The core knowledge and skills of a college degree are found in the general education courses that serve as a foundation for the declared major. Clarkson College has designed a five credit-hour core curriculum for associate degree majors and a nine credit-hour core curriculum for bachelor degree majors that provide foundation for health care professionals. In addition to the core curriculum, the General Education curriculum provides courses that address the educational needs of all students. 

  

General education courses are uniquely student-centered and project-oriented. Learning activities are planned to provide the student the opportunity to explore the content while applying it to real-life situations. Courses include off-campus activities and in-class project development. The Omaha area is rich in historical and cultural facilities and activities. General education courses at Clarkson College take advantage of these opportunities, often incorporating field trips to these facilities as part of student courses activities. For these reasons, it is strongly recommended that students complete all of their general education coursework at Clarkson College. 

  

Mission Statement 

The Department of General Education emphasizes a general education curriculum relevant to students in the health sciences. 

  

Philosophy 

The Clarkson College General Education department provides foundations for personal, academic and professional success by integrating into the curriculum unique learning experiences directly related to health care. 

  

General Education Objectives 

1. Examine aspects of communication (including written, verbal, nonverbal, social and therapeutic) that impact healthcare interactions in diverse patient populations.
2. Discuss basic concepts widely used in addressing ethical dimensions of professional healthcare practice and policy.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by providing the opportunity for guided practice situations (such as case studies and presentations)
4. Comprehend the history of ideas and the history of health in social, artistic and political thought.

  

Program Outcomes  

The goal of the Clarkson College General Education curriculum is to enhance the education received by Clarkson College graduates by providing a breadth of understanding, knowledge and experience that can serve as a basis for reaching personal and professional success. Specific objectives of the General Education curriculum are to: 

1. provide appropriate and effective general education courses designed specifically to support the Clarkson College mission.
2. provide support courses at the college level that permit students to expand their abilities in writing, mathematics, sciences, humanities and technology.
3. offer general education courses in formats which permit the communication of traditional knowledge and understanding through a variety of delivery systems.
4. develop leadership skills and talents in auxiliary areas, that will provide Clarkson College students the opportunity to take leading roles in their chosen profession.
5. provide the required health care core curriculum, consisting of three courses, designed to enhance each student's success while in college as well as once they graduate.
6. provide a full scope of courses that stay flexible and innovative in assessing the needs of both the student and the institution and modify the curriculum to meet those needs.

  

Core Curriculum 

All undergraduate students are required to complete the Health Care core curriculum as part of the General Education requirements. Students enrolled in the associate degree programs will be required to complete a five credit-hour Health Care curriculum consisting of Health Care Communications and Issues in Heath Care. Bachelor degree students will be required to complete a nine credit-hour core curriculum, which also includes the Western Humanities and the History of Health Care course. The Heath Care core curriculum courses are designed to enhance each student's success while in college as well as when they graduate and become leaders in their chosen health care fields. 

  

General Education Requirements  

While core curriculum courses are required, students have the option to choose courses from the General Education curriculum. This means students have an opportunity to customize the General Education curriculum to their own interests. Course descriptions are listed in alphabetical order according to the course prefix. Following each course title are the hours of credit received for successfully completing the course.