www.bloomu.edu/mycore GENERAL EDUCATION Q & A #1 1 www.bloomu.edu/mycore/requirements MINIMUM GEPs REQUIRED Disciplines represented Table 1. Requirements in the new General Education Program 7 3 2 1 5 2 GOAL FOR GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Communicate effectively in writing, oral presentation, and visual argument. Communication Find, evaluate, and ethically use information using appropriate technology. Information Literacy Apply critical analysis, quantitative reasoning, and problem solving skills. Analytical & Quantitative Skills Apply knowledge from the humanities and other disciplines to analyze: the implications of diversity among human groups, their histories, cultures, and the plurality of human experiences. Cultures & Diversity Demonstrate knowledge of natural sciences principles, concepts, and 5 2 methods. Natural Sciences Demonstrate knowledge of social sciences principles, concepts, and 5 2 methods. Social Sciences Apply knowledge from the arts and humanities to analyze, evaluate, or 5 2 participate in the artistic and literary traditions of our diverse world. Arts & Humanities Demonstrate basic communication skills in a second language. Second 2 1 Language Participate in physical activity and evaluate the consequences of health 2 1 decisions. Healthy Living 2 1 Exhibit responsible citizenship. Citizenship In addition, all students must complete a foundational course in English Composition and Mathematics in their first year. 5 GENERAL EDUCATION Q & A #1 2 2 www.bloomu.edu/mycore/requirements MINIMUM GEPs REQUIRED Disciplines represented GEP = General Education Point Table 1. Requirements in the new General Education Program 7 3 2 1 5 2 GOAL FOR GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Communicate effectively in writing, oral presentation, and visual argument. Communication Find, evaluate, and ethically use information using appropriate technology. Information Literacy Apply critical analysis, quantitative reasoning, and problem solving skills. Analytical & Quantitative Skills Apply knowledge from the humanities and other disciplines to analyze: the implications of diversity among human groups, their histories, cultures, and the plurality of human experiences. Cultures & Diversity Demonstrate knowledge of natural sciences principles, concepts, and 5 2 methods. Natural Sciences Demonstrate knowledge of social sciences principles, concepts, and 5 2 methods. Social Sciences Apply knowledge from the arts and humanities to analyze, evaluate, or 5 2 participate in the artistic and literary traditions of our diverse world. Arts & Humanities Demonstrate basic communication skills in a second language. Second 2 1 Language Participate in physical activity and evaluate the consequences of health 2 1 decisions. Healthy Living 2 1 Exhibit responsible citizenship. Citizenship In addition, all students must complete a foundational course in English Composition and Mathematics in their first year. 5 GENERAL EDUCATION Q & A #1 2 3 www.bloomu.edu/mycore/requirements MINIMUM GEPs REQUIRED Disciplines represented “Discipline” = Department or unit (prefix) Table 1. Requirements in the new General Education Program 7 3 2 1 5 2 GOAL FOR GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Communicate effectively in writing, oral presentation, and visual argument. Communication Find, evaluate, and ethically use information using appropriate technology. Information Literacy Apply critical analysis, quantitative reasoning, and problem solving skills. Analytical & Quantitative Skills Apply knowledge from the humanities and other disciplines to analyze: the implications of diversity among human groups, their histories, cultures, and the plurality of human experiences. Cultures & Diversity Demonstrate knowledge of natural sciences principles, concepts, and 5 2 methods. Natural Sciences Demonstrate knowledge of social sciences principles, concepts, and 5 2 methods. Social Sciences Apply knowledge from the arts and humanities to analyze, evaluate, or 5 2 participate in the artistic and literary traditions of our diverse world. Arts & Humanities Demonstrate basic communication skills in a second language. Second 2 1 Language Participate in physical activity and evaluate the consequences of health 2 1 decisions. Healthy Living 2 1 Exhibit responsible citizenship. Citizenship In addition, all students must complete a foundational course in English Composition and Mathematics in their first year. 5 GENERAL EDUCATION Q & A #1 2 4