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Health Sciences, B.S. Student Learning Outcomes

College Health and Human Sciences
Major Health Sciences
Degree B.S.
Date Revised November 2022

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Integrate knowledge of interconnections between health occupations for problem-solving to improve health outcomes.
  2. Demonstrate professional behaviors necessary for health careers including interpersonal skills and collaboration.
  3. Apply critical thinking skills to contemporary health issues.
  4. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills necessary for health professionals, patients and populations including use of person-first language and to promote health literacy.
  5. Demonstrate cultural competence by recognizing the cultural beliefs, values, attitudes, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of diverse populations to improve health access and outcomes. 

Methods of Assessment

  • Course-embedded: written reports, projects (1, 5)
  • Course-embedded: research proposal (3, 4)
  • Course-embedded: Discussion Board activities (2)
  • Course-embedded: Capstone course (2, 4)
  • Senior survey (1, 5) 

Last Updated

AAE updated June 2023

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