Student Learning Outcomes

Outcomes for Introductory courses include:

• Understanding of fundamental concepts used in the discipline
• Awareness of the kinds of problems addressed
• Familiarity with methods used in the discipline

Outcomes for Further Studies and I&P courses include those above plus:

• Ability to apply basic concepts to various issues
• Ability to apply some of the basic methods common to the discipline
• And the ability to write using the standards of the discipline

Outcomes for Diversity courses include:

• Knowledge of the diverse cultures, communities and histories that comprise US society
• Appreciation of global cultural diversity
• Understanding of the depth of cultural differences and their implications for communication and interaction between groups