Contemporary 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). Education majors should complete EDU 228: Educational Technology to fulfill the technology requirement. 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 of 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 Explorations (42 credit hours)

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Major Requirements (33-36 credit hours)

• IDS 330 - Contemporary Humanities 3 credits
• ENG 311 - Survey of Major Writers of the 20th Century 3 credits
• ENV 330 - Environmental Studies: Creating Sustainable Societies 3 credits
• LBS 201 - Critical Thinking in the Liberal Studies 3 credits
• LBS 330 - Mathematical Inquiry 3 credits
• LBS 498 - Exploration in the Liberal Studies 3 credits
• MGT 430 - Business, Government, and Society 3 credits
• PHI 324 - Bioethics 3 credits
• PSY 339 - Social and Cultural Foundations of Behavior 3 credits
• REL 331 - Religion and Personal Experience 3 credits
• SSC 327 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credits
• SSC 350 - Foundations of Modern Social Sciences 3 credits

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

Total Credits: 120