General Studies Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate effective interpersonal communication strategies and methods.

1.1 Author a short persuasive written communication: Author a short persuasive written communication for a specific business or academic purpose.

Foundational Studies 10: Express themselves effectively, professionally, and persuasively both orally and in writing.

1.2 Research, develop and write a longer format written product: Research, develop and write a longer format written product that defines a problem or question, analyzes the situation and provides evidence-based conclusions.

Foundational Studies 10: Express themselves effectively, professionally, and persuasively both orally and in writing.

1.3 Make an effective oral presentation: Make an effective oral presentation with a defined objective, audience and time allocation.

Foundational Studies 10: Express themselves effectively, professionally, and persuasively both orally and in writing.

Outcome 2: Students will demonstrate intellectual and practical skills valued in the workplace and society.

2.1 Analyze and solve a real-world problem: Analyze and solve a real-world problem using recognized bodies of knowledge and relevant theories.

Foundational Studies 2: Critically evaluate the ideas of others.

2.2 Provide a multi-faceted perspective on an issue or problem: Integrate the various disciplines studied to provide a multi-faceted perspective on an issue or problem.

2.3 Work effectively in diverse teams: Work effectively in diverse teams to meet a group or organizational objective.

2.4 Access and evaluate the veracity of information: Access and evaluate the veracity of information using a variety of technologies.

Foundational Studies 1: Locate, critically read, and evaluate information to solve problems.