K-State 8

Starting in fall of 2024: K-State will be moving to the K-State Core.

K-State 8 General Education program comprised of a depth and breadth of knowledge and skills. A student's depth of knowledge intended for undergraduate general education is explored and assessed through our Undergraduate Learning Outcomes.

K-State 8 helps students widen their perspectives, explore new subjects and build critical and analytical thinking skills.

K-State 8 Areas

Aesthetic Interpretation

Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning

Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility

Global Issues and Perspectives

Historical Perspectives

Human Diversity within the U.S.

Natural and Physical Sciences

Social Sciences

 

Undergraduate Education

Student Resources

Each student must successfully complete credit-bearing courses/experiences to cover all of the K-State 8 areas. A minimum of four different course prefixes (e.g., AGEC, MATH, FSHS) must be represented in the fulfillment of the K-State 8 requirements.