Objectives of the General Education Program
Values: Develop an understanding of the goals of the Franciscan higher education and examine one's own values in light of those goals.
1. Understand the complexities underlying moral and ethical questions and the consequences of choices we make as individuals and as members of communities.
2. Develop an understanding of the importance of human and cultural diversity
3. Develop a commitment to life-long learning and to sharing our skills and abilities throughcommunity service.
Skills: Demonstrate skills in communication, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, information literacy, and responsible citizenship.
4. Develop the skills necessary for effective communication in a variety of formal and informal contexts.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in mathematical reasoning and quantitative literacy.
6. Develop critical reasoning skills and abilities.
7. Effectively conduct research using discipline-appropriate materials and methods.
8. Develop all collaborative and leadership skills necessary for exercising the rights and responsibilities ofcitizenship in a participatory democracy.
Knowledge: Develop a broad conceptual foundation in various fields of knowledge and make interdisciplinary connections.
9. Demonstrate knowledge in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, with attention to primary source materials,multicultural issues, and interdisciplinary topics.
10. Develop historical perspective across and within disciplines, finding the connections among different ideas,courses, and majors.
11. Develop a conceptual foundation in economic, political, and social systems.
12. Cultivate an understanding of processes and concepts used in science and technology.
13. Develop an appreciation of the visual arts, music, theater, and literature through creative expression,performance, and analysis of artistic works.
14. Develop an understanding of key elements of personal health and wellness, major health care issues, andthe well-being of communities.