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Institutional Learning Outcomes

John Paul the Great Catholic University has explicit institutional learning outcomes that will describe what a student will be able to do as a result of the learning experiences that lead to a Bachelor of Science degree. The outcomes shape everything about the curriculum: assessment, delivery, support, credentialing, and program evaluation. JP Catholic will have institutional outcomes that are connected with the general learning outcomes of each degree program. The degree learning outcomes will be connected to the learning outcomes for each course within the degree program.

JP Catholic graduates will be known for their:

• Faith - based on knowledge of and love for Jesus Christ
• Personal values system - based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
• Ability to reason
• High ethical standards
• Concern for social justice & the family
• Appreciation for global cultures and the great works of literature, art & music

and for their expertise and ability to apply their multidisciplinary knowledge and skills in innovative ways to solve novel problems. They will be entrepreneurial, show initiative and possess characteristics developed to high levels that will include skills in:

• Oral and written communication
• Negotiations
• Math and problem solving
• Analysis and critical evaluation
• Internet business tools

and their abilities in:

• Leadership & decision-making
• Integrating multi-disciplinary knowledge within the business enterprise
• Assuming responsibility
• Applying their expertise & problem solving abilities in real world problems
• Working effectively as a member of a team

and for their capacity for:

• Independent lifelong learning.

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