SLO/TaskStream Taskforce

SLOs for Instructional Programs

Philosophy

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Philosophy Program will be able to:

  • CRITICAL THINKING: Think critically in reading about topics in Philosophy, thereby identifying problems, theses, arguments, evidence and conclusions.
  • COMMUNICATION : Write or speak about topics in Philosophy, thereby addressing problems, formulating theses, making arguments, analyzing and weighing evidence, and deriving conclusions.
  • PERSONAL ACTION S AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY: Demonstrate an ability to understand one’s role in society, take responsibility for one’s own actions, and make ethical decisions in complex situations.
  • GLOBAL AWARENESS: Articulate similarities and contrasts among cultures, times, and environments, demonstrating an understanding of cultural pluralism.
  • SELF-AWARENESS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Critically evaluate one’s own beliefs/positions in light of the context of meaningful philosophical inquiry.