College of Arts and Sciences

Upon degree completion, graduates of our programs will be able to...

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the field of anthropology
Demonstrate a familiarity with at least one other cultural, geographic or ethnographic region of the world
Demonstrate an awareness of the variety, variability and relativity of social categories and systems of meaning around the world
Demonstrate the ability to communicate anthropological knowledge through writing and oral presentations
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate existing ethnographic literature through the application of basic theoretical and methodological principles within anthropology
Demonstrate the ability to apply anthropological concepts to the understanding/critique of one’s own society and cultural practices
Be able to design and carry out an ethnographic project that demonstrates an understanding of appropriate anthropological methods, as well as indicate the ability to critique other peoples’ anthropological research
Demonstrate a familiarity with the four subfields of anthropology: archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology

Attain a good functional knowledge of general biology content
Understand and be able to perform techniques relevant to modern biology
Critically read and analyze their own work and the biology literature with respect to global impact and experimental design
Communicate effectively in science
Understand how to conduct science in an ethical manner
Be prepared effectively for a career or future schooling in biology or related fields

Communicate scientific ideas effectively using scientifically relevant language
Be resourceful and engage in critical and analytical thinking to solve problems
Be facile with chemical computations
Have an understanding of how atomic-and molecular-scale structure governs macroscopic properties and reactivity
Have developed an appropriate set of laboratory skills
Practice ethical and professional behavior as described in the American Chemical Society Guidelines

Demonstrate an understanding of how communication in a variety of contexts is central to the human experience
Clearly and effectively develop, express, and defend their ideas in oral, written, visual, and electronic formats
Demonstrate and apply major communication concepts and theories and be conversant in communication literature
Demonstrate competence in applying major concepts and theories in the production of professional messages
Interpret the impact that changes in technology have on thinking, learning, remembering, and creating; and adapt new technology for new applications
Demonstrate fluency in a variety of communication methods; be able to locate, review, and evaluate existing literature; develop and hone research ideas; and conduct original research.
Demonstrate literacy concerning mass media institutions and structures; appreciate the vital role of media in sustaining democracy and an informed citizenry
Integrate awareness of diverse audiences, cultures, and contexts into students’ learning and professional experiences--this should include globalization.

Fluently discuss the processes by which institutions of the public justice system (e.g., police, courts, corrections) label, adjudicate and sanction criminal offenders (Justice Process; Procedural Law; Crime and the City)
Describe the major theories of crime and criminal offending (Criminology; Advanced Criminological Theorizing, Crime and City)
Explain the major legal and/or due process requirements that both enable and constrain the justice system (Criminal Procedure; Police Authority and Accountability; Surveillance, Technology, and the Law)
Identify and evaluate crime policies and policy gaps in order to determine the extent to which they are consistent with current societal values and legal doctrine (Criminal Procedure; Justice Process; Crime and Public Policy; Capstone in Criminology and Justice Studies)
Apply the standard benchmarks of scientific rigor (i.e., reliability and validity) and ethics to evaluate the quality of scientific studies, particularly those that are related to public policy (Methods and Analytics I, II, & III; Crime Mapping Using GIS; Intelligence Led Decision Making, Program Evaluation; Criminal Justice Ethics)
Organize, analyze, and visualize data, as well as interpret findings from quantitative and qualitative analyses (Methods and Analytics I, II, & III; Crime Mapping Using GIS; Intelligence Led Decision Making, Program Evaluation)
Translate through written expression the meaning and value of statistical findings derived from data analysis (Writing Intensive courses. Methods and Analytics I, II, & III; Crime Mapping Using GIS; Intelligence Led Decision Making, Program Evaluation; Capstone in Criminology and Justice Studies)
Describe the role of government and culture in shaping the roles and behaviors of our institutions of formal and informal social control (Race, Crime and Justice; Criminology, Gender, Crime, and Justice, Justice in Our Community; Prison, Society, and You)
Compare and contrast cross-cultural perspectives that shape formal and informal social institutions, including those responsible for institutions of social control (Non-Democratic Policing: The Rise of the Nazi Police System; Comparative Justice Systems: courses in the Global Competence sequence; Justice in Our Community; Prison, Society and You)

Demonstrate an ability to manage time effectively to complete UPREP program requirements
Demonstrate proﬁciency in English at the advanced level, including knowledge of different sociolinguistic registers and contexts for language use
Demonstrate understanding of, and ability to adjust behavior to, the norms and expectations of the U.S. classroom
Demonstrate ability to eﬀectively present research about academic goals.
Demonstrate understanding of Drexel academic, cultural and civic values contexts and values
Demonstrate appreciation of and ability to communicate with people of different language and cultural backgrounds
Demonstrate proficiency in English for academic writing
Demonstrate understanding of and ability to effectively navigate university online systems and tools to fulfill classroom expectations.

