When they receive their degree, all TCU undergraduates should be able to demonstrate the following:

Knowledge and Ability to Act as a Learner Informed by the Liberal Arts, including:

• Thinking critically using tools from literature, the humanities, fine arts, mathematics, and the natural and social sciences
• Drawing reasoned conclusions using complex information from a variety of sources
• Applying theoretical and practical knowledge to novel situations
• Demonstrating an ability and willingness to learn in response to the challenges posed by a diverse and evolving society
• Using appropriate methods of inquiry to analyze important natural, social, and human phenomena
• Influencing others through effective written, spoken, or artistic expression

Knowledge and Ability to Act as an Ethical Leader, including:

• Solving problems by attending to the unique goals, needs, and expertise of others
• Articulating a coherent leadership style and philosophy
• Being aware of the personal and interpersonal complexities of change, and
• Employing core knowledge from a discipline of choice to develop and demonstrate an enhanced capacity for effective leadership
  

Knowledge and Ability to Act as a Responsible Citizen, including:

• Demonstrating informed participation in civic discourse and decision-making at local and global levels
• Participating in organizational or civic systems of governance
• Recognizing the unfair, unjust, or uncivil behaviors of individuals or groups and the duty to challenge them appropriately
• Participating in service or volunteer activities
• Understanding the economic, political, and ecological implications of private decisions and public policies
• Understanding and enacting practices to promote personal and public health
• Managing time effectively in order to accomplish goals

Knowledge and Ability to Act as an Ethical Participant in the Global Community, including:

• Demonstrating the ability to generate informed opinions on global issues
• Appreciating the interconnectedness of society, culture, and individual identity
• Knowing and understanding the impact of world religions and cultures
• Engaging with other perspectives and cultures with reason and respect
• Participating in diverse cultural activities
• Articulating the advantages and challenges of a cosmopolitan society