undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College
undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College
undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS<br />
& AWARDS<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
Faculty members and the staff of <strong>LaGrange</strong> <strong>College</strong> implement curricular and co-curricular<br />
programs that contribute to the fulfillment of the mission of the <strong>College</strong> and the quest for civility,<br />
diversity, service, and excellence. Undergirding all the academic programs at <strong>LaGrange</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
is a fundamental commitment to the liberal arts. The underlying philosophy of liberal learning is<br />
found in all parts of the curriculum of the <strong>College</strong> but is most obvious in the structure of the<br />
Core Curriculum, which serves as foundation of the academic experience at the <strong>College</strong>.<br />
Baccalaureate majors share the Core Curriculum, which represents just less than forty percent of<br />
a student‘s formal study at the <strong>College</strong>. Specific courses within the Core Curriculum are<br />
designed to integrate knowledge from diverse disciplines.<br />
Within an ethical and caring community, the total <strong>LaGrange</strong> <strong>College</strong> program is designed to<br />
challenge and support students in their search for truth. This program is centered around the<br />
liberal arts curriculum, which provides engagement in a breadth of scholarly disciplines and a<br />
foundation for a lifetime of learning. Because of this orientation, students are given opportunities<br />
to interpret and evaluate the influence of historical, cultural, artistic, mathematical, scientific, and<br />
religious developments. They are exposed to the modes of creative expression and participate in<br />
activities that foster intellectual curiosity. Through a series of experiences allowing examination<br />
of issues involving ethical reasoning, global awareness, diversity, sustainability, personal<br />
wellness, and civic knowledge and service, students have an opportunity to reflect upon and<br />
consider their place in the world and to become successful, responsible citizens who aspire to<br />
lives of integrity and moral courage.<br />
The curriculum of <strong>LaGrange</strong> <strong>College</strong> is designed to improve students‘ creative, critical, and<br />
communicative abilities, as evidenced by the following outcomes:<br />
Students will demonstrate creativity by approaching complex problems with innovation and<br />
from diverse perspectives.<br />
Students will demonstrate critical thinking by acquiring, interpreting, synthesizing, and<br />
evaluating information to reason out conclusions appropriately.<br />
Students will demonstrate proficiency in communication skills that are applicable to any field<br />
of study.<br />
CORE CURRICULUM<br />
As a Methodist-related institution, <strong>LaGrange</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers an educational experience that<br />
emphasizes the inter-relatedness of knowledge and the importance of understanding and<br />
evaluating human experience. Via the Core Curriculum Integrative Studies courses (i.e., the<br />
CORE courses), the Core Curriculum uses an interdisciplinary approach to develop the students‘<br />
creative, critical, and communicative abilities. The specific objectives of the Core Curriculum<br />
Integrative Studies are also noted elsewhere in this Bulletin (see ―Core Curriculum Integrative<br />
Studies‖).<br />
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