Academic Plan of Study

I. Goal Statement: In this section, you will introduce the career and/or personal goals related to achieving your BA.GS degree. You will do this in a brief goal statement (one to two paragraphs). You will then develop a SMART goal related to your academic plan of study. Remember that your introduction needs to establish the basis of your decisions for your audience. a) Concisely introduce your academic plan of study with a goal statement that details your career and/or personal goals in a manner appropriate for academic and professional audiences b) Develop a SMART goal related to your academic plan of study. II. Domains of Study: In this section, you will connect your academic learning to specific domains of study to determine the value of this knowledge and how it can be applied to your goal statement. Domains of study refer to categories that compartmentalize different areas where you have gained or intend to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities These domains could be as broad as "critical thinking" or "technical writing," or they could be as specific as "the history of Massachusetts as a colony." a) Identify three domains that define any prior or planned academic learning, and name three courses that support each domain. For instance, was some of your previous learning focused on communication or critical thinking? Which courses have you taken that align with that domain? b) Explain how any prior or planned academic learning relates to your strengths and weaknesses. Be sure to refer to the specific domains you are developing. Support your response using research. c) Explain how any prior or planned academic learning connects to your goal statement and academic plan of study. Be sure to address why this knowledge is valuable to your goals and how will it help you plan your future.                                                                                                                                                

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