Presentation College General Education Program - Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Educational Philosophy and Purpose
In recognition of our diverse, rapidly changing world, Presentation College's general education program prepares undergraduate students for responsible citizenship, ethical leadership, and careers or further education.
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS |
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Graduates will express themselves clearly, correctly, and succinctly in a variety of rhetorical situations.
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Demonstrate knowledge of elements of sentence style and correctness.
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Compose an informative or analytical essay that demonstrates effective consideration of rhetorical strategies and the elements of competent writing. |
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Compose an argumentative research essay that demonstrates competence in writing and research skills. |
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Analyze and critically evaluate elements of their own interpersonal communication skills. |
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Apply the fundamentals of effective oral presentation in a classroom speaking situation. |
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RELIGIOUS AND ETHICAL EDUCATION |
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While respecting the beliefs and values of all faiths, graduates will recognize the essential elements and understand the values of Christianity, especially within the Roman Catholic tradition
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Gain a critical understanding of basic Christian theology.
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Understand basic Christian ethical values and how they apply to personal and social life. |
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Connect Christian ethical values learned in the classroom with practical service to one's community. |
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CULTURAL AND SOCIAL HERITAGE |
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Graduates will develop a critical understanding of human cultures and their creative achievements.
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Analyze historical events, ideas, and societies from a multi-cultural perspective.
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Understand interrelationships of individuals and societies in their historical/cultural contexts. |
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Demonstrate understanding of the concepts and conversation common to a particular humanities discipline. |
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Critically analyze creative ideas and works in the humanities from a contextual perspective. |
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Demonstrate reading and critical analysis skills in the context of the humanities and social sciences. |
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NATURAL SCIENCES AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING |
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Graduates will understand how knowledge is obtained through scientific and quantitative reasoning.
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Correctly perform mathematical operations required of the college-educated individual.
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Use mathematical concepts and reasoning to analyze problems, make a plan for solving them, and solve them.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the conceptual base of a natural science discipline and its laboratory practices. |
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Analyze the relationship between the application of natural science concepts and theories and contemporary issues. |