Learning Outcome Statements
Student learning outcomes should:
- Use active verbs to clearly state what STUDENTS will know and/or understand and be able to do with that knowledge or understanding when they complete their program (credit: University of Nebraska-Lincoln PEARL).
- Align with the mission and goals of the department, college, and institution.
- Be meaningful and manageable (credit: Bresciani).
- Communicate clearly with a variety of audiences the learning that is expected of students participating in the program.
Examples of Student Learning Outcomes
Student Outcomes for Agricultural Communications :
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of current communications practices, including effective writing, layout and design, photography, computer skills, and oral communications.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to work in a professional communications setting through an experiential-learning environment (i.e., internship).
- Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems, to work independently and to work as members of a team.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to prepare professional quality communications work as evaluated through the annual National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow Critique and Contest.
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;
Student Outcomes for Hospitality and Tourism Managment :
- Graduates apply their knowledge regarding the hospitality industry to whatever career 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 express satisfaction with their academic preparation and the opportunities afforded to them by the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration.
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.
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.
Desired Student Outcomes for Psychology . 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
- Writing effectively