Minors of All Colleges - Learning Outcomes
College of Business
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Coaching and Fitness Administration
- Students will apply foundational knowledge of kinesiology and coaching methods to design and implement effective fitness and coaching programs.
- Students will evaluate client needs and apply kinesiology and coaching strategies to support lifelong fitness and wellness across diverse populations.
- Students will apply motivational strategies that enhance individual and team performance in coaching and fitness settings.
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Data Analytics
- Analyze business problems using appropriate statistical and analytical techniques.
- Develop data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making in various business domains.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using key business analytics tools such as SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and Excel to process, interpret, and communicate complex business data effectively.
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Economics
- (Analytical and Quantitative Proficiency): Students will apply analytical and quantitative skills to solve business and economic problems.
- (Application to Real-World Issues): Students will apply economic theories, models, and empirical methods to analyze and address pressing social, economic, and policy challenges.
College of EDUCATION
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Autism Spectrum
- All students will demonstrate content knowledge about individuals with disabilities.
- All students will collaborate with all team members, including family members.
- All students will assist in the administration of the organization.
- All students will utilize culturally responsive strategies that promote effective communication and collaboration with students with disabilities, families, school, agency personnel, and community members.
- All students will develop work competencies and professional attitudes for a specific profession or occupation.
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Disability Studies
- All students will demonstrate content knowledge about individuals with disabilities.
- All students will collaborate with all team members, including family members.
- All students will assist in the administration of the organization.
- All students will utilize culturally responsive strategies that promote effective communication and collaboration with students with disabilities, families, school, agency personnel, and community members.
- All students will develop work competencies and professional attitudes for a specific profession or occupation.
College of liberal arts and sciences
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Actuarial Science
- Identify, define, and apply mathematical tools relevant to the discipline of actuarial science.
- Analyze data critically and make informed decisions based on key mathematical assumptions and results.
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Bioethics
- Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and advance arguments dealing with ethical issues.
- Students will develop skills in reading and understanding philosophical texts.
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Case Management
- Students will exhibit knowledge of conditions that necessitate the creation of case management as an interdisciplinary approach to delivering services.
- Students will develop skills in evaluating effectiveness and efficiency in case management practice.
- Students will exhibit knowledge of issues related to the social functioning of various client populations.
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Cultural Geography
- Students will be able to examine the spatial aspects of cultural issues.
- Students will be able to explain globalization and its impact on cultural patterns and change.
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Environmental Geography
- Students will be able to examine the spatial aspects of environmental issues.
- Students will be able to explain human-environmental interactions and their impact on environmental change.
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Geography
- Students will be able to apply human and physical geography perspectives to understand real-world situations.
- Students will be able to integrate interdisciplinary knowledge to examine human-environment interactions.
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Global Studies
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of other political systems worldwide and differing institutions and culture.
- Students will analyze the role of values, ethics, diversity, and multiple perspectives in local and global society.
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Multicultural Studies
- Students will possess increased cultural awareness.
- Students will have an improved understanding of diverse perspectives.
- Students will be able to function more effectively in a diverse and globalized society.
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PGST
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the historical, cultural, and linguistic factors shaping the people known as the Pennsylvania German/Dutch as part of the fabric of Pennsylvanian and American culture.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to compare Pennsylvania German/Dutch culture and its changes with the experiences of some of the other ethnic groups, minority populations, and Indigenous peoples in American society.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of, and have first-hand experience in, working with the institutional and community artifacts and resources for understanding and representing the past and present lives of the Pennsylvania Germans/Dutch.
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Philosophy
- Students will develop skills in reading and understanding philosophical texts.
- Students will apply skills in critical analysis and reasoning for the interpretation of data.
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Planning Geography
- Students will be able to examine the spatial aspects of regional development.
- Students will be able to integrate interdisciplinary knowledge to examine geographic and planning issues.
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Public Administration
- Students will analyze and disseminate data and information.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
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Public History, Archives & Museums
- Students will demonstrate the ability to preserve and present documents and artifacts to the public in an effective manner.
- Students will demonstrate skills necessary to work in the public history, archives, and museums.
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WGST
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of key terms in the field of WGST.
- Students will analyze artifacts using WGST theories.
- Students will integrate WGST approaches to their major course of study.
College of Visual and performing arts
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Audio Engineering
- Students will demonstrate technology-based skills used in the music industry.
- Students will apply principles of sound design, recording, mixing, and mastering to produce professional-quality audio content.
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Jazz Studies
- Students will rehearse and perform effectively in jazz ensembles, demonstrating preparation, adaptability, and professional conduct.
- Students will perform jazz repertoire and improvise with stylistic authenticity, ensemble awareness, and technical proficiency.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of jazz history, major styles, and influential artists within their cultural and social contexts.
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Leadership
- Students will demonstrate effective leadership communication skills.
- Students will understand the ethical considerations of leadership.
- Students will apply leadership concepts to diverse contexts.
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Music History
- Students will understand the diversity of music created by different groups and cultures.
- Students will analyze the style, form, and genre of musical works.
- Students will discuss the importance of a variety of styles of music.
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Musical Theater
- Students will perform with competence as soloists and ensemble members, and self-assess performance for continued improvement.
- Students will demonstrate foundational knowledge of musical theater history, literature, and styles, and articulate their significance in cultural and artistic contexts.
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Performance and Storytelling
- Students will demonstrate effective vocal and physical expression through performance and storytelling.
- Students will communicate an interpretation of a text to an audience through specific performance choices.
- Students will analyze performance and storytelling events from aesthetic, cultural, and rhetorical perspectives.