectively communicate in a variety of settings and modes.
- Information Literacy: Graduates will identify, evaluate, and apply information within relevant contexts.
CITIZENS
- Wellness: Graduates will apply elements of wellness to their lives by implementing healthy lifestyle choices.
- Ethical Reasoning: Graduates will understand ethical theory and its application to their personal and professional lives.
- Cultural Engagement: Graduates will develop the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities of a global society.
- Christian Engagement: Graduates will examine the relationship between faith and reason and how it informs the values and experiences of a diverse world.