General Education:  Mission and Vision

The mission of the General Education Program at UW-La Crosse is to develop life-long learners who will be engaged as knowledgeable and responsible citizens in a diverse and ever-changing world.

It is the University's vision that the core curriculum encourages students to

  • discover connections between disciplines
  • consider one's major in a broader context
  • cultivate knowledge, skills, and habits of mind essential for independent learning and thinking.