History, Ph.D. Student Learning Outcomes

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

Demonstrate mastery of a primary field sufficiently to teach it at the graduate level and two secondary fields sufficiently to teach them at the undergraduate level.
Demonstrate analytical and critical abilities beyond the competency expected of master's students.
Plan and organize a college-level course related to a chosen field and present effective lectures and conduct effective discussions.
Be able to do synthetic, creative scholarship, in particular to carry out scholarly research in primary sources sufficient to produce an original, well-written, booklength manuscript or a series of original articles of significance to the historical profession.
Be successful in achieving entry into or advancement in a chosen career.

AAE updated July 2020

Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation
Swen Parson 316
aae@niu.edu