Student Learning Outcomes Statements
Student learning outcomes statements articulate the concepts and skills that students are expected to acquire through completion of their programs and individual courses.
Columbia utilizes the following outcomes to assess student proficiency:
- Universal Learning Outcomes: Universal Learning Outcomes provide a guide for creating Program Outcomes and for shaping courses to create consistent educational values across the college. Assessment activities often focus on Program Outcomes related to these broader outcomes to inquire about larger trends across programs.
- Program Learning Outcomes: Program Learning Outcomes for every major are included in the catalogue
- Course Learning Outcomes are listed on course syllabi