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Liberal Education Requirements

  

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Liberal Education Requirements


The bachelor's degree at The College of Saint Rose builds on a balanced foundation of study in the arts and sciences that creates a context for advanced study in the major. Liberal Education courses are designed to fulfill learning outcomes. Therefore, if an approved Liberal Education course is required in the major, that course may satisfy the corresponding Liberal Education requirement. Liberal Education courses are characterized in part by attention to such skills as writing, critical thinking and information literacy.

Liberal Education requirements may vary with the major. Students majoring in Accounting, Business Administration, Childhood Education, or Special Education/Childhood Education should consult the sections below for specific requirements in Liberal Education.

Courses which fulfill designated areas of the Liberal Education requirement are identified under the course descriptions found in that section of the catalog. They are designated L01 to L12.

(to view transfer courses that satisfy Liberal Education Requirements check the box next to the code and select the transfer school of interest at the bottom of the page)

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 and 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 languages 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 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, Spiritual, or Theological Inquiry (3):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates the ability to think critically about philosophical or religious traditions, including their ethnical 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 Information Systems

(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

Wellness and Physical Fitness (2):

The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the importance of physical care, development, and wellness, and engages in wellness and physical fitness activity.

Physical Education

(L12)..............................................................................2 credits

Further Discipline 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

......................................................................................3 credits


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