Department of Communication

Learning Outcomes in Communication

The successful student will be able to:

• describe theories, principles, practices, findings, and historical trends of the
  communication discipline;

• apply the acquired knowledge of the discipline to real-world applications and practical
  contexts of human communication;

• demonstrate mastery of writing for unique audiences, purposes, channels, and contexts,
  using standards for the course of study;

• demonstrate mastery of creation and delivery of oral messages, using established
  standards of effective communication across targeted contexts;

• research and analyze findings for the course of study, using critical thinking skills;

• apply ethical standards in communication situations; and

• demonstrate communication competence across various contexts and diverse
  communities.

Assessment Rotation

2022-2023: Learning outcomes 4, 6, and 7

2023-2024: Learning outcomes 1 and 3

2024-2025: Learning outcomes 2 and 5

Overview Spreadsheet

An overview of all the department assessment requirements is attached for anyone to reference and adapt as is helpful.