General Education Philosophy
All of Taylor Business Institute’s degree programs have a General Education component. This academic core prepares students to contribute to a complex, ever-changing, and multicultural world. The Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with specialized knowledgeand skills that connect with immediate employment opportunities. It is not designed primarily as the basis for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program, although it can serve that purpose. The General Education Core is designed to provide students with broad integrative knowledge and intellectual skills related to lifelong learning which also support employability. Today’s employers are looking not only for specialized skills but for skills in writing, thinking, and interpersonal relationships that are crucial to the workplace.
General Education Mission
In keeping with the mission of Taylor Business Institute, the faculty seeks to empower students to acquire a broad range of intellectual and practical skills during the completion of their degrees. The achievement of these outcomes will prepare students to be life-long learners and to effectively participate in future employment, educational, and public service opportunities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the General Education requirements, students will be able to:
Program Offerings
1. Demonstrate preparedness for further college study and life-long learning.
a. Demonstrate curiosity about various topics including the desire to explore topics in some depth.
b. Show initiative in completing work on time, contributing positively to the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities.
c. Show respect for all persons, including authority figures. d. Access credible information from a variety of sources. e. Demonstrate basic computer skills.
2. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
a. Apply different types of communication in their appropriate contexts.
b. Write short essays and research papers with clear organization, documentation and minimal grammatical errors.
c. Communicate effectively for both informative and persuasive purposes. d. Contribute to small group discussions and teams. e. Identify and explain key ideas and arguments in textbooks and other types of readings.
3. Use critical thinking as a response to exposure to information and ideas.
a. Use problem solving and decision making skills individually and in small groups.
b. Demonstrate tolerance and appreciation for ideas and peoples who have differing perspectives.
c. Demonstrate self-awareness regarding the source and development of their values and beliefs.
d. Articulate arguments which rely on evidence which is not based solely on personal perception and/or unsupported generalizations.
e. Analyze and evaluate systems of attitudes, beliefs and values using reason in order to be prepared for ethical issues in society, work, and the environment.
4. Master quantitative skills which can be applied in a variety of contexts.
a. Show skills in data collection, presentation and analysis.
b. Use trend analysis to understand problems.
c. Demonstrate basic computational skills and logic as needed.
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