Proposed LAC Outcomes

Proposed Outcomes of the SMSU Liberal Arts Core

Understand the techniques and habits of thought in a variety of academic disciplines, having attained an adequate foundation of knowledge in those disciplines.
Communicate effectively.
Be creative thinkers able to identify, formulate, and solve problems using interdisciplinary perspectives.
Be critical thinkers who evaluate information wisely and examine how assumptions and positions are shaped.
Understand both physical and social aspects of the world and their place in it.
Embrace the similarities among peoples and appreciate the diversity that enriches the human experience.
Analyze moral judgments and engage in moral discourse.
Practice responsible citizenship in their local and global communities.
Continue life-long learning.
Integrate mind, body, and spirit, the essential elements of a flourishing life.