Communication

1. Reading: Students will demonstrate the ability to read various types of written information with comprehension.
2. Writing: Students will demonstrate the ability to write effectively, that is, clearly and persuasively and demonstrate the ability to gather evidence and to construct a coherent argument.
3. Speaking: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate orally messages appropriate to the audience and the situation and do so effectively.

   Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills

4. Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically and independently as well as demonstrate analytical reasoning skills and make inferences across the disciplines.
5. Mathematical Reasoning: Students will demonstrate the ability to determine the approach, materials, and strategies necessary to solve a problem.

   Information Management

6. Information Literacy: Students will demonstrate the ability to determine an information need, access and evaluate the information/data successfully, and organize and apply the information appropriately to a given research subject/topic.
7. Technology Literacy: Students will demonstrate the ability to use technology to acquire, organize, analyze and communicate information to achieve a specific outcome.
8. Science Literacy. Students will demonstrate a general understanding of major scientific concepts, the scientific method, and the methods for obtaining and interpreting scientific data.

   Cultural/Global Awareness and Social Responsibility

9. Appreciation for the Arts: Students will develop an appreciation for the arts through exposure to art of the Ancient World, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo Eras, art of the Modern Age-African American Art, and selected art forms representative of world cultures.
10. Religious & Spiritual Awareness, Ethical and Moral Development: Students will demonstrate an awareness of spiritual, ethical and moral considerations in making decisions and evaluating common actions.