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General Education Curriculum

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Mission

The General Education curriculum at McNeese State University provides students with a broad foundation of knowledge and skills essential for academic success, personal growth, and civic engagement. Through diverse disciplines, students develop critical thinking, effective communication, and analytical reasoning abilities that prepare them to adapt to an evolving world and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Institutional Mission Reference

The General Education curriculum supports McNeese State University’s mission by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning environment committed to excellence with a personal touch. Rooted in the University’s core values, the curriculum equips students with essential skills and knowledge that enhance student success and prepare graduates to excel in their careers and communities.

Learning Competencies

  • Communication: Students will effectively use written, oral, and visual modes of communication. (Communication Rubric)
  • Personal and Professional Development: Students will cultivate personal and professional development, laying the foundations for life-long learning. (Personal and Professional Development Rubric)
  • Problem Solving: Students will apply diverse methods to answer questions and explore solutions to problems. (Problem Solving Rubric)

For complete details and a list of courses, visit the General Education Curriculum page of the Academic Catalog.

General Education Assessment Council (GEAC)

The General Education Assessment Council leads the institution’s general education curriculum planning and outcomes assessment efforts. The Council is responsible for regularly reviewing the general education curriculum, recommending additions or deletions from the curriculum, ensuring adequate coverage of outcomes assessment, and developing and monitoring policies related to the program. Members of the Council include the SACSCOC liaison and representatives from each general education discipline and the faculty senate.

The Council adheres to the following guidelines for certifying and decertifying courses as part of the General Education curriculum:

  • All courses must be at the 200-level or below.
  • Courses should be a broad, general introduction to concepts, methods, and skills associated with the disciplinary area.
  • Courses should be offered frequently.
  • Average annual enrollment in courses should be high enough to justify continued offerings.
  • Course should not be included based solely for support of one program.