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.

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