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Student Involvement Learning Outcomes

PROPOSED SJSU
LEARNING OUTCOMES (ULO)

Specialized Knowledge (#1)

  • Mastered the depth of knowledge required for a degree, as identified by its program learning outcomes

Broad Integrative Knowledge (#2 & #3)

  • Produced, independently or collaboratively, an investigative, creative, or practical work that draws on theories, tools, technology, or methods from at least two academic disciplines
  • Obtained competency of advanced level analysis in each of three broad areas: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences

Intellectual Skills (#4)

  • Obtained skills and abilities necessary for life-long learning: critical and creative thinking, effective communication, literacy in information gathering and processing, mastery of quantitative methodologies, and the ability to engage effectively in collaborative activities

Applied Learning (#5)

  • Developed the ability to integrate theory, practice, and problem-solving to address real world issues or contexts

Social and Global Responsibilities (#6)

  • Developed the ability to act intentionally to address a global or local problem in an informed and ethical manner with a historical perspective and a clear understanding of societal and civic responsibilities

DEPARTMENTAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

Student Involvement at San José State University offers programs and services that are designed to not only provide opportunities for educational advancement, but to also apply what is learned. To this end, students will demonstrate mastery of the University Learning Outcomes; and furthermore, will think critically and practically, commit to success, and engage themselves as active members of society.

Involved students at San José State University will think critically and practically

    • Students demonstrate self-awareness through accurate assessment and understanding of personal strengths and challenges (maps to ULO #4)
    • When faced with uncertainty, students will demonstrate intellectual  and emotional aptitude — a tolerance of ambiguity (maps to ULOs #4 and/or #5)
    • Students exhibit cognitive complexity through creative and reflective thinking (maps to ULOs #4 and/or #5)

Involved students at San José State University will commit to success

    • Resilient students will learn to appreciate the lessons that follow crucibles and adapt constructively (maps to ULOs #4, #5, and/or #6)
    • Students will acquire practical competence in communication ability, managing time and responsibilities, and leading purposeful, healthy lives (maps to ULOs #4 and/or #5)
    • Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of University programs, organizations, and services — campus connectedness(maps to ULOs #5 and/or #6)

Involved students at San José State University will engage themselves as active members of society

    • Students will engender a conscious mindfulness that values difference in the thoughts and actions of themselves and others (maps to ULOs #2, #3, #4, #5, and/or #6)
    • Students will become responsibly connected to the society in which we reside by actively working toward change (maps to ULOs #5 and/or #6)
    • An ability to start a movement or participate wholeheartedly in the accomplishments of others — leaders and followers (maps to ULOs #4, #5, and/or #6)