University Studies Component Form: Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors
I. Rationale
Please provide a rationale for the course which explains how the course being proposed fits into this
component based on the component's description. For your convenience, the overall description and rationale
for this component are included below.
Overall Description and Rationale for Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors
This component of the University Studies program includes courses that examine the social
institutions and processes that are essential for understanding human societies. The solutions to
major contemporary societal problems require broad knowledge of the origins, mechanisms, and
consequences of behavioral and social change. A basic understanding of the roles of individuals and
institutions in the development and implementation of the cooperative policies that will lead to a
sustainable future will make students better-prepared global citizens. Courses in the Understanding
Human Institutions and Behaviors component will introduce students to the major research
methodologies used in the social and behavioral sciences, foster critical thinking skills, and relate
major findings and principles to public policies.
Brief Statement of Rationale for Course's Inclusion in Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors
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II. Common Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Each course must address all of the Common Student Learning Outcomes for the component, and list these
Common SLOs along with course-specific SLOs in the model course syllabus (to be attached). For each
Common SLO, list the course SLOs that address the common SLO, describe the opportunities which will be
provided for students to learn the outcome (readings, class discussion and/or activities, applied projects), and
list the means of assessment (exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.) that will be used to determine the level of
student understanding.
HIB 1. Describe and explain major terms, concepts, methods, and principles in at least one of
the social and behavioral sciences.
Course SLO(s) to Address HIB1
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
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HIB 2. Evaluate the quality of social scientific information, including differentiating empirical
evidence from speculation and the probable from the improbable.
Course SLO(s) to Address HIB2
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
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HIB 3. Demonstrate the ability to integrate scientific principles and evidence to resolve
conflicting claims in the social and behavioral sciences.
Course SLO(s) to Address HIB3
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
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HIB 4. Articulate how the social and behavioral sciences can provide explanations of social
issues and inform public policy
Course SLO(s) to Address HIB4
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
Submission instructions:
Please submit cover form, all component forms, a model syllabus, and College/School’s course
action form (if needed) to your department chair. Department chairs should then submit these
forms, syllabus, and course action form (if needed) in one email message to
universitystudies@uncw.edu from their UNCW email address.
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