Competence in Communications

Learners express themselves clearly and concisely to others in logical, well-organized papers and/or verbal presentations using documentation and quantitative tools when appropriate. Learners listen, understand, debate, and use information communicated by others.

1. Written communications
2. Oral communications/listening skills
3. Visual communications

Competence in Critical Inquiry and Problem Solving

Learners evaluate the credibility and significance of information, effectively interpret, analyze, synthesize, explain, and infer concepts and ideas; solve problems and make decisions; and construct and deconstruct arguments.

1. Qualitative analysis
2. Quantitative analysis
3. Ability to define a problem and construct methods to gather, analyze, interpret, and evaluate date

Technological Competence

Learners maintain, improve and transfer academic and technical skills to the workplace; demonstrate life-long learning skills by having the ability to acquire and employ new knowledge; and set goals and devise strategies for personal and professional development.

1. Technological competence
2. Ability to use current resources methods, and technology
3. Adaptive skills for future learning

Cultural Awareness and Social Skills

Learners recognize and analyze the interconnectedness of global, national, and local concerns, analyzing cultural, political, social and environmental issues from multiple perspectives; they recognize the interdependence of the global environment and humanity.

1. Effective human relations in diverse settings
2. Application of ethical principles
3. Understanding of local, national and global issues
4. Appreciation for aesthetics and the arts