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General Education Outcomes
North Shore Community College prepares students for the challenges of living and working in a global economy through a curriculum that balances liberal arts and career education and fosters lifelong learning. Graduates of NSCC are expected to demonstrate General Education Outcomes as a result of their experience at NSCC.
The following learning outcomes represent a starting point in developing the characteristics of a generally education person in each of our students. These learning outcomes are in the areas of written and oral communication, quantitative reasoning and critical analysis, critical thinking in relation to the ethical dimensions of the human experience, and information literacy and computer literacy.
Think.
NSCC graduates will use critical thinking with awareness of the ethical dimensions of the human experience.
2.0 – Quantitative Reasoning and Critical Analysis
2.0.a – The student will clearly represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally. Examples include, but are not limited to, arithmetic operations on whole/rational numbers and mathematical models such as tables, graphs, and schematics.
2.0.b – The student will interpret mathematical information (symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally) in order to problem-solve and draw inferences.
2.0.c – The student will apply critical analysis and reasoning skills to identify and define a problem, research solutions, analyze the results of the research, and make a decision based on critical analysis and reasoning.
Engage.
NSCC graduates will use quantitative reasoning and analyze data critically.
3.0 – Critical Thinking in Relation to the Ethical Dimensions of Human Experience
3.0.a – The student will critically evaluate theories, explanations, problems, and ambiguous situations and justify their conclusions.
3.0.b – The student will examine his/her attitudes, values, thoughts, beliefs, and feelings related to varying contexts of the human experience.
3.0.c – The student will recognize that there are multiple social, cultural, political, ecological, and economic contexts for living in the world, and demonstrate an appreciation for diversity and creativity.
View sample Critical Thinking Rubric (doc)
Discover.
NSCC graduates will be competent in information literacy and computer literacy.
4.0 – Information Literacy and Computer Literacy
4.0.a – The student will recognize when information is needed, and demonstrate the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information.
View a sample Information Literacy Rubric (doc)
4.0.b – The student will demonstrate the ability to use computer technology to search for, access, and organize information in a meaningful way.
View a sample Computer Literacy Rubric (doc)
Communicate.
NSCC graduates will be competent in writing and oral presentation skills.
1.0 - Written and Oral Communication
1.0.a – The student will demonstrate the ability to write a logically developed, organized document in English utilizing the rules of grammar, punctuation, and proper spelling; the student will demonstrate the ability to solve problems in writing.
1.0.b – The student will articulate ideas logically and clearly for diverse audiences and purposes.
1.0.c – The student will apply his/her writing, reading, and speaking skills for effective communication.
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