Apr 08, 2025  
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Studies Program Learning Outcomes


Candidates in graduate programs at Fairmont State will engage in graduate study that requires them to demonstrate:

  • Critical Analysis-Adapting and applying new knowledge and skills in critical analysis of changing conditions in the field;
  • Scholarship and Research-Critically analyzing and conducting research in the field;
  • Creative Productivity-Engaging in creative, productive activity in the field;
  • Application of Standards-based Professional Knowledge and Skills-Applying new, advanced, standards-based knowledge and skills in the context of the field;
  • Professional Development-Engaging in critical self-analysis and articulation of professional goals;
  • Professional Communication-Demonstrating effective and appropriate verbal, nonverbal, written, and media communication techniques in the profession.

These learning outcomes are shared by all programs and distinguish graduate studies at Fairmont State.