NEW COURSE DOCUMENTATION
To help the Curriculum Committee assess the need and relevancy of the
proposed course, please complete the following chart.
ISLO = Institutional Student Learning Outcome. General Education and CTE
courses need to relate to an ISLO. Please list the one that is most closely linked
to the course outcome. A list is on the second page of this document.
ISLO
PSLO = Program Student Learning Outcome. Every course should relate to a
PSLO. Please list the program outcome(s) most closely linked to the course
outcome.
PSLO
Please complete the following table showing the relationship between the
ISLO(s) and PSLO(s) and the course SLO(s).
Course
SLOs
ISLO PSLO PSLO PSLO
Please list any other pertinent information related to the need for this course.
Areas to consider are: Program SLO results, student feedback, advisory
committee feedback, and enrollment trends. In addition, please provide the
committee with any of the following information related to C-ID
descriptor/required for an ADT
 Descriptor number
 How many CSUs accept courses with that descriptor
 How many CCCs have approved this course
 Does CSUN or UCLA accept this course based on the descriptor
NEED
Education Area
Natural Sciences:
examining the
physical universe
Social and
Behavioral
Sciences: people
as members of
society
Humanities and
Fine Arts: cultural
and artistic
endeavors of
humans
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
Evaluate natural phenomena and human activities through
the use of scientific inquiry.
Language and
Rationality:
logical thought
and written
communication
#1: Produce logical, analytical writing that is focused, fully
developed and supported, and conforms to the
conventions of standard written English.
#2: Apply systems of reasoning in solving problems or
analyzing and evaluating arguments.
American
Institutions:
development and
operation of U.S.
governmental
systems
Physical
Education and
Wellness: lifelong
physical activity
Trace and analyze the historical development of American
institutions and ideals and the operation of representative
democratic government.
Diversity: issues
of diversity and
equity
CTE: Workforce
preparation
Identify how culture and identity impact individual and
group experience in society.
Demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives
theories, methods, or core concepts of the behavioral and
social sciences.
#1: Analyze and appreciate works of philosophical,
historical, literary, aesthetic, or cultural importance (lecture
courses).
#2: Demonstrate aesthetic understanding or artistic
expression through discipline defined proficiencies in a
chose area or focus in Arts and Humanities (Lab/studio
courses)
#1: Evaluate factors that affect personal health and select
strategies to move towards optimal well-being.
#2: Demonstrate appropriate skills for participation in a
selected physical activity.
Achieve recognized skills and knowledge necessary to be
successful in a chosen career.