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Why the Liberal Arts Core?
UNI does require the Liberal Arts Core:
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to provide students with the benefits of a Liberal Arts education.
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The University's Liberal Arts Core requirements, which are a part of every undergraduate major, provide the foundation needed for lifelong learning that is so critical in a world undergoing rapid change. It provides students with the skills to think critically, to reason quantitatively, to communicate effectively, and to synthesize new information and new patterns of thought. It instills in students an appreciation and understanding of the many cultures of the world; it introduces them to the rich heritage of major intellectual and aesthetic achievements of humankind and, in the process, prepares them to live and work in a truly multicultural and global society.
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to prepare students with the skills and knowledge employers are seeking.
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Employers do not just want students who are knowledgeable in their major. They are also seeking students who can think, communicate, solve problems, and demonstrate good interpersonal skills. The Liberal Arts Core can assist you in the development of these skills in conjunction with your major courses making you a more well-rounded and desirable employee. View more about preparation for the world of work.
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to offer students a way to find out more about themselves and discover what they might be interested in choosing for their major.
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to impart upon students a wide variety of knowledge that can be drawn upon to solve problems and think creatively.
UNI does not require the Liberal Arts Core:
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