General Education Philosophy

General Education Task Force 9/21/2004

General Education Philosophy common to BCC students in all degree programs:

General Education at Broward Community College is a core of common learning that enables students to acquire and apply a broad foundation of integrated knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to live productive, responsible lives. The core curriculum assures breadth that cannot be found in any specific discipline. This prepares the student for lifelong learning in a global community.

The College believes that a well-educated person is one who possesses the intellectual capabilities, skills and behaviors to:

• Read with critical comprehension

• Speak and listen effectively

• Write clearly and coherently

• Think creatively, logically, critically, and reflectively (analyze, synthesize, apply, and evaluate)

• Demonstrate and apply literacy in its various forms: technological, informational, mathematical, scientific, cultural, historical, aesthetic, and environmental

• Apply problem-solving techniques to real-world experiences

• Apply methods of scientific inquiry

• Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and biological environment and how it is impacted by human beings

• Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for human diversities and commonalities

• Collaborate with others to achieve common goals

• Research, synthesize and produce original work

• Practice ethical behavior

• Demonstrate self-direction and self-motivation

• Assume responsibility for and understand the impact of personal behaviors on self and society

• Contribute to the welfare of the community