To enable Hispanics, other minorities, women and others to acquire an undergraduate degree or certificate using a multicultural educational experience to obtain a career in business, education or technology. The GE Breadth Requirements described in this catalog were approved by the National Hispanic University s Board of Trustees and Academic Senate.
Depth is developed through the completion of a major course of study in a single discipline.
Breadth is to be developed through the fulfillment of the GE requirements, a program of study ranging across the academic spectrum in areas outside the major field. Accordingly, the GE Breadth Requirements have been organized into five areas providing a structured framework representative of the major areas of human endeavor. To give students an appreciation for the meaning and history of human civilization, and to gain comprehension of the role of perfecting the English language and the study of the humanities. Exceptions to this rule are English 100, English 201 and Math 100. As is explained in the discussion of each of the areas above, some requirements can be met by taking an exam in lieu of taking the class.