Student learning is the central activity of higher education.  Definition of learning expectations and assurance that graduates achieve learning expectations are key features of any academic program.  The learning expectations derive from a balance of internal and external contributions to the definition of educational goals.  Members of the business community, students, and faculty members each contribute valuable perspectives on the needs of graduates.  Learning goals should be set and revised at a level that encourages continuous improvement in educational programs.

General Interpretive Information

General Definitions of Degree Program Levels 
Intent of Assurance of Learning Standards 
Standards Addressing Defining Learning Goals and Measuring Achievement of
       Learning Goals (Standards 16, 18, 19 and 21) 
A Statement About Curriculum Management and Content 
Standards Addressing the Level of Educational Attainment (Standards 17 and 20) 

Assurance of Learning Standards with Interpretive Information

Standard 15: Management of Curricula
Standard 16: Undergraduate Learning Goals
Standard 17: Undergraduate Educational Level
Standard 18: Master’s Level General Management Learning Goals
Standard 19: Specialized Master’s Degree Learning Goals
Standard 20: Master’s Educational Level
Standard 21: Doctoral Learning Goals

Assurance of Learning Standards: An Interpretation

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