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General Education Program Learning Outcomes
General Education Program Learning Outcomes
GELO 1 - Analyze the interactions of specific disciplines (e.g. science, mathematics, social science, humanities, history, languages, or arts) with human culture
GELO 1 - Analyze the interactions of specific disciplines (e.g. science, mathematics, social science, humanities, history, languages, or arts) with human culture
GELO 2 - Apply scientific vocabulary, data, methods, and/or principles to explain natural or human phenomena
GELO 2 - Apply scientific vocabulary, data, methods, and/or principles to explain natural or human phenomena
GELO 3 - Critically analyze arguments (e.g. for assumptions, presumptions, alternative viewpoints, and logical consistency) to draw reasoned conclusions
GELO 3 - Critically analyze arguments (e.g. for assumptions, presumptions, alternative viewpoints, and logical consistency) to draw reasoned conclusions
GELO 4 - Communicate in writing effectively (e.g. fluent use of thesis, argumentation, support, source materials, organization, language, diction, grammar, syntax, and formatting)
GELO 4 - Communicate in writing effectively (e.g. fluent use of thesis, argumentation, support, source materials, organization, language, diction, grammar, syntax, and formatting)
GELO 5 - Communicate orally effectively (e.g. strong organization, central message, language choice, supporting materials, and delivery techniques such as posture, gesture, eye contact, vocal expressiveness)
GELO 5 - Communicate orally effectively (e.g. strong organization, central message, language choice, supporting materials, and delivery techniques such as posture, gesture, eye contact, vocal expressiveness)
GELO 6 - Demonstrate information literacy skills (e.g. by locating, accessing, ethically using, and evaluating the relevance and reliability of information)
GELO 6 - Demonstrate information literacy skills (e.g. by locating, accessing, ethically using, and evaluating the relevance and reliability of information)
GELO 7 - Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills (e.g. by accurately representing, processing, and interpreting quantitative information)
GELO 7 - Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills (e.g. by accurately representing, processing, and interpreting quantitative information)
GELO 8 - Apply disciplinary knowledge in order to evaluate principles and practices of civic engagement and make informed decisions
GELO 8 - Apply disciplinary knowledge in order to evaluate principles and practices of civic engagement and make informed decisions
GELO 9 - Engage with people and ideas from their own and other cultures (e.g. by seeking to understand with curiosity, grace, humility, respect, and compassion)
GELO 9 - Engage with people and ideas from their own and other cultures (e.g. by seeking to understand with curiosity, grace, humility, respect, and compassion)
GELO 10 - Make ethical decisions (e.g. by identifying, analyzing, and evaluating ethical issues in complex contexts and constructing an ethical framework)
GELO 10 - Make ethical decisions (e.g. by identifying, analyzing, and evaluating ethical issues in complex contexts and constructing an ethical framework)
GELO 11 - Interact with the breadth of Christian thought and practice by integrating at least two of the following: biblical texts, philosophical ideas, and theological traditions
GELO 11 - Interact with the breadth of Christian thought and practice by integrating at least two of the following: biblical texts, philosophical ideas, and theological traditions
GELO 12 - Synthesize and apply learning from multiple contexts including classroom and non-classroom experiences
GELO 12 - Synthesize and apply learning from multiple contexts including classroom and non-classroom experiences
GELO 13 – Utilize appropriate vocabulary, concepts, and knowledge systems or techniques to explain or demonstrate phenomena (e.g. in art, music, theater, or film)
GELO 13 – Utilize appropriate vocabulary, concepts, and knowledge systems or techniques to explain or demonstrate phenomena (e.g. in art, music, theater, or film)
GELO 14 – Interpret, analyze, or produce sound, visuals, or speech (e.g. in music, art, theater, film, creative writing, etc.) for an aesthetic outcome
GELO 14 – Interpret, analyze, or produce sound, visuals, or speech (e.g. in music, art, theater, film, creative writing, etc.) for an aesthetic outcome
GELO 15 - Articulate best practices for improved personal wellness
GELO 15 - Articulate best practices for improved personal wellness
These General Education Learning Outcomes are designed to address both internal and external expectations regarding a University General Education program. To that end, some of these Outcomes also map to the five (5) WSCUC Core Competencies regarding written and oral communication, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and information literacy.
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