Eight Ways to Great
Because we believe students are best served by a curriculum that provides life
skills as well as profession-specific competencies, our students explore LIFE’s
Eight Core Proficiencies (or “Eight Ways to Great”) woven throughout their
academic experience. These are skills for living and leading that serve LIFE
students throughout their lives regardless of their chosen career paths.
1. Integrity & Citizenship
Gain the skills you need to become a valued member of your community.
2. Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Build a successful business – these skills will show you how.
3. Learning Theory/Critical Thinking
Seek and synthesize information, and learn how to apply it to your career
and your life.
4. Contemporary Scientific Paradigms
Discover how new ideas on human dynamics apply to the present and
the future.
5. Philosophy of Human Existence & Healthcare Policy
Become an active participant in the wellness revolution.
6. Communication & Relationship Theory Skills
Harness the power of communication for effective relationship-building in
your career and life.
7. Belief Systems & Performance
Assess and utilize contemporary intellectual approaches and technologies.
8. Integrative Change
Embrace change and learn how to use it to your advantage.
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