OUR GENERAL EDUCATION COMPONENT IS NOW KNOWN AS
THE SKILL ADVANTAGE
More than a degree
we teach skills that make you valuable in the workplace
Employers are thinking differently about hiring
The entry-level job market is more competitive than ever. Employers are now looking to hire candidates who can reasonably be expected to carry their weight as part of the team — and help the organization grow. That means candidates with the highest chance of success will bring TWO things to the table:
1. A college degree
2. Workplace-ready skills
These undergraduate programs are centered around the real-life skills most valued in the workplace
"Success in the workplace requires more than just knowledge"
In today’s fast-paced world, success in the workplace requires more than just technical expertise and knowledge. As the nature of work continues to evolve, it is important for individuals to possess attributes and abilities that allow them to collaborate with teams and colleagues—otherwise known as soft skills.
– Forbes Advisor, 2024
"Saying that you're a team player it is not enough; you have to show it"
When companies are assessing job candidates, they’re looking for the best of both worlds: someone who is not only proficient in a particular function, but also has the right personality… Saying that you’re a team player is not enough; you have to show it. Provide an example of how you worked on a team to accomplish a particular goal. Provide an example of a high-pressure situation that you handled with ease. Try to make the intangible tangible.
– Rosemary Haefner
Vice President of Human Resources at CareerBuilder
2023
Walk out of college with a highly sought-after skillset
and digital badges to prove it
Prepare for career success in the real world, and get armed with credible digital badges that stand out in a stack of resumes
These Woodmont graduates are putting skills to work — in real-life careers
HERE’S WHAT THEY SAY
“They helped me to develop critical thinking, strong communication, and complex problem-solving skills. All of these will surely be useful in in whichever career I embark on in the field of computer science.”
Penina Raofim
BS, Computer Programming & Technology
“I can enter the working world equipped with the knowledge and know-how I need. I will always be thankful to Woodmont college for enabling me to jumpstart my career.
Chaya Neustadt
BA, Judaic Studies
“I teach about 450 students. So hearing what other people do about student motivation and lack of participation is helpful.”
Batsheva Dalezman
MA, Education, STEM Concentration
“In the workforce, it’s not just doing assignments. You need to deal with people’s schedules, meetings, putting it all together. But Woodmont certainly prepares us.”
Yosef Birnbaum
BS, Computer programming & Technology
“I was always a very hands-on teacher… right now I am actually putting what I’m learning to use, the next day, in the classroom.”
Shaindel Plumer
MA, Education, STEM Concentration
About the courses in this program
bring more skills to your first job
Aptitude Advancement
9 credits
Impact & Expression
Effective communication and expression skills — so you can make a meaningful impact on any environment.
“Hard skills and soft skills for any work situation”
Develop your strengths with Aptitude Advancement
Our electives program gives you more freedom and flexibility — so you can find what you’re best at and fly with it
More educational details
Woodmont College Institutional Outcomes
- Students demonstrate the depth of knowledge required for a degree, as identified by its program outcomes.
- Students develop creative and critical thinking skills, allowing students to analyze issues, evaluate ideas, and apply solutions.
- Students gain skills to continue learning, including self-management and the ability to research new topics.
- Students utilize ethical reasoning to evaluate dilemmas and behaviors in order to act with integrity.
Direct Advantage Program Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Communicate effectively using multiple forms of expression
- Exhibit quantitative and scientific reasoning
- Research, organize, and assess information using qualitative thinking
- Apply ethical reasoning to make informed and principled decisions, integrating classroom knowledge to personal and professional life.
- Examine human and social behavior in diverse contexts and frameworks through critical thinking
- Demonstrate knowledge of digital literacy
Direct Advantage Program Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree:
Department
Course
Credits
Foundations
3
Communication and Expression
English writing
Language, Literature, Art, Music or Design
3
3
Quantitative, Digital, and Scientific Literacy
Math
Science
Technology
3
3
3
Social Awareness and Responsibility
Ethics
Other Social Science (psychology, history, economics, education, or political science)
3
3
Reason and Religion
Philosophy
Religion or Philosophy
3
9
General Education electives
9
Associate’s Degree:
Department
Course
Credits
Foundations
3
Communication and Expression
English writing
3
Quantitative, Digital, and Scientific Literacy
Math, science or technology
6
Social Awareness and Responsibility
Ethics
Other Social Science (psychology, history, economics, education, or political science)
3
3
Reason and Religion
Religion or Philosophy
3