General education at Westfield State University places curiosity, excitement, and a commitment to social justice and cultural understanding at the heart of our curriculum. In the classroom and across communities, students draw on diverse areas of knowledge to integrate ideas, identify and pursue meaningful questions, tackle complex problems from the local to the global, think critically and creatively, communicate and collaborate effectively, and promote well-being for all of our community members. Students develop the self-awareness and confidence necessary to engage meaningfully with and care for others; to navigate their personal, professional, and civic lives; and to build a more just and kind world.