Northland Pioneer College places general education at the center of its mission. More than a perfunctory set of courses, general education serves as an important foundation for lifelong learners. The institutional learning outcomes of critical thinking and effective communication are the backbone to general education, and these skills serve as an important bridge to a plethora of different fields of study. The purpose of general education is to give each student the fundamental skills associated with higher education and the cultivation for a lifetime of learning, problem solving, and responsibly informed decision making. Through its general education program, Northland Pioneer College aims to:
- offer a comprehensive set of foundational skills so students can fully engage their educational intent;
- offer an integrated curriculum that will set the stage for lifelong learning;
- represent a wide cross-section of the arts, humanities and sciences;
- require students to engage in thoughtful and precise writing and critical thinking; quantitative, qualitative, and informational literacies;
- introduce students to the diversity of the natural and social worlds;
- promote academic curiosity;
- offer university transferable courses documented through AZTransfer.
