Matrix A
Alignment Matrix for Graduate Programs – For each stated student learning outcome, where does the student
have the opportunity to learn the outcome (e.g., specific courses, multiple courses, or other program requirements) and
where is student achievement of the outcome assessed (e.g., assignments in courses, evaluation of final thesis, report,
dissertation)?
SLO/Required
Courses/experiences
Course
Number(s)
Course
Number(s)
Course
Other
Preliminary
Number(s) Experience
Exams
Thesis/
Report/
Dissertation
Degree program SLOs
University SLOs (Graduate Programs)
Knowledge
Skills
Attitudes and Professional Conduct
 Place an “X” for courses or experiences in which students have the opportunity to learn the outcome (coursework,
other program requirements).
 Place an “A” for courses or experiences in which student performance is used for program level assessment of the
outcome. (assignments in courses, evaluation of final thesis, report, dissertation)
SAMPLE MATRIX: Psychology Doctoral Program
Alignment Matrix for Graduate Programs – For each stated student learning outcome, where does the student
have the opportunity to learn the outcome (e.g., specific courses, multiple courses, or other program requirements) and
where is student achievement of the outcome is assessed (e.g., assignments in courses, evaluation of final thesis, report,
dissertation)?
Note: The following matrix for Graduate Programs is an EXAMPLE based on the original Assessment Plan proposed by
SLO/Required
Courses/experiences
Psych 802
Psych 805
Psych 806
Psych 968
Other
Program
Courses
Preliminary Publication
Exams
Submissions
Degree program SLOs
X
Research methodology
the program and may not reflect current Assessment activities, based on revisions.
A
X
A
Ethical Principles
X
A
A
X
X
A
A
A
Communication Skills
University SLOs (Graduate Programs)
Knowledge
Skills
Attitudes and Professional Conduct
X
X
X
A
 Place an “X” for courses or experiences in which students have the opportunity to learn the outcome (coursework,
other program requirements).
 Place an “A” for courses or experiences in which student performance is used for program level assessment of the
outcome. (assignments in courses, evaluation of final thesis, report, dissertation)