Liberal Education Learning Objectives and College-wide Liberal Education Requirements (41 credits)
Communication through Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening (4):
L01: The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates communication competency in writing and speaking, in critical reading, and in using information and research resources effectively.
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ENG 105 Expository Writing, Oral Communication and Research Techniques (L01)
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4 credits
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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):
L02: The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates a basic understanding of a language other than English and cultural knowledge of people who use that language.
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Foreign Language, American Sign Language, Linguistics, or Philosophy of Language (L02)
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3 credits
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Historical Knowledge, Analysis, and Perspective (3):
L03: The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates historical knowledge and the ability to analyze historical, cultural, and political influences which contribute to local and global change.
Artistic Knowledge and Interpretation (7):
L04: The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates knowledge of a body of literature and proficiency in academic writing through critical analysis of texts (including informed discussion), culminating in a formal researched essay.
| Literature (L04) |
4 credits |
L05: The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to interpret art, literature, communications, music, or drama.
| Art, Music, Drama or Communications (L05) |
3 credits |
Philosophical or Theological Ethical Inquiry (3):
L06: The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates the ability to think critically about philosophical or religious traditions, especially their ethical dimensions.
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Philosophy or Religious Studies (L06)
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3 credits
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Mathematical Reasoning and Information Technology (6):
L07: The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates competency in mathematical, and quantitative concepts as they apply to the processes of problem solving.
| Mathematics (L07) |
3 credits
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L08: The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates competency in problem solving by writing working computer programs to solve problems and/or implementing technology solutions in a classroom or professional setting.
| Computer Science (L08) |
3 credits |
Scientific Knowledge and Inquiry (4):
L09: The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates effective use of scientific methodology and knowledge of the results it produces.
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Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science) (L09)
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4 credits
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Behavioral and Social Sciences (6):
L10-L11: 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.
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Economics, Political Science or Business (L10)
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3 credits
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Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or Social Work (L11)
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3 credits
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Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (2):
L12: The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates cognitive, psychomotor, and affective understanding and appreciation of the importance of lifetime holistic (S.P.E.C.I.A.L.) wellbeing with an emphasis on lifetime physical activities as a result of taking the Physical Education course/courses or by participating in our Varsity Athletics Program.
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Physical Education or Varsity Athletics Program (L12)
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2 credits
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Further Disciplinary Study (3):
L13: 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, outside the major, that is approved for one of the required learning objectives (L02-L11).
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Further Disciplinary Study
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3 credits
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