General Education
What is the importance of General Education?
The General Education Curriculum at USA helps students succeed academically in college, be prepared for their professional careers, be equipped for life-long learning, and become responsible citizens and leaders. To meet these goals in a dynamic world, General Education provides shared experiences for students to acquire foundational skills and knowledge, along with an appreciation of diverse perspectives and a broad intellectual context in which students can situate their specialized fields of study.
Definition of General Education
24-25 General Education Committee |
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Elizabeth Rugan Shepard, Chair, USA Libraries |
Gayan Abeynanda, Arts & Sciences |
Samuel Baker, Arts & Sciences |
Dahye Choi, Allied Health |
Robert Coleman, Arts & Sciences |
Geoffrey Hudson, Education |
Christopher Lawrey, Mitchell College of Business |
Patrick Shaw, Arts & Sciences |
Jordan Shropshire, Computing |
Debra Swanzy, Nursing |
Sinéad Ní Chadhain, Arts & Sciences |
Christy West, Engineering |
Rebecca Williams , Arts & Sciences |