Demonstrate knowledge of major genres, authors and the cultural and historical contexts of literary periods.
Demonstrate critical thinking, writing and textual analysis skills
Demonstrate research skills and facility with terms and methods of critical analysis and synthesis
Demonstrate strong analytical, communication, technological and writing skills that enable students to make intertextual connections between material in their coursework and examine the relationships between literature and the world.
By virtue of their coursework, internship and coop experience, be prepared for careers or graduate work in the humanities, law, teaching, professional writing and other fields

Demonstrate proﬁciency in English at the advanced level, including knowledge of different sociolinguistic registers and contexts for language use
Demonstrate understanding of, and ability to adjust behavior to, the norms and expectations of the U.S. university classroom
Demonstrate understanding of and ability to eﬀectively participate in the language practices of U.S. higher education, including forms of reasoning, argumentation, and documentation
Demonstrate understanding of U.S. cultural and civic contexts and values
Demonstrate appreciation of and ability to communicate with people of different language and cultural backgrounds

Demonstrate proﬁciency in English at the advanced level, including knowledge of diﬀerent sociolinguistic registers and contexts for language use
Demonstrate understanding of, and ability to adjust behavior to, the norms and expectations of the U.S. university classroom
Demonstrate understanding of and ability to eﬀectively participate in the language practices of U.S. higher education, including forms of reasoning, argumentation, and documentation
Demonstrate understanding of U.S. cultural and civic contexts and values
Demonstrate appreciation of and ability to communicate with people of diﬀerent language and cultural backgrounds
Demonstrate proficiency in English for academic purposes in specific content courses
Demonstrate understanding of and ability to effectively navigate university online systems and tools to fulfill classroom expectations and communicate with faculty.

Attain a functional knowledge of general biodiversity, earth, and environmental sciences.
Understand and be able to perform laboratory and field techniques relevant to modern biodiversity, earth, and environmental sciences.
Critically read and analyze their own work and the biodiversity, earth, and environmental science literature with respect to global impact and experimental design.
Communicate science effectively.
Demonstrate an understanding of how to conduct science in an ethical manner.
Be prepared effectively for a career and/or future schooling in environmental science or related fields.

Demonstrate an understanding of key environmental issues facing our planet: including global climate change; air, soil and water quality; human, plant and animal ecosystems; and sustainable land use, transportation, food-agricultural systems
Distinguish larger, complex societal forces, including social, political and economic systems that affect environmental trends and policy responses to environmental problems
Apply the skills and methods in social and environmental and research. These include basic scientific method in ecological and earth sciences; as well as the social sciences, including, public policy; economics, politics; law; sociology; communications; and anthropology. Skills should include primary and secondary data collection, analysis, interpretation and the policy implications of data
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, while demonstrating basic knowledge of information technology as applied to environmental research and practice
Competently apply both the legal and professional standards that govern proper behavior and ethical responsibility in environmental employment settings
Demonstrate a sensitivity to racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity in our society at large and in the area of environmental justice specifically
Identify, formulate, and solve problems both individually as well as part of group focused on specific problems or issues

Effectively engage in research and communicate their results to others, including evaluating and integrating sources
Improve texts through revisions that reveal attention to purpose, audience, conventions, and mode of delivery
Write clearly and fluently with appropriate style, grammar, and punctuation
Apply composition skills and competencies to personal, academic, and professional situations, including co-op
Develop a positive attitude toward writing and themselves as writers

Attain a functional knowledge of earth sciences
Understand and be able to perform laboratory and field techniques relevant to earth sciences
Improve writing style, grammar, and punctuation
Critically read and analyze works, including their own, in the earth science literature with respect to global impact and experimental design
Communicate science effectively
Demonstrate an understanding of how to conduct science in an ethical manner. Demonstrate an understanding of how to conduct science in an ethical manner
Be prepared effectively for a career and/or future schooling in environmental science or related fields

Demonstrate chronologically, geographically, and thematically broad historical knowledge.
Identify, synthesize, and critique academic and nonacademic historical arguments.
Choose appropriate tools and methods to find and interpret historical source materials.
Design and carry out a substantial project of original historical research.
Communicate research findings clearly, accurately, and effectively in appropriate formats.
Understand historical phenomena in their contexts and in relation to contemporary issues.
Apply ethical principles in historical research and communication; develop understanding of the history and implications of systemic bias and structural racism.

Engage civically and professionally with world communities abroad and/or in the U.S. through experiences such as study abroad, civic engagement, or co-op abroad.
Analyze from multidisciplinary perspectives both transnational relations (trade, migration, supranational entities, global movements) and area studies (specific countries or regions of the world united by language and culture or through political alliances).
Critically analyze the position of the United States in the larger global context.
Demonstrate proficiency in at least one modern language other than English.
Conduct academic research on issues related to global studies.

