Skills Requirement: Learning Goals

In order to be competitive in a variety of career fields, students are required to complete coursework that provides instruction and practice in writing, speaking, and the use of digital technology. Students must complete at least one course in each of the three component areas:

Writing-Intensive Courses (W)

Upon successful completion of the writing-intensive requirement, students should be able to:

  • Articulate a written argument clearly and support it coherently.

Speaking-Intensive Courses (S)

Upon successful completion of the speaking-intensive requirement, students should be able to:

  • Compose and deliver effective oral presentations.

Technology-Intensive Courses (T)

Upon successful completion of the technology-intensive requirement, students should be able to:

  • Use some form of digital technology to solve a problem.