PLS 295 - Legal Internship Course Learning Outcomes

1. gained practical work experience in the legal field.
2. learned how to explore career options.
3. become more confident as professionals.
4. reinforced job hunting and career development skills. 

POLS 111 - American Government Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the historical origins in political culture that underlie the Founding of the United States government and components of the U.S. Constitution. 
2. Compare and contrast the functions of the three branches of the American government and explain how they interact. 
3. Discuss the roles played by special interest groups and political parties in the governing of the United States. 

POLS 112 - Introduction to International Relations Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and explain the major the theories in international relations. 
2. Apply the dominant theories in international relations to global politics while linking their essential elements to underlying traditions and political cultures. 
3. Identify and interpret patterns of political behavior while linking them to the major theories in the field. 

PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Course Learning Outcomes

1. Define psychology as a science in terms of its history, theories, methods, applied areas, and ethical issues.
2. Describe the structure and function of the nervous system as the biological basis of behavior and cognition.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the major perspectives of psychology (e.g., behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic, and socio-cultural).
4. Apply the major theoretical perspectives to an understanding of personality, lifespan development, abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy.
5. Recognize and respect human diversity and understand that psychological explanations may vary across populations and contexts.
6. Describe a variety of careers in psychology and how psychology is useful to many areas of the workplace.

PSYC 110 - Descriptive Research Methods in Psychology Course Learning Outcomes

1. Use the scientific method to answer questions about human behavior.
2. Identify different descriptive data collection techniques (survey, interview, observation) and use these methods to collect data to address a hypothesis.
3. Discuss the ethical considerations when conducting descriptive psychological research with human subjects.
4. Compute frequency and central tendency to summarize a large data set.
5. Write a report or research poster summarizing descriptive psychological research using APA-style formatting and citation.

PSYC 201 - Child Psychology Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe contemporary theoretical perspectives and research findings on child development, prenatal through middle childhood, including the major domains of physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development, both within and outside of the United States.
2. Identify basic research methods used in studying child development.
3. Analyze child behavior and practices relating to parenting, education, and contemporary social issues that affect children, both within and outside of the United States, using primary and secondary sources such as case studies, videos, and research articles.

PSYC 205 - Psychopathology/Abnormal Psychology Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the history and current trends related to the conceptualization and treatment of psychological disorders.
2. Apply the scientific method to understand the causes of psychological disorders and evaluate their treatment and prevention.
3. Describe, differentiate and integrate the various theoretical perspectives on psychological disorders, including the psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, sociocultural and biological perspectives.
4. Apply the various theoretical perspectives on disorders to form an understanding of individual cases, as well as diagnostic groups.
5. Discuss the various legal and ethical issues involved in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders
6. Write cogently regarding psychological disorders and adhere to the writing conventions of the psychology discipline.

PSYC 210 - Experimental Research Methods in Psychology Course Learning Outcomes

1. Use the experimental method to answer questions about human behavior.
2. Select and apply experimental research designs and statistical tests that are appropriate to the hypotheses and data sets, respectively.
3. Discuss the ethical considerations when conducting experimental psychological research with human and animal subjects.
4. Analyze, display graphically, and interpret results of research utilizing a common statistical computer program.
5. Analyze and interpret primary sources-peer reviewed psychology journal articles
6. Write a research proposal including abstract, literature review, hypothesis, proposed methodology, and proposed method of data analysis using APA-style formatting and citation.

PSYC 215 - Developmental Psychology Course Learning Outcomes

1. Compare the major theories related to the cognitive, socioemotional and physical domains of human development across the lifespan and within and across diverse cultures, including the impact of culture and the interaction of nature and nurture
2. Identify the scientific methods utilized in developmental psychology and distinguish between sound and faulty research studies in this field
3. Apply developmental concepts to explain real life situations within and across diverse cultures
4. Communicate an understanding of developmental psychology using APA-compliant, clear and effective writing skills

PSYC 220 - Cross-Cultural Psychology Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the key principles, theoretical perspectives, and overarching themes related to cross-cultural psychology and its central focus of examining the cultural forces that shape inter and intra group relations in a local and global context.
2. Explain the methodological challenges inherent in cross-cultural research design, with an emphasis on the goals of objectively defining, explaining and predicting differences and similarities related to culture, gender, class, race, nationality, and sexuality.
3. Design and/or conduct an experiment investigating cross-cultural themes that demonstrates innovative and integrative thinking and problem solving.
4. Analyze scientific findings that specifically investigate themes related to sociocultural factors that influence psychological functioning and their implications.

PSYC 222 - Forensic Psychology Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply psychological theories to the legal system to better understand police behavior, eyewitness testimony, jury decision making, incarceration, and victimology.
2. Describe the concept of jurisdiction as it relates to the court system, differentiate between criminal and civil court in the American legal system, and the roles that forensic psychologists play in both systems.
3. Identify common quantitative and qualitative tools used by forensic psychologists to collect data and draw conclusions.
4. Apply theories of mental health to forensic topics such as criminal profiling, competency, insanity, juvenile delinquency, and psychopathology.
5. Analyze landmark case law on the profession of forensic psychology.

