Student Learning Outcomes

We embrace and assess a common set of student learning outcomes across the Texas A&M University System.

The universities of the Texas A&M University System have developed and embrace a common set of student learning outcomes, and are dedicated to documenting, advocating, and facilitating the systematic use of learning outcomes assessment to improve student learning. A&M System universities intentionally design learning experiences and assessment approaches that strengthen the outcomes for our diverse learners within a wide variety of institutional contexts. We are committed to responsible assessment practices that stress fairness and equity, and transparency.

We achieve our vision of improving student learning through:

a focus on continuous improvement
increased student awareness of their own learning
improved program planning – curriculum, sequencing, and evaluation of learning
utilization of best practice frameworks for course design and redesign
intentional and strategic mapping for assessment and adjustments
public information that is transparent and conveys information of student learning in a clear and coherent manner

We embrace and assess

a common set of student learning outcomes Ethical & Social Responsibility Globalization & Diversity Specific Knowledge Integration Communication Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

across the Texas A&M University System.

Doing so, we make higher education outcomes
and quality more transparent for students,
parents, employers, and the public at large.

Ethical & Social Responsibility

Students will articulate multiple cultural perspectives in local, national and global communities. Students will identify and analyze social and ethical challenges, including possible resolutions.

Globalization & Diversity

Students will utilize multidisciplinary perspectives to evaluate initiatives that have been employed to address global issues. Students will describe the nature of global interdependence and its impacts…

Specific Knowledge

Students will perform satisfactorily on licensure or certification exams necessary for professional status within their chosen careers, where applicable. Students will demonstrate skills required for…

Integration

Students will demonstrate mastery of the general education core curriculum. Students will apply broad knowledge to academic disciplines and professional or technical fields.

Communication

Students will use multiple formats and technologies to communicate ideas effectively in large and small group settings. Students will apply fundamental writing strategies such as invention, drafting…

Problem Solving &
Critical Thinking

Students will construct well-supported, clearly articulated and sustained arguments. Students will demonstrate an ability to justify conclusions based…

The Texas A&M System Universities

Click on the hotspot links below to learn more about how each university is committed to the assessment of student learning and the concept of quality enhancement through evidence-based continuous assessment and improvement.

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX

Texas A&M University – Commerce
Commerce, TX

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX

Texas A&M University – Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX

Texas A&M University – Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Texas A&M University – Central Texas
Killeen, TX

Texas A&M University – San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Throughout the creation of this resource, we relied heavily on the contributions from the research and resource development organization, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA). Their research was invaluable, and we want to take a moment to thank them and recognize them for their ongoing partnership in supporting assessment and transparency of student learning.

Student Learning Outcomes

a common set of student learning outcomes Ethical & Social Responsibility Globalization & Diversity Specific Knowledge Integration Communication Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Ethical & Social Responsibility

Globalization & Diversity

Specific Knowledge

Integration

Communication

Problem Solving &
Critical Thinking

The Texas A&M System Universities

Ethical & Social Responsibility

Globalization & Diversity

Specific Knowledge

Integration

Communication

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
College Station, Texas
established 1876

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
Prairie View, Texas
established 1876

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – COMMERCE
Commerce, Texas
established 1889

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
Stephenville, Texas
established 1899

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Canyon, Texas
established 1910

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – KINGSVILLE
Kingsville, Texas
established 1925

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – CORPUS CHRISTI
Corpus Christi, Texas
established 1947

TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Laredo, Texas
established 1970

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – TEXARKANA
Texarkana, Texas
established 1971

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – CENTRAL TEXAS
Killeen, Texas
established 2009

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, Texas
established 2009

Student Learning Outcomes

a common set of student learning outcomes Ethical & Social Responsibility Globalization & Diversity Specific Knowledge Integration Communication Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Ethical & Social Responsibility

Globalization & Diversity

Specific Knowledge

Integration

Communication

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

The Texas A&M System Universities

Ethical & Social Responsibility

Globalization & Diversity

Specific Knowledge

Integration

Communication

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYCollege Station, Texasestablished 1876

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITYPrairie View, Texasestablished 1876

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – COMMERCECommerce, Texasestablished 1889

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITYStephenville, Texasestablished 1899

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYCanyon, Texasestablished 1910

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – KINGSVILLEKingsville, Texasestablished 1925

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – CORPUS CHRISTICorpus Christi, Texasestablished 1947

TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYLaredo, Texasestablished 1970

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – TEXARKANATexarkana, Texasestablished 1971

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – CENTRAL TEXASKilleen, Texasestablished 2009

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – SAN ANTONIOSan Antonio, Texasestablished 2009

Problem Solving &
Critical Thinking

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
College Station, Texas
established 1876

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
Prairie View, Texas
established 1876

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – COMMERCE
Commerce, Texas
established 1889

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
Stephenville, Texas
established 1899

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Canyon, Texas
established 1910

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – KINGSVILLE
Kingsville, Texas
established 1925

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – CORPUS CHRISTI
Corpus Christi, Texas
established 1947

TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Laredo, Texas
established 1970

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – TEXARKANA
Texarkana, Texas
established 1971

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – CENTRAL TEXAS
Killeen, Texas
established 2009

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, Texas
established 2009