Integrated Programs

St. Katherine College core curriculum requirements are designed as an integrated program of studies which enables students to complete competencies in three areas: knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Knowledge:

St. Katherine College students will learn to engage actively in their own education as a way of understanding the world, first through knowing themselves and understanding their own thinking processes, oral and written communications, and interactions with other individuals and institutions. Second, they will gain a global perspective through a conceptual and applied understanding of the arts, sciences, and technology. Core Curriculum knowledge competencies include the following:

• Examine one’s self developmentally and spiritually in a diverse society;
• Attain a broad conceptual and applied understanding of the arts and sciences;
• Understand and practice a variety of thinking and problem solving strategies;
• Understand one’s values and what constitutes ethical individual, community, corporate, and societal behavior;
• Value the differences in cultures;
• Define what constitutes the effective and appropriate use of technology regarding ethical human and organizational application; and
• Understand the concept of human rights.

Skills:

Students will apply knowledge in ways that will improve their own lives and the lives of those in the diverse communities in which they participate including understanding the benefits of developing values and exhibiting ethical behavior in all their endeavors. Students will develop lifestyles that offer them an understanding and control of their actions and how these actions affect others. Core Curriculum skill competencies include the following:

• Communicate with and among a variety of individuals and disciplines both orally and in writing;
• Practice value rich behavior in one’s family, community, and nation;
• Demonstrate discipline, motivation, and organization in academic and personal endeavors;
• Work collaboratively in diverse work and social environments;
• Use the computer in a variety of applications;
• Practice a healthy physical and mental lifestyle; and
• Develop and practice learning and responding to new ideas throughout life.

Experiences:

St. Katherine College recognizes the great value of experience in the instructional process. Students will engage in specific academic and community activities that serve as a microcosm for effective participative citizenship in a democratic society. Core Curriculum experience competencies include the following:

• Volunteer in the college and local community;
• Participate in and offer enrichment to an intellectual community;
• Work collectively with others in social and economic development projects;
• Recognize and enjoy the benefits of living in a diverse community;
• Achieve independence and democratic citizenship; and
• Appreciate culture and art in their many forms.