University of Portland Bulletin 2012-2013

Goal I:

Develop the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for informed inquiry, decision-making and communication.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

  1. Express the product of critical, analytical, and imaginative thought in writing;
  2. Use analytical and logical thinking in reading and presenting ideas and arguments;
  3. Express the product of critical, analytical, and imaginative thought in speech;
  4. Understand the concepts, principles, and implications of diversity and difference;
  5. Find and use information to support the process of critical and analytical pursuits;
  6. Use quantitative methods and perspectives to understand and solve real-world problems.