Education Philosophy and Student Learning Outcomes

General Education at Butte College involves much more than the acquisition of knowledge: it also involves using that knowledge to solve problems, reach academic and career goals, and achieve a deeper self-understanding. General Education at Butte College is rooted in the college’s mission to promote learning as a lifelong endeavor.
 
General Education at Butte College is designed to familiarize students with the foundation, exploration, and application of multiple areas of knowledge. General Education provides an integrated program of study through which students can achieve measurable outcomes.
 
Students are encouraged to seek the assistance of an academic counselor in developing a pathway for completing General Education requirements.
Upon completion of General Education requirements for an Associate's degree, students will be able to:

1. Describe how knowledge is synthesized, revised, advanced, and shared.
2. Acknowledge diverse perspectives and discuss their significant impact throughout our global society.
3. Apply fundamental knowledge to analytical, practical, or creative endeavors in pursuit of lifelong learning.
4. Evaluate evidence to solve problems using discipline-specific theory and/or methods.
5. Formulate responsible approaches to address contemporary individual and global challenges relating to culture, society, and the environment.

Alignment to ACCJC Standard 2.3

All degree programs include a general education framework to ensure the development of broad knowledge, skills, and competencies related to communication, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, information literacy, civic responsibility, and the ability to engage with diverse perspectives. (ER 12)