University of Michigan
ER-9: Sustainability Learning Outcomes

While all students are covered by a sustainability related learning outcome, students in the following programs are required to take at least one sustainability focused or related course as part of their program: Aquatic Sciences Masters; Architecture Masters; Architecture BS; Behavior, Education & Communication Masters; Biochemical Engineering BS; Biology BS; Biomedical Engineering Major; Chemical Engineering Major; Civil Engineering Major; Climate Physics Major; Community Organization/Health MSW; Conservation Biology Masters; Dental Public Health MPH; Earth Sciences Minor; Earth Space Science (sec ed) BA/BS; Earth Space Science (secondary ed) Minor; Earth System Science & Engineering Major; Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Minor; Economics (secondary ed) BA/BS; Economics (sec ed) Minor; Engineering BS; Environment Minor; Environmental Geology Minor; Environmental Health Science MPH; Environmental Health Sciences MPH; Environmental Informatics Masters; Environmental Justice Masters; Environmental Studies (secondary ed) BA/BS; Environmental Policy & Planning Masters; Environmental Studies (secondary ed) Minor; General Epidemiology MPH; Geochemistry Minor; Human Nutrition MPH; Integrated Science (elementary ed) BA/BS; Integrated Science (elementary ed) Minor; Interpersonal Practice/Health MSW; Management of Human Services/Health MSW; Mechanical Engineering Major; Meteorology Major; Movement Sciences BS; Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Major; Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences Major; Oceanography Minor; Paleontology Minor; Peace & Social Justice Minor; Physics Minor; Social Policy & Evaluation/Health MSW; Social Studies (elementary ed) BA/BS; Social Studies (elementary ed) Minor; Social Studies (sec ed) BA/BS; Sociology (secondary ed) Minor; Space Weather Major; Sports Management BA; Sustainable Systems Masters; Terrestrial Ecosystems masters; Urban & Community Studies Minor; Urban Design MUD

When working on the accreditation process for the University, University leadership developed learning outcomes for our student body as part of their "Student Learning and Effective Teaching" section of the Higher Learning Commission's accreditation evaluation. Our intended learning outcomes are as follows:

As a result of their studies and experiences at the University of Michigan, by the time of graduation students will be able to demonstrate:

General knowledge of diverse philosophies and human cultures, the arts and humanities, and the physical and natural world.
Mastery of a specific body of knowledge and mode of inquiry.
Engagement in the generation of new knowledge in a specific field of inquiry.
Effective oral and written communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Capacity to work effectively across diverse philosophies, cultures, and challenges in a global society.
Skills for effective citizenship and leadership, and for assuming personal and social responsibilities in a diverse and global society.
Ability to set personal learning goals, to critically self-monitor learning styles, and to make adjustments based on progress and achievement.
Commitment to pursue lifelong learning and critical inquiry through postgraduate studies and participation in informal educational settings.
Ability to address issues of societal concern and human needs through civic engagement.

The University of Michigan will facilitate student efforts to achieve these outcomes by encouraging the development of courses and other educational experiences that promote student progress in these domains, and by developing and supporting assessment methods that assist faculty and students in measuring progress toward these outcomes.