Social Science Department

    
Department of Social Sciences Mission Statement and Student Learning Outcomes:  

The department will predispose students to learn, describe, analyze, and predict human behavior from various social science perspectives: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. Aligned with Daley College core competencies the Social Science department helps develop our student success through the following student learning outcomes:  

SLO1 – Effectively communicate ideas and arguments based on current research in the disciplines.   

SLO2 – Use disciplinary modes of analysis to demonstrate critical, analytical or creative thinking.   

SLO3 – Identify diversity in global and cultural settings, as appropriate to disciplinary methods and questions. 

SLO4 – Define and apply qualitative or quantitative research techniques within various disciplines. 

SLO5 – Effectively demonstrate the use of technology through the use of software such as Microsoft Tools and the learning management system Brightspace.   

SLO6 – Apply disciplinary ideas and methods to ethical questions. ​