OUTCOMES & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students who complete this degree will be able to articulate the major theological, ethical, and/or philosophical issues that arise from contemporary global ecological crises.

2. Students who complete this degree will be able to explain how vulnerable communities, whether human or nonhuman, and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by the consequences of climate change and environmental degradation.

3. Students who complete this degree will be able to evaluate major socioeconomic, sociopolitical, and geopolitical issues that shape contemporary and future challenges related to sustainability.

4. Students who complete this degree will demonstrate basic scientific literacy and news literacy about climate change and other contemporary sustainability challenges.

5. Students who complete this degree will be able to use critical thinking skills to apply effective responses to sustainability-related issues, both domestically and internationally.

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Rubrics

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