29 Describe how the GEM components support the intended transfer or industry needs of the program.

GEM 6 course outcomes are linked to specific GEM 6 competencies.  All GEM courses transfer between all Idaho public higher education institutions.  Pursuit of GEM competences provide history students with a foundation in basic skills including critical thinking, problem solving and awareness of interaction of disparate groups, that will help them in their future academic and professional goals.  The skills that help history students successfully achieve the GEM 6 outcomes situate them to succeed after they leave NIC, regardless if that means transferring to complete a four-year degree or go directly into the workforce.  In addition, common course numbering/indexing for core GEM courses, in Idaho, should make transfer of courses between Idaho institutions easier