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Core Learning Areas

School of Undergraduate Studies

Core Learning Area	Definition
Written Communication	Demonstrate competence in effective written communication.
Technology Fluency	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology broadly enough to apply technology productively to academic studies, work, and everyday life.
Information Literacy	Demonstrate the ability to use libraries and other information resources to effectively locate, select, and evaluate needed information.
Quantitative Literacy	Demonstrate the application of mathematical and numerical reasoning skills.
Critical Thinking	Demonstrate the use of analytical skills and reflective processing of information.
Scientific Literacy	Demonstrate the ability to understand key concepts and principles of the natural, social, and behavioral sciences, and apply these principles appropriately within personal lives.