The awarding of an Associate Degree represents more than an accumulation of units. It symbolizes a thoughtful attempt on the part of Mendocino College to introduce students to patterns of learning experiences designed to develop specific capabilities and insights.

The college has identified the abilities a graduating student will possess in its Institutional Student Learning Outcomes.

When graduating from Mendocino College with an AA or AS degree, you will be able to:

1. Assume responsibility for your actions, and work effectively as an individual and as a member of a group.

2. Express ideas with clarity, logic, and originality in both spoken and written English.

3. Apply mathematical principles to address and solve problems.

4. Gather and interpret data, using a variety of scientific methods, to address and solve both practical and theoretical problems.

5. Analyze, understand, and evaluate diverse ideas, beliefs, and behaviors.

6. Access, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize information using multiple resources, including current information technology.

7. Enhance physical and psychological well-being by examining and applying health and awareness concepts.

8. Explore and express personal creativity throughout your life.

9. Understand yourself and others as members of our diverse global community.

10. Understand and evaluate issues concerning use of the world’s natural resources

Created: March 14, 2013 @ 04:27 PM
Last Modified: April 12, 2013 @ 02:07 PM