General Education Outcomes

MCC GE Mission Statement (March 2006)

Students completing MiraCosta College’s General Education Program are systematic, critical, creative thinkers and clear communicators who are intellectually curious, culturally and scientifically literate, civic-minded, and aesthetically appreciative.

MiraCosta GE Master Matrix for Plan A

General Education Outcomes

Effective Communication

Write, speak, read, and otherwise communicate:

    • accurately within a specified domain
    • to a variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes
    • with clarity of expression
    • logically in both content and organization
    • correctly (e.g., grammar, syntax, punctuation)
    • in a mature style

Critical Thinking

    • Define and analyze problems clearly
    • Think independently, creatively, and logically
    • Reason
    • Apply appropriate problem solving methods
    • Combine evidence to support a theory or argument
    • Analyze and synthesize multiple types of information from multiple perspectives
    • Display skeptical inquiry

Global Awareness and Responsible Citizenship

    • Display awareness of local and global issues
    • Value and respect diversity
    • Value and respect multiple perspectives
    • Value his or her place and role in a global community
    • Make informed decisions
    • Recognize the ethical implications of personal behavior
    • Recognize the ethical implications of political, social, and economic institutions
    • Demonstrate good citizenship in the classroom, workplace, and community

Information Literacy

    • Assess an information need and develop an effective search strategy
    • Locate and gather relevant information resources using appropriate technologies
    • Critically evaluate information and information sources.
    • Organize and/or synthesize information
    • Effectively communicate information using appropriate technologies
    • Recognize ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of information
    • Display ethical behavior in the use of information

Aesthetic Literacy and Appreciation

    • Recognize diverse elements of beauty and form
    • Identify and differentiate artistic elements and techniques
    • Recognize the value of artistic expression in visual and performing arts, literature, an language
    • Appraise artistic experiences with informed sensitivity

Productive Work Habits

    • Display intellectual curiosity
    • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively
    • Display strong work ethics and responsibility
    • Participate in activities in the classroom, workplaces, and community
    • Display strong academic and workplace ethics, such s good study habits, time management, organizational skills, and efficient and appropriate use of campus resources.
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