Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Business Administration from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, economics, marketing, finance, management, leadership, and management information systems.
• Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
• Identify the key legal and ethical issues related to contemporary business conduct.
• Demonstrate responsible and effective workplace behavior skills and traits in a professional business environment.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Marketing from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, economics, marketing, management, leadership, and management information systems.
• Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
• Identify the key legal and ethical issues related to contemporary business conduct.
• Demonstrate responsible and effective workplace behavior skills and traits in a professional business environment.
• Describe the role of marketing in the application of business practices.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Management Information Systems from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, economics, marketing, finance, management, and leadership. 
• Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
• Identify the key legal and ethical issues related to contemporary business conduct. 
• Demonstrate responsible and effective workplace behavior skills and traits in a professional business environment. 
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a computer program using contemporary programming languages. 
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively individually and in teams, in designing and implementing software systems and effectively manage conflicts, optimize resources and meet deadlines. 

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Hospitality Management from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, economics, marketing, finance, management, leadership, and management information systems.
• Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
• Identify the key legal and ethical issues related to hospitality operations.
• Demonstrate responsible and effective workplace behavior skills and traits in a professional business environment.
• Evaluate a variety of outcomes to problems in the hospitality operation.
• Apply accounting and costing skills to an operation with an end result of profitability.

Students who have successfully completed a B.S. in Biology from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Identify, explain and apply principles of cell biology.
• Identify, explain and apply principles of molecular biology.
• Identify variations of life forms, applying the principles of evolution to explain those variations.
• Identify, explain and apply principles of genetics.
• Identify, explain, and apply principles of ecology.
• Analyze scientific information using the scientific method and integrate that information in written form.
• Demonstrate the desire to engage the subject beyond the course or program requirements.

Students who have successfully completed a B.S. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Apply the principles of chemistry, physics, and math to understand chemical systems.
• Interpret scientific data.
• Develop plans for examining a chemical question.
• Communicate scientific findings—orally and in written form.
• Prepare for professional networking.
• Demonstrate an effective disposition toward scientific learning.

Students who have successfully completed a B.S. in Computer Science from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Demonstrate technical competency.
• Communicate effectively.
• Prepare for continued professional development.

Students who have successfully completed a B.S. in Exercise Science from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Apply critical thinking skills and techniques, while identifying the errors in reasoning that impair critical thinking.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the exercise science foundational content areas.  
• Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theory as applied to sport, fitness, and rehabilitation.
• Apply theoretical and practical exercise science knowledge via the creation of multimodal programs.
• Explain the requisite theoretical knowledge and perform exercise and fitness testing for healthy and affected populations. 
• Communicate using technical precision, in oral and written modes.
• Demonstrate virtues related to professionalism including punctuality, attendance, active investment, initiative, politeness, respect, appreciation, social perspective taking, and good judgment.

Students who have successfully completed a B.S. in Industrial Systems Analytics from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Develop a computer program using programming languages.
• Properly manage databases.
• Apply project management principles and techniques to data sciences projects
• Assess the quality of data input, interpret results, and investigate issues for large data sets using appropriate technical methods and models.
• Use mathematical methods and statistical methods and techniques in models and data science.
• Develop a statistical model using statistical software packages.
• Formulate and use appropriate models of industrial data analysis to solutions to industry-related challenges.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Mathematics from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of algebra, analysis, and geometry.
• Formulate precise definitions, clearly state theorems, and construct formal proofs.
• Solve problems and relate math to applications.
• Apply different tools, including technology, to solve problems.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Sport Management and Leadership from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of sport management, leadership, sport marketing, and facilities management.
• Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
• Identify the key legal and ethical issues related to contemporary sport management conduct.
• Identify guidelines relative to diversity and inclusion in the sport industry.
• Demonstrate content knowledge as it pertains to the sport industry.
• Demonstrate personal characteristics such as motivation, maturity, judgment and adaptability as they pertain to the sport industry.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Religion from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Articulate their vocational interests by reflecting on course materials and their engagement in vocational settings.
• Articulate similarities and differences within and between religious traditions.
• Evaluate the dynamic interplay between religious thought, practice, and context.
• Demonstrate critical analysis of scriptural or doctrinal traditions.
• Demonstrate critical analysis of their own religious beliefs.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Explain each foundation of the criminal justice system, including criminal law, policing, and corrections.
• Exhibit effective research skills in the evaluation of current research and the responsible use of data.
• Evaluate the limits of the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrate independent problem solving skills which are generalizable to a future vocation.
• Present ideas clearly and professionally in both written and oral contexts.
• Analyze ethical issues using multiple frameworks and articulate a personal code of ethics.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Accounting from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of economics, marketing, finance, management, and management information systems.
• Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
• Identify the key legal and ethical issues related to contemporary accounting scenarios.
• Demonstrate responsible and effective workplace behavior skills and traits in a professional business environment.
• Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of financial accounting, cost accounting, taxation, and auditing.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Communication from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Communicate effectively in informative, persuasive, and group public speaking situations.
• Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
• Use and discuss key communication & new media concepts and terminology.
• Critically analyze discourse.
• Write original works in accordance with professional, industry, or graduate school expectations.
• Create effective communications in digital and new media contexts.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to engage a broader community beyond the classroom.
• Practice ethical communication principles to communicate in a diverse and globally connected society.

Students who have successfully completed a B.F.A. in Creative Writing from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of key terms, histories, forms, and structures from a variety of fields within the fine arts.
• Present work clearly and professionally when writing within different genres.
• Master the conventions of Standard English.
• Use artistic conventions in creative and unique ways.
• Work both independently and within a community of writers.
• Demonstrate work habits necessary for successful careers within the writing profession.
• Apply knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to real-world settings (e.g., internships, The Mirror, Seems, etc.).

The English program at Lakeland creates strong readers, accomplished writers, and critical thinkers who can appreciate how texts shape our understanding of the world. English students, therefore, develop skills central to living in the Information Age and most in demand by employers. Our majors and minors learn to read closely and critically, to write persuasively and confidently, and to work and think independently.  And this expertise comes from interrogating and engaging with texts of all types – from classics to comics, poetry to popular culture, novels to the latest products of New Media. 

English majors and minors are employed in a wide array of careers, including education, research, writing, law, business, industry, communications, and public service – any field that values critical thinking and asks one to use language with skill. By virtue of its versatility, English degrees remain one of the most highly employable of all liberal arts degrees. 

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in English from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Read critically and closely, analyzing how texts and language create and affect meaning and our understanding of the world.
• Write convincing arguments that are logical, well supported, and professionally presented.
• Communicate their ideas with others in ways that are clear, respectful, and evidence-driven.
• Identify key literary techniques, figures, and movements across a diverse range of texts in English.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in History from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Demonstrate a knowledge of history and the people, places, ideas, and major events that shaped it.
• Construct evidence-based arguments using a variety of historical sources.
• Communicate ideas clearly and professionally in both written and oral form.  

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Graphic Design from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Identify and define the parameters of a design problem.
• Conceptualize a broad range of creative and unique design solutions.
• Judge how effectively a design solution satisfies the parameters of a design problem.
• Competently use the elements and principles of design to compose strong design solutions.
• Competently operate industry-standard design software, devices, and tools.
• Communicate effectively and professionally through visual, verbal, and written means.
• Practice good working habits, including time management, project management, and file management.
• Identify key characteristics of major art and design movements throughout history.

Students who have successfully completed a B.S. in Food Safety and Quality from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Solve problems systematically.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform effectively in teams.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Perform hazard analysis based on biological, chemical, and statistical knowledge.
• Engage professionally within the food industry.