Midstate College is dedicated to the preservation of the free enterprise system and realizes that critical thinking, integration of knowledge, understanding of scientific processes and technology, and an awareness of our social, political, and cultural heritage are valuable beyond the immediate experience. Committed to the education of the total individual, Midstate College requires, within most of the degree programs, a minimum of 25 percent of the student’s coursework to be in courses that reflect general education objectives. Substantial opportunities to develop, perfect, and polish skills in oral and written communication are offered within the area of general education. A primary objective of Midstate College is to encourage students to become active participants in the process of inquiry and to develop an ongoing process for the acquisition and integration of information for practical and creative application throughout their lives.