Learning Outcomes: Courses emphasize written communication as a way of thinking and discovering ideas and meanings, as well as expressing them. Students must develop basic writing skills at the freshman level in English 101 (100 for ESL students) and build on those skills in English 302. In addition, at least one course in a student’s major must be “writing-intensive.”

Required: English 101 (or 100), 302 and an approved writing-intensive course in the major (see list at bottom of page).

Approved Courses: ENGH 100 or ENGH 101, ENGH 302

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Learning Outcomes:

1) Students will demonstrate understanding of and proficiency in constructing and delivering multiple message types.
2) Students will understand and practice effective elements of ethical verbal and nonverbal communication.
3) Students will develop analytical skills and critical listening skills.
4) Students will understand the influence of culture in communication and will know how to cope with cultural differences when presenting information to an audience.

Required: One approved course; increased emphasis on oral communication in appropriate General Education courses.

Approved Courses: COMM 100 or COMM 101 Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students are able to interpret quantitative information (i.e., formulas, graphs, tables, models, and schematics) and draw inferences from them.
2. Given a quantitative problem, students are able to formulate the problem quantitatively and use appropriate arithmetical, algebraic, and/or statistical methods to solve the problem.
3. Students are able to evaluate logical arguments using quantitative reasoning.
4. Students are able to communicate and present quantitative results effectively.

Required: Math 106; or if the student has achieved an appropriate placement score on quantitative skills, one of the following: Math 108, 110, 111, 113, 115, 125 or STAT 250. (Students are assumed to have achieved satisfactory completion of the high school math required for admission.)

Approved Courses: MATH 106, MATH 108, MATH 110, MATH 111, MATH 113, MATH 115, MATH 125, STAT 250 Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5

Learning Outcomes: Almost no area of academic, professional, or personal life is untouched by the information technology revolution. Success in college and beyond requires computer and information literacies that are flexible enough to change with a changing IT environment and adaptable to new problems and tasks.

The purpose of the information technology requirement is to ensure that students achieve an essential understanding of information technology infrastructure encompassing systems and devices; learn to make the most of the Web and other network resources; protect their digital data and devices; take advantage of latest technologies; and become more sophisticated technology users and consumers.

Courses meeting the “IT only” requirement must address learning outcomes 1 and 2, and one additional outcome. Courses meeting “IT with Ethics component” must address outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 5. Courses meeting the only IT Ethics component must address outcomes 3 and 5.

1. Students will be able to use technology to locate, access, evaluate, and use information, and appropriately cite resources from digital/electronic media.
2. Students will understand the core IT concepts in a range of current and emerging technologies and learn to apply appropriate technologies to a range of tasks.
3. Students will understand many of the key ethical, legal and social issues related to information technology and how to interpret and comply with ethical principles, laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate, create, and collaborate effectively using state-of-the-art information technologies in multiple modalities.
5. Students will understand the essential issues related to information security, how to take precautions and use techniques and tools to defend against computer crimes.

Required: One approved 3-credit course that meets all IT requirements, or completion of an appropriate combination of courses, proficiency exams, and modules.

Approved Courses

IT (all): ANTH 395, CDS 130, CEIE 117, CHEM 350, GOVT 300, HIST 390, IT 103, MUSI 415

IT (all except ethics): AVT 180, CS 112, PHYS 251, PSYC 300, PSYC 301, PSYC 372 (all three PSYC courses must be taken), SOCI 410

IT (ethics): CDS 151, CEIE 409, CS 105, ENGR 107,  IT 304, PHIL 112

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Learning Outcomes: Courses must meet at least three of the five following outcomes.

1. Students will be able to read for comprehension, detail, and nuance.
2. Identify the specific literary qualities of language as employed in the texts they read.
3. Analyze the ways specific literary devices contribute to the meaning of a text.
4. Identify and evaluate the contribution of the social, political, historical, and cultural contexts in which a literary text is produced.
5. Evaluate a critical argument in others’ writing as well as one’s own.

Required: One approved course

Approved Courses: ARAB 325, CHIN 310, 311, 325, 328; CLAS 250, 260, 340, 350, 360, 380; ENGH 201, 202, 203, 204; FREN 325, 329; FRLN 330, GERM 325, ITAL 320, 325; JAPA 340, PHIL 253, RELI 235, RUSS 325, 326, 327; SPAN 325

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Learning Outcomes: Courses must meet at least three of five following outcomes.

1. Identify and analyze the formal elements of a particular art form using vocabulary appropriate to that form.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between artistic technique and the expression of a work’s underlying concept.
3. Analyze cultural productions using standards appropriate to the form and cultural context.
4. Analyze and interpret material or performance culture in its social, historical, and/or personal contexts.
5. Engage in the artistic process, including conception, creation and ongoing critical analysis.

