Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts Degree (LA), and Liberal Studies Degree (LAS) with Concentrations in Elementary Education (LAEL), Fitness Leadership & Exercise Science (LAX), History/Political Science (LAHP), and a Communications (LAS) and Theatre Arts Option (LAT)—continued
Program Competencies for LA, LAC, LAEL, LAS, LAX, LAHP, and LAT Upon graduation from these programs, students shall have the ability to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Technical Standards* for LAX and EXS * For general information about technical standards and accommodation, see page 65 of the college catalog. Students entering into this program must be able to demonstrate the ability to:
Demonstrate competence in written and oral communication in English. Demonstrate competence in problem solving, scientific modes of inquiry, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking. Demonstrate competence in understanding historic and social processes. Demonstrate competence in the use of modern technology to access, evaluate, and apply information. Demonstrate competence in assessment of aesthetic and ethical standards in a diverse local and global environment. Demonstrate competence in career planning, health management, and lifelong learning.
Additional Program Competencies for LAX In addition to the above program competencies, upon graduation from the Liberal Arts & Sciences—Liberal Studies—Fitness Leadership & Exercise Science Concentration program, students shall have the ability to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Understand the professional responsibility surrounding liability, safety, and ethics of being a fitness leader. Understand good, basic exercise testing and program design. Demonstrate knowledge of good nutrition and exercise physiology. Have incentive for further education through visits to other facilities. Explore fitness leadership certifications. Demonstrate knowledge of how to use fitness equipment.
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Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level. Communicate and assimilate information in either spoken, printed, signed, or computer voice format. Gather, analyze ,and draw conclusions from data. Exhibit social skills appropriate to professional interactions. Maintain cleanliness and personal grooming consistent with close personal contact.
Technical Standards* for LA, LAC, LAEL, LAS, LAHP, and LAT * For general information about technical standards and accommodation, see page 65. Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the ability to: 1. 2. 3.
Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level. Communicate and assimilate information either in spoken, printed, signed, or computer voice format. Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from data.
134 MWCC 2008-09 College Catalog & Student Handbook