general education at the community college of rhode island
General education is the component of a Community College of Rhode Island degree program that is intended to develop a student’s higher order thinking, communication and reasoning skills. These skills empower the student to explore the cultural and geographic relationships among peoples and expand a student’s understanding of the natural world. General education courses contribute to the improvement, discipline and free development of the mind and spirit.
Completion of the general education component is an essential step in enabling students to satisfy CCRI’s Graduate Outcomes statement. Fundamental competencies gained through the CCRI General Education program include:
- clear and correct expression in both written and spoken English
- the ability to recognize, understand and adjust to changes in life and work
- problem-solving and analytical skills
- awareness of historical, cultural and economic influences on life and work
- appreciation of the roles of the arts, humanities, science and technology
The general education component, with the professional or occupational courses required for a student’s degree, form the foundation of occupational competence by increasing a student’s appropriate professional skills, pride in quality performance, understanding of each individual’s role and contribution within an organization, and the ability to function as a member or leader of a team in the workplace and larger community.
Communications [GE-C] |
Reasoning [GE-R] |
Cultural-Geographic Relationships [GE-CG] |
Natural World [GE-NW] |
English |
Mathematics |
Foreign Languages |
Biology |
Speech |
Philosophy |
History |
Chemistry |
Computer Studies |
Sciences |
Sociology |
Physics |
Foreign Languages |
Economics |
Psychology |
Astronomy |
Fine Arts |
Anthropology |
Geology |
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Sign Language |
Geography |
Oceanography |
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Fine Arts |
Students transferring to the Community College of Rhode Island must follow the specific program requirements as shown in the current catalog. Consultation with an advisor is strongly recommended. Any questions concerning official transfer evaluation or the transfer admissions process should be directed to:
Transfer Admissions Counselor, Office of Admissions and Records
Community College of Rhode Island
Lincoln , Rhode Island 02865
333-7300
Go Back to the 2009 Transfer Guide
Last Updated July 2, 2009
