Program Purpose
The purpose of the General Education program is to equip students with the skills and judgment essential to a lifelong pursuit of truth in an increasingly dynamic, pluralistic, and challenging world. In particular, we seek to inculcate in students not just analytical precision and the ability to question within one’s specialization but also an overall moral awareness and appreciation for the beauty and virtues embodied by traditional cultures.
Program Learning Outcomes
Before being awarded a degree, all baccalaureate-seeking students are expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in the following areas:
- Cultural Inquiry. The ability to critically engage with multiple cultures or civilizations, including their literature, philosophy, and art, and understand how their legacy has shaped the world today.
- Communication Skills. The ability to engage diverse audiences with appropriate oral, written, and visual modes of communication and rhetorical strategies.
- Information and Technology Literacy. The ability to identify, evaluate, and utilize information from a variety of sources in support of lifelong learning.
- Analytical Discernment. The ability to evaluate arguments and solve problems using multiple methods of reasoning.
- Ethical and Engaged Citizenship. The ability to appreciate and discuss principles of ethics and morality and apply these for personal improvement and responsible civic engagement.
Curriculum Overview
The Gen. Ed. Curriculum is composed of coursework in nine distinct areas listed in the table below. Students are required to take 45 general education credits. However, this number may decrease based on your major as there may be courses from general education embedded into your major requirements. Please refer to each degree program section for additional Gen. Ed. requirements.
General Education Curriculum
| General Education Area | Credits |
|---|---|
| Humanities | 6 |
| Art & Aesthetics | 5 |
| Values and Ethics | 3 |
| Writing and Rhetoric | 9 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | 4 |
| Social Sciences | 6 |
| Foreign Language | 6 |
| Personal Management | 3 |
| Total Required Credits | 45 |
Note: The curriculum table above shows the baseline requirements. Your specific degree program may have additional or modified requirements in certain areas. Always consult your degree program requirements and work with your academic advisor to ensure you’re meeting all Gen. Ed. requirements for your major.
What Kinds of Courses Will I Take?
General Education courses span a wide range of subjects. Here are some examples of what you might study in each area:
- Humanities: Literature, history, philosophy, religious studies
- Art & Aesthetics: Art history, music appreciation, theater, visual arts
- Writing and Rhetoric: Composition, research writing, public speaking
- Quantitative Reasoning: Mathematics, statistics, logical reasoning
- Natural Sciences: Biology, chemistry, physics
- Social Sciences: Psychology, sociology, economics, political science
Questions About General Education?
Your academic advisor can help you understand how General Education requirements fit into your degree program and help you select courses that align with your interests and career goals.
For undergraduate students: Contact Undergraduate Academic Advising
General inquiries: Email oaa@mt.feitian.edu
