LENSES

An Inclusive Arts and Sciences Foundation

The General Education program at Methodist College is called LENSES (Learning Experiences Nurturing Student Enlightenment and Success) and comprises the Core Curriculum of all baccalaureate degrees.

The LENSES program teaches foundational knowledge and skills that students can carry forward to their professional careers and personal life including citizenship, critical thinking, communication, cultural humility, problem solving, and teamwork.

The Liberal Arts and Sciences are infused in LENSES where students explore complex problems, develop critical thinking, and enhance communication skills. The Liberal Arts and Sciences is not only the foundation for a successful healthcare or human service professional, but the Liberal Arts and Sciences is the foundation for remarkable individuals that can positively interact and contribute to modern society.

The LENSES program is applicable to all baccalaureate degrees. Please see academic majors and programs for foundation course requirements. Where specified, foundation course requirements may be used to satisfy both the LENSES requirement and the foundation course requirement.

The LENSES program has the following outcomes:

Critical Thinking: Identify, comprehend, analyze, evaluate, and construct reasoning in deciding conclusions to draw and/or actions to take.

Global perspectives: Acquire global awareness, appreciate global diversity, and pursue collaborative and equitable global actions.

Civic and social engagement: Be active and responsible participants, in their respective civic and social spheres, dedicated to the common good.

Quantitative reasoning: Demonstrate understanding of quantitative methods, interpret and evaluate quantitative models, and communicate quantitative information.

Communication and expression: Craft responsible, considered, and well-structured communication using media and modes of expression appropriate to the situation.

LENSES courses create common learning experiences for students in all Methodist College programs:

Majors

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Certificates

• Medical Assistant Certificate
• Gerontology Certificate

Minors

• Arts & Humanities
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Studies
• Healthcare Management
• Mathematics and Science
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Social and Behavioral Sciences

Get additional information about Minors at Methodist College.