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Effective 2001 summer term, beginning freshmen and transfer students will follow the general education framework below. Students who were enrolled prior to that time have the option of continuing under the previous requirements or adopting the new standards. Students choosing to follow the previous general education requirements must document their intent by filing an official undergraduate degree program with their respective dean's office by August 15, 2001. After that date, the new requirements are effective for all students who have not filed a degree program. The schedule of classes bulletin will have the most up-to-date listing of approved courses.

Western Kentucky University through its general education program provides students a broad academic preparation in basic areas of human knowledge and endeavors to orient them to the intellectual, social, and natural world. The program is designed to enable students to acquire certain fundamental knowledge, to improve basic communication and thinking skills, to develop intellectual curiosity, to strive for syntheses of knowledge and understanding, and to make informed decisions. This program will nurture in our students values such as independence, tolerance, responsible citizenship, and an appreciation for the art and quality of living, as well as for the means of living.

the capacity for critical thought, the ability to acquire and organize large amounts of knowledge, and proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking;
the ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts;
an historical perspective and an understanding of connections between past and present;
an understanding of the scientific method and a knowledge of natural science;
the capacity for objectivity and an appreciation for values which govern moral and ethical choices;
an informed acquaintance with the major forms of literary and artistic achievement and an ability to make aesthetic judgments;
an appreciation for the complexity and diversity of the world's cultures;
competence in a language other than the student's native language;
an understanding of the interdependence between humans and Earth;
an understanding of humans as social beings; and
an understanding of healthful living.

All students following a four-year undergraduate degree program must fulfill certain general education requirements. Students are cautioned to note any special requirements governing the particular program they choose to follow. Students should refer to course descriptions or consult the department head for possible prerequisites for general education courses. The general education requirements and the courses which will fulfill these requirements are here.




				WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Effective 2001 summer term, beginning freshmen and transfer students will follow the general education framework below. Students who were enrolled prior to that time have the option of continuing under the previous requirements or adopting the new standards. Students choosing to follow the previous general education requirements must document their intent by filing an official undergraduate degree program with their respective dean's office by August 15, 2001. After that date, the new requirements are effective for all students who have not filed a degree program. The schedule of classes bulletin will have the most up-to-date listing of approved courses. Western Kentucky University through its general education program provides students a broad academic preparation in basic areas of human knowledge and endeavors to orient them to the intellectual, social, and natural world. The program is designed to enable students to acquire certain fundamental knowledge, to improve basic communication and thinking skills, to develop intellectual curiosity, to strive for syntheses of knowledge and understanding, and to make informed decisions. This program will nurture in our students values such as independence, tolerance, responsible citizenship, and an appreciation for the art and quality of living, as well as for the means of living. We hope to foster in our students the development of: the capacity for critical thought, the ability to acquire and organize large amounts of knowledge, and proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking; the ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts; an historical perspective and an understanding of connections between past and present; an understanding of the scientific method and a knowledge of natural science; the capacity for objectivity and an appreciation for values which govern moral and ethical choices; an informed acquaintance with the major forms of literary and artistic achievement and an ability to make aesthetic judgments; an appreciation for the complexity and diversity of the world's cultures; competence in a language other than the student's native language; an understanding of the interdependence between humans and Earth; an understanding of humans as social beings; and an understanding of healthful living. All students following a four-year undergraduate degree program must fulfill certain general education requirements. Students are cautioned to note any special requirements governing the particular program they choose to follow. Students should refer to course descriptions or consult the department head for possible prerequisites for general education courses. The general education requirements and the courses which will fulfill these requirements are here.
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