Q. Why do I have to take General Education Courses?

The General Education Program at SHIP includes 48 credits.  These courses are a vital part of a broad, well-rounded education.  General Education courses are designed to:

• broaden your knowledge of the world and your place within it.
• help you develop skills essential to succeed in an increasingly diverse world
• help you cultivate the ability to think logically, read critically, write clearly, and verbalize ideas in a succinct and articulate manner.
• provide you the opportunity to discover new areas of interest.
• assist you to select or confirm your choice of a major and potential career options.

You can review the General Education Program at: http://www.ship.edu/cas/General_Education_Requirements/

Source: Office of the Registrar. Contact: 717-477-1381, registr@ship.edu