CSA Learning Outcomes
The College Student Affairs program has identified six learning outcomes to assist students with achieving the objectives of both the Graduate Curriculum and the Graduate Assitantship. Each learning outcome serves as a link that directs you to a personal reflection of the outcome.
Foundations of Student Affairs
Knowledge of and ability to articulate
Student Development and Outcomes
Understanding of
Ability to apply theory to develop effective educational programs
Professional Competencies
Experience-based evidence of
Inter- and Intrapersonal Skills
Demonstration of
Commitment To and Understanding of Issues Related Social Justice
Research and Assessment
Knowledge of and ability to
Knowledge of and ability to articulate
- historical, philosophical, and contextual foundations
- contemporary issues in student affairs
- role of Student Affairs within the broader context of higher education
Student Development and Outcomes
Understanding of
- psychosocial, cognitive, college impact, and learning theories
- selected counseling theories and practices
- the characteristics of effective educational interventions
Ability to apply theory to develop effective educational programs
Professional Competencies
Experience-based evidence of
- management skills (projects, budgeting, marketing, legal issues, etc.)
- program planning
- program implementation
- active listening skills
- empathy, integrity, and compassion in interactions with others
- cross cultural communication skills
- group facilitation
- crisis intervention skills
- mediation skills
- leadership and teamwork skills
Inter- and Intrapersonal Skills
Demonstration of
- self-understanding and commitment to on-going development
- interest in and ability to learn about individuals different than oneself
- interest in and ability to learn about ideas and beliefs different than one's own
- self-management
Commitment To and Understanding of Issues Related Social Justice
- Knowledge of existing systems of oppression (racism, sexism, ability, homophobia, etc.), how they influence students' experiences, and the role of advocacy in student affairs
- Evidence of integration of a social justice perspective in professional functions
Research and Assessment
Knowledge of and ability to
- employ good practices that focus on the effectiveness of programs and services
- design and implement thorough assessment efforts, including the identification of new key questions, resources, and target populations
- create instruments and/or protocols for assessing important questions
- identify, evaluate, and utilize existing instruments and protocols
- analyze and utilize multiple sources of data to reach useable conclusions
- credibly convey key findings/recommendations to stakeholders and constituents