General Education

The General Education (GE) curriculum is organized into six subject areas of written communication, oral communication, quantitative principles, physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, humanities and fine arts.

Bryan University’s GE courses are intended to provide students with a broader perspective of the world, thereby enabling them to advance personally, professionally, and develop a desire for lifelong learning. These courses are not focused on the intended occupational outcome of each program, but rather, explore the specific subject area of each GE course. The knowledge and skills gained in GE courses will naturally help students be better within their given occupation as the course topics relate to the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills—all skills necessary for navigating life and a career effectively.

The program learning outcomes are:

• Effective communication skills
• Global awareness
• Cultural sensitivity
• Scientific and quantitative reasoning
• Critical analysis and logical thinking
• Problem Solving
• Information literacy

Programs identified as Occupational Associate Degrees must include the minimum number of GE credits as indicated for each program. See the detailed program information in this Catalog to determine the program specific GE requirements.

Programs identified as Associate of Arts degree programs and Bachelor degree programs must include the minimum number of GE credits as indicated for each program. See the detailed program information in this Catalog to determine the program specific GE requirements. Bryan University requires that students complete GE courses in written communication, oral communication, and quantitative principles. The remainder of the required GE courses must provide an appropriate balance of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, and natural and physical sciences.