Required: One approved course

Approved Courses: ARTH 101, 102, 103, 200, 201, 203, 204, 321, 322, 324, 333, 334, 335, 340, 341, 342, 344, 345, 360, 362, 372, 373, 376; AVT 103, 104, 215, 222, 232, 243, 252, 253, 262, 272; DANC 101, 119, 125, 131, 145, 161, 225, 231, 245, 301, 390, 391; ENGH 370, 372, 396; FAVS 225; GAME 100, MUSI 100, 101, 102, 107, 301, 302, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 387, 389, 485; PHIL 156; THR 101, 150, 151, 210, 230, 395, 411, 412

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Learning Outcomes: The general education natural sciences courses engage students in scientific exploration; foster their curiosity; enhance their enthusiasm for science; and enable them to apply scientific knowledge and reasoning to personal, professional and public decision-making. Lab courses must meet all five learning outcomes. Non-lab courses must meet learning outcomes 1 through 4.

To achieve these goals, students will:

1. Understand how scientific inquiry is based on investigation of evidence from the natural world, and that scientific knowledge and understanding:
   1. evolves based on new evidence
   2. differs from personal and cultural beliefs
2. Recognize the scope and limits of science.
3. Recognize and articulate the relationship between the natural sciences and society and the application of science to societal challenges (e.g., health, conservation, sustainability, energy, natural disasters, etc.).
4. Evaluate scientific information (e.g., distinguish primary and secondary sources, assess credibility and validity of information).
5. Participate in scientific inquiry and communicate the elements of the process, including:
   1. Making careful and systematic observations
   2. Developing and testing a hypothesis
   3. Analyzing evidence
   4. Interpreting results

Required: Two approved science courses; a course offering an overview of the principles of physics, chemistry and life sciences will be one of the two courses required of some students. At least one course will have laboratory experience.

Approved Courses:

Non-Lab (3 credits):  ASTR 103, 302, CHEM 101, 102, 201, 202, CLIM 101, EVPP 201,  GEOL 134, GGS 102, NUTR 295, UNIV 301

Lab (4 credits): ASTR 111, 112, 113, 114, 115; BIOL 103, 104, 213; CDS 101, 102; CHEM 103, 104, 155, 156, 211, 212, 251; CLIM 102, 111 and 112; EVPP 110, 111; GEOL 101, 102; GGS 121; PHYS 103, 104, 111 and 112, 160, 161, 243 and 244, 245 and 246, 260 and 261, 262 and 263

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Learning Outcomes: Courses must meet at least three of the five following outcomes.

1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major chronology of Western civilization or world history.
2. Demonstrate the ability to narrate and explain long-term changes and continuities in Western civilization or world history.
3. Identify, evaluate, and appropriately cite online and print resources.
4. Develop multiple historical literacies by analyzing primary sources of various kinds (texts, images, music) and using these sources as evidence to support interpretation of historical events.
5. Communicate effectively— through speech, writing, and use of digital media—their understanding of patterns, process, and themes in the history of Western civilization or the world.

Approved Course: HIST 100 or HIST 125

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Learning Outcomes:  Courses must meet at least three of the five following outcomes.

1. Develop understanding of global patterns and processes and their interaction with society.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the interconnectedness, difference, and diversity of a global society.
3. Identify, evaluate and properly cite resources appropriate to the field, such as audio/visual/online/print materials, or artifacts.
4. Apply awareness of global issues to a consideration of individual or collective responsibilities within a global society.
5. Devise analytical, practical, or creative responses to global problems or issues.

Required: One approved course

Approved Courses:  ANTH 302, 304, 306, 307, 308, 309, 311, 312, 313, 316, 331, 332, 385; ARTH 319, 320, 380, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386; CEIE 100; COMM 305, 456; CRIM 405; DANC 118, 318, 418; ECON 360, 361, 362, 380, 390; ENGH 362, 366; FAVS 300; GCH 205; GGS 101; GLOA 101; GOVT 132, 133; HIST 130, 251, 252, 261, 262, 271, 272, 281, 282, 328, 329, 356, 358, 360, 364, 365, 387, 460, 462; JAPA 310; MSOM 305; MUSI 103, 431; PHIL 243, PSYC 379; RELI 100, 211, 212, 313, 315, 341, 374; RUSS 354; SOCI 120, 320, 332; SPAN 322; THR 359; TOUR 210; WMST 100

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Learning Outcomes: Courses must meet at least three of the five following outcomes.

1. Demonstrate understanding of key concepts, terminology, principles or theories within the field.
2. Demonstrate understanding of methodological approaches appropriate to the field.
3. Identify, evaluate and properly cite resources appropriate to the field, such as audio/visual/online/print materials, or artifacts.
4. Explain how individuals, groups or institutions are influenced by contextual factors as appropriate to the field.
5. Use appropriate methods to apply social and behavioral science concepts, terminology, principles, or theories to significant issues.

Required: One approved course

Approved Courses: AFAM 200, ANTH 114, 120, 135, 396; CONF 101, CONS 410, CRIM 100,ECON 100, 103, 104, 105; ECON 110 & 111 (must be taken together), EDUC 372, GGS 103, GOVT 101, 103, 367; HEAL 230, HIST 121, 122, LING 306, PSYC 100, 211, 231; SOCI 101, 355;  SOM 100, TOUR 311, WMST 200 Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5