Students in the Global Business, Economics, and Development Concentration:

Demonstrate basic business skills in a cross-cultural context, e.g., international marketing
Apply basic business and economics concepts to explain international business trends
Explain the key challenges faced by corporations seeking to expand globally or invest in foreign economies
Discuss the ethical and cultural issues facing global corporations

Students in the Global Justice and Human Rights Concentration:

Demonstrate basic knowledge of international human rights law and practice
Explain and analyze the role of development agencies in promoting global economic growth and helping developing world economies
Apply social and political theory to key issues of international humanitarian crises and the divide between wealth and developing countries
Apply a knowledge of social and political theory to the particular country or region where they have language and cultural competence

Students in the Global Media, Arts, and Culture Concentration:

Examine different forms of media (print, audiovisual, digital) from the perspective of production, consumption, and representation
Demonstrate a broad knowledge of world literature, art, and culture, and be able to apply cultural theory to draw connections and make contrasts
Write effective, persuasive, and well-composed essays on literary or artistic topics, and demonstrate the ability to apply this writing and composition skill to other forms of writing, for example effective business writing, or academic prose
Show expertise in the literature or cultural movements of a particular region through having lived there for study abroad, or by writing papers focused on that region

Students in the Global Health and Sustainability Concentration:

Demonstrate exposure to the fields of international environmental science, international public health, or international education, in a way that prepares them either for work or graduate studies in one or more of these areas
Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental, health, and/or educational challenges facing developing regions, particularly in respect to balancing these concerns with the need for economic growth
Speak and write authoritatively about the environmental, health, and/or educational challenges facing the country or region where they speak the language and about which they have done study abroad or otherwise focused their work
Analyze and solve problems related to international development with an emphasis on environmental science, sustainability, health, or education

Demonstrate problems-solving skills in a broad range of significant mathematical contexts
Understand what constitutes mathematical thinking, and be able to produce and judge the validity of mathematical arguments
Produce clear and valid proofs
Demonstrate substantial computer programming skills
Interact effectively with collaborators in other disciplines
Present mathematical information clearly, both orally and in writing, in a way that is appropriate for the audience

Communicate effectively via spoken interaction
Develop written communication skills for structuring complex arguments
Demonstrate cultural competence for societies in which language is spoken
Conduct academic research in target language

Structure and express ideas in ways that are coherent, truthful, and fair
Employ logical analysis effectively and acknowledge the conditions for rational dialogue, argumentation, and debate
Interpret complex, nuanced texts and respond to them reflectively and critically
Think for themselves, and appreciate the value of having a perspective that goes beyond the sciences and career pursuits
Recognize the forms ethical reasoning takes and the impact of personal and social choices on the happiness, well-being, and aspirations of others
Understand what the main problems, concepts, and distinctions in academic Philosophy are, and how to pursue research in some of these areas

Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of physics which include mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
Demonstrate ability to acquire, analyze and interpret experimental scientific data in core areas of physics and in complex problems
Demonstrate analytic thinking and problem solving skills
Demonstrate ability to read, understand, and critically analyze the physical ideas presented in published textbooks and journal articles
Use computer algorithms and simulations to solve physics problems and test physical models
Demonstrate ability to present information clearly, logically, and critically, both orally and in writing
Demonstrate both an understanding and the practical application of the ethical standards implicit in science, such as appropriate attribution of ideas, good recordkeeping, and truthful presentation of data and conclusions
Be fully prepared for graduate study in physics and/or research and professional careers in physical sciences, industry, and/or government

Demonstrate an expertise in using the research methods of political science
Apply critical thinking skills for the consumption and interpretation of academic and nonacademic knowledge
Demonstrate informational and technological literacy
Demonstrate mastery of the subject matter of core content areas of research in political science
Communicate empirical findings and critical analysis of research findings effectively in oral and written presentations
Demonstrate the ability to design and report original research in political science
Demonstrate the application of the ethical principles of research in political science

Demonstrate a knowledge base in the different domains of psychology.
Demonstrate skills necessary for scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
Recognize ethical and social responsibilities in a diverse world.
Show proficiency in varied modes of communication.
Develop professional skills and behaviors appropriate to a career in psychology.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of sociological theory
Apply a basic knowledge of sociological research methods to sociological investigations
Articulate a basic knowledge of substantive fields of study within sociology
Be a critical reader of sociological research and scholarship
Be a critical student of real world social issues and problems
Design and carry out sociological research and data collection
Analyze and communicate research findings

College of Arts & Sciences Program Level Outcomes