Arts and Humanities (AH)

  1. Utilize basic formal elements, techniques, concepts and vocabulary of specific disciplines within the Arts and Humanities. (LEAP A and B)*
  2. Distinguish between various kinds of evidence by identifying reliable sources and valid arguments. (LEAP B)*
  3. Demonstrate how social, cultural, and historical contexts influence creative expression in the arts and humanities. (LEAP A and B)*
  4. Evaluate the significance of human expression and experience in shaping larger social, cultural, and historical contexts. (LEAP A, B and C)*
  5. Evaluate enduring and contemporary issues of human experience. (LEAP A and D)*

Foreign Language: Demonstrate competency in a foreign language. Foreign language study develops essential skills and cultural awareness critical for success in a multilingual world.

Any combination of 2 courses in AH will be considered sufficient to meet the student-learning outcomes in this category.*

Natural Sciences (NS)

Conduct a hands-on project using scientific principles (category experience).

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods of science inquiry. (LEAP A and B)*
  2. Explain basic concepts and principles in one or more of the sciences. (LEAP A and B)*
  3. Apply scientific principles to interpret and make predictions in one or more of the sciences. (LEAP A, B and D)*
  4. Explain how scientific principles relate to issues of personal and/or public importance. (LEAP A, B, C and D)*

NS courses should meet the four SLOs. Each institution's general education natural science block must meet the category experience.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SB)

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences. (LEAP A and D)*
  2. Apply knowledge, theories, and research methods, including ethical conduct, to analyze problems pertinent to at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences. (LEAP A, B, C and D)*
  3. Understand and demonstrate how at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences conceptualizes diversity and the ways it shapes human experience. (LEAP A, B, C and D)*

KSU CATALOGUE, 2012-2013

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