In addition to courses for certificates and electives, students will take a number of general education courses to complete their associate and bachelor’s degrees. General education courses are designed to provide breadth and depth to the education experience.
Through general education, students develop the ability to think critically, to read and write, to reason quantitatively and scientifically, to manage ambiguity, to collaborate, and to progress as disciples of Jesus Christ.


Breadth and Depth
General education courses center around the topics of religion, writing, quantitative reasoning, and college success. As students continue on to their bachelor’s degree, they also choose from courses related to natural science, arts and humanities, and social science.
Requirements
Once enrolled in a degree program, students can choose from a variety of general education courses. Students pursuing an associate degree are required to complete 18 credits of general education. For a bachelor’s degree, students complete 38-39 credits of general education. Each degree includes a list of recommended general education courses.
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Degree programs are made up of a series of certificates, general and religious education courses, and electives.
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Students who complete an associate degree in family history research may continue on and earn a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies.