All students of Adventist University of Health Sciences must fulfill competencies¹ in general education courses by enrolling in a variety of courses including English, math, religion, computer science, social sciences, humanities, history, and health and natural sciences. Upon graduation, all students will be able to demonstrate:

• A fundamental understanding of Christian principles.
• Quantitative skills and the ability to apply these skills to real-life situations.
• Basic computational skills required for their educational programs.
• An ability to communicate effectively in written and oral English language.
• An understanding of the application of the natural sciences.
• An understanding of the fundamental constructs of one behavioral science.
• The ability to apply the basic skills of computer use in their personal, educational, and professional life.
• An understanding of the benefits of a healthy and physically active lifestyle.
• An understanding of the complex social and psychological environment.

¹The Measure of Academic Progress and Proficiency (MAPP) will be used to assess general education competencies.