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Chemeketa certificate or degree requirements help you build a strong educational foundation for excellence in academics, careers, and community involvement in addition to building your discipline- and career-specific expertise.
Chemeketa’s General Education Outcomes describe this foundation. The Outcomes embody the essential skills and competencies that students develop during their time at Chemeketa, equipping them to make responsible contributions to society, to lead creative, compassionate, healthy, and productive lives, to understand themselves as citizens of the world, appreciate aesthetic values, and to engage in lifelong learning in a continually changing world.
Developed by faculty, the Outcomes were approved by the Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee and the Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs in April 2024. They are as follows:
Curiosity
Students are curious about the world and their role in it. They actively seek out opportunities for discovery and growth by exploring the ideas of others, trying new things, and asking meaningful questions.
Creativity
Students apply ingenuity and imagination to what they learn and experience. They work with others to make connections between different subjects, test new approaches, find original solutions, and express their ideas creatively.
Critical Thinking
Students carefully and objectively examine the information they encounter and the world around them. They challenge assumptions, evaluate the credibility of sources, and reflect on their own understanding. They develop problem-solving skills and habits of thinking that reduce bias, using logic and data to form well-reasoned conclusions.
Communication
Students clearly and effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas in ways that match the needs of different audiences and situations. They listen actively and read carefully with the intent to understand others. They develop the ability to hold thoughtful discussions that welcome an open exchange of ideas.
Competence
Building on their unique backgrounds and strengths, students gain the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their careers, education and everyday lives. They manage their time, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and prepare for future opportunities. They learn and grow from challenges and feedback, developing the ability to work effectively with others, solve problems and apply what they’ve learned to real-life situations.
Compassion
Students develop concern for themselves, for others, and their surroundings, recognizing the importance of well-being in their lives and communities. They show empathy and compassion toward all people and consider the potential impacts of their words and actions. They strive to make a meaningful difference in the world through responsible choices and civic engagement.
Students can come to Chemeketa to complete general education coursework required at other Oregon colleges and universities. Chemeketa’s General Education courses are designed to be transferable; Chemeketa’s General Education Outcomes align with Oregon’s Outcomes for Transferrable General Education Courses, and Chemeketa general education course outlines list the Oregon general education outcomes associated with each course.
As a result of taking general education courses, a student should be able to:
In Arts and Letters
- Interpret and engage in the Arts and Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life; and
- Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.
In Mathematics
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems; and
- Recognize which mathematical concepts are applicable to a scenario, apply appropriate mathematics and technology in its analysis, and then accurately interpret, validate and communicate the results.
In Science or Computer Science
- Gather, comprehend and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models and solutions and generate further questions;
- Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner; and
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment.
In Social Science
- Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior; and
- Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live.
In Speech/Oral Communication
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals;
- Respond to the needs of diverse audiences and contexts; and
- Build and manage relationships.
In Writing
- Read actively, think critically and write purposefully and capably for academic and, in some cases, professional audiences;
- Locate, evaluate and ethically utilize information to communicate effectively; and
- Demonstrate appropriate reasoning in response to complex issues.
In Cultural Literacy
(Included in courses that meet the outcomes of Discipline Studies. See Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) Degree Requirements for identified cultural literacy requirements in the AAOT degree.)
- Identify and analyze complex practices, values and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.
In Information Literacy
(Included in Writing Foundational requirements. As a result of taking WR 121Z , WR 122Z and/or WR 227Z , you will gain the ability to determine the type of information needed to address a problem, access relevant information efficiently, evaluate its source critically and use the needed information effectively.)
- Formulate a problem statement;
- Determine the nature and extent of the information needed to address the problem;
- Access relevant information effectively and efficiently;
- Evaluate information and its source critically; and
- Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information.
Cultural Literacy
At Chemeketa, the goal of Difference, Power, and Responsibility (also called cultural literacy) courses is to provide a framework within which you can develop an awareness of issues of difference and power in order to participate responsibly within a democratic society. You will find that course content related to cultural literacy is a part of many courses, but is primarily embedded in the arts and letters and social sciences. You will need to take one DPR-designated/cultural literacy course to fulfill the requirements of the AAOT degree. See Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) Degree Requirements for identified cultural literacy requirements in the AAOT degree.
Information Literacy
Information literacy content is embedded in the college writing courses required for the AAOT degree. As a result of taking WR 121Z , WR 122Z and/or WR 227Z , you will gain the ability to determine the type of information needed to address a problem, access relevant information efficiently, evaluate its source critically and use the needed information effectively. See Course Descriptions for descriptions of the writing courses.
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