Learning Objective 1:  To understand the language and concepts used to analyze human experience, such as the development of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes

Learning Objective 2:  To recognize group, institutional, and societal dynamic; to understand human similarities and differences.

Criteria

Acceptable  = "C" or Higher

Examples of Student Works

Demonstrates an understanding of the language and concepts used to analyze human experience.

Student can demonstrate an understanding of human similarities and differences.

• Student can demonstrate an understanding of theories of human behavior, cognition, social interaction and development.
• Student can use the concepts to solve problems and assess situations in a practical context.
• Student can relate concepts to personal experiences

Papers, presentations, and other assignments/projects

• Service learning project reports/ reflection papers
• Tests, exams, cumulative final exam

Demonstrates an understanding of the language and concepts used to describe group, institutional, and societal dynamics.

Student can identify and explain theories and concepts (psychological, sociological, anthropological)

• Student can explain theories and concepts in context of group, institutional or societal dynamics.
• Student can use the concepts to solve problems and assess situations in a practical context.
• Student can relate concepts to personal experiences.

Papers, presentations, and other assignments/projects

• Service learning project reports/ reflection papers
• Tests, exams, cumulative final exam

Demonstrates the ability to apply discipline-specific skills, theories and concepts in interactions with relevant populations. 

Student can employ skills and knowledge of the human experience in real-world situations and practice.

• Student can convert the abstract content to concrete situations.
• Student can evaluate interactions and react with appropriate response.
• Student can use the concepts to solve problems and assess situations in a practical context.
• Student can assess their own work and evaluate the appropriateness of their behaviors.

Field Work evaluations - students reflection on skills performance

• Clinical practice - reflection papers, case studies, journals
• Practicum - reflection papers, case studies, journals