BS Environmental Science and Policy
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to design and interpret scientific experiments, results and data.
- Students will be able to analyze and critically evaluate the political, economic and ethical aspect of environmental policies.
- Students will be able to identify interfaces between science and policy to assess complex environmental challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective.
- Students will be able to communicate effectively through written, visual and oral presentations.
Course requirements for the degree
Curricular Map
The curriculum map shows how each required course contributes to the program's learning outcomes.
Annual Learning Outcomes Assessment Report(s)
In a process called assessment, the faculty of each degree program measure student attainment of program learning outcomes goals on an annual basis. The assessment processes used by this program can be found in the link (PDF) below:
» Learning Outcomes Assessment Process (PDF)
Assessment Rubric
In assessing learning outcomes, program faculty often develop rubrics which establish criteria and expectations showing how outcomes are evaluated. The assessment processes used by this program can be found in the link (PDF) below:
» Learning Outcomes Assessment Rubric (PDF)
Program Review
Program review represents Chapman's commitment to excellence in academic programs through periodic review of educational effectiveness. Every 5 to 7 years, program faculty members prepare a self-study report, which is reviewed by external, expert reviewers, numerous Chapman faculty governance councils and committees, and the Office of the Chancellor. Program review provides an opportunity for each program to reflect on its educational effectiveness as well as its contribution to the university's mission and strategic plan. The results of program review guide institutional planning, budgeting and decision-making.
Program Review Schedule: 2013-2014, 2018-2019, 2023-2024, 2028-2029
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