Academics & Competencies
Life is a process of continuous development. Champlain helps graduates continue to grow and develop after college by giving them the tools to take charge of their own learning
Each program at Champlain College structures its curriculum and classes around a set of professionally driven outcomes designed to maximize your success in tomorrow’s workplace. Through extensive research across a wide body of studies that analyzed the skill areas most sought after by employers, we culled a set of twelve competencies that consistently topped the findings.
The cultivation of great ability in these competencies forms the foundation of the educational experience at Champlain College. As a Champlain student, you will have consistent practice, application and instruction in each skill area in every class you take at Champlain, and over the course of your time here, you will develop considerably in each of the competencies.
Academic Philosophy
True learning occurs when information and experience combine to create knowledge. An emphasis on career preparation and continuous self-improvement creates a direct path to professional success and a rewarding life.
Explore Champlain College
Undergraduate Studies
Individually tailored career-focused programs blend transformative classroom teaching rooted in an understanding of tomorrow’s workplace with active experiences, multidisciplinary studies, and life skills training.
Online Degrees & Continuing Education
Nationally recognized and critically acclaimed online bachelor’s, master’s and certificate programs for working adults, and adults seeking to return to the workplace.
Graduate Programs
Flexible online learning programs deliver the latest management skills and concepts in key disciplines while using work experiences to drive understanding of theory.
College Competencies
Interacting
Communication
Collaboration
Global/Cultural Awareness
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Thinking
Analysis
Integration
Creativity
Inquiry
Literacy
Scientific Literacy
Information Literacy
Technology Literacy
Quantitative Literacy
The Ethical Self Guided Learner
Simply the Best
The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2024 named Champlain College among the 300 “best and most interesting” colleges in the U.S., Canada, and United Kingdom.
Champlain College was listed among the “Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.
Champlain College named to Money’s 2023 Best Colleges in America list recognizing schools that successfully combine quality and affordability.
More Inside Mission, Vision & Values
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Champlain recognizes that the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice are inextricably linked to academic excellence and innovation.
Global Impact
Our goal is to ensure that our students graduate prepared to be globally engaged citizens with international experience and global perspective.
Leadership
Throughout its history, Champlain College has benefited from strong leaders with the vision and dedication to create a singular academic experience.
Academics & Competencies
Life is a process of continuous development. Champlain helps graduates continue to grow and develop after college by giving them the tools to take charge of their own learning
Strategic Plan 2030
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