Samples
from OSU programs:
Student Outcomes for Agricultural
Communications:
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Students will demonstrate
knowledge of current communications practices, including
effective writing, layout and design, photography,
computer skills, and oral communications.
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Students will demonstrate
the ability to work in a professional communications
setting through an experiential-learning environment
(i.e., internship).
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Students will demonstrate
the ability to solve problems, to work independently
and to work as members of a team.
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Students will demonstrate
the ability to prepare professional quality communications
work as evaluated through the annual National Agricultural
Communicators of Tomorrow Critique and Contest.
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Student Outcomes for Geology.
Upon degree completion, students will
- Demonstrate understanding of the
basic concepts in eight subject areas: physical
geology, historical geology, mineralogy, petrology,
sedimentology/stratigraphy, geomorphology, paleontology,
and structural geology;
- Demonstrate technical skills in
the collection and analysis of geologic data, critical-thinking
skills, plus written and verbal communication skills;
- Apply geologic knowledge and skills
to a range of problems faced by business, industry,
government;
- Gain employment in the geology
profession or advance to graduate studies in geology
or an allied field; and
- Express positive feedback on their
experience as undergraduate majors in the School
of Geology
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Student Outcomes for Hotel & Restaurant
Administration:
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Graduates apply their
knowledge regarding the hospitality industry to
whatever careet track within the industry they pursue;
- Graduates demonstrate a synthesis of knowledge
and a capacity to think critically, which is reflective
of a strong liberal education and a solid grounding in the
content of their desired area of specialization.
- Graduates are effective users of recent
research and theory in hospitality operations management
and can assess new advances in their specialties.
- Graduates are recognized for excellent
preparation and are vigorously recruited by employers.
- Graduates express satisfaction with their
academic preparation and the opportunities afforded to them
by the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration.
- Students demonstrate a high degree of readiness
and preparation for each progressive stage of development
through their degree program once admitted.
- Graduates seeking employment are successful
in finding jobs in their specialty and/or meeting their
goals.
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Student Outcomes for Industrial Engineering
and Management. Graduating baccalaureate students
possess an understanding of fundamental industrial
engineering and
management concepts, methodologies, and technologies as demonstrated
by:
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
probability and statistics, science, engineering, and engineering
economy.
- An ability to design and conduct experiments
involving risk and uncertainty, as well as to analyze and
interpret data.
- An ability to design a system, component,
or process to meet desired needs.
- An ability to function on culturally diverse,
multi-disciplinary teams.
- An ability to identify, formulate, and
solve engineering problems involving physical, human, and
economic parameters.
- An understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility.
- An ability to communicate effectively.
- The broad education necessary to understand
the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal
context.
- A recognition of the need for, and an ability
to engage in life-long learning.
- A knowledge of contemporary issues and
the role of the human in enterprise activities.
- An ability to use the techniques, skills,
and modern engineering tools necessary for industrial engineering
and management practice.
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Student Outcomes for English. Graduates
of the English Department undergraduate program will,
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of literature,
technical writing, creative writing, or film as a discipline.
- Complete, in high percentages, all the
requirements of their degree programs in a timely manner
- Be able to compete and find acceptance
into a graduate or professional school for further education
or find employment upon completion of the degree program
(including secondary school teaching positions, if appropriate).
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Desired Student Outcomes for Psychology (partial)
Preparation for Graduate Study or Professional
Employment
- Students will complete a variety of relevant
courses in psychology in accordance with their personal,
academic, and career goals.
- Students will have the opportunity to explore
career opportunities via Psychology Club workshops, the
departmental web site, individual conferences with the academic
advisor, or referral to career related programs and services
elsewhere on campus.
- Students will have the opportunity to enhance
their professional preparation for graduate study via participation
in faculty research projects.
- Students will have access to opportunities
to learn about the graduate school application process via
the academic advisor, Psychology Club workshops, the departmental
web site, resource books, and interaction with faculty members.
Learning Outcomes. The department has identified
seven learning outcomes relevant to the discipline of psychology.
Students should be able to perform adequately or better in
each of the following areas:
- Evaluation of existing research
- Understanding basic principles of original
research designs
- Using APA style in written assignments
- Interpreting both descriptive and inferential
statistics
- Understanding individual differences in
both a biological and cultural context
- Understanding ethical principles for psychologists
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