General Education Philosophy:
The faculty affirms that humankind is best served by a society that is equitable and just. Society moves towards this ideal when its members are ethical in their actions and open-minded in their consideration of alternative social values, individual beliefs, and the pursuit of knowledge through humanistic and scientific study. To instill this ideal, the faculty affirms that students will develop an appreciation of cultural diversity and an awareness of the effects of world civilizations. The intent of this philosophy is to help students recognize the influence of biases in their awareness of and responsibility to self, to society, and to the natural environment. To achieve this goal, students will learn methods and applications of communication, logic, and analysis; they will demonstrate competence in mathematics, written and spoken languages, and appropriate technologies. Further, they will develop an understanding of the humanities and sciences.

General Education Goal:
The goal of general education in a baccalaureate program is to help students develop an awareness and understanding of the achievements of civilizations, an ability to integrate ethical decision-making into professional, social, and environmental contexts, and a reasoned appreciation of points of view originating in value-belief systems other than their own. Toward this end, students will demonstrate the following general education outcomes.

General Education Outcomes:
The following general education outcomes were recommended by the faculty and approved in October 2006. These outcomes are congruent with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (2006) standards 4.15 to 4.18 requirements and with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (2005) Liberal Education and America's Promise: Excellence for Everyone as the Nation Goes to College (LEAP). The general education curriculum embodies the institution's definition of an educated person and prepares students for life and for the world in which they live.

Note: To fulfill the general education requirements, UMFK students must select from the suggested list of courses. For transfer students, transcript analysis will be conducted to determine if courses taken prior to admission to UMFK are congruent with meeting the outcomes of the general education requirements rather than from the specified list of courses.The determination will be made at the time of transfer credit evaluation in consultation with discipline faculty.

In this category it is expected that the student will develop knowledge of the natural and physical world including natural and social sciences, humanities, and art.

The student will develop an understanding and appreciation of humankind's search for meaning and expression through the Arts and Humanities.

The student will develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of the physical and biological sciences and apply scientific methods of inquiry.

The student will develop an understanding of social and behavioral phenomena.

The student will develop an understanding of the history of European and Euro-influenced constellation of societies.

In this category it is expected that the student will develop intellectual and practical entry level and program skills.

The student will demonstrate proficiency in the exchange of ideas, thoughts, and information through written and oral methods, nonverbal modes and technologies, and to a variety of audiences.

The student will develop quantitative skills and proficiency applying basic mathematical principles and structures in a range of applications.

The student will develop a set of abilities that enable effective, efficient access and critical analysis of information using appropriate technologies.

The student will explore ideas from different perspectives, interpret and evaluate evidence, form one's own views, and engage in the application of innovative and logical reasoning.

The student will develop a minimum level of proficiency in a non-English language, including American Sign Language.

In this category it is expected that the student will develop individual and social responsibility.

The student will develop historical perspective, global knowledge, and a sense of the intercultural diversity and the complexity of human cultural experiences.

The student will develop self knowledge, civil and ethical reasoning, and be engaged in the rural community as a socially responsible citizen of a democracy.

The student will develop a propensity for lifelong learning and success as professionals and engaged citizens of a democracy. Satisfied by program core requirements.

Total General Education Core Credits:	41 credits

General Education Philosophy:
The faculty affirms that humankind is best served by a society that is equitable and just. Society moves towards this ideal when its members are ethical in their actions and open-minded in their consideration of alternative social values, individual beliefs, and value the pursuit of life-long knowledge through humanistic and scientific study.

General Education Goal:
To instill this ideal of the pursuit of knowledge and life-long learning, the faculty affirms that students will learn methods and applications of communication, logic, and analysis; they will demonstrate competence in mathematics, written and spoken communication, and appropriate technologies. Further, they will learn basic knowledge content in applied sciences.

General Education Outcomes:
The following general education for associate degree outcomes were recommended by the faculty and are congruent with New England Association of Schools and Colleges (2006) standard 4.15 to 4.18 requirements and with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (2005) Liberal Education and America's Promise: Excellence for Everyone as the Nation Goes to College (LEAP) The general education curriculum embodies the institution's definition of an educated person and prepares students for life and for the world in which they live.

Note: To fulfill the general education requirements, UMFK students must select from the suggested list of courses. For transfer students, transcript analysis will be conducted to determine if courses taken prior to admission to UMFK are congruent with meeting the outcomes of the general education requirements rather than from the specified list of courses. The determination will be made at the time of transfer credit evaluation in consultation with discipline faculty.

In this category it is expected that the student will develop intellectual and practical entry level and program skills (16 credits).

The student will demonstrate proficiency in the exchange of ideas, thoughts, and information through written and oral methods, nonverbal modes and technologies, and to a variety of audiences.

The student will develop quantitative skills and proficiency applying basic mathematical principles and structures in a range of applications.

The student will develop a set of abilities that enable effective, efficient access and critical analysis of information using appropriate technologies.

The student will explore ideas from different perspectives, interpret and evaluate evidence, form one's own views, and engage in the application of innovative and logical reasoning. Satisfied by core and program requirements.

In addition, 10 credits as described below:

• KNOWLEDGE: Western Civilization/History - 3 credits
• KNOWLEDGE: Natural Science - 4 credits
• KNOWLEDGE: Human Science or Arts and Humanities or from the options under ATTITUDES AND VALUES - 3 credits

In this category it is expected that the student will develop knowledge of the natural and physical world including natural and social sciences, humanities, and art (10 credits).

The student will develop an understanding and appreciation of humankind's search for meaning and expression through the Arts and Humanities.

The student will develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of the physical and biological sciences and apply scientific methods of inquiry. REQUIRED

The student will develop an understanding of social and behavioral phenomena.

The student will develop an understanding of the history of European and Euro-influenced constellation of societies. REQUIRED

In this category it is expected that the student will develop individual and social responsibility.

The student will develop historical perspective, global knowledge, and a sense of the intercultural diversity and the complexity of human cultural experiences.

The student will develop self knowledge, civil and ethical reasoning, and be engaged in the rural community as a socially responsible citizen of a democracy.

The student will develop a propensity for lifelong learning and success as professionals and engaged citizens of a democracy. Satisfied by program core requirements.

Total General Education Core Credits:	26 credits