General Education

Overview

The revised general education framework integrates the mandate of the UAE Higher Education Standard in the areas of English and Arabic Languages, Islamic Studies, UAE Studies and Innovation, and Entrepreneurship and aligned to the current general education curriculum in communication; mathematics and quantitative analysis; information technology; arts and humanities; social and behavioral sciences; and natural sciences.

At UOF, general education is an essential component of the curricular programs so tailored to advance the academic foundation of students in facing the academic rigor challenges of the core courses and areas of concentration required to successfully finish their degree programs.

In this regard, students must complete the general education courses as described in their curricular programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

The development of the general education program learning outcomes has integrated the UAE National Qualification Framework at Level 7.

Upon completion of the GE Program, the students will be able to:		* UAE NQF’s Level 7 Alignment					**Bloom’s Taxonomy
		K	S	Competency
		K	S	AR	RC	SD
1. Demonstrate written and oral ‎communication competence ‎utilizing the allied theories and ‎principles of English and Arabic ‎languages.			✔			✔	3
2. Use mathematical concepts to explain issues in quantitative terms.		✔					3
3. Utilize information technology literacy in organizing and communicating related works in an academic and professional setting.			✔				3
4. Criticize informed awareness and appreciation as a necessity to apply strong values in humanities, arts, and ethical principles in professional conduct, and social responsibility in a culture-sensitive community.				✔			5
5. Assess social, cultural, political, economic, and political influences on shaping human thought, values, and behavioral mindset.					✔		5
6. Apply the perspective of natural sciences and methods of scientific inquiry in deciding on contemporary consumer or social issues demanding scientific literacy.				✔			3
7. Integrate design thinking concepts and innovative ideas into any form of an entrepreneurial venture.						✔	3
Legend:
* UAE National Qualification Framework (NQF)	**Bloom’s Taxonomy
K – Knowledge S – Skills Aspects of Competence: AR – Autonomy and Responsibility RC – Role in Context SD – Self Development	1 – Remember 2 – Understand 3 – Apply 4 – Analyze 5 – Evaluate 6 – Create

Program Learning Outcome Matrix

Dimensions	Course ID	Course Name	Program Learning Outcome
Dimensions	Course ID	Course Name	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
A. Compulsory Courses
1. Communication	COM-1143	English Communication skills	✔
1. Communication	COM-1123	Arabic Communication skills	✔
2. Arts and Humanities	HUM-1613	Islamic Studies				✔
2. Arts and Humanities	HUM-1633	UAE Society				✔
3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship	LSS-2483	Innovation and Entrepreneurship							✔
B. Elective Courses
1. Communication	COM-1113	Academic Writing 1	✔
	COM-2123	Academic Writing 2	✔
	COM-1153	Arabic Composition and Report Writing	✔
	COM-1133	Public Speaking	✔
2. Mathematics	MTH-1213	Mathematics (Algebra)		✔
3. Information Technology	ICT-1313	Computer Applications			✔
4. Arts and Humanities	HUM-2623	Introduction to Humanities				✔
4. Arts and Humanities	LSS-1463	Ethics and Citizens Rights				✔	✔
5. Social or Behavioral Sciences	LSS-1723	Introduction to Psychology					✔
	LSS-1733	Introduction to Sociology					✔
	LSS-1743	Introduction to Political Science					✔
	LSS-1473	Logic and Critical Thinking				✔	✔
6. Natural Sciences	LSS-1853	Introduction to Environmental Science						✔

Program Structure

General Education Requirements per College
College	Compulsory Credits	Elective Credits	Total Credits
Information Technology	21	6	27
Business Administration	15	15	30
Mass Communication and PR	15	12	27
Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities	15	9	24
Health Sciences	9	12	21

Program Requirements

Compulsory Courses (15 CH)
Code	Title	Teaching Language
COM-1143	English Communication Skills	English
COM-1123	Arabic Communication Skills	Arabic
HUM-1613	Islamic Studies	Arabic
HUM-1633	UAE Society	Arabic
LSS-2483	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	Arabic and English
Compulsory Courses (9 CH) Only for Information Technology in Networking and Security Major
MTH-1213	Mathematics (Algebra)	Arabic and English (merged)
ICT-1313	Computer Applications	Arabic and English (merged)

Elective Courses
Communication
Code	Title	Teaching Language
COM-1113	Academic Writing 1	English
COM-2123	Academic Writing 2	English
COM-1133	Public Speaking	English
COM-1153	Arabic Composition and Report Writing	Arabic
Information Technology
ICT-1313	Computer Applications	Arabic and English (merged)
Arts and Humanities
HUM-2623	Introduction to Humanities	Arabic
LSS-1463	Ethics and Citizens Rights	Arabic
Social or Behavioral Sciences
LSS-1723	Introduction to Psychology	Arabic
LSS-1733	Introduction to Sociology	Arabic
LSS-1743	Introduction to Political Science	Arabic
LSS 1473	Logic and Critical Thinking	Arabic and English
Natural Sciences
LSS-1853	Introduction to Environmental Science	Arabic and English