Learning Outcomes
- Have an in-depth and accurate knowledge and understanding of the field
- Understand central issues and current research areas that are important in the field
- Apply theoretical information to solve practical problems
- Prepare and communicate discipline-specific information in written and oral forms to scientific and lay audiences
- Design, conduct, and interpret research
- Facilitate learning in the classroom
Outcomes Assessment
- Satisfactory completion of degree course requirements with a minimum cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0, including a grade of B- or better for courses within the major.
- Satisfactory seminar attendance
- Student-developed POSC assigned to ensure satisfactory program of study
- Successful defense of original thesis research to POSC
- For Ph.D. students, satisfactory completion of written and oral preliminary examination
- Professional presentation of thesis research as a departmental seminar
- Preparation of a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal
- Formal evaluation of teaching efforts
- Annual review of student progress by a committee of faculty
- Secure professional-level position in a relevant area such as academia, industry, government, or health care
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Brenda Emery
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Ames, IA 50011-1078