General Education - Assessment Committee

Definition

Foundations for Effective Learning and Communication

Fluency in reading, writing, and oral communication; mastery of the basic principles of logical, mathematical, and scientific reasoning; and literacy in information resources and learning technologies.

Principle 1 domain

Foundation course

Advanced coursework
(level 200 and above, in major whenever possible)

1. Reading/writing

W131 Elementary Composition I

At least two  Intensive Writing courses

2. Oral Communication

S121  Public Speaking

At least one Advanced Oral Communication course

3. Logical Reasoning

W131 Elementary Composition I ,
S121  Public Speaking,  
Natural Science Course with Lab,
Foundation Math Course

Advanced requirements in logical reasoning will be satisfied through completion of advanced course in domains 1,2,4 and 5

4. Mathematical Reasoning

One course among the following:
M100  Basic Mathematics,
T101 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers,  M118  Finite Mathematics,
M119, M125, M215 etc.

At least one Advanced Mathematical Reasoning course (e.g. K200, E270, K300, M216 and higher math courses, etc.)

5. Scientific  Reasoning

Natural science course with lab

At least one Advanced Scientific Reasoning course
(either natural or social sciences)

6. Information Literacy

W131 Elementary Composition I
S121 Public Speaking,
Natural Science Course with Lab

At least one Information Literacy course

7. Learning Technologies Literacy

W131 Elementary Composition I ,
S121  Public Speaking,
Natural Science Course with Lab

At least one Learning Technologies course