Liberal Education Learning Objectives and Requirements

Communication through Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening (4):
The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates communication competency in writing and speaking standard English, in critical reading and listening, and in using information and research resources effectively.
ENG 105 Expository Writing, Oral Communication and Research Techniques
(L01)4 credits
All students must take ENG 105, unless they have transferred in equivalent course work. Students must receive a grade of C or better to complete this requirement. This course may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.
Study of Language (3):
The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates an understanding of language and the ability to analyze its function.
Foreign Language, American Sign Language, Linguistics, or Philosophy of Language (L02)3 credits
Historical Knowledge, Analysis, and Perspective (3): 
The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates historical knowledge, the ability to analyze that knowledge, and an emerging perspective on historical, cultural, and political influences which contribute to local and global change.
History (L03)3 credits
Artistic Knowledge and Interpretation (7): 
The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates knowledge of, appreciation of, and the ability to interpret, art, literature, communications, music, or drama.
Literature (L04) 4 credits
Art, Music, Drama or Communications (L05) 3 credits
Philosophical or Theological Ethical Inquiry (3):
The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates the ability to think critically about philosophical or religious traditions, especially their ethical dimensions.
Philosophy or Religious Studies (L06)3 credits
Mathematical Reasoning and Information Technology (6):
The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates competency in mathematical, quantitative, and technological concepts as they apply to the processes of analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving.
Mathematics (L07)3 credits
Computer Information Systems (L08)3 credits
Scientific Knowledge and Inquiry (4):
The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates effective use of scientific methodology and knowledge of the results it produces.
Laboratory Science (Biology,Chemistry,
Physics or Earth Science) (L09)4 credits
Behavioral and Social Sciences (6):
The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates knowledge of human behavior at the following levels: the individual; the groups within a society; the world’s cultures and societies as whole entities.
Economics, Political Science or Business
(L10) 3 credits
Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Psychology,
Sociology or Social Work (L11)3 credits
Wellness and Physical Fitness (2): 
The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the importance of physical care, development, and wellness, and engages in wellness and physical fitness activity.
Physical Education (L12)2 credits
Further Disciplinary Study (3):
The College of Saint Rose graduate demonstrates deeper knowledge and understanding in a discipline of choice outside of the major. This requirement is met by completing a second Liberal Education course in that
discipline.3 credits