College of Human Science and Services
Outcome Statements for the College of Human Science and Services
Programs
Communicative Disorders Elementary Education Human Development and Family Studies Secondary Education Human Science and Services Kinesiology Textile Marketing Textiles, Fashion Mechandising, & Design
HSS College Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes
DEPTH AND APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE – You will acquire and utilize knowledge and skills necessary for a professional position or graduate /professional training in disciplines represented in the College of Human Science and Services. By the time you complete your education, you will:
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Develop a multidisciplinary perspective along with a more focused specialty knowledge base
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Understand the importance of and look for opportunities to engage in multidisciplinary collaborations
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Identify and apply what is known by you and by the profession, and identify what is not yet known
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Translate basic and applied knowledge and theory to practice with entry level competence in a specific discipline
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Identify basic principles of practice and understand how to apply those principles to specific cases
CRITICAL INQUIRY – You will understand and use methods of inquiry appropriate to your discipline or practice, including field-relevant analytical tools. By the time you complete your education, you will:
Locate, consider, and question information and arguments from a variety of sources.
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Evaluate the validity of all sources of information including teachers, peer-reviewed literature, the Internet, library, media and raw data.
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Create cohesive, persuasive arguments relative to your discipline by evaluating, applying and/or integrating appropriate information from various sources
PROBLEM SOLVING – You will use acquired knowledge, skills, and creativity to identify and solve problems. By the time you complete your education, you will:
Go beyond basic recall and comprehension to the identification and analysis of a problem and its constituent parts
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Synthesize information from appropriate sources to form a deeper understanding of a problem and its relation to issues in your field
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Evaluate multiple perspectives and potential solutions
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Propose and justify an appropriate solution to a given problem
COMMUNICATION - You will communicate clearly and effectively using a variety of methods. By the time you complete your education, you will:
Communicate effectively in writing using field-specific terminology and conventions in a variety of forms for professional audiences
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Speak and listen effectively in both formal and informal settings
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Integrate technology, visual information, or graphic displays in formal communications
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Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication skills for professional settings.
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Incorporate and draw upon multiple cultural perspectives in written, oral and interpersonal communications
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – You will gain knowledge and practice regarding the ethical principles and best practices in human science and services. By the time you complete your education, you will:
Reflect on the motivating forces of one’s own behavior and perceptions
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Practice systematic self-assessment and reflection
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Understand the limitations of one’s own knowledge base and the social –historical-cultural factors that influence one’s knowledge
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Conduct oneself according to professional standards
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Understand the importance of life-long learning.
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Construct a discipline-related career path
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Demonstrate a sense of responsibility to self, community, and society.
