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Cal Poly Pomona

Liberal Studies Program Learning Outcomes

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  1. Students know the basic approaches of the humanities, social and natural sciences and math
    1. Students recognize or identify the basic elements and major concepts in the fine and performing arts and recurring themes in the humanities
    2. Students recognize or identify the basic elements and major concepts in the social and natural sciences and math
    3. Students make connections among the areas of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and math.
  1. Students demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving
    1. Students synthesize knowledge across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and math
    2. Students apply the recurring themes and concepts in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and math to real-world problems and/or issues
  1. Students think critically.
  1. Students write at the academic level appropriate to their class standing.
    1. Students write to analyze an issue
    2. Students write to synthesize information.
    3. Students write to support a position.
  1. Students understand the role of civic participation.
  1. Students understand the importance of and need for advocating for social justice.
  1. Students understand the complex and complicated nature of the human condition (multi-causal/multi-variable).
  2. Students develop an appreciation for the arts.