SLO/TaskStream Taskforce

SLOs for Instructional Programs

Political Science

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Political Science Program will be able to:

  • Think critically in reading, writing, and/or speaking about topics in Political Science, thereby identifying problems, theses, arguments, evidence and conclusions.
  • Write or speak about topics in Political Science, thereby addressing problems, formulating theses, making arguments, analyzing and weighing evidence, and deriving conclusions.
  • Demonstrate an ability to understand one’s role in society, take responsibility for one’s own actions, and make ethical decisions in complex situations.
  • Articulate similarities and contrasts among cultures, times, and environments, demonstrating an understanding of cultural pluralism.