Outcomes & Continuous Improvement

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the use of the sociological imagination, "the ability to recognize the relationship between large-scale social forces and the actions of individuals." 

2. Describe and use the major macro- and micro-level theoretical paradigms in sociology. 

3. Explain how societies work with regards to social structural and cultural forces. 

4. Design and conduct an empirical study that answers a sociological question.

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Quality Assurance: Each degree program should be able to clearly articulate what its purpose is in terms of content, educational objectives, and standards of performance (CFR 2.1). Entry requirements and requirements for graduation are communicated and appropriately aligned with the degree level (CFR 2.1). Similarly, learning outcomes that are relevant to program content and development of professional competencies are clearly defined and visible to the public (CFR 2.2, 2.3).  These learning outcomes serve not only as a foundation in the degree program's operations but also as a framework for student advisement and student success  (CFR 2.2, 2.3). Faculty have a responsibility for not only establishing learning outcomes but also assessing these outcomes against established standards of student performance (CFR 2.7).   - WSCUC 2023 Handbook, Standard 2