Defining Student Learning Outcomes
How are students different when they exit a program?"
The first step of the assessment process is to answer this question with approximately 3-5 outcomes that map to the knowledge and capabilities students should demonstrate upon completing a program.
SMART OutcomesLearning outcomes will vary from program to program, and may shift over time as faculty update the curriculum and degree requirements. Well-defined outcomes should always follow SMART criteria to ensure that they continue to provide realistic, usable data for program-level assessment. |
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Results-Focused
Time-Bound
Examples of Student Learning Outcomes
Humanities
Science
Social Science
Allied Health Science
Arts
Education
Professional
Useful Tools & Guides
- Constructing Learning Outcomes (PDF) - University of Richmond
- Bloom's Taxonomy Tutorial - Vanderbilt University
Contact
Amy Becker
Academic Assessment Officer
ab2514@nyu.edu