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The Mission of the General
Studies program is to provide rigorous breadth
of study in major fields of knowledge that will
prepare students for a seamless transition into
a prospective major or to transfer to another
four-year university with junior standing.
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For
more information about
this department or NHU's
General Education requirements,
please contact Dr. Adriana Ayala at aayala@nhu.edu or
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The vision of the General Education
curriculum at the National Hispanic University
is to facilitate the acquisition of the
knowledge, abilities, and attitudes that will
form a foundation for lifelong learning among
its students. This foundation includes the
capacity to engage in inquiry and critical
thinking, to use various forms of communication
for learning and expression in a multicultural
society, to gain an awareness of the broader
human experience and its environment, and
appreciate the responsibilities of persons to
themselves, to each other, and to their
community.
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For most students, General
Education presents the primary opportunity to
engage in disciplined study of concepts and
skills outside a general area of interest.
General Education should have the effect of
exposing the student to an overview of knowledge
and thought different from that previously
acquired or likely to be acquired in the
remainder of his or her education. The intent of
the General Studies program is to develop the
individual student and to provide the foundation
of future academic and career success. Students
will develop skills on the intellectual and
humanistic level and enhance their ability to
develop a personal philosophy and make informed
choices.
The goals of the General
Education curriculum at the National Hispanic
University are to:
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Improve the
student’s ability in
reading, writing, critical
thinking, discussion and
speaking skills;
mathematical reasoning,
analysis and problem
solving; computer literacy,
and the ability to access,
evaluate, and apply
information;
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Instill
sound, effective learning
skills that will keep the
student on a path of
lifelong learning;
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Enhance
general knowledge and
attitudes so that students
have a well informed and
coherent picture of the
universe and humanity,
including the living and
non-living physical
universe; human cultures,
societies, and values; and
the artistic and
intellectual legacy of
humanity;
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Broaden
knowledge about the impact,
perspectives, and
contributions provided by
cultural, racial, ethnic,
gender, cognitive, and
global diversity; and
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Provide, for
each student, coherence,
within broad areas of
General Education.
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