Undergraduate Core Curriulum – Learning Outcomes |
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Last updated October 26, 2009 Core learning outcomes Purpose. The College of Human Sciences core curriculum was established to provide the foundation for successful achievement of both departmental and college level learning outcomes. Students affected. Undergraduate students who first enroll at Iowa State University on or around Aug. 1, 2010 are expected to meet the CHS core requirements, as well as requirements of their respective departments and programs of study, to meet graduation requirements. Four components. The core identifies the expected minimum outcomes that each undergraduate in the college must meet in four components:
Expectations for departments. Also included are the expectations that “at least one significant educational activity (be) embedded in coursework at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels.” Departments and/or programs are expected to identify courses at the three levels where the learning outcomes will be included and assessed.
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Timeline August 1, 2009 – Undergraduate students who first enroll after this date are expected to meet CHS core requirements for graduation April 20-24, 2009 – Core learning outcomes approved, by faculty in an electronic vote (voting has closed) March 25, 2009 – Open forum to discuss proposed core, noon-1 p.m., 0331 Palmer Building March 24, 2009 – Open forum to discuss proposed core, 4-5 p.m., 0331 Palmer Building March 3-19, 2009 – January 26, 2009 – |
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