1. Pursue and evaluate knowledge through the skills of
inquiry, research, critical thinking and problem solving.
2. Communicate effectively in both speech and writing.
3. Understand the varying perspectives of the liberal arts
and sciences and apply them to personal, civic or professional issues.
4. Understand and appreciate diversity and develop a
worldview informed by multicultural and global perspectives.
5. Understand and appreciate the Jesuit/Catholic linking of
faith and justice.
6. Assess their own levels of commitment to community
service and to a just world.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in the content and methodology of
their discipline or profession.
8. Think systematically about moral, ethical and spiritual
questions and assess and articulate their own values.
9. Demonstrate team and leadership skills needed to convert goals to action.
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Department/Program Communication:
Journalism Student
Learning Outcomes |
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Understand
the role of the news media in society. |
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Understand
what constitutes sound news judgment and be able to apply that knowledge in
preparing, evaluating, and selecting news stories. |
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Understand
the impact of communication technology on news content and delivery. |
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Be
able to research and write accurate and effective news stories following
genre-specific guidelines for content, form, and tone. |
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Be
able to develop effective news stories in at least two media: print and at least one electronic medium. |
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Be
able to use appropriate research tools to conduct in-depth investigations of
public figures and/or issues. |
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Have
developed the ethic of a journalist, committed to practicing journalism to
“hold the powerful accountable and give voice to the voiceless.” |
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