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General Education and Associate of Arts Learning Outcomes (GELOs)

Close Reading

Students describe and analyze texts from a variety of academic disciplines.

Written Communication

Students compose focused and coherent written content; organize and logically develop their ideas; find, analyze, and integrate appropriate sources; and demonstrate facility in discipline- or genre-specific conventions of writing.

Oral Communication

Students make verbal presentations in which they articulate a central message, organize main ideas, integrate appropriate supporting information, employ language appropriate for the topic and audience, and utilize delivery techniques that enhance the presentation.

Systematic Inquiry (Critical Thinking & Information Literacy)

Students explain a problem, articulate a (hypo)thesis, investigate using appropriate sources, analyze the information, and craft logical conclusions and creative solutions to the problem.

Quantitative Reasoning

Students demonstrate understanding of quantitative facts and concepts, perform calculations successfully, and apply problem-solving strategies to analyze quantitative data and draw appropriate conclusions.

Christian Literacy and Faith

Students describe the contents and contexts of the Bible, Christianity’s major teachings, and how the Christian faith connects to academic disciplines; and have many opportunities to receive instruction in the Christian faith.

Service to Society and Church

Students serve society in ethical and merciful ways, examining benefits gained and challenges encountered, and Christian students have many opportunities to serve the church.

Informed and Responsive Citizenship

Students explain, from a disciplinary perspective, how the university’s vision of preparing “wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens” has influenced their understanding of and response to social, cultural, spiritual, scientific, health, economic, political, and ethical issues in their community, their country, and throughout the world.

Undergraduate Learning Outcomes (ULOs)

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Systematic Inquiry (Critical Thinking & Information Literacy)

Students explain a problem, articulate a (hypo)thesis, investigate using appropriate sources, analyze the information, and craft logical conclusions and creative solutions to the problem.

Quantitative Reasoning

Students interpret and analyze quantitative information in order to solve a wide range of problems, from those arising in research to everyday issues and questions.

Christian Literacy and Faith

Students describe the contents and contexts of the Bible, Christianity’s major teachings, and how the Christian faith connects to their academic disciplines and vocations in life; and have many opportunities to receive instruction in the Christian faith.

Service to Society and Church

Students serve society in ethical and merciful ways, examining benefits gained and challenges encountered, and Christian students have many opportunities to serve the church.

Informed and Responsive Citizenship

Specialized Knowledge

Students apply knowledge in a specific field that draws on current research, scholarship, and/or techniques in the field.

Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

Concordia University Irvine graduates will be able to demonstrate the following:

Scholarly Research

Generate scholarly research on problems and issues in their field of study.

Integrated Learning

Integrate knowledge and skills from current research, scholarship, and/or techniques in their field with other disciplines.

Ethical Leadership

Apply standards of ethics informed by Christian teachings as they fulfill their vocations as leaders within society.

Effective Communication

Elucidate disciplinary knowledge and findings in professional and academic contexts through written, oral, and digital media.

Reflective Practice

Balance Christian perspectives, evidence-based decision making, logical thinking, and consideration of human potential to take appropriate actions that advance their field.

Community Engagement

Assess and develop cogent positions on significant issues in their field to respond to diverse needs in their respective communities.

Program Learning Outcomes

School of Arts and Sciences

Art (BA)

The Art Department offers a major in art with emphases in studio art or graphic design, a major in graphic design, and minors in art or graphic design. In both majors, students create art and design that utilizes the elements and principles of design, strong drawing skills, and composition while they also build aesthetic and communication capabilities. The relationship of technique and content is further explored while students are introduced to art history, contemporary practices, and a distinct cultural awareness. Each major empowers students to follow an exciting vocational path in the visual arts. Students leave the program equipped for a successful future in their chosen field.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Describe and apply elements and principles of art to critique a work of art.
Examine the symbolic or metaphorical meaning of a work of art.
Develop conceptual, visual, and creative techniques in the art planning process.
Examine contemporary and historical art to enhance one’s own artwork.
Produce creative artwork that demonstrates diversity and multicultural themes.
Generate projects that apply elements and principles of art, utilizing a variety of media.

