COTC Academics

General Education - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Statement of Purpose The purpose of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department is to provide courses that prepare students in the essential principles of the social and behavioral sciences as these principles relate both to competencies in the students' plans of study and to general life skills. Learning Outcomes After completing the general education courses in social and behavioral sciences, the student will be able to: Evaluate the basic theoretical constructs and research in the social and behavioral sciences. Apply competencies in those areas of the social and behavioral sciences relevant to specific technologies. Apply concepts in social and behavioral sciences and draw conclusions in a variety of media including written and oral presentations. Examine the principles of the social and behavioral sciences and apply to personally relevant life situations. Recognize diversity and the importance of individual differences and similarities in a variety of contexts. Apply critical thinking skills as they relate to contemporary social and behavioral science problems and issues.

Created/modified: 04/2007

Reviewed: 04/2007

COTC Course Descriptions

Please contact the COTC Gateway-Admissions Office, located in Hopewell Mall (740-366-9222), for further information regarding the General Education course offerings at Central Ohio Technical College.