SUNY General Education Student Learning Outcomes
| Knowledge and Skills Areasempty | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Mathematics |
Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness Recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods |
| Natural Sciences |
Understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis Application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences |
| Social Sciences |
Understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement of data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical and interpretive analysis Knowledge of major concepts, models, and issues of at least one discipline in the social sciences |
| American History |
Knowledge of a basic narrative of American history: political, economic, social and cultural, including knowledge of unity and diversity in American society Knowledge of common institutions in American society and how they have affected different groups Understanding of America’s evolving relationship with the rest of the world |
| Other World Civilizations | Knowledge of either a broad outline of world history or the distinctive features of the history, institutions, economy, society, culture, etc. of one non-Western civilization |
| Humanities |
Knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the humanities in addition to those encompassed by other knowledge areas required by the General Education program. |
| The Arts | Understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein |
| Foreign Language |
Basic proficiency in the understanding and use of a foreign language Knowledge of the distinctive features of culture(s) associated with the language they are studying |
| Basic Communications |
Produce coherent texts within common college-level written forms Demonstrate the ability to revise and improve such texts Research a topic, develop an argument, and organize supporting details Develop proficiency in oral discourse Evaluate an oral presentation according to established criteria |
| Competenciesempty | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking (Reasoning) |
Identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments as they occur in their own or other’s work Develop well-reasoned arguments |
| Information Management |
Perform the basic operations of personal computer use Understand and use basic research techniques Locate, evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of sources |