Academics
General Education Requirements
Definition of Terms
Assessment: Activities of measurement and evaluation that demonstrate through multiple approaches that learning outcomes and intended competencies are achieved.
Articulation: The process of transferring courses and course credits between institutions.
Goals: The curricular intent regarding the academic skills and knowledge content of general education.
Competencies: Denotes illustrative expectations (re: learning outcomes) for student performance. Competencies may be measured in various ways.
Skills Areas: Basic proficiencies integral to higher education.
Knowledge Areas: General fields of study that may include either single or multiple disciplines.