University of North Carolina, Wilmington
AC-2: Learning Outcomes

Goal 1. Students will acquire foundational knowledge, theories and perspectives in a variety of disciplines. (Foundational Knowledge); Goal 2. Students will engage in rigorous, open-minded and imaginative inquiry. (Inquiry); Goal 3. Students will locate, evaluate, and effectively use information by applying a variety of academic and technological skills. (Information Literacy); Goal 4. Students will integrate multiple methods and perspectives to critically examine complex problems.(Critical Thinking); Goal 5. Students will effectively express meaningful ideas in speech and writing. (Thoughtful Expression); Goal 6. Students will demonstrate basic proficiency in speaking, listening, writing and reading in a language in addition to English. (Foreign Language); Goal 7. Students will describe and examine the importance and implications of human diversity. (Diversity); *Goal 8. Students will describe and examine the intellectual and ethical responsibilities of active global citizenship. (Global Citizenship)

Global citizenship as defined by the United Nations is "the umbrella term for social, political, environmental, and economic actions of globally minded individuals and communities on a worldwide scale." It is encompassed under SDG 4: Insuring Inclusive and Quality Education for All and Promote Life Long Learning.

The total number of graduates during the 2022-2023 academic year was calculated based on publically available data. An audit of all degree programs offered during the 2022-2023 academic year was done. All programs were evaluated based on learning outcomes and required courses. Learning outcomes were compared agains the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Required courses were cross-referenced with the sustainability-focused courses identified in the Academic Courses credit.

Healthful Living and Fitness Education, B.A. Public Health, B.S. Recreation Therapy, B.A. Respiratory Therapy B.S. Tourism, Recreation, and Sport, B.A. Clinical Research, B.S. Nursing, BSN Social Work, B.S.W. Exercise Science and Applied Gerontology, Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Program Psychology and Applied Gerontology, Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Program Tourism, Recreation and Sport and Applied Gerontology, Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Program Healthcare Administration, M.H.A. Applied Gerontology, M.S. Gerontology, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Physical Education and Health Specialization, M.A.T. Doctor of Nursing Practice, D.N.P. Nursing (Nurse Educator), M.S.N. Nurse Educator, Post-Graduate Certificate, Anthropology, B.A. International Studies, B.A. Sociology, B.A. Conflict Management and Resolution, M.A. Integrated Marketing Communication, M.A. Sociology and Criminology, M.A. Public Administration (Executive) - M.P.A. Public Administration, M.P.A. Conflict Management and Resolution, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Emergency and Disaster Management, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Coastal Engineering, B.S. Environmental Sciences, B.A. Environmental Sciences, B.S. Geography and Geospatial Sciences, B.A. Geology, B.S. Geosciences, B.A. Marine Biology, B.S. Oceanography, B.S. Applied Coastal and Ocean Sciences, Ph.D. Integrative, Comparative and Marine Biology, Ph.D. Psychology, Ph.D. Environmental Studies and Middle Grades Education Specialization, M.S. EVS/Middle Grades Education Specialization, M.A.T. Dual Degrees Environmental Studies and Public Administration, M.S. EVS/M.P.A. Dual Degrees Biology, M.S. Coastal and Ocean Policy, M.S. Environmental Studies, M.S. Geoscience, M.S. Marine Biology, M.S. Marine Science, M.S.,Special Education, B.A. Art Education, M.A.T. Secondary Education Specialization, M.A.T. Spanish Specialization, M.A.T. Teaching English as a Second Language Specialization, M.A.T. Curriculum Studies for Equity in Education Specialization, M.Ed. Higher Education Specialization, M.Ed. Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization, M.Ed. Teaching English as a Second Language Specialization, M.Ed. Clinical Residency in the Secondary Schools, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate College Teaching and Learning, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Community College Leadership, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Community College Teaching in Early Childhood, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Teaching English as a Second Language Clinical Residency, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Teaching English as a Second Language, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate