Mission Statement: The History/Political Science major provides students with the opportunity to understand the past and all its dimensions and to know about government and politics in particular. The major encourages students to think critically about their world and to become active citizens in a diverse and democratic society. This interdisciplinary program prepares students for graduate education and careers in history, political science, business, or the legal professions. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. History and Political Subjects: Students will articulate a depth of knowledge regarding a broad range of historical and political subjects 2. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize thesis and argument in scholarly and other forms of writing. 3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ thesis and argument structure through critical written expression. 4. Students will recognize the relationship of text with context, be able to critically analyze and articulate historical and social writing and articulate personal perspective.
Mathematics/Physics Mathematics Major (B.A.) Mission Statement: The mission of the Mathematics program at Bethany College is to provide our students with an understanding of mathematical thought and knowledge; to develop their abilities to use this understanding to communicate and apply mathematics. This education also prepares students to apply these skills in advanced degree programs and/or careers requiring expertise in mathematics. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will demonstrate problem-solving skills and apply such skills in the real world context 2. Students will communicate mathematics clearly in writing: Students are able to use both analytical and abstract reasoning to organize and write correct arguments. 3. Students will communicate mathematics clearly verbally: Students are able to use both analytical and abstract reasoning to organize and present correct arguments verbally. 4. Students will demonstrate the ability to reason and think in abstract terms, construct well-organized and logically sound proofs, and recognize valid mathematical arguments Mathematics Pre-Engineering Major (B.A.) Mission Statement: The Pre-Engineering Cooperative Program will provide its students with an undergraduate education in mathematics, and an education in the application of mathematics to pre-engineering multidisciplinary problems. This education would enable students to develop skills required for graduate work in engineering and enhance a life of faith, learning, and service. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will demonstrate problem-solving skills and apply such skills in the real world context. 2. Students will communicate mathematics clearly in writing: Students are able to use both analytical and abstract reasoning to organize and write correct arguments 3. Students will communicate mathematics clearly verbally: Students are able to use both analytical and abstract reasoning to organize and present correct arguments verbally. 4. Students will demonstrate the ability to reason and think in abstract terms, construct well-organized and logically sound proofs, and recognize valid mathematical arguments. Mathematics Minor Mission Statement: The mission of the Mathematics program at Bethany College is to provide our students with an understanding of mathematical thought and knowledge; to develop their abilities to use this understanding to communicate and apply mathematics. This education also prepares students to apply these skills in advanced degree programs and/or careers requiring expertise in mathematics.
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