Office of general education

xiI. ethics and social responsibility

fs program learning objectives:

Students will:

  1. Locate, critically read, and evaluate information to solve problems;  

  2. Critically evaluate the ideas of others;

  3. Apply knowledge and skills within and across the fundamental ways of knowing (natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, arts and humanities, mathematics, and history);

  4. Demonstrate an appreciation of human expression through literature and fine and performing arts;

  5. Demonstrate the skills for effective citizenship and stewardship;

  6. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures within and across societies;

  7. Demonstrate the skills to place their current and local experience in a global, cultural, and historical context;

  8. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical implications of decisions and actions;

  9. Apply principles of physical and emotional health to wellness;

  10. Express themselves effectively, professionally, and persuasively both orally and in writing.

learning objectives:   

  1. Understand the historical and philosophical bases of ethical decision-making and social responsibility;
  2. Use independent thinking, critical analysis, and reasoned inquiry when assessing personal, professional, and societal issues;
  3. Demonstrate the ability to make personal and professional decisions by applying knowledge and skills obtained from the study of ethics and theories of social responsibility; and
  4. Articulate how one’s ethical framework and understanding of social responsibility shape one’s actions.

Skill applied learning requirements:

  1. Explicitly demonstrate how the curriculum will develop critical thinking skills
  2. Explicitly demonstrate how the curriculum will develop information literacy skills
  3. Include a graded writing component, which whenever possible is developmental
  4. Must give students the opportunity to apply what they are learning to real world scenarios
  5. Must include opportunities for experiential learning or community engagement
  6. Must give students the opportunity to identify and solve problems
  7. Must incorporate opportunities for students to critically read and analyze text-based materials beyond textbooks (e.g., novels, classical literature, primary sources, science journals, poems, lyrics, blogs, etc.)