General Education Learning Outcomes

 

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Learning Outcomes 

 

• Gain knowledge of self, others, and the world.
• Think critically, quantitatively, and creatively.
• Communicate effectively.
• Participate responsibly and ethically in society, the global community, and the natural world.
• Develop a broad and discerning understanding of the richness of artistic expression and creative imagination.
• Develop a thoughtful awareness of the spiritual dimension of human experience.
• Lead physically active, health-enhancing lives.
• Develop an understanding of the complexity of knowledge and a desire to engage in lifelong learning.

• Examine their personal and cultural identities;
• Apply critical thinking and reading skills in challenging stereotypes;
• Identify the connections between their own cultures and the larger society;
• Recognize the contributions of diverse groups and the potential conflicts that may result;
• Identify the foundational American ideals and examine their implementation over time;
• Gain important historical, sociological, and artistic perspectives on diversity;
• Demonstrate fundamental technology competencies, FTC, (Office Productivity Suite software and electronic communication).

• Think and reflect critically;

• Research, analyze, and compare cultures;

• Improve oral and written expression;

• Express their knowledge of cultural comparisons through qualitative and quantitative means.

• Demonstrate advanced skills in oral and written communication; analytic and critical thinking;

• Apply a variety of perspectives and methods to a global problem or issue;

• Demonstrate civic engagement and collaborative problem solving through a culminating project that addresses a social or environmental concern.

• Examine data for patterns to help explain phenomena;
  Analyze data using some type of calculations and interpret the results;

• Use abstract reasoning processes in explanations of various components of modeled problems;

• Use appropriate quantitative symbols and procedures in order to solve problems.

• Read complex texts critically and with understanding;

• Recognize and appreciate a variety of literary genres;

• Frame questions that illuminate a text and its historical, cultural, and literary contexts;

• Use these questions to understand texts at a deeper level;

• Frame coherent written arguments about complex texts.

• Identify and reflect on their own cultural backgrounds and compare and contrast their native cultures to other cultures;

• Gain knowledge of literary, aesthetic, philosophical, and/or religious traditions;

• Gain knowledge of major developments of western and/or non-western cultures;

• Understand major cultural forces that have an international impact.

• Examine how hypotheses are formulated and tested and the deliberate ways science moves from hypotheses to general acceptance of ideas;

• Differentiate among scientific models that have varying degrees of factual support;

• Understand the procedures by which ideas are continually tested and either reaffirmed, modified, or discarded; that science advances by amendment in contrast to following maxims stated as absolutes;

• Be aware of some of the social and public policy implications of the scientific content including ethical and moral issues from historical and contemporary perspectives;

• Understand the aspects of natural science that are necessary conditions to make informed decisions about scientific issues affecting society;

• Use scientific knowledge to construct reasoned arguments concerning a societal issue;

• Be aware that the decision-making structures for science and governments are different and sometimes conflict;

• Identify and locate sources of reliable scientific information for the general public; read and understand relevant articles in a general science periodical (e.g., Scientific American, American Scientist, Natural History).

• Recognize qualities and values in works of art;

• Recognize distinctive traits of particular artistic genres;

• Discuss important issues surrounding a work of art or the performance of a work of art;

• Look beyond the surface appearance of a work of art for deeper levels of meaning;

• Discuss works of art in terms of their historical and cultural contexts.

• Assess their own health status and understand the relationship of healthful living to their quality of life;

• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate healthy activities in terms of social, emotional, and physical benefits;

• Exhibit the skills, knowledge, interest, and desire to independently maintain an active lifestyle.

• Demonstrate knowledge of safe and effective movement techniques and/or concepts;

• Value physical activity as an opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction;

• Apply understanding of concepts and principles to enhance acquisition and performance in movement settings;

• Demonstrate participation behaviors that promote personal and group success in activity settings.

• Analyze and criticize arguments;

• Formulate, support, and express ideas with confidence;

• Write clearly, cogently, and aptly;

• Select appropriate rhetorical strategies for an audience;

• Employ current research tools and strategies;

• Apply the appropriate manuscript style for her chosen discipline (APA, MLA, etc).

• Employ current research tools and strategies;

• Write and organize thoughts appropriate for the context;

• Speak clearly, cogently, and aptly both individually and as part of a group;

• Select rhetorical strategies appropriate for her audience;

• Listen actively for denotative and connotative meaning.

• Knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and procedures of ethical reasoning;

• Ability to exercise the skills and tools of ethical analysis and decision-making in the issues of the disciplinary or professional field of application;

• Recognition and understanding of moral perspectives different from her own;

• Readiness to participate in public discussion and the formulation of public policy relevant to the particular field of study.

• Critically evaluate a research problem;

• Select appropriate information resources;

• Use efficient techniques in searching library online catalogs, information databases, the World Wide Web, and traditional print and microform materials for research and general interest information;

• Critically evaluate information for quality and appropriateness to the research problem;

• Recognize bibliographic data in order to accurately cite research.

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