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

Problem Solve

Think Critically

Communicate Effectively

1. Express the impact of inequity on the human experience

2. Synthesize multiple perspectives in contemporary and historical contexts

3. Use statistical or mathematical methods to solve problems

4. Use scientific methods to solve problems

5. Use quantitative and qualitative information to provide solutions to social and/or ethical problems

6. Locate and evaluate information from multiple sources

7. Synthesize evidence to construct logical arguments

8. Apply communication strategies for specific purposes and audiences

9. Utilize interpersonal skills to collaborate toward a common purpose