Veteran Studies, B.A.

Technology Competency Skills

Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills                                             

Technology is threaded through our personal, professional, and educational interactions. To successfully manage these interactions - specifically relating to education and employment - our students must have the ability to navigate and operate essential computer functions, beyond social media. Demonstrating competency of basic technology skills is essential for the success of all Saint Leo University students.

Saint Leo University requires undergraduate students to demonstrate technology competency prior to degree conferral. These technology competency skills can be satisfied through a waiver exam, microcredential module, or academic course (COM-140 or equivalent, earning a grade of C or better within 10 years). Students should meet with their advisors to discuss options and establish a plan to satisfy the graduation requirement.

Technology Competency Skills Microcredential:

A self-paced, online module designed to develop and reinforce computer competencies and literacy. The module introduces general computer operations using current computing technologies and software. Selected topics include the Internet, security and safety, digital communication practices, operating systems, as well as creating and evaluating documents, worksheets, and presentations. Guidelines for selecting computer hardware and software are addressed. Satisfactory completion of this microcredential meets the Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills graduation requirement. Upon completion the microcredential, students will earn a digital badge. This badge can be shared as confirmation of demonstrated skill and ability. This course is not covered by financial aid.

Technology Competency Skills Waiver Exam:

Students may take the technology competency skills waiver exam to satisfy the Saint Leo University technology competency skill requirement. The Waiver Exam tests your knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Windows, and the Internet. The exam is Pass/Fail and you must receive a minimum score of 74% to pass. 

University Campus Only Course Requirements

• SLU 101 - First Year Experience 1 credit
• SLU 125 - Choosing Wellness 3 credits

University Explorations (42 credit hours)

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Major requirements

• VTS 201 - Introduction to Veteran Studies 3 credits
• VTS 310 - Legendary Warriors of the Ancient and Medieval World 3 credits
• VTS 340 - Selected Topics in Veteran Studies 3 credits
• VTS 410 - Native American Warriors and Veterans: Serving Two Sovereigns 3 credits
• VTS 499 - Senior Seminar in Veteran Studies 3 credits

• Take 24 credits from the following choices:

• HTY 233 - Modern Middle East 3 credits
• HTY 245 - Vietnam War 3 credits
• HTY 330 - Wars and Strategy from Antiquity to NATO 3 credits
• HTY 331 - The American Civil War 3 credits
• HTY 341 - The American Revolution 3 credits
• HTY 395 - Genocide, War-Crimes and Laws of War 3 credits
• HTY 430 - Role of the Military in the Modern World 3 credits
• IDS 320 - Monuments and Memorials: War, Peace, and Remembrance in the Visual Arts 3 credits
• PSY 336 - Military Psychology 3 credits
• PSY 345 - Human Memory: An Integrated Exploration 3 credits
• PSY 347 - Human Behavior in Crisis 3 credits
• PSY 443 - Political Psychology 3 credits
• REL 345 - Christian Social Justice: A Roman Catholic Perspective 3 credits
• REL 424 - Death and the Meaning of Life 3 credits

General Elective Credits: Complete enough general elective credit hours to fulfill total hours required for degree completion.

Total Credits: 120