The purpose and goals of any higher education is the attainment of knowledge through a disciplined learning process. Lebanon College is no exception. The College prepares its students by means of a program that balances the liberal arts with the more practical needs dictated by the world in which we live. Lebanon College is committed to keeping up with the endless changes in education, technology, and our society.

An educated person fosters educational growth, social responsibility, personal and professional enrichment, critical thought and creative expression. An educated person is one committed to the process of lifelong learning that is always curious about the world and knows how to fulfill that curiosity. Aware of their own learning styles, educated persons integrate these styles with opportunities for their personal and professional growth.

The educated person understands important concepts in the humanities, social sciences and arts, and applies these to everyday life. This person is engaged in their community, utilizing critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify and address ethical dilemmas and issues.

Lebanon College has designed its degree core requirements to foster the skill of an educated person. These courses provide a foundation for skills that are developed more fully in each program:

• Literature and Writing
• Math
• Science and Technology
• Social Science
• Humanities
• Language
• Communication
• Critical Thinking