Program Learning Outcomes
| Title |
Description |
| Empirical and Quantitative Skills |
Manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions |
| Personal Responsibility |
Ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making |
| Social Responsibility |
Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities |
| To be determined |
This is a placeholder for course goals that have not been mapped to program learning outcomes |
| Teamwork |
Ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal |
| History Xfer Content Knowledge |
History Xfer Content Knowledge |
| Critical Thinking Skills |
Students majoring in History will demonstrate advanced critical thinking by evaluating diverse primary and secondary sources to construct evidence-based historical arguments. They will apply problem-solving skills to analyze complex historical causalities, identifying patterns of change and continuity over time. By synthesizing conflicting perspectives and interpreting the socio-political contexts of the past, students will develop the analytical rigor necessary to address contemporary societal challenges through an informed, historical lens. |
| Communication Skills |
Students majoring in History will demonstrate professional communication skills by articulating complex historical interpretations in clear, structured, and persuasive written and oral formats. They will effectively adapt their messaging for diverse audiences, utilizing discipline-specific conventions and formal citations. By synthesizing evidence into cohesive narratives, students will advocate for informed perspectives, ensuring their arguments are logically organized and supported by a rigorous analysis of historical data and scholarly discourse. |
| Content Knowledge |
Students majoring in History will demonstrate comprehensive content knowledge by identifying and explaining significant themes, figures, and turning points across diverse geographic and chronological contexts. They will master the essential narratives of United States, Western, or World history, articulating how social, political, and economic forces shape the human experience. By analyzing the evolution of historical interpretations, students will exhibit a foundational command of the factual data and conceptual frameworks central to the discipline. |