Research Guides: General Education Curriculum: Distribution Requirements

Distribution Requirements: Student Learning Goals

Creative and Artistic Distribution

Student Learning Goals

6 Personal Growth
d. Nurture the capacity for creative and artistic expression

7 Breadth of Knowledge and Integrative Learning
a. Use knowledge, theories and methods from the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences to raise and address questions germane to those areas of study*
*Note: a distribution course is only responsible for addressing one area of study (i.e., one disciplinary area, not multiple)

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Goal	Activities and Assessments
6 Personal Growth d. Nurture the capacity for creative and artistic expression
7 Breadth of Knowledge and Integrative Learning a. Use knowledge, theories and methods from the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences to raise and address questions germane to those areas of study* *Note: a distribution course is only responsible for addressing one area of study (i.e., one disciplinary area, not multiple)

Computational, Mathematical and Analytical Distribution

Student Learning Goals

1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
c. Achieve computational skills and an ability to understand and interpret numerical data

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Goals	Activities and Assessments
1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving c. Achieve computational skills and an ability to understand and interpret numerical data
7 Breadth of Knowledge and Integrative Learning a. Use knowledge, theories and methods from the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences to raise and address questions germane to those areas of study* *Note: a distribution course is only responsible for addressing one area of study (i.e., one disciplinary area, not multiple) d. Explore connections between classroom knowledge and real-world experiences

Goals

Activities and Assessments

1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
c. Achieve computational skills and an ability to understand and interpret numerical data

Historical Distribution

Student Learning Goals

2 Communication
b. Understand and interpret written, oral, visual and aural forms of communication

3 Information Fluency
b. Evaluate sources of information critically to conduct responsible research

4 Global Perspective
a. Recognize the interdependence of peoples and nations, and understand the forces that connect and divide them

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Goals	Activities and Assessments
2 Communication b. Understand and interpret written, oral, visual, and aural forms of communication
3 Information Fluency b. Evaluate sources of information critically to conduct responsible research
4 Global Perspective a. Recognize the interdependence of peoples and nations, and understand the forces that connect and divide them
7 Breadth of Knowledge and Integrative Learning a. Use knowledge, theories and methods from the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences to raise and address questions germane to those areas of study* *Note: a distribution course is only responsible for addressing one area of study

Social Scientific I Distribution–Individuals, Organizations and Societies

Student Learning Goals

4 Global Perspective
b. Understand the benefits of diversity of perspectives, abilities and cultures

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Goals	Activities and Assessments
4 Global Perspective b. Understand the benefits of diversity of perspectives, abilities and cultures
7 Breadth of Knowledge and Integrative Learning a. Use knowledge, theories and methods from the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences to raise and address questions germane to those areas of study* *Note: a distribution course is only responsible for addressing one area of study (i.e., one disciplinary area, not multiple)

Literary and Rhetorical Distribution

Student Learning Goals

2 Communication
a. Express concepts and ideas clearly, creatively and effectively in oral and written forms

4 Global Perspective
c. Understand the relationship between language and culture, and communicate effectively and respectfully across cultural boundaries

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Goals	Activities and Assessments
2 Communication a. Express concepts and ideas clearly, creatively, and effectively in oral and written forms
4 Global Perspective c. Understand the relationship between language and culture, and communicate effectively and respectfully across cultural boundaries
7 Breadth of Knowledge and Integrative Learning a. Use knowledge, theories and methods from the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences to raise and address questions germane to those areas of study* *Note: a distribution course is only responsible for addressing one area of study (i.e., one disciplinary area, not multiple)

Life Scientific Distribution

Student Learning Goals

5 Social Responsibility
c. Practice stewardship of self and the environment, and understand the principles of wellness and sustainability

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Goals	Activities and Assessments
5 Social Responsibility c. Practice stewardship of self and the environment, and understand the principles of wellness and sustainability
7 Breadth of Knowledge and Integrative Learning a. Use knowledge, theories and methods from the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences to raise and address questions germane to those areas of study* *Note: a distribution course is only responsible for addressing one area of study (i.e., one disciplinary area, not multiple)

Social Scientific II Distribution–Political and Economic Systems

Student Learning Goals

5 Social Responsibility
d. Develop the traits of good citizenship, and gain knowledge and skills necessary for civic engagement

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Goals	Activities and Assessments
5 Social Responsibility d. Develop the traits of good citizenship, and gain knowledge and skills necessary for civic engagement
7 Breadth of Knowledge and Integrative Learning a. Use knowledge, theories and methods from the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences to raise and address questions germane to those areas of study* *Note: a distribution course is only responsible for addressing one area of study (i.e., one disciplinary area, not multiple)

Philosophical Distribution

Student Learning Goals

2 Communication
a. Express concepts and ideas clearly, creatively and effectively in oral and written forms

8 Catholic and Benedictine Traditions
a. Understand the Catholic intellectual tradition: its philosophy, theology, practice, history, and engagement with questions of our time

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Goals	Activities and Assessments
2 Communication a. Express concepts and ideas clearly, creatively, and effectively in oral and written forms
7 Breadth of Knowledge and Integrative Learning a. Use knowledge, theories and methods from the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences to raise and address questions germane to those areas of study* *Note: a distribution course is only responsible for addressing one area of study (i.e., one disciplinary area, not multiple)
8 Catholic and Benedictine Traditions a. Understand the Catholic intellectual tradition: its philosophy, theology, practice, history, and engagement with questions of our time

Physical Scientific Distribution

Student Learning Goals

1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
b. Identify, study and solve problems

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Goals	Activities and Assessments
1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving b. Identify, study, and solve problems
7 Breadth of Knowledge and Integrative Learning a. Use knowledge, theories and methods from the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences to raise and address questions germane to those areas of study* *Note: a distribution course is only responsible for addressing one area of study (i.e., one disciplinary area, not multiple)

Religious and Theological Distribution

Student Learning Goals

5 Social Responsibility
a. Engage ethical problems thoughtfully and actively, and contribute to the work of peace and social justice

8 Catholic and Benedictine Traditions
a. Understand the Catholic intellectual tradition: its philosophy, theology, practice, history, and engagement with questions of our time
c. Show knowledge of how different religions and philosophies view the human person, spirituality, and the divine

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Goals	Activities and Assessments
5 Social Responsibility a. Engage ethical problems thoughtfully and actively, and contribute to the work of peace and social justice
7 Breadth of Knowledge and Integrative Learning a. Use knowledge, theories and methods from the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences to raise and address questions germane to those areas of study* *Note: a distribution course is only responsible for addressing one area of study (i.e., one disciplinary area, not multiple)
8 Catholic and Benedictine Traditions a. Understand the Catholic intellectual tradition: its philosophy, theology, practice, history, and engagement with questions of our time c. Show knowledge of how different religions and philosophies view the human person, spirituality, and the divine