PSYC 232 - Biological Foundation of Behavior Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and describe the structures and functions of the nervous system.
2. Describe and explain the biological mechanisms for behavior (e.g., sensations and perceptions, movement, internal regulation and motivation, sleep and wakefulness, sexual behaviors, emotions, learning, memory, and language).
3. Describe the relationship between biology and psychology in order to demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and mental processes in everyday life.
4. Apply knowledge of biological foundations to explain abnormal behavior and mental processes.
5. Describe and/or carry out experimental procedures and in-class lab activities appropriate to the field, including an application of historical and current research techniques and ethical guidelines.

RE 105 - Real Estate Practice Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the techniques, procedures, regulations, and ethics involved in a residential real estate transaction
2. Identify the forms and documents used in real estate transactions and complete the required documents
3. Explain the basic concepts of real estate practices in Pennsylvania, including fair housing, listing, settlement, and surveys.

RE 115 - Real Estate Development Course Learning Outcomes

RE 125 - Real Estate Law Course Learning Outcomes

RESP 101 - Respiratory Care Techniques Course Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the history of oxygen (O2) therapy and the states of matter.
2. Perform clinical applications using the theory of Bourdon Gauges and the Gas Laws.
3. Discuss the selected laws and principles related to respiratory care.
4. Perform clinical applications using the theory of Cylinder Safety Standards, Markings and Duration of Flow.
5. Examine therapeutic medical and anesthetic gases and perform clinical applications.
6. Describe and demonstrate competency performing clinical applications with the use of regulators and flow meters.
7. Describe and demonstrate competency performing clinical applications with nebulizers and aerosol generators.
8. Discuss and demonstrate competency performing clinical applications with adult, pediatric and neonatal oxygen devices.
9. Apply knowledge and demonstrate competency performing clinical applications of non-invasive monitoring with a pulse oximeter, transcutaneous monitor and capnograph.
10. Analyze indications and apply knowledge regarding the pathophysiological effects of oxygen therapy.

RESP 103 - Introduction to Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and detail the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.
2. Describe the indications and contraindications for providing chest physical therapy services such as postural drainage, percussion, vibration and effective cough techniques, and diaphragmatic breathing exercises. 
3. Discuss the rationale for continuous mechanical ventilation.
4. Discuss a variety of drug categories that impact the treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disease.
5. Interpret arterial blood gas results in terms of acid-base and oxygenation status.
6. Demonstrate the proper techniques for the sanitization and sterilization for all equipment used in the provision of respiratory care services.
7. Demonstrate chest physical therapy techniques and evaluate their effectiveness.
8. Demonstrate the set-up and operation on the 840 ventilator.

RESP 210 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the lung, the physical and mechanical properties involved in work of breathing, and the values and interpretations of normal and abnormal airway resistance and compliance.
2. Describe the uses and interpretation of the most critical diagnostic pulmonary function tests of Respiratory Care, such as residual volume measurement using helium or nitrogen, total lung capacity, compliance and airway resistance, using a plethysmograph, or closing 1)  volumes, flow-volume loops, 2) co diffusion and exercise testing the appropriate medical instruments.
3. Describe the four types of acid/base balance and their diagnosis and treatment, using case examples and class discussion.
4. Describe the complex dynamics of diffusion and blood gas analysis of oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out of the lungs.
5. Describe hemodynamic monitoring: the equipment, the types of shock a patient can develop, how the clinician can derive this information from the Swan-Ganz catheter, and how each type of shock should be treated.
6. Describe the cerebral regulation of respiration: the breathing centers of the brain and the factors that affect the respiratory pattern and use clinical case studies to illustrate this material.
7. Describe the diagnosis and treatment of ventilatory and oxygenation failure
8. Describe the principles, equipment, and clinical information gathered from Polysomnography and the use of CPAP/BiPaP in the clinical setting.
9. Define the properties of X-Rays and the applicable theories of radiation physics to interpret X-Rays and make a patient diagnosis.

RESP 220 - Advanced Respiratory Care Procedures Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe procedures and equipment used to measure pulmonary function.
2. Perform various pulmonary function tests and relate test findings to normal values with emphasis on interpretation of results.
3. Demonstrate the ability to obtain blood samples from several arterial sites.
4. Analyze arterial blood gas samples on a blood gas analyzer.
5. Calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on a blood gas analyzer.
6. Discuss procedures and equipment used for non-invasive measurement of respiratory gases.
7. Perform an electrocardiogram (EKG) and interpret the normal EKG and various cardiac arrhythmias.

