Political Science Learning Goals | John Carroll University

Anticipated Program Learning Outcomes

Political science students will:

Demonstrate knowledge of the major fields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and research methods;
Demonstrate academic and intellectual skills: critical analysis, academic writing, and oral communication;
Be engaged in and aware of local, national, and global politics; and
Be prepared, according to interest, for graduate programs and/or careers related to political science (e.g. public policy, law, political journalism, international service).

Graduates will:	1	2	3	4
Demonstrate an integrative knowledge of the human and natural worlds	X		X	X
Develop habits of critical analysis and aesthetic appreciation	X	X	X	X
Apply creative and innovative thinking	X	X	X	X
Communicate skillfully in multiple forms of expression		X	X	X
Act competently in a global and diverse world	X		X	X
Understand and promote social justice	X	X	X
Apply a framework for examining ethical dilemmas		X	X
Employ leadership and collaborative skills		X	X	X
Understand the religious dimensions of human experience	X	X	X

Measure	1	2	3	4
Major Field Test	Direct
Course-Based Assessment (PO 300/300L, 400-Level Courses)	Direct	Direct
Internship Evaluations			Direct
Participation in Co-Curricular Events and Immersion Trips			Mixed
Alumni Survey				Mixed
Employer Questionnaire				Direct
Course Evaluation	Indirect	Indirect	Mixed