Interdisciplinary Analysis and Critical Reasoning Proficiency Certificate

Description:

The Interdisciplinary Analysis and Critical Reasoning Proficiency Certificate is intended for students in any major across the College. While the certificate utilizes and builds upon courses taught within the Liberal Arts: Honors Program, it is particularly targeted to students who are not intending to earn a Liberal Arts: Honors Degree. Students from across divisions, degree programs, and at varying stages in their progress at Community College of Philadelphia would be ideal for this program. This certificate also may appeal to incoming students who are unsure of their academic pathway and are interested in exploring various disciplines of study. 

This certificate will be appealing both to transfer institutions and employers in codifying student skills of communication, writing, critical thinking, and listening. It will be an added credential that students could include on a professional resume as well as in transfer documents to denote that they have achieved particular skills and assessment in the Honors courses. 

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Interdisciplinary Analysis and Critical Reasoning proficiency certificate, students will be able to:

  • Apply academic modes of reading and writing to the interpretation of texts.
  • Apply professional speaking and listening skills to participation in verbal academic discourse.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive analysis and critical thinking skills in relation to various academic modes and across disciplines.
  • Describe and utilize various academic approaches with particular attention to diverse issues related to race, gender, class, sexuality, culture, and time period.
  • Work constructively to shape discourse and build knowledge in a cohort model

       

      Program Entry Requirements:

      This certificate is open to interested students. New students are normally required to take the College’s placement test at their time of entry. Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of the certificate when applicable.

      Students will need to meet with a faculty member in the Honors Curriculum to discuss the expectations associated with Honors courses and to discuss the best way for Honors to assist them in achieving their goals. While declaration of Honors as a desired major is open, registration in Honors courses requires the approval of the Department Head or Honors Coordinator.

      Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:

      Successful completion of the program requires a "C" grade or better in each of the courses listed in the program.

      Course Sequence:

      Course Number and Name Prerequisites Credits
      ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) or
      ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors) or
      ENGL 195H - Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences I (Honors) or
      ENGL 196H - Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences II (Honors)
      For ENGL 102H: ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H with a grade of "C" or better
      For ENGL 195H: ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H
      For ENGL 196H: ENGL 195H
      3 credits

      IDS 297H - Seminar in the Humanities and Social Sciences: Ancient and Medieval (Honors) or
      IDS 298H - Seminar in the Humanities and Social Sciences - Modern (Honors)

      ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H 3 credits
      Choose 3 of the following:
      ART 103H - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance (Honors) or
      ART 104H - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern (Honors) or
      HIST 297H - Intellectual History: Ancient and Medieval (Honors) or
      HIST 298H - Intellectual History: Modern (Honors) or
      ENGL 297H - Literature in the Context of Intellectual History: Ancient and Medieval (Honors) or
      ENGL 298H - Literature in the Context of Intellectual History: Modern (Honors) or
      PHIL 297H - Philosophy in the Context of Intellectual History: Ancient and Medieval (Honors) or
      PHIL 298H - Philosophy in the Context of Intellectual History: Modern (Honors)
      For ENGL 297H, ENGL 298H, PHIL 297H, and PHIL 298H: ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H 9 credits
      ART 101H - Visual Communication (Honors) or
      EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors) or
      HIST 103H - United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors) or
      HUM 101H - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (Honors) or
      HUM 102H - Cultural Traditions: 14th century to the Present (Honors) or
      IDS 299H - Interdisciplinary Seminar: Comprehensive Timeline or Thematic Approach (Honors) or
      PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy (Honors) or
      POLS 111H - American Government (Honors) or
      PSYC 101H - Introduction to Psychology (Honors) or
      PSYC 215H - Developmental Psychology (Honors) or
      SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors)
      For IDS 299H: Grade of "B" or higher in at least one Honors course and/or Approval of Honors Coordinator
      For PHIL 101H and POLS 111H: ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently
      For PSYC 215H: PSYC 101 PSYC 101H or BIOL 109
      3 credits

      Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:

      18

      For More Information, Contact:

      The Division of Liberal Studies, Room BR-21, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19130. Telephone (215) 751-8771; or call the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.