Please also see these related links for policies and guidelines: OSU Online Catalog, Faculty Handbook, General University Policies, Office of the Registrar, Graduate School
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Student learning outcomes are learner-focused statements reflecting what a student will be able to do as a result of an instructional activity. Each outcome statement should start with a measurable action verb that indicates the level of learning, followed by a precise description of the learned behavior, knowledge, or attitude. Bloom's Taxonomy is a useful tool for choosing action verbs that accurately describe a desired level of student learning.
For example, an OSU faculty member will be able to:
- Identify an appropriate action verb from Bloom's Taxonomy that describes a particular level of learning.
- Describe the desired behavior a student will be able to exhibit upon successful completion of a course.
- Assess students' performance for evidence of desired learning.
Slash (4xx/5xx) courses must have differentiated learning outcomes for undergraduate and graduate students (i.e. two separate sets of learning outcomes listed on the syllabus). See the Slash (4xx/5xx) courses policy.
Undergraduate, graduate, and certificate program requirements and learning outcomes are listed in the Academic Catalog and many programs also post student learning outcomes and/or program goals on their websites.
| Reviewed By | Date |
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| Office of Academic Programs and Assessment | 09/20/2018 |
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Oregon State University requires all courses and all undergraduate and graduate academic programs (majors, minors and certificates) to have established student learning outcomes. All student learning outcomes must be measurable and assessed in a systematic manner. For approved credentials, annual assessment must include direct measures of student learning.
Each course and program must have an appropriate number of learning outcomes to clearly articulate what students should achieve. Student learning outcomes for all programs are published in the Academic Catalog. Course student learning outcomes must be listed on every syllabus and must match for all sections of the course, regardless of location, modality, and instructor. In addition, slash (4xx/5xx) courses must list differentiated learning outcomes for undergraduate and graduate students (per the Slash (4xx/5xx) courses policy).
A successful change proposal is required before modifying program or course learning outcomes.
Procedures: The Office of Academic Affairs oversees this policy.
Resources: Student Learning Outcomes page
| Approved By | Date |
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| Faculty Senate Curriculum Council | 10/19/2022 |