ICS Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes for ICS majors include:
Communication Studies, B.A. in Applied Communication
Demonstrate:
- ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;
- ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
- ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;
- ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;
- ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
- ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems;
- ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;
- understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity;
- knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context; and
- commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Health Communication, B.A. in Applied Communication
- Identify health issues facing multiple communities;
- Adapt health and scientific messages to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- Communicate carefully and clearly in a variety of media, including: oral presentations, written documents, social media, and visual platforms;
- Demonstrate intercultural competency and an appreciation for human diversity, difference, and identity;
- Explain, interpret, and make an original contribution to health communication research from various ontological and methodological positions;
- Develop health messages/campaigns that effectively communicate health messages to those communities.
Integrative Studies, Bachelor of
- Integrate content from multiple disciplines and perspectives to develop a holistic understanding of a specific problem or issue;
- Find credible sources, evaluate research, and integrate that content into an original scholarly contribution;
- Communicate effectively through oral or written channels.
Liberal Studies, B.A. and B.S.
- Identify authentic problems and use creative and critical thinking skills to evaluate various possible solutions;
- Analyze information and ideas carefully and logically from multiple perspectives;
- Collaborate with others to solve problems;
- Communicate clearly for a diverse range of audiences and purposes;
- Apply knowledge and methods from different cognate areas.