Goal A. Students will understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information. (NCA-LOC #4; create messages appropriate for audience/purpose/context)
SLO#A.1 – the student understands the components and purpose of the Communication Senior portfolio.
Goal B. Students will think critically, creatively and independently. (NCA-LOC #5 & #6; critically analyze messages; demonstrate self-efficacy)
SLO#B.1 – the student demonstrates intellectual/practical skills. (LEAP - inquiry/analysis, critical/creative thinking, written/oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork/problem solving)
SLO#B.2 – the student demonstrates the ability to apply communication theories in a variety of contexts.
Goal C. Students will identify and apply appropriate tools and technologies for the integrated fields of communication. (NCA-LOC#1; describe communication and its central questions)
SLO#C.1 – the student is able to identify all communication emphasis areas.
SLO#C.2 – the student can describe employment opportunities in communication.
SLO#C.3 – the student demonstrates an understanding of integrated learning. (LEAP - synthesis and advanced accomplishment across studies)
Goal D. Students will understand the lifelong value of civic/community engagement. (NCA-LOC #7 & #8; ethical communication; utilize communication to embrace difference)
SLO#D.1- the student demonstrates knowledge of communication as a broad-based discipline with a deep connection to community/civic engagement.
SLO #D.2 – the student demonstrates personal/social responsibility. (LEAP - civic knowledge/engagement, intercultural knowledge/competence, ethical reasoning/action, foundation skills for lifelong learning)
Goal A: Students will demonstrate understanding of scholarly writing.
SLO#A.1—the student will be able to identify both established and emerging areas of scholarly research in communication and related areas.
SLO#A.2—the student will be able to read and evaluate scholarly research (i.e., journal articles, scholarly books).
Goal B: Students will conduct independent research applying appropriate research methodology.
SLO#B.1—the student will be able to identify the main theoretical and methodological approaches used by communication scholars, and be able to identify the strengths, weaknesses, and limitations of each approach.
SLO#B.2—the student will be able to identify research problems in communication and the relevant sources of evidence.
SLO#B.3—the student will be able to complete and defend a thesis if the student chooses Option I to complete his/her graduate program.
SLO#B.4—the student will be able to complete and present a graduate level applied research project in the form of a research paper or creative project if the student chooses Option II to complete his/her graduate program.
SLO#B.5—the student will be able to complete and present a graduate level seminar paper if the student chooses Option III to complete his/her graduate program.
Goal C: Students will demonstrate graduate-level comprehensive communication competency.
SLO#C.1—the student will demonstrate writing competency at the graduate level.
SLO#C.2—the student will demonstrate oral competency at the graduate level.