General Education Program

The general education program establishes the broad liberal arts core of all bachelor’s degrees. The curriculum emphasizes specific content areas in the liberal arts as well as skill development in areas such as reading comprehension, critical thinking, mathematical analysis, research, writing, and communication that align with Rochester College's Institutional Learning Goals (ILGs).

The requirements for the general education program include 13 courses, totaling 40 credit hours. Courses listed below are from Rochester College’s course offerings. Other courses may satisfy the requirements, subject to the approval of the appropriate dean/director.