General Education Philosophy Statement
The Philosophy of General Education of BryanLGH College of Health Sciences is built on the premise that education is more than a program of study. It is a lifelong, interactive process that builds on previous experience and expands one’s worldview promoting a change in attitudes, beliefs, values and/or behaviors. General Education establishes a broad foundation of knowledge that is essential to the development of an educated person. Multidimensional, holistic growth of the individual is promoted through an integrated study of the Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Communication, Mathematics, Humanities/Fine Arts, and Business/Management. A core of General Education knowledge is fundamental to any area of study within BryanLGH College of Health Sciences.
The educational process enables the graduate to think critically; communicate effectively both in written and oral forms; understand the forces of nature; participate as a contributing member of a culturally diverse, ever changing society; make ethical decisions; apply mathematical logic and reasoning skills; understand management as a response to economic and social factors; and value learning as a life-long process.
Learning Objectives
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Categories of Study
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General Education Learning Outcomes
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Competency
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Natural Sciences
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Demonstrate an understanding of the forces of nature, including life and physical sciences, that affect human response to and interaction with the world around them.
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Apply scientific concepts.
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Social Sciences
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Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of political, social, cultural and economic factors in shaping values, beliefs, traditions, and behaviors in a diverse society.
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Demonstrate responsible citizenship.
Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences.
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Communications
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Demonstrate the ability to communicate and interpret meaning accurately and effectively through reading, writing and speaking skills.
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Communicate effectively through reading, writing and speaking skills.
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Mathematics/
Economics
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Demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical logic and scientific reasoning skills in problem solving.
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Apply critical thinking.
Calculate accurately.
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Humanities
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Demonstrate the ability to understand, appreciate, and engage in creative thinking philosophical thought, and ethical decision making.
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Appreciate and engage in creative thinking.
Apply ethical reasoning.
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Business/Management
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Demonstrate the ability to understand current economic, ethical, social, and legal factors that relate to business and management practices.
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Recognize business/management trends in the culture
Apply management practices as they relate to healthcare
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To learn more about General Education requirements at BryanLGH College of Health Sciences, contact the Admissions Office at (402) 481-8697.
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