PSLO Master List
Revision of AA and AAT PSLOs
April 13, 2012
Associate of Arts Program Student Learning Outcomes 2012+
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the
reading.
PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills – Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of
information.
Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts
from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound
reasoning to justify conclusion.
PSLO 2: Communication Skills – Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through
written, oral and/or visual communication.
Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical
& specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to
show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the
task.
PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills – Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable
facts resulting in informed conclusions.
Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed
to complete task; analyzes how to use the principles; and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific
principles needed to complete task with correct informed conclusions.
PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to
support a shared purpose or goal.
Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive
facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence
about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; Completes all assigned tasks by
deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely.
PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the
ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
Identifies cultural characteristics (including beliefs, values, perspectives and/or practices); demonstrates knowledge of
civic responsibility; provides evidence of experience in civic- engagement activities; and describes what she/ he has
learned as it relates to a reinforced and clarified sense of civic identity in local, regional, national, or global communities;
and shows awareness of one’s own culture in relation to others.
PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility Skills – Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision-making.
Recognizes ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context; recognizes cross- relationships
among the issues; discusses in detail/ analyzes core beliefs; the discussion has greater depth and clarity showing the
independent application of ethical perspectives/ concepts to an ethical question accurately; and is able to consider full
implications of the application.
Associate of Arts in Teaching Program Student Learning Outcomes 2012+
PSLO 1-6 are included with the addition of PSLO 7.
PSLO 7: Teaching Skills - Identifies learning communities in an education setting.
Identifies multiple characteristics of diverse populations within an education setting; multiple characteristics of diverse
teaching styles; the presentational style is appropriate for the specific task with exemplary details and the instructions
were completely followed.
Technical Division Programs
Revised May 2013 & January 2014
Automotive
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Demonstrates personal and environmental safety practices.
PSLO 2. Uses appropriate tools, testing, and measurement equipment.
PSLO 3. Uses current reference and training materials from accepted industry publications.
PSLO 4. Performs routine automobile maintenance to industry standards.
Commercial Music: Audiovisual Production
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Demonstrate basic proficiency in creating original music and audio that supports the visual narrative.
PSLO 2. Demonstrate basic proficiency in short-form video production & editing, media delivery formats, and audiovisual
workflow.
PSLO 3. Recognize and observe professional best practices in the audiovisual field, including the various roles in film,
audio engineering, and media.
PSLO 4. Produce a final portfolio and resume suitable for entry-level employment in the audiovisual field.
Commercial Music: Performance
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Applies commercial music performance techniques to professional practice.
PSLO 2. Applies commercial music sound engineering technology to support performance practices.
PSLO 3. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice.
PSLO 4. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Commercial Music: Sound Engineer
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Applies commercial music sound technology to professional practice.
PSLO 2. Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice.
PSLO 3. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice.
PSLO 4. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Cosmetology
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Shows professional and ethical behavior in appropriate workforce behaviors.
PSLO 2. Practices all sanitary and safety measures that protect individual and public health.
PSLO 3. Demonstrates proficiency in all cosmetology skills.
PSLO 4. Prepares to pass the State Board requirements.
Esthetics
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Shows professional and ethical behavior in appropriate workforce behaviors.
PSLO 2. Practices all sanitary and safety measures that protect individual and public health.
PSLO 3. Demonstrates proficiency in all esthetics skills.
PSLO 4. Prepares to pass the State Board requirements.
HVAC (Prison only)
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Demonstrates environmental safety practices.
PSLO 2. Troubleshoots, services, and repairs air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.
PSLO 3. Performs technician duties safely.
PSLO 4. Works effectively as a team member.
Instrumentation
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Identifies control panel indicators, calibration tools, electrical parts, and how they work.
PSLO 2. Analyzes temperature and flow results to determine proper operating parameters of specific process
computerized and electronic equipment.
PSLO 3. Analyzes level and gas measurements to determine proper operating parameters of specific process and
electrical equipment.
PSLO 4. Demonstrates standard safety procedures as required in industry.
Medical Office Administration
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Uses medical terminology, jargon, and abbreviations correctly in a health care setting.
PSLO 2. Demonstrates appropriate professionalism in the healthcare setting.
PSLO 3. Uses medical software applications.
PSLO 4. Identifies trends in medical insurance, medical laws, and coding systems.
Office Administration
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Demonstrates appropriate professionalism in the administrative workplace.
PSLO 2. Uses current business administration skills.
PSLO 3. Uses current business office software applications.
PSLO 4. Proofreads and edits business documents.
Paralegal
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content (legal) area reading material.
PSLO 1. Understand legal terms and the paralegal’s role in the legal environment.
PSLO 2. Apply correct drafting procedures to transactional and court documents.
PSLO 3. Demonstrate appropriate ethics and professionalism in the legal environment.
PSLO 4. Exhibit the ability to use computer skills.
Process Technology
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training.
PSLO 2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.
PSLO 3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation.
PSLO 4. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry.
Software Developer
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Utilizes basic software development terminology and concepts.
PSLO 2. Applies a software-development process to develop and troubleshoot a software product.
PSLO 3. Creates computer graphics for inclusion into a software product.
PSLO 4. Demonstrates ethics and professionalism within the computer field.
Networking Specialist
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Maintains computer and network systems.
PSLO 2. Troubleshoots computer and network systems.
PSLO 3. Describes current trends in computer and network systems.
PSLO 4. Demonstrates ethics and professionalism within the computer field.
Surgical Technology
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Uses appropriate terminology related to anatomy and physiology, instruments, suturing, accessory equipment,
and specialized equipment associated with surgical procedures.
PSLO 2. Operates as a surgical technologist in the scrub role during all basic surgical procedures.
PSLO 3. Demonstrates a surgical consciousness that promotes maintenance of a sterile field.
PSLO 4. Practices within the legal and ethical framework of the surgical technologist.
Upward Mobility Nursing
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Practices within the legal, ethical and regulatory standards for the professional nurse.
PSLO 2. Uses a systematic problem-solving process to provide individualized, evidence-based nursing care and
coordinate care for a limited number of patients who have complex needs in various health care settings.
PSLO 3. Employs an approach to nursing practice that promotes safety for patients, significant others, self, and members
of the healthcare team.
PSLO 4. Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide optimum, evidence-based, and
safe care to patients.
Vocational Nursing
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Functions within the legal, ethical, and regulatory standards of the nursing profession.
PSLO 2. Uses a systematic, problem-solving process in the care of multiple patients who have predictable health care
needs to provide safe, individualized, goal-directed nursing care.
PSLO 3. Adopts an approach to nursing practice that promotes safety for patients, significant others, self, and members
of the health care team.
PSLO 4. Cooperates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide optimum, evidence-based, safe
care to patients.