Student Learning Outcomes EM 10-001
Student Learning Outcomes
The Student Learning Outcomes for our General Education program flow from the recognition
that certain essential intellectual and practical skills rest at the foundation of a high-quality
General Education program. These include effective written and oral communication, critical
thinking, and mathematical reasoning skills.
Oral Communication: Demonstrates effective listening and speaking skills necessary to
organize information and deliver it effectively to the intended audience.
Written Communication: Demonstrates the ability to question, investigate and draw well-
reasoned conclusions and to formulate ideas through effective written communication
appropriate to the intended audience.
Critical Thinking: Identifies issues and problems raised in written texts, visual media and
other forms of discourse, and assesses the relevance, adequacy and credibility of
arguments and evidence used in reaching conclusions.
Mathematical Reasoning: Demonstrates knowledge of and applies mathematical or
statistical methods to describe, analyze and solve problems in context.
Additional Student Learning Outcomes arise from the values that the program seeks to foster.
Active Inquiry: Demonstrates knowledge of and applies research techniques and
information technology appropriate to the intellectual and disciplinary context.
Personal and Social Responsibility: Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to take
responsibility for one's own life and actions, and to recognize opportunities and
responsibilities to become engaged in our various local, regional, national, and
international communities.
Sustainability: Describes and explains the environmental dynamics associated with
human activities, and assesses the value of balancing social and economic demands with
the Earth's ability to sustain physical and biological resources and cultural diversity.
Diversity: Demonstrates an understanding of and facility with different intellectual
viewpoints as well as the unique perspectives of others based on varied experiences,
identities and social attributes.
Creativity: Takes intellectual risks and applies novel approaches to varied domains.
Global Engagement: Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to engage global
cultures and peoples.
