Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

1. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate creative critical thinking and problem-solving skills in order to engage in professionalcommunication via written or oral formats.
2. Demonstrate an understanding and application of normative child development including stage models and sociological factors effectingchild development.
3. Develop an appreciation, respect, and knowledge base of variations in development based on cultural, biological, environmental, orpsychological factors.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of atypical or abnormal child development including behavioral problems, therapeutic treatment, andlearning disorders.
5. Develop a working knowledge base of current technology used in presenting work (ie., PowerPoint, computer literacy skills, and utilizingthe internet as a resource).
6. Develop a knowledge base on the ethical practices and child welfare policies (including a knowledge of the administrative functions ofproviding child services).
7. Analyze and utilize traditional and emerging methods of social research.