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General Education General Education encompasses the breadth of knowledge involving the major intellectual and aesthetic skills and achievements of humanity. This includes an understanding and appreciation of the pluralistic nature of knowledge epitomized by the natural sciences, quantitative skills, social-behavioral sciences, humanities, and arts. To achieve and share such an understanding and appreciation, skills in self-expression, quantitative analysis, information literacy,* and collaborative interaction are necessary. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. General Education, in essence, aims to cultivate a knowledgeable, informed, literate human being. Interested in knowing more? View a complete definition of General Education at Penn State. *emphasis added. Penn State Home
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