The University System uses three levels of student learning outcomes to describe the knowledge, skills, and values it expects of graduate students who complete its academic programs: 1) institutional, 2) degree program, and 3) classroom level. In this catalog, the institutional student learning outcomes are provided below. The degree program level student learning outcomes are identified in the section that describes each respective degree program. Classroom level student learning outcomes are identified in syllabi for respective graduate courses.
Institutional Level Student Learning Outcomes
The institutional outcomes are the broad and overarching student learning outcomes that are represented within every degree program, to include all program levels and all academic disciplines. The five institutional learning outcomes below reflect the University System’s published mission document, vision, and core values.
Academic Skill
Graduates of APUS will possess academic skill related to their specific discipline. The graduate will master the generally accepted theories, concepts, principles, and/or practices associated with their discipline enabling them to live and work productively in a global, diverse, and technological society.
Communication
Graduates of APUS will be able to clearly communicate ideas in written form.
Critical Thinking
Graduates of APUS will be able to analytically identify issues with the ability to evaluate problems, formulate solutions, and evaluate the consequences. Graduates will be able to express a variety of other viewpoints and methods of inquiry.
Information Literacy
Graduates of APUS will be technologically proficient in accessing and using information. The graduate will be able to gather information from a variety of sources, use information in an appropriate manner to address issues and take action.
Lifelong Learning
Graduates of APUS will have the ability to identify, pursue and acquire specific and new knowledge after the end of formal schooling. They will be able to apply this knowledge in real world settings
