Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) - National Security
COLLEGE AND PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Objectives 1 through 6 are the College Learning Objectives. The remaining objectives are the Program Learning Objectives.
1. Reading and Written Communication: Students will demonstrate competency in reading and writing.
2. Oral Communication: Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills that incorporate emotional intelligence, empathy, and civility.
3. Critical Analysis and Reasoning: Students will apply critical thinking and the knowledge gained in their degree programs for better decision-making informed by:
- Ethical Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Scientific Reasoning
4. Knowledge and Skills for Participation in a Diverse Society: Students will respect multiple perspectives and cultural contexts when making decisions independently or as part of a team.
5. Information Literacy: Students will be able to locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize reliable information, empowering them as informed and responsible citizens.
6. Integration of Learning: Students will develop the ability to make connections between different academic studies and specialized professional skills leading to more informed, creative, and productive decisions in life and career.
7. Assess and justify decision-making considerations in policymaking to address the needs of stakeholders, as well as national security, ethical, and practical challenges domestically and globally.
8. Formulate plans that include human capital, physical assets, finances/funding, and public/private partnerships to combat security concerns, risks, and threats in the national security arena.
9. Appraise and recommend effective mitigation strategies, response procedures, and preventative measures based on the current and emerging security and emergency management landscape for both man-made and natural incidents.
10. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the computer applications utilized in addressing security and privacy issues and the role of technology and its implications for national security.
11. Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical and sound decision making in dealing with issues
of national security.
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