CHSS ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE LEARNING OUTCOMES1
AA in ANTHROPOLOGY
1Demonstrate knowledge of human variation in terms of cultural symbols, biology,
linguistics, and material culture.
2Demonstrate understanding of and critically evaluate anthropological research and ideas.
3Define anthropology as both a science and a humanistic discipline.
AA in COMMUNICATION
1Demonstrate communication competency with diverse audiences in multiple contexts to
achieve intended goals.
2Critically analyze communication elements of messages and processes in various
relationships and contexts.
AA in CRIMINOLOGY2
1Critical Analysis
2Effective Communication
AA in EDUCATION: CHILD, YOUTH & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
AA in EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
AA in EDUCATION: TEACHER EDUCATION
1Apply knowledge of the code of conduct and ethics of their profession.
2Demonstrate professional behaviors in the field setting.
3Apply knowledge of working with diverse populations to their professional practice.
4Analyze how multicultural perspectives shape their interactions with community, parents,
and children
5Demonstrate collaboration skills needed to engage in effective and authentic collaborative
relationships with colleagues, children, families, and communities.
AA in ENGLISH
1Produce writing that displays proficient standard written English, correct format
appropriate for audience and purpose, including incorporation of sources and citations;
2Analyze and evaluate texts written in different literary and non-literary genres, historical
periods, and contexts.
AA in FINE ARTS: Art Studio Concentration
1Demonstrate organization and coherence of content through the creation of personal
works of art.
2Produce personal works of art appropriate to the intended audience, situation, venue,
and/or context.
3Identify the main concepts and techniques used in the creation of personal works of art.
4Incorporate multiple perspectives, sources, methods, techniques, and/or approaches in
the development of personal works of art.
5Demonstrate mastery of techniques (craftsmanship) during the creation of personal works
of art.
AA in FINE ARTS: Art History Concentration
1Demonstrate organization of ideas and coherence of content through written analysis of
works of art.
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Dimensions for these outcomes are outlined under the Liberal Arts AA.
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Produce scholarly work relating to Art History that is appropriate to the intended audience,
situation, venue, and/or context.
Identify key concepts and techniques used in the scholarly study of art.
Incorporate multiple perspectives, approaches, and/or cited sources within written
analysis of works of art.
Demonstrate mastery by evaluating, analyzing, and/or interpreting works of art.
AA in HISTORY
1Critical Analysis
2Effective Communication
AA in LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
1Critical Analysis
2Effective Communication
AA in LIBERAL ARTS
1Critical Analysis—Given new information, situation, and/or application, the student will:
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identify and critically consider the main issues, concepts, problems, and/or
techniques;
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incorporate more than one perspective (e.g., source, method, technique, and/or
approach);
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demonstrate mastery by evaluating, analyzing, interpreting and/or synthesizing.
2Effective Communication—In written, oral, numeric and/or visual formats, the student
will:
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Demonstrate organization and/or coherence of ideas, content, and/or formulas.
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Produces communication appropriate to audience, situation, venue, and/or context.
AA in MODERN LANGUAGES
1Demonstrate basic language proficiency in at least two languages other than English.
2Identify important cultural themes in the Spanish-speaking world.
3Communicate effectively at the novice level in Spanish.
4Make connections with bodies of knowledge unavailable to non-Spanish speakers.
5Compare patterns among language systems.
AA in POLITICAL SCIENCE
1Critical Analysis
2Effective Communication
AA in PRE-LAW
1Critical Analysis
2Effective Communication
AA in PSYCHOLOGY
1Critical Analysis
2Effective Communication
AA in SOCIOLOGY
1Critical Analysis
2Effective Communication
AA in THEATRE
1Critical Analysis
2Effective Communication
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