Behavioral Sciences (BA)

The Department of Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology explores, explicates, conceptualizes, and interprets the human experience. Through social science methodologies students will discover how individuals think about, construct, act upon and relate to themselves and others.

The Behavioral Sciences major utilizes the tools of anthropology, psychology and sociology to explore the complex nature of the human experience. An interdisciplinary approach will create a foundation within which students will investigate the dynamic between self and society, agency and structure and nature and culture. Students can choose an emphasis that further explores one of the dimensions of the Behavioral Sciences, such as culture (Anthropology emphasis), the individuals (Psychology emphasis), or society (Sociology emphasis).

Program Learning Outcomes:

Write and speak in genres appropriate to the behavioral sciences.
Summarize and evaluate literature to demonstrate critical understanding of content, theories and methods.
Demonstrate understanding of statistical concepts, perform calculations successfully and apply problem solving strategies to analyze statistical data and draw appropriate conclusions.
Illustrate how a Christian world-view interrelates with and complements the scientific study of human behavior.
Examine the different components of socio-cultural and international diversity.

Biology (BA)

The Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department strives to develop wise and honorable citizens capable of excelling as witnesses of Christ and in their vocations within the biological and physical sciences or elsewhere.

Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in biology will be able to articulate their understanding of the natural world, address pressing social and scientific challenges from a Christian perspective, and continue to recognize their worldviews in order to gain the ability to confidently approach, analyze, and solve academic, social, and theological challenges with which students improve their understanding of the natural world, their own faith, and their role in society.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate competency in written and oral communication.
Demonstrate competency of content in genetics and cell, molecular, and organismal biology.
Apply appropriate mathematical and statistical analysis to data.
Read, analyze, and critique primary scientific literature.
Demonstrate competency in basic scientific laboratory techniques.
Articulate a Christian worldview from a Lutheran perspective on various scientific topics.

Biochemistry (BS)

The study of Chemistry and Biochemistry endeavors to develop students who possess high-level numerical, computational, experimental, and analytical abilities seeking to prepare students to formulate, investigate, analyze and articulate solutions to major scientific, technological, environmental, and health problems in the natural sciences. In concert with the Great Commission, the study of physical sciences embraces the idea that its curricula should actively encourage and prepare students to develop theologically sound and scientifically solid connections between the Christian faith and the discipline.

The Biochemistry major will engage students at the interface of chemistry and biology. Students will apply the principles learned in chemistry to how biology works in the cell and at the organism level. Students will be able to specialize in different areas of biochemistry by choosing electives that are in line with their future goals.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Chemical Knowledge: Describe and utilize key facts and concepts in chemistry.
Literature Awareness: Read and critique peer-reviewed scientific literature.
Scientific Method: Apply scientific methods to investigate, formulate, analyze, and solve problems involving chemistry.
Problem Solving: Articulate and validate strategies and processes necessary to solve numerical and logical problems.
Chemistry Writing: Construct a written cogent and logical scientific argument that adheres to an appropriate scientific style.
Articulate Chemistry Concepts: Use multiple tools (e.g., graphs, numerical data, and mathematical/symbolic notation) to represent chemical ideas.
Chemistry Presentation: Give a succinct oral presentation on a topic in chemistry.
Faith-Science Integration: Identify and develop theologically sound and scientifically rigorous connections between the Christian faith and chemistry.
Community Service: Collaborate on chemistry-themed community service projects.

Biology (BS)

Program Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate competency in written and oral communication.
Demonstrate competency of content in genetics and cell, molecular, and organismal biology.
Apply appropriate mathematical and statistical analysis to data.
Read, analyze, and critique primary scientific literature.
Demonstrate competency in basic scientific laboratory techniques.
Articulate a Christian worldview from a Lutheran perspective on various scientific topics.

