Specialized Skills and Perspectives Critical thinking and reading Students engage in the active process of observing, examining, searching, comparing, inferring and relating ideas and information in the pursuit of understanding and reasoned judgment. Students also develop the ability to analyze situations from the perspectives of other individuals, disciplines, and cultures. Research skills Students develop the abilities to use appropriate methods and resources for gathering and analyzing information in their program areas. Oral presentation skills Students develop the abilities to make effective presentations. International cultures Students explore various cultural traditions and reflect upon their interactions.
Students examine the varied perspectives and contributions of women and minorities.
Environmental responsibility Students develop an awareness of environmental issues, and the global environment s complexity and interrelatedness that will enable them to take responsibility for living in harmony with the natural systems of the earth. Conflict resolution Students learn specific techniques for resolving cultural and interpersonal conflicts within social, intellectual, and work environments. Students evaluate their own abilities and choices within the context of changing intellectual, social, and work environments. Students learn to work effectively in small groups and to develop cooperative relationships. Students develop the abilities to use technological tools in an appropriate and effective manner within the program of study.