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Liberal Education Learning Objectives and College-wide Liberal Education Requirements (41 credits)

Communication through Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening (4):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates communication competency in writing and speaking standard English, in critical reading and listening, and in using information and research resources effectively.

ENG 105 Expository Writing, Oral Communication and Research Techniques (L01)

4 credits

All students must take ENG 105, unless they have transferred in equivalent course work. Students must receive a grade of C or better to complete this requirement. This course may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.

Study of Language (3):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates an understanding of language and the ability to analyze its function.

Foreign Language, American Sign Language, Linguistics, or Philosophy of Language (L02)

3 credits

Historical Knowledge, Analysis, and Perspective (3):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates historical knowledge, the ability to analyze that knowledge, and an emerging perspective on historical, cultural, and political influences which contribute to local and global change.

History (L03)

3 credits

Artistic Knowledge and Interpretation (7):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates knowledge of, appreciation of, and the ability to interpret, art, literature, communications, music, or drama.

Literature (L04)

4 credits

Art, Music, Drama or Communications (L05)

3 credits

Philosophical or Theological Ethical Inquiry (3):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates the ability to think critically about philosophical or religious traditions, especially their ethical dimensions.

Philosophy or Religious Studies (L06)

3 credits

Mathematical Reasoning and Information Technology (6):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates competency in mathematical, quantitative, and technological concepts as they apply to the processes of analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving.

Mathematics (L07)

3 credits

Computer Science (L08)

3 credits

Scientific Knowledge and Inquiry (4):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates effective use of scientific methodology and knowledge of the results it produces.

Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science) (L09)

4 credits

Behavioral and Social Sciences (6):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates knowledge of human behavior at the following levels: the individual; the groups within a society; the world’s cultures and societies as whole entities.

Economics, Political Science or Business (L10)

3 credits

Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or Social Work (L11)

3 credits

Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (2):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates an understanding, an appreciation and a development of the importance in spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional and social lifetime wellness.

Physical Education (L12)

2 credits

The Physical Education program is directed to the twin goals of lifetime fitness and wellness through lifetime physical activity. A wide range of lifetime physical activity courses are available to enhance the wellbeing of the learner. Students can develop and implement their own personal wellness/fitness program with regard to exercise, stress management, nutrition and other wellness principles. A total of four credit hours in physical education may be applied to the total number of credit hours required for graduation.

Further Disciplinary Study (3):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates deeper knowledge and understanding in a discipline of choice outside of the major. This requirement is met by completing a second Liberal Education course in that discipline.  Students will have two Liberal Education courses in the same subject (prefix) outside the major.

Further Disciplinary Study

3 credits

 

Each student should understand that the responsibility for arranging an appropriate program and for meeting all degree requirements rests with the student. The academic advisement given by faculty/administrators acting as advisors and by the Director of Academic Advising is offered to assist students in meeting this responsibility.