The Purpose of General Education

General education at MSU Billings is designed to advance students as participants in the ongoing accumulation of human knowledge and understanding.  General education courses promote the development of respect for diversity, along with skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and communication necessary for students to be productive and responsible members of their communities.

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General Education Programmatic Outcomes

Upon completion of the General Education Program at MSUB, students will successfully be able to:

Respect Diversity

1. Express the impact of inequity on the human experience

2. Synthesize multiple perspectives in contemporary and historical contexts

Problem Solve

3. Use statistical or mathematical methods to solve problems

4. Use scientific methods to solve problems

Think Critically

5. Locate and evaluate information from multiple sources

6. Synthesize evidence to construct logical arguments

Communicate Effectively

7. Apply communication strategies for specific purposes and audiences

8. Utilize interpersonal skills to collaborate toward a common purpose