Liberal Arts: General Studies - Student Learning Outcomes

1. Critically analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and apply arguments from various disciplines.

Critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical reasoning, decision-making, strategic thinking, adaptability, information literacy

2. Communicate effectively through written and oral means.

Written communication, verbal communication, presentation skills, persuasion, professional communication, teamwork, customer/client relations

3. Understand the skills, methods, goals, and evaluative tools used in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

Research skills, qualitative analysis, project planning, ethical reasoning, cultural awareness, human-centered problem solving, policy analysis

4. Understand scientific methods, data collection, experimentation, evidence evaluation, and mathematical analysis.

Data literacy, evidence-based decision-making, quantitative reasoning, research and assessment, analytical problem solving, evaluation skills

5. Understand the history, cultural practices, politics, beliefs, and institutions of other cultures and diverse worldviews.

Intercultural competence, diversity and inclusion awareness, global citizenship, cross-cultural communication, collaboration in diverse workplaces, emotional intelligence

6. (If this outcome is missing, consider adding a career-oriented SLO.)

Examples: digital literacy, information management, teamwork, leadership, civic engagement, lifelong learning