Upon completion of Cabrillo College’s General Education program or when receiving an AA or AS degree, a student will demonstrate competency in the following areas:

I. Communication

Students will communicate effectively, which means the ability to:

A. Read:

• Comprehend and interpret various types of written information in (1) prose and in (2) documentation, such as manuals and graphs.

B. Write:

• Communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing.
• Compose and create documents, such as: letters, reports, memoranda, manuals and graphs with correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and appropriate language, style, and format.
• Check, edit, and revise written work for correct information, appropriate emphasis, form, style, and grammar.

C. Listen:

• Receive, attend to, interpret, and respond appropriately to (1) verbal and/or (2) nonverbal messages.

D. Speak and/or Converse:

•  Organize ideas and communicate verbal, or non-verbal messages .appropriate to the audience and the situation.
•  Participate in conversations, discussions, and group activities.
•  Speak clearly and ask questions.

II. Critical Thinking and Information Competency

Students will think critically, which is characterized by the ability to:

A. Analyze:

•  Apply rules and principles to new situations.
•  Discover rules and apply them to solve problems.
•  Use logic to draw conclusions from information given.
•  Differentiate between facts, influences, assumptions, and conclusions. 

B. Compute :

• Use basic numerical concepts, such as: whole numbers, percentages, estimates of math without a calculator.
• Use tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams to explain concepts or ideas.
• Use basic geometrical shapes, such as: lines, angles, shapes, and space. 

C. Research:

•  Identify the need for information and data.
•  Obtain data from various sources.
•  Organize, process, and maintain records of the information collected.
•  Analyze the information for relevance and accuracy.
•  Synthesize, evaluate and communicate the results.
•  Determine which technology resources will produce the desired results.
•  Use current technology to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information. 

D. Solve Problems:

•  Recognize whether a problem exists.
•  Identify components of the problem or issue.
•  Create a plan of action to resolve the issue.
•  Monitor, evaluate, and revise when necessary.

III. Global Awareness

Students will demonstrate a measurable understanding of the world including its: 

A. Scientific Processes

• The Scientific Method: Apply scientific processes to solve problems and measure and observe natural phenomena.
•  Scientific Observation: Design, perform and analyze experiments and scientific observations.
•  Interconnectivity: Analyze the major differences and connections between social, natural and physical sciences

B.  Global Systems and Civics

•  Cultural: Interface with people from a variety of backgrounds and analyze different cultural beliefs and behaviors.
•  Political, Social and Economic: Recognize important economic and political issues and values in one’s own community, state, country and the world.
•  Environmental: Analyze the importance of the natural environment to human well being and the impact of human activity on the well being of global environmental systems.
•  Integrated Systems:  Assess and analyze the interconnectivity between social, political, economic, and ecological systems and activities.
•  Action: Develop and evaluate strategies and plans for addressing global systems and civics issues.

C.  Artistic Variety

•  Arts awareness: Assess the visual arts, dance, music and literature of one or many cultures.
•  Critical Analysis: Analyze the methods used to create art and interpret its literal and/or symbolic meaning.
•  Creativity: Engage in artistic creative endeavors. 

IV. Personal Responsibility and Professional Development

Students will demonstrate:

A. Self Awareness:

•  Accurately assess his/her own knowledge, skills, and abilities.
•  Self-motivate and set realistic goals.
•  Accept that taking feedback well is important to success.
•  Respond appropriately to challenging situations.

B. Social and Physical Wellness

•  Manage personal health and well being.
•  Demonstrate appropriate social skills in group settings.

C.  Workplace Skills:

•  Be dependable, reliable, and accountable.
•  Meet deadlines and complete tasks.
•  Maintain a professional attitude.
•  Work as a productive member of a team.