2.7.3 General Education

In each undergraduate degree program, the institution requires the successful completion of a general education component at the collegiate level that is (1) a substantial component of each undergraduate degree, (2) ensures breadth of knowledge, and (3) is based on a coherent rationale.  For degree completion in associate programs, the component constitutes a minimum of 15 semester hours or the equivalent; for baccalaureate programs, a minimum of 30 semester hours or the equivalent. These credit hours are to be drawn from and include at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts; social/behavioral sciences; and natural science/mathematics.  The courses do not narrowly focus on those skills, techniques, and procedures specific to a particular occupation or profession. If an institution uses a unit other than semester credit hours, it provides an explanation for the equivalency. The institution also provides justification if it allows for fewer than the required number of semester credit hours or its equivalent unit of general education courses.

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South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) adheres to the policies set forth by the Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education (BoR) regarding the general education curriculum.  BoR Academic Affairs Policy number 2.16 states: (1)

The BoR accepts fully the commonly accepted premise that graduates of similar undergraduate degree programs should attain a broad-based common educational experience. The most appropriate method to ensure that such occurs among students at state colleges and universities is through mandated statewide general education requirements.

Goals

Specifically, the goals of these statewide general education requirements are that undergraduate program completers, depending on the respective degree level, have attained appropriate competencies, as follows:

• to communicate effectively in oral and written English;
• to read with comprehension;
• to reason abstractly and think critically;
• to understand numerical data and statistics;
• to understand the scientific method;
• to be familiar with key technological and informational applications;
• to learn independently;
• to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity;
• to understand the nature and value of the fine and performing arts;
• to develop a personal value system while retaining a tolerance for others; and
• to understand the American political and economic system.

The General Education requirements state that students should be able to reason logically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and relate to the world around them.  General education courses not only enhance awareness of the world and the people in it, but also foster an appreciation of the arts and humanities, encourage insight into the social and behavioral sciences, and provide a basic understanding of mathematics and scientific principles.

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These courses represent a broad foundation of coursework.  The acceptable general education coursework is not specific to any technical education and is reflective of traditional general education courses.  The courses are collegiate level and are designed for ease of transfer to other colleges/universities within the State. These courses are listed on the BoR Master Course Articulation Matrix (2) and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Course Equivalency Guide (3) .

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