Why Should You Study Astronomy?

• Pure Curiosity: The Universe is an amazing place.  The beauty of the Universe, and the incredible objects that make it up, should spark curiosity and wonder in any thinking individual.

• Perspective: Knowing your place in the Universe, and how that knowledge arose, enriches your existence and gives you greater perspective when dealing with numerous issues faced by society.

• Critical Thinking Skills: Thinking in a scientific manner allows you to better approach real world problems.  The majority (60%) of available jobs in the next 20 years will require math/science competence, but only 20% of the population will have those skills (from a recent report by a panel chaired by John Glenn).

It is for these reasons that a University requires General Education courses.  Without them, you would be attending a technical school.  You would not be receiving a University-level education.