General Education Learning Outcomes

General education at East Georgia College strengthens the students’ foundation of general knowledge and skills important for success in the 21^st Century. It fosters continued acquisition of information, individual patterns of behavior, and intellectual inquiry. General education nurtures thinking critically, engaging in active learning, and understanding the environment in which the students reside. In particular it includes educational and cultural experiences that enrich the students’ lives and provides opportunities for individuals to explore interests and develop aptitudes.

General education consists of forty-two semester hours spanning Areas A-E.  Included in these hours are courses in the arts, humanities, mathematics, and natural and social sciences. These courses are designed to achieve twelve learning outcomes that define the intellectual, cultural, and physical experiences that students complete prior to graduation from East Georgia College. The twelve general education learning outcomes are as follows:

1.     Students will read, write, speak, and listen with the competence necessary to succeed in higher education.

2.     Students will participate in activities for cultural enrichment.

3.     Students will demonstrate skill in logic and critical thinking.

4.     Students will demonstrate proficiency at solving problems algebraically, numerically, and graphically.

5.     Students will apply scientific principles to solve a variety of problems.

6.     Students will study various values and cultures to better understand human behavior and diversity.

7.     Students will participate in health education and activity classes and be encouraged to take responsibility for personal health, wellness, and life-long physical activity.

8.     Students will access, manage, and present information available through traditional and electronic media.

9.     Students will demonstrate knowledge of the basic structures and processes of American government.

10. Students will apply historical perspective.

11. Students will apply the study and learning strategies necessary to succeed in higher education.

12. Students will demonstrate an understanding of different themes, subjects, styles, and cultural expressions in art, music, or literature.