General Education Philosophy

General Education at Hawkeye is intended to teach common knowledge, intellectual concepts, and attitudes enabling people to function effectively in a diverse and changing society.

Curricular offerings are designed to:

• Enhance technical skills and employability.
• Facilitate pre-baccalaureate transfer.
• Provide a foundation for continuing education.

通过促进:

• Access to educational opportunities.
• Curiosity, intellectual inquiry, and creativity.
• Acceptance of social responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.

Courses and instructional services leading to the Associate of 艺术, Associate of Science, Associate in 应用艺术, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate of General Studies degrees, 文凭, and certificates are provided as appropriate through the following academic areas:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• 应用艺术
• 业务
• 健康
• Human Services
• Industrial and Engineering 技术
• Power 技术
• 艺术 and Sciences