Source - 2025 cycle: https://calstatela.curriculog.com/proposal:17642/form

Our new PLOs align with the ILOs in the following manner:
ILO 1. Knowledge: Mastery of content and processes of inquiry

CSULA graduates have a strong knowledge base in their academic major and can use powerful processes of inquiry in a range of disciplines. They engage contemporary and enduring questions with an understanding of the complexities of human cultures and the physical and natural world and are ready to put their knowledge into action to address contemporary issues.

PLO: Demonstrate advanced theoretical literacy in the field of sociology

PLO: Apply sociological theory to a variety of social problems

PLO: Evaluate contemporary and historical sociological strategies in relation to ethical standards

PLO: Explain the role of community engagement, social agency, and civic responsibility in social change.

ILO 2. Proficiency: Intellectual skills

CSULA graduates are equipped to actively participate in democratic society. They are critical thinkers who make use of quantitative and qualitative reasoning. They have the ability to find, use, evaluate and process information in order to engage in complex decision-making. They read critically, speak and write clearly and thoughtfully and communicate effectively.

PLO: Demonstrate advanced methodological skills in social science (both qualitative and quantitative).

PLO: Undertake all aspects of data collection, coding, analysis, interpretation, and presentation (both oral and written).

ILO 3. Place and Community: Urban and global mission

CSULA graduates are engaged individuals who have contributed to the multi-lingual and multiethnic communities that constitute Los Angeles and the world of the future. They are aware of how their actions impact society and the environment, and they strive to make socially responsible decisions. They are community builders sensitive to the needs of diverse individuals and groups and committed to renewing the communities in which they live.

PLO: Apply sociological theory to a variety of social problems

PLO: Explain the role of community engagement, social agency, and civic responsibility in social change.

PLO: Explain the relationship between social interaction, social policy, and social structure.

ILO 4. Transformation: Integrative learning

CSULA graduates integrate academic learning with life. They engage in community, professional, creative, research and scholarly projects that lead to changes in their sense of self and understanding of their worlds. Graduates integrate their knowledge, skills and experience to address complex and contemporary issues and act ethically as leaders for the 21st century.

PLO: Explain the role of community engagement, social agency, and civic responsibility in social change.

PLO: Explain the relationship between social interaction, social policy, and social structure.

PLO: Apply sociological theory to a variety of social problems

Program Learning Outcomes

Theoretical Literacy

1. Demonstrate advanced theoretical literacy in the field of sociology
2. Apply sociological theory to a variety of social problems

Methodological Literacy

1. Demonstrate advanced methodological skills in social science (both qualitative and quantitative).
2. Undertake all aspects of data collection, coding, analysis, interpretation, and presentation (both oral and written).
3. Evaluate contemporary and historical sociological strategies in relation to ethical standards

Contribution to the Public Good

1. Explain the role of community engagement, social agency, and civic responsibility in social change.
2. Explain the relationship between social interaction, social policy, and social structure.