General Education Learning Goals

Independent Thinking, Creativity and Curiosity: Students will

• Conduct original independent research using appropriate sources.
• Identify problems or issues for which there are complex, ambiguous, or contradictory answers that lead to creative outcomes or innovative solutions.

Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning: Students will

• Construct, analyze, interpret, and evaluate subject matter using quantitative techniques.
• Discern the kinds of questions that can be effectively addressed through quantitative methods.
• Demonstrate scientific reasoning by applying inductive and/or deductive analysis to evaluate a hypothesis.

Written Communication: Students will

• Construct a clear persuasive written argument.
• Use appropriate conventions for different audiences.

Intercultural Competency and Language Proficiency: Students will

• Demonstrate intercultural competency.
• Demonstrate proficiency in communication skills in a language other than English.

Diverse Ideas and Perspectives: Students will

• Demonstrate the ability to explain and reflect on important issues within one’s own social and cultural context and those of others.
• Engage with ideas, beliefs, behaviors, values, or views that differ from one's own.
• Function effectively and work collaboratively in diverse groups.