University Student Learning Goals & Outcomes


Preamble: Students will understand that learning and the creation of knowledge are primary outcomes of a university degree. A CSUF graduate will commit to a life of continuous learning as demonstrated by knowledge acquisition, integration and application. A CSUF graduate will know, understand or be able to demonstrate the following as a result of engaging with the curriculum and co-curriculum at California State University, Fullerton.

Intellectual Literacy: Acquisition of Knowledge

CSUF Graduates will be able to...

(Information Literacy)

  • Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information
  • Access and use information ethically and legally
  • Evaluate information and its sources critically
  • Incorporate selected information into their knowledge base and value system
  • Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose individually or as members of a group

(Discipline/Interdisciplinary Knowledge)

  • Generate and investigate research questions
  • Understand and appreciate multiple historical and cultural viewpoints in their social contexts
  • Demonstrate an understanding of current conventions, knowledge, and models of inquiry in their disciplinary areas of study
  • Work collaboratively to solve problems and investigate questions

(Fundamental knowledge across disciplines)

  • Communicate in modes appropriate to various subjects and diverse audiences
  • Pursue a comprehensive integration of knowledge

(Advanced knowledge within major)

  • Demonstrate how their discipline impacts or is impacted by other disciplines

Information Integration, Application and Synthesis: Application of Knowledge

CSUF Graduates will be able to...

(Critical thinking/solving complex problems)

  • Investigate, evaluate and apply sources of information in research and problem solving
  • Assess the validity of a claim, taking into account didifferent conceptual schemes, contextual factors and evidence
  • ink critically to reach viable solutions to a problem and to justify those solutions
  • Produce complex arguments based on appropriate evidence and reasoning

(Scientific Reasoning)

  • Develop models using the scientific method to obtain new data and advance knowledge
  • Use models to make predictions, draw conclusions and evaluate results
  • Apply scientific knowledge to critically assess real world issues and develop solutions

(Aesthetic interpretation and appreciation)

  • Analyze, interpret, and reflect critically upon ideas of value, meaning, discourse and expression from a variety of perspectives
  • Develop a critical appreciation of historical and contemporary work as it relates to individual and social needs and values

(Creation of knowledge)

  • Apply previously learned concepts to new situations

(Quantitative skills)

  • Appreciate the value of intellectual inquiry using quantitative analysis
  • Conduct intellectual inquiry using skills of observation and measurement attained through previous learning

Communication Skills: Demonstration of Skill

CSUF Graduates will be able to...

(Oral Communication)

  • Understand the foundations of communication and the value of different communication styles in speeches and social interactions
  • Compose and deliver a well-organized and reasoned oral message that is suitable to the topic and audience
  • Demonstrate the critical-thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in their oral messages
  • Communicate orally in a public setting

(Written Communication)

  • Exhibit clear format, style, grammar and punctuation in writing
  • Compose coherent documents appropriate to the intended audience
  • Develop an appropriate written produce that addresses a specific context and audience
  • Prepare a well-organized message that critically evaluates and cites credible information and sources

(Technology)

  • Utilize computers and other technologies for professional and personal needs
  • Use computer-based tools for information discovery and acquisition
  • Use computer-based tools for the manipulation and presentation of information in an ethical manner

(Collaborative Endeavors)

  • Cooperate and collaborate with others in the educational process
  • Demonstrate reciprocity and responsiveness in working with peers

Leadership

CSUF Graduates will be able to...

(Teamwork)

  • Understand the intrinsic purpose of teamwork
  • Participate willingly in a group and follow directions
  • Balance the need to stay on task while understanding and acknowledging the needs of individual group members
  • Evaluate tasks while remaining focused on desired outcomes
  • Promote group morale through encouragement and recognition

(Understand and Articulate Leadership Style)

  • Facilitate transparency in group communication and processes
  • Recognize and develop unique contributions of each group member through goal setting and delegation of responsibilities
  • Encourage healthy discourse
  • Lead by example
  • Effectively represent group positions and outcomes

(Apply Knowledge of Similarities and Differences)

  • Promote the value of diversity for the promotion of group objectives
  • Encourage the expression of divergent thinking

(Ethics)

  • Integrate knowledge gained at the university with the development of values and professional ethics
  • Demonstrate ethical leadership and exemplary interpersonal skills in a professional setting

Diversity

CSUF Graduates will be able to…

  • Develop a critical understanding of how different cultures can inluence individual and social values
  • Demonstrate awareness of how one's culture influences individual values and personal outlook
  • Critically analyze how diversity affects society
  • Incorporate a diverse world view and model cultural sensitivity

Global Perspective

CSUF Graduates will be able to...

  • Evaluate contributions to communities in terms of impact, civility, integrity and ethical standards
  • Evaluate actions and attitudes that demonstrate global consciousness and social responsibility
  • Analyze relationships using economic, social, political, and cultural frameworks between communities of varying scales from local to global
  • Identify, evaluate, and propose effective solutions to challenges and problems related to sustainability using environmental, cultural, social, and economic perspectives
  • Integrate international experiences to compare and contrast lives and communities with those outside of the United States

Department Learning Goals & Outcomes


The learning goals below are organized by college. To view a department learning goal, simply click on the appropriate college. Optionally, you can click here to view the learning goals in alphabetical order.

Department Learning Goals & Outcomes


The learning goals below are organized alphabetically by department. Simply click on the program to view the learning goal.
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Accountancy MS
Afro-Ethnic Studies
American Studies
Anthropology BA
Applied Mathematics MA
Art
Asian American Studies
Biochemistry
Biological Science
 Biotechnology MBt
Business Administration
Chemistry BS
Chemistry MS
Chicana and Chicano Studies
Child and Adolescent Studies
Civil and Environmental Engineering BS
Civil and Environmental Engineering MS
Communications BA
Communications MA
Comparative Literature
Comparative Religion
Computer Engineering
Computer Science BS
Computer Science MS
Communicative Disorders BA
Communicative Disorders MA
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Dance
Economics
 Economics MA
Educational Administration MS
Education Leadership
Electrical Engineering BS
Electrical Engineering MS
Elementary and Bilingual Education
English BA
English MA
Environmental Studies
European Studies
Finance
French
Geography BA
Geography MA
Geological Sciences BS
Geological Sciences MS
Gerontology
Health Science
History BA
History MA
Human Communication Studies BA
Human Communication Studies MA
Human Services
Information Systems and Decision Sciences
Information Systems MS
Information Technology MS
Instructional Design and Technology
International Business
Japanese
Kinesiology BS
Kinesiology MS
Latin American Studies
Liberal Studies
Linguistics BA
Linguistics MA
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
MATS Science Education
Mechanical Engineering BS
Mechanical Engineering MS
MS Info Systems (Information Systems and Decision Science)
Music
Nursing BS
Nursing MS
Philosophy
Physics BS
Physics MS
Political Science
Psychology BA
Psychology MA
Psychology, Clinical MS
Public Administration
Public Health, MS
Radio-TV-Film
Reading
Screenwriting MFA
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology BA
Sociology MA
Software Engineering
Spanish BA
Spanish MA
Special Education
Taxation MS
TESOL
Theatre Arts
Women's Studies