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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.

 
For more information about this department or NHU's General Education requirements, please contact Dr. Adriana Ayala at aayala@nhu.edu or by phone at (408) 273-2693.

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.

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:

  1. 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;

  2. Instill sound, effective learning skills that will keep the student on a path of lifelong learning; 

  3. 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;

  4. Broaden knowledge about the impact, perspectives, and contributions provided by cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, cognitive, and global diversity; and

  5. Provide, for each student, coherence, within broad areas of General Education.

 

 
 
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