Intellectual and Practical Skills​

The General Education Committee determined that the following are Student Learning Disciplines for the Essential Learning OutcomeIntellectual and Practical Skills​.

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving​
  • Inquiry and Analysis​
  • Written Communication​
  • Oral Communication​
  • Quantitative Literacy​
  • Information Literacy​
  • Technology​
  • Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy​

Schools and colleges were asked to discuss areas of agreement and areas for improvements to submit to the General Education Committee. Below are the submissions.

The School of Education suggested that 21st Century Digital Skills can be added as a Student Learning Discipline. 

Student Learning

The School of Education's suggestion of incorporating 21st Century Digital Skills aligns with the intention of Howard's General Education Program to operate as a unique and contemporary 21st Century educational experience.​