University of South Carolina Lancaster
General Education Goals
General education is the set of fundamental skills (reading, writing, reasoning,
and oral communication), the knowledge, and the capacity for thought
needed to pursue further learning, to succeed in chosen fields, and
to assume the responsibilities of informed and enlightened citizenship.
From a broad commitment to equity, USC Lancaster
Ø Seeks to make education accessible, affordable,
Ø encourages teaching innovation and adaptation
Ø encourages participatory student learning
Ø provides a supportive educational climate
that actively and positively
Ø addresses intellectual and cultural diversity,
Ø responds affirmatively to the needs of
USC Lancaster works to help its pre-baccalaureate
students attain skills and attributes in the areas of communication,
critical thinking, cultural literacy, and personal development.
Students in the two-year occupational programs focus on those areas
most appropriate to their professional education program.
USC Lancaster helps its students read
effectively and attain a basic familiarity with the basic texts
of Western and other cultures. In the area of writing skills, USC
Lancaster students work to develop the ability to write effectively
for both academic and professional audiences. In addition, USC Lancaster
helps its students learn to listen critically and speak effectively
before a group.
USC Lancaster helps its students acquire
analytical reasoning abilities and exercise informed value judgments.
USC Lancaster students also work to develop mathematical and/ or
USC Lancaster strives to give its students
an understanding of the history and culture of Western civilization
as well as provide some exposure to other cultures. USC Lancaster
also recognizes the centrality of science and technology to modern
culture; therefore, USC Lancaster students also are offered opportunities
to increase their understanding and familiarity in these crucial
USC Lancaster supports the intellectual,
personal, physical, and social development of students, in recognition
of the critical interdependency of all these areas. By providing
opportunities for productive interaction with students, faculty,
and staff, USC Lancaster helps students develop a spirit of curiosity,
integrity, and confidence in planning and pursuing academic, career,
and personal goals.