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General Education in the University System of Georgia |
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intellectual study to the present, general education has been a key
to a fulfilling life of self-knowledge, self-reflection, critical
awareness, and lifelong learning. General education has
traditionally focused on oral and written communication,
quantitative reasoning and mathematics, studies in culture and
society, scientific reasoning, and aesthetic appreciation. Today,
general education also assists students in their understanding of
technology, information literacy, diversity, and global awareness.
In meeting all of these needs, general education provides college
students with their best opportunity to experience the breadth of
human knowledge and the ways that knowledge in various disciplines
is interrelated. In the University System of Georgia, general education programs consist of a group of courses known as the Core Curriculum as well as other courses and co-curricular experiences specific to each institution. The attainment of general education learning outcomes prepares responsible, reflective citizens who adapt constructively to change. General education programs impart knowledge, values, skills, and behaviors related to critical thinking and logical problem-solving. General education includes opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and experiences that increase intellectual curiosity, providing the basis for advanced study in the variety of fields offered by today's colleges and universities. |
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