Students are expected to learn the following within the General Studies Transfer program:
- Arts and Humanities
- Develop an aesthetic sensibility and the intellectual skills of critical analysis.
- Form artistic judgments by exposure to the rich history and diversity of human knowledge and thought.
- Understand the achievements of diverse cultures, as they are expressed in the arts, literature, religions, philosophy, languages, and linguistic properties.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Develop an understanding of the commonalities among world cultures and the influence of culture and the environment on individuals and groups.
- Understand the complexities of social and psychological relations and human experiences, including how they have changed over time, through the systematic study of societies and human behaviors.
- Utilize critical and ethical reasoning to respond to current events and issues.
- Mathematical and Scientific Reasoning
- Analyze and evaluate information from scientific and mathematical perspectives, and develop reasoned solutions to real world problems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method.
- Gain competence in mathematical literacy and reasoning, along with critical thinking skills necessary for making informed judgments.
- Oral and Written Communication
- Speak, read, and write effectively; access, evaluate, utilize, and organize information from a variety of sources.
- Analyze and reflect on complex issues, as well as synthesize ideas in clearly written and well organized standard English.
- Demonstrate the basic concepts and practices associated with oral presentations.
- Personal and Social Responsibility
- Formulate a framework for ethical decision-making and personal responsibility through critical reflection on his/her own values, the values of others, and the values shaping society.
