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Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) - 2024 Cycle

California State University, Los Angeles students expand and deepen their interdisciplinary and general understanding of the world, enhance their critical skills, and take responsibility for a lifetime of learning, and as graduates become individuals who engage, enhance, and contribute to democratic society.

Program Leraning Outcomes (PLO) - 2024 Cycle

1. Recognize the diversity of communication as a (inter)disciplinary field

1. Identify distinguishing characteristics and key foci of various subfields of communication
2. Understand how various subfields of communication inform, relate to, and differ from each other

2. Understand foundational communication theories

1.  Articulate the similarities, differences, and interactions of communication theories from both the humanities and social science perspectives
2.  Demonstrate knowledge of the various approaches to and influences on the field of communication

3. Conduct original and ethical research

1.  Ask socially relevant and culturally significant research questions
2.  Collect, analyze, and interpret research data using various approaches and methodologies
3.  Critically assess and evaluate the quality and arguments of previous research
4.  Present research to diverse audiences using effective written and oral communication

4. Sharpen critical reading, thinking, and writing skills

5. Engage a sense of personal and social responsibility based in communication research

1. Understand how effective communication can be used to improve relationships, organizations, presentation of self, and bring about social change
2. Apply communication theory and research to current social and cultural issues

6. Develop competencies as instructors in higher education

1. Design effective communication courses and course materials
2. Utilize critical pedagogical practices
3. Choose assessment measures, examples, and readings that are relevant and culturally responsive

7. Apply for doctoral programs in communication and related fields

1. Understand the necessary preparation to pursue advanced scholarly research and writing in doctoral programs in their chosen area of interest
2. Know which scholars and programs will provide the best mentorship and advanced education to further students’ goals in the academic profession

8. Work in the private and public sectors including business, non-profit, educational, and governmental organizations

1. Conduct applied research in an area of interest related to the public and private sectors that will strengthen and expand students’ professional knowledge and expertise
2. Pursue external opportunities such as internships and fellowships that will enhance students’ skills and marketability in a prospective profession