General Education
At American University of Health Sciences (AUHS), we recognize the lasting value of a broad-based education that extends beyond a student’s chosen field of study. Courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences provide essential context for understanding the world, fostering cultural awareness, and developing the communication and critical thinking skills necessary for success in today’s diverse and interconnected society. These are among the many reasons why general education remains a foundational component of higher education across institutions.
AUHS is proud to offer a comprehensive selection of general education (GE) courses designed to support our nursing and pharmacy students. Whether you are transferring credits or beginning your academic journey, our GE curriculum enables you to build a strong foundation while progressing seamlessly into your major coursework—all within the same supportive and mission-driven academic environment.
To explore the full range of general education offerings at AUHS, we invite you to review our [General Education Course List], learn more about our [General Education Faculty], and connect with the [Chair of General Education].
General Education Philosophy
The General Education program provides a strong academic foundation designed to prepare students for advanced study in their chosen disciplines while fostering the development of responsible and ethical citizenship in a global context. The curriculum emphasizes the enhancement of academic and analytical skills, supporting students’ educational, professional, and personal growth. Focused on advancing proficiency in reading comprehension, professional writing, and workplace-appropriate conduct, the program equips students with the competencies necessary for success in diverse professional environments.
General Education Program Learning Outcomes
- Life Sciences: Apply the knowledge of life sciences to understand basic concepts of living things, the nature of scientific knowledge, and relevance of biological knowledge to human affairs.
- Written Communication: Demonstrate the ability to communicate with others using written communication clearly and appropriately in writing for a range of social, academic, and professional contexts and use appropriate writing technologies.
- Oral Communication: Demonstrate competence in utilizing oral communication skills appropriately to a variety of social, academic, and professional audiences.
- Critical Thinking: Employ critical thinking and reasoning skills to a broad understanding of creative problem-solving techniques to define their own perspectives and positions and evaluate the implications and consequences of their conclusions.
- Information Literacy: Demonstrate the ability to locate, interpret, determine the credibility of, and use information effectively to ethically and responsibly use and share that information.
- Quantitative Reasoning: Exhibit analytical thought and informed judgment to analyze problems and identify solutions supported by quantitative evidence; and clearly communicate those arguments in a variety of formats as necessary and appropriate.
- Ethical and Social Responsibility: Demonstrate personal and professional ethical and social responsibility in the application of best practices to understand the ethical implications of their actions based on those values as well as the principles of human behavior and social interaction.
- Humanities and the Arts: Gain greater awareness by being able to apply theory to an understanding of how social, cultural, linguistic, artistic, religious, philosophical, and historical contexts have shaped the thoughts and actions of people worldwide.