RESP 299 - Clinical Practicum II Course Learning Outcomes

1. For both the adult and pediatric/neonatal patient, the student will perform chest radiograph interpretations and other diagnostic studies and demonstrate the administration of nebulized medications for all types of patients.
2. For both the adult and pediatric/neonatal patient, the student will identify life threatening arrhythmias from the EKG monitor and perform the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the standards of the American Heart Association
3. For both the adult and pediatric/neonatal patient, the student will demonstrate maintenance of a patent airway and knowledge of any equipment used for this purpose (i.e., oropharyngeal airways, nasal airways, tracheostomy or endotracheal tubes, as per RESP 102), and will describe various methods of providing intubated patients with means of communication.
4. For both the adult and pediatric/neonatal patient, the student will perform safe and effective manual ventilation using a flow-inflating system (Mapleson) or a self-inflating manual resuscitator, as per RESP 102 and 211.
5. For both the adult and pediatric/neonatal patient, the student will describe and implement procedures for infection control during continuous mechanical ventilation (i.e. inline suction technique) and will perform open suctioning on a patient, in addition to using the typical hospital closed suctioning Ballard catheters.
6. For both the adult and pediatric/neonatal patient, the student will demonstrate the Allen Test to check for collateral circulation, and will demonstrate the procedure for collection of an arterial blood sample, as per RESP 102, 211, 220, and 221.
7. For both the adult and pediatric/neonatal patient, the student will pretest and set up a mechanical ventilator, as per RESP 221, and will demonstrate changing a ventilator circuit and humidifier.
8. For both the adult and pediatric/neonatal patient, using the techniques taught in RESP 221, the student will demonstrate patient ventilator management, including all ventilation parameter calculations.
9. For both the adult and pediatric/neonatal patient, the student will wean a patient from mechanical ventilation using: T-Piece, SIMV, IMV, CPAP, Pressure Support, APRV, MMV and other techniques as appropriate.

RS 151/PHIL 151 - World Religions Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the major religious traditions of the world emphasizing their similarities and differences 
2. Discuss the impact of religion on culture 
3. Compare and evaluate religious ideas through written and oral presentations 

RS 160 - Death and Dying Course Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Explain the historical and cultural roles of diverse religious traditions regarding death, the process of grieving and memorializing, and the possibility of an afterlife.
2. Analyze similarities and differences among a diversity of religious traditions (including both small scale religious traditions and large world religions) regarding death and the afterlife.
3. Discuss major social scientific (psychological, sociological and anthropological), theological and philosophical approaches to understanding the role of death in religious traditions.
4. Analyze religious texts, artifacts, symbols and practices, from across the world, using a variety of theoretical approaches regarding their understanding of death and the afterlife.

RS 175 - Religions of the Middle East Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the development of the major religious traditions of the Middle East. 
2. Discuss, using essay conventions and models from Religious Studies, the similarities and differences among the major religious traditions of the Middle East. 
3. Discuss, using essay conventions and models from Religious Studies, the continued influence of religious traditions of the Middle East upon issues and developments in the region. 

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe how sociologists seek to understand the social world and human social behavior as contrasted with other disciplinary attempts to understand it. 
2. Describe the varieties of methodological approaches to sociological explanation. 
3. Explain what variables account for the maintenance of and change within social systems. 
4. Discuss how the individual becomes a functioning member of society. 
5. Discuss the explanatory models used by sociologists to understand and explain the nature of social deviance. 
6. Describe how sociologists understand and explain the nature and consequences of stratification systems in human societies in the context of social class, race, ethnicity, gender, age, and global inequality. 

SOC 105 - Health and Society Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe Sociology’s contribution to an understanding of health, healing, and illness 
2. Interpret data on the current state of health in the United States 
3. Examine the social epidemiology of health and illness in the United States including analyzing racial, ethnic, gender and other disparities. 
4. Explain the organization and structure of the health care delivery system in the United States. 
5. Evaluate selected social and ethical issues and social policy questions generated by today’s advanced health care technologies. 

SOC 212 - Sociology of Families Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe how Sociologists critically analyze intimate, personal relationships within dominant patterns of marriage and family in the United States.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of sociological theories related to marriage and families.
3. Explain how changes in the social, political and economic climate impacts views of what is considered the norm in relationships
4. Discuss how sociologists understand and explain the nature and consequences of stratification systems in human societies in the context of social class, race, ethnicity, gender, age, and global inequality with regards to marriage and families.
5. Discuss how sociologists understand and explain cross-cultural comparisons and the historical development of marriage and family structures.
6. Explain how sociologists view the idea of family in historical context and how views have changed throughout the years.

SOC 230/POLS 230 - Activism & Movements Course Learning Outcomes

1. Critically assess the underlying theoretical concepts central to studying political activism and social movements.
2. Evaluate and write about political activism and specific social movements within different eras, including their tactics and strategies for social change.
3. Interpret the links between political activism and social movements within the context of concepts such as power, justice, and organization.  
4. Analyze various texts, historical events, and social movements using social science research tools.

SOC 233 - Race, Ethnicity and Social Inequalities Course Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the historical and present position of minority populations in the United States.
2. Compare and contrast the conflicting models of discourse seeking to explain the historical, social, economic and social structural inequalities present within our social system.
3. Describe the patterns of interaction and the causes of conflict among minority groups in the U.S.
4. Explain the conflicting assessments of institutional policies developed to address discrimination in occupations and education.

SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish Course Learning Outcomes

1. listen to and understand detailed information in the target language about themselves and others in the present and past.
2. read and understand detailed information in the target language about themselves and others in the present and the past.
3. orally provide detailed information in the target language about themselves and others in the present and past.
4. provide in writing detailed information in the target language about themselves and others in the present and past.
5. identify and describe select aspects of the target culture.