Course Goals and Objectives
Revised version after subcommittee meetings 11/5, 11/7/07, FYP committee meeting 11/9/07
Goal #1: Students will begin to view themselves as scholars and understand the role of scholarship in the
University and larger society.
Objective A: Students will begin to develop information literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills in an
academic area by successfully completing a research project or scholarly paper and orally presenting a summary
of findings.
Objective B: Students will create a project or presentation that illustrates the connection of the Public Affairs
Mission to an academic course topic.
Objective C: Students will follow policies and practices of academic integrity and ethical behavior expected in the
academic community.
Goal #2: Students will understand, value, and participate in the University’s Public Affairs Mission.
Objective A: Students will articulate the University’s Public Affairs Mission and its relation to their personal goals.
Objective B: Students will understand the Public Affairs Mission and its wider societal impact through a critical
analysis of a common reader.
Objective C: Students will participate in at least one Public Affairs related service learning activity.
Objective D: Students will begin to develop leadership skills necessary to fulfill the Public Affairs Mission.
Goal #3: Students will establish a supportive network of faculty, staff, and other students, while becoming
familiar with Missouri State University resources and services that support learning and campus connections.
Objective A: Students will identify avenues for participation in student organizations and co-curricular activities.
Objective B: Students will locate and utilize resources that support diversity among communities, cultures, and
worldviews.
Objective C: Students will establish working relationships with their instructors and with their academic advisor.
Goal #4: Students will begin to develop knowledge of their abilities and skills related to the pursuit of their
academic and personal goals.
Objective A: Students will chart 4-year graduation plans for their major or area of academic interest.
Objective B: Students will set challenging goals for personal and academic development resulting in a Personal
Development Plan.
Objective C: Students will develop knowledge and skills in selected areas after completing a self-evaluation
related to student success. (e.g. Time Management, Personal Finance, Study Skills, Leadership, Learning Styles,
Goal Setting, etc.)