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General Education Outcomes

GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES AND KEY INDICATORS

ANALYSIS/THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING: Morton College graduates will be able to reason using a variety of analytical tools and processes in a wide array of contexts The graduate will be able to:

  • Identify and describe problems clearly.
  • Collect, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information.
  • Use appropriate ways of thinking or methods to solve problems.
  • Evaluate proposed solutions and their consequences.

COMMUNICATION: Morton College graduates will be able to communicate clearly, coherently, and accurately with varied audiences and for a range of purposes. The graduate will be able to:

  • Write clearly and persuasively in a variety of forms to a variety of audiences.
  • Speak clearly and persuasively in a variety of forms to a variety of audiences. 
  • Comprehend oral presentations from a variety of speakers.

DIVERSITY & GLOBAL AWARENESS: Morton College graduates will be able to recognize the interconnectedness of diverse and global societies. The graduate will be able to:

  • Describe and assess his or her own cultural perspectives and values.
  • Identify and describe human cultures and their interactions.
  • Articulate the personal and societal benefits of diversity.

ETHICS: Morton College graduates will be able to use ethical perspectives to make decisions. The graduate will be able to:

  • Identify significant facts relevant to ethical choices, questions, or situations.
  • Compare and contrast differing ethical perspectives.
  • Articulate how ethical frameworks influence personal and professional choices and responsibilities.
  • Apply ethical perspectives to personal, academic, professional, and civic problems or issues.

LITERACY: Morton College graduates will be able to demonstrate academic or professional literacy within varied content areas. The graduate will be able to:

  • Read critically within varied content areas using appropriate strategies.
  • Use current terminology specific to the field of study and/or degree.

The purpose of General Education courses integral to the core requirements of every degree program at Morton College is to develop a strong foundation and appreciation for life-long learning. By taking a wide-range of courses in Communication, Mathematics, Science, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts, students are better prepared for the complex, rapidly-changing, and global challenges of the 21st Century. General Education courses also impart the broad knowledge necessary to cultivate a more enriched, well rounded life and to foster skills crucial to success in any type of professional or personal endeavor. General Education Courses support the General Education Outcomes expected of graduates with a degree from Morton College.