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:

  1. Become reflective about questions of meaning and values in life, and to incorporate ethical guidelines into their lives.
  2. 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.
  3. Develop an understanding and appreciation of gender issues.
  4. Develop a sense of community by working together with others toward serving society and environment.
  5. Learn how to learn, to solve problems, and to develop an appreciation of and a commitment to lifelong learning.
  6. Learn how to think critically and creatively, to live productively in a world of ambiguity, and to help effect meaningful change.
  7. Develop the ability to access, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate masses of information.
  8. Develop effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  9. 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.
  10. Learn about the rich heritage of the past, be aware of the present, and take responsibility for the future.
  11. Learn how to integrate and care for the intellectual, emotional, physical, aesthetic, and spiritual aspects of their lives.
  12. Study, understand, and appreciate the interdependence of humans and their environment, and promote the sustainability of the planet.