Intellectual and Practical Skills (19 or 20 Credits)

Communication (three courses, 9 credits)

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The student will be able to communicate effectively unified and fully developed ideas, which will be written and spoken with clarity, coherence and authority of purpose to the intended audience.

Quantitative Reasoning (two courses, 6 credits)*

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The student will demonstrate the comprehension and use of mathematical and quantitative concepts, the interpretation and critical evaluation of data, effective problem-solving techniques and critical reasoning.

*May select two courses at the intermediate/upper level to satisfy the MAT1XX and MAT 2XX requirements.

• MAT 1XX May choose one fundamental course offering 3 credits
• MAT 2XX or higher Must choose one additional course 3 or 4 credits
   

Information Fluency (one course, 4 credits)

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The student will develop a set of abilities that enable effective, efficient access and critical analysis of information using appropriate technologies.