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Assessment at NWC

Philosophy of General Education

An education prepares a student both for life and for making a living. It blends the practical application of knowledge with the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. When successful, education balances the sometimes contradictory claims of social service and individual ambition.

A good general education fosters freedom’s values and nurtures individual growth. It lays the foundation for further learning in a discipline or vocation, provides the tools to navigate change, and prepares one for life long learning.

The purpose of general education at ΑρΑ«Φ±²₯ is to shape the development of students according to these values. Through our general education requirements, students:

  • prepare for their role as citizens of the United States,
  • learn to communicate successfully with others,
  • understand human experience and values,
  • apply the methods of science,
  • employ numeric problem solving skills,
  • explore cultural differences and global perspectives,
  • attain greater understanding of social structures, and
  • appreciate our culture’s creative representations.

Contact

Dave Erickson
David.Erickson@nwc.edu
Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs
307-754-6235