Philosophy

University Learning Outcomes

The Philosophy Department's instructional goals include these areas:

  1. analytical skills
  2. skills in reasoning
  3. skills involved in the written and oral presentation of philosophical arguments
  4. ethical values
  5. substantive interconnections
  6. creative philosophical work
  7. a range of philosophical traditions
  8. a historical philosophical movement or figure
  9. a philosophical topic
  10. research skills

Philosophy Department Program Outcomes

University Learning Outcomes Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 Goal 7 Goal 8 Goal 9 Goal 10
Global Citizenship
to understand the responsibilities of being a global citizen and the role of civic engagement in fostering a democratic society		 X
Ethical Understanding
To understand and apply ethical considerations in professional, personal and social life		 X X X X X X
Interpersonal Skills
to apply teamwork and leadership skills to achieve common goals in a diverse multicultural environment		 X
Communication Skills
to apply verbal, written, visual and listening skills to communicate persuasively and coherently todiverse audiences		 X X X
Critical Thinking
to think clearly and logically, analyze and interpret information, evaluate ideas, and draw inferences through reasoning		 X X X X
Problem Solving
to identify, formulate, assess, investigate, evaluate and solve problems effectively and creatively		 X X X X   X X  
Quantitative Reasoning
to apply quantitative reasoning to understand, analyze and explain evidence		 X
Integrating and Transferring Learning
to make connections across disciplines and between current and new knowledge; and to apply their knowledge in professional and community life		 X X X
Lifelong Learning
to exercise Cal Poly Pomona’s learn-by-doing approach in real-world situations, and as a basis for lifelong learning		 X X
21st Century Literacies
to apply 21st century literaciesincluding information, quantitative and scientific, to locate, evaluate, use and communicate among a wide variety of sources and tools		 X X X
Liberal Learning
to demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the physical and natural world, and of the development and legacies of diverse world cultures		 X X X
Intentional Learning
to employ self-knowledge of the social and cognitive factors influencing their learning, and engage in ongoing reflection and exploration for the purpose of personal development		 X X X X
Disciplinary Learning
to apply fundamental information, concepts, theories and methods in their principal disciplines; and to successfully integrate, adapt and apply their disciplinary knowledge		 X X X X X X  
Global Leaders
Global Citizenship; Ethical Understanding; Interpersonal Skills; Communication Skills		 X X X X X X
Integrative Thinkers
Critical Thinking; Problem Solving; Quantitative Reasoning; Integrating and Transferring Learning		 X X X X X X X  
Active Learners
Lifelong Learning; 21st CenturyLiteracies; Liberal Learning; Intentional Learning		 X X X X X X X X
Practitioners
Disciplinary Learning  		       X X X X X X X