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Student Learning Outcomes

Assessment

The four categories of student learning articulated in the university's mission—creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression and responsible citizenship—give rise to eight learning goals for every baccalaureate graduate of UNCW.

The UNCW Student Learning Outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and values addressed through University Studies general education curriculum, reinforced in undergraduate educational programs, and are aligned with graduate level course objectives.

Students will acquire foundational knowledge, theories and perspectives in a variety of disciplines.

Students will engage in rigorous, open-minded and imaginative inquiry.

Students will locate, evaluate, and effectively use information by applying a variety of academic and technological skills.

Students will integrate multiple methods and perspectives to critically examine complex problems.

Students will effectively express meaningful ideas in speech and writing.

Students will demonstrate basic proficiency in speaking, listening, writing and reading in a language in addition to English.

Students will describe and examine the importance and implications of human diversity.

Students will describe and examine the intellectual and ethical responsibilities of active global citizenship.

Assessment of UNCW SLOs

The systematic assessment of these student learning outcomes guides our curricula and is a critical component of ensuring a quality UNCW learning experience.  Click here to find out more information on how these student learning outcomes are assessed as part of the University Studies curriculum. Academic Programs also assess these learning goals as part of their regular review.

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