College of the Marshall Islands - College of the Marshall Islands

General Education Requirements

The core curriculum is at the heart of the undergraduate experience. Courses selected and developed for the core curriculum are designed to provide a foundation in inquiry and critical thinking, communication both written and spoken, the diversity of the human experience and ethics and social responsibility. It includes a basic knowledge in the fields of English, technology, science, social issues, mathematics, and humanities.

General Education Mission

The mission of the general education core program is to empower students to make intelligent life choices by providing a foundation in:

• Inquiry and critical thinking;
• Communication, both written and spoken;
• The diversity of the human experience;
• Ethics and social responsibility

General Education Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the General Education Core, the student will:

• Communicate complex ideas and information effectively through writing, oral presentations and technological resources.
• Demonstrate civic awareness.
• Process, analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources in order to solve problems, and to formulate reasoned and substantiated individual points of view.
• Use the scientific method to analyze information and solve problems.
• Demonstrate quantitative literacy.
• Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the creative process.

General Education Core Requirements

English (9 Credits)

Math (3 Credits from the following list)

Social Issues (6 Credits from the following List)

Science (4 Credits from the following List)

Humanities (3 Credits from the following)

Technology (3 credits)

First Year Experience (3 credits)