Political Science (MA)-PUBLISHED

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1	Program	Political Science (MA)
2	Level	Master's	Review the Institutional Learning Objectives (ILOs)
3	Unit	Political Science	Please complete all the sections on this sheet >	>	>	>	>	>	>	>	>	>
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5		Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)	Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in one or more general subject areas related to, but not confined to, a specific area of interest.	Demonstrate understanding of research methodology and techniques specific to one’s field of study.	Apply research methodology and/or scholarly inquiry techniques specific to one’s field of study.	Critically analyze, synthesize, and utilize information and data related to one’s field of study.	Proficiently communicate and disseminate information in a manner relevant to the field and intended audience.	Conduct research or projects as a responsible and ethical professional, including consideration of and respect for other cultural perspectives.	Interact professionally with others.	When was the SLO last assessed?	What % of students met faculty expectations?	Does this SLO address culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion – related knowledge/values/skills?

6	1	The ability to produce quality scholarship or develop expertise in one's professional field necessary to be a leader in one's chosen field-- At the graduate level we anticipate that students will use their knowledge of the discipline to contribute to their chosen academic community or chosen professional field.								Select one	Select one
7	2	Mastery of the areas of expertise identified by the student's advisors and/or committee necessary to complete their original dissertation, thesis, or culminating experience-- Our program offers students the opportunity to develop original research projects which make a distinctive impact on their identified scholarly community without being constrained by the traditional subfields of Political Science. Instead each graduate student will develop a unique area of expertise while enrolled in the program. We expect students graduating from the program to have mastered the relevant scholarship to which their original research agenda contributes.								Select one	Select one
8	3	Ability to think politically. -- Much like our expectations of the undergraduate majors, we require students to think politically about social phenomenon. Comprehending that all social, economic, and cultural processes are also political is a crucial learning outcome. That comprehension creates knowledgeable citizenry capable of acting on policy decisions and conduct. That no knowledge is innocent, but that all knowledge has consequences is key to this learning outcome.								Select one	Select one
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