General Education Requirements
-Bachelor's Degree Programs
Philosophy. General education at La Verne
reflects the University's identity. Consequently,
ULV's general education requirements aim at fulfilling
two primary objectives: 1) to communicate
the central values of the University as expressed
in its Mission Statement, and 2) to expose students
to the traditional liberal arts fields of study.
Goals. Through its general education program,
the University of La Verne encourages its students
to do the following:
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Become reflective about questions of meaning
and values in life, and to incorporate ethical
guidelines into their lives.
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Develop an international/intercultural consciousness
in which they can appreciate the contributions,
the diversity, and the interdependence
of the various cultures of the nation and the world.
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Develop an understanding and appreciation
of gender issues.
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Develop a sense of community by working
together with others toward serving society and
environment.
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Learn how to learn, to solve problems, and
to develop an appreciation of and a commitment
to lifelong learning.
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Learn how to think critically and creatively,
to live productively in a world of ambiguity, and to
help effect meaningful change.
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Develop the ability to access, analyze,
synthesize, and evaluate masses of information.
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Develop effective oral, written, and interpersonal
communication skills.
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Develop an understanding of the assumptions,
the basic terminology, the fundamental concepts,
and the ways of knowing of the Humanities,
the Social Sciences, and the Natural
Sciences.
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Learn about the rich heritage of the past, be
aware of the present, and take responsibility for
the future.
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Learn how to integrate and care for the
intellectual, emotional, physical, aesthetic, and
spiritual aspects of their lives.
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Study, understand, and appreciate the interdependence
of humans and their environment,
and promote the sustainability of the planet.
