Graduation Competencies
Upon graduation, students are expected to have gained an advanced level of applicable knowledge in the graduate competencies, as appropriate to one's field of study. Below is a list of the competencies:
Oral Communication
- Appraise the needs of the audience and then speak in a clear and succinct manner.
- Research, construct, and deliver professional presentations using a variety of communication tools and techniques.
Written Communication
- Write with clarity and precision using correct English grammar: mechanics (punctuation) and usage (sentence structure and vocabulary)
- Exhibit competence in writing for specific purposes, diverse audiences, and genres.
- Correctly and ethically present scholarly writings utilizing the selected citation and writing style deemed appropriate for the student’s program of study.
Disciplined Inquiry
- Employ critical thinking strategies such as quantitative, qualitative, and scientific reasoning to analyze consequences and outcomes and then determine logical solutions.
Information Literacy
- Using information in any format, research, evaluate, and ethically utilize information effectively and with appropriate attribution.
Ethics
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of prescribed ethical codes and behaviors related to the student’s academic discipline.
Additional Program Competencies
- Additional competencies may be included as per external accreditation requirements.