The System Wide competencies (College competencies) define and describe the skills and knowledge expected of the College of Micronesia-FSM graduates. The following broad learning outcomes are expected of all graduates.
Competency 1
Graduates of COM-FSM should be proficient in mathematics, reading, writing and speech communication.
Competency 2
Graduates of COM-FSM should have a concept of self (needs, abilities, interests, values) and be able to explain the relationship of self to others necessary for making value judgments for satisfying and productive lives.
Competency 3
Graduates of COM-FSM should apply the meaning of career, defined as a whole life endeavor, to make career choices appropriate to individuals’ own needs, abilities, interests, values and education.
Competency 4
Graduates of COM-FSM should have the skills to pursue lifelong learning.
Competency 5
Graduates of COM-FSM should be able to use decision-making processes to solve problems.
Competency 6
Graduates of COM-FSM should be able to analyze the impact of arts and humanities on life and discuss the part that diverse cultural ethnic groups play in the arts of humanities.
Competency 7
Graduates of COM-FSM should have the skills necessary to analyze social, political, business and economic systems in order to function effectively within them.
Competency 8
Graduates of COM-FSM should be able to analyze the impact and apply the principles of science and technology so that they may make intelligent judgments.
Competency 9
Graduates of COM-FSM should have the skills and experience necessary to make use of contemporary information systems in support of their personal life and career goals.
Competency 10
Graduates of COM-FSM should be able to satisfy the competencies in their chosen curricula.
Competency 11
Graduates of COM-FSM should have the ability and skills to respond and adapt to new and changing situations.