Michael Sontag, Ph.D., Chairperson
General Studies
A major in general studies provides students with opportunities for a more extensive study of the liberal arts and sciences and for a broader understanding of various academic fields of interest. Through the major, students will devote more than half of their course of study to exploring ideas germane to disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences. They will have ample opportunity to think critically and communicate effectively about issues concerning global citizenship, ethics, and cultural diversity as their perspectives draw from interdependencies among disciplines. Toward such an end, students can choose to pursue greater breadth, more depth, or a combination of both in completing either associate's or bachelor's degrees in general studies.
Learning Outcomes for General Studies
Philosophy
The philosophy program emphasizes theories, their applications and influential philosophers' contributions to the arts, economics, history, politics, science, social theories, and/or developments in the field.