Chemistry (BA)

Program Learning Outcomes:

Chemical Knowledge: Describe and utilize key facts and concepts in chemistry.
Literature Awareness: Read and critique peer-reviewed scientific literature.
Scientific Method: Apply scientific methods to investigate, formulate, analyze, and solve problems involving chemistry.
Problem Solving: Articulate and validate strategies and processes necessary to solve numerical and logical problems.
Chemistry Writing: Construct a written cogent and logical scientific argument that adheres to an appropriate scientific style.
Articulate Chemistry Concepts: Use multiple tools (e.g., graphs, numerical data, and mathematical/symbolic notation) to represent chemical ideas.
Chemistry Presentation: Give a succinct oral presentation on a topic in chemistry.
Faith-Science Integration: Identify and develop theologically sound and scientifically rigorous connections between the Christian faith and chemistry.
Community Service: Collaborate on chemistry-themed community service projects.

Chemistry (BS)

Purpose: The Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department strives to develop wise and honorable citizens capable of excelling as witnesses of Christ and in their vocations within the biological and physical sciences or elsewhere.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Chemical Knowledge: Describe and utilize key facts and concepts in chemistry.
Literature Awareness: Read and critique peer-reviewed scientific literature.
Scientific Method: Apply scientific methods to investigate, formulate, analyze, and solve problems involving chemistry.
Problem Solving: Articulate and validate strategies and processes necessary to solve numerical and logical problems.
Chemistry Writing: Construct a written cogent and logical scientific argument that adheres to an appropriate scientific style.
Articulate Chemistry Concepts: Use multiple tools (e.g., graphs, numerical data, and mathematical/symbolic notation) to represent chemical ideas.
Chemistry Presentation: Give a succinct oral presentation on a topic in chemistry.
Faith-Science Integration: Identify and develop theologically sound and scientifically rigorous connections between the Christian faith and chemistry.
Community Service: Collaborate on chemistry-themed community service projects.

Communication Studies (BA)

The Communication Studies department equips students for leadership roles in communication-related careers. Students are encouraged to double major in another discipline or minor to complement the major. Through careful planning, students can complete these options within 4 years. The department offers a varied curriculum that includes both the classical courses associated with the discipline and those that reflect contemporary developments in the field, such as social media.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Explain and apply historical and contemporary theories of human communication.
Describe and analyze how culture influences the communication process.
Demonstrate competency in written and oral communication.
Articulate the origins and trends of mediated communication.
Analyze arguments and discourse intended to influence beliefs, attitudes, values and practices.
Demonstrate competency in systematic inquiry.

Computer Science (BS)

The Computer Science Bachelor of Science develops student analytic and algorithmic abilities to investigate, formulate, analyze, and articulate solutions to problems in the design, development, and analysis of computer hardware and software in both theoretical and practical contexts while seeking to further their knowledge of God’s world.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Create, implement, and evaluate software systems that meet specified design and performance requirements.
Apply algorithmic, mathematical, and scientific reasoning to a variety of complex computing problems.
Analyze, articulate, and apply scholarly resources to integrate computer science theory, software development fundamentals, and best practices in the discipline of computer science.
Cultivate the Christian teaching of vocations to make wise, informed judgements and practice ethical, honorable decision making in computer science.
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills in computer science.
Function effectively as a gracious and helpful member or leader of a team.

Engineering (BS)

The Engineering Bachelor of Science challenges students to investigate, formulate, analyze, and articulate engineering problems by connecting principles of engineering, science, mathematics, and computer science with studies in liberal arts, in order to produce and communicate informed solutions which consider the impact of global, environmental, health, safety, and economic factors.

Program Learning Outcomes:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

English (BA)

The English, Writing and Modern Language Department, guided by the Great Commission and inspired by the traditions of the liberal arts, empowers students to cultivate their God-given gifts for human thought and expression. Students of all backgrounds are welcomed into the study and practice of the aesthetic, cultural and mechanical excellences of literature, writing and language(s) for lives of leadership and service.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Create a sustained argument employing the writing process and context-appropriate conventions. [WC, SI, SK]
Analyze and assess literary texts and contexts using appropriate research tools and methods. [WC, SI, SK]
Recognize and evaluate Christian themes, tropes, hallmarks of Christian confession or struggle, and other religious distinctives in literature. [CLF, SK, IRC]
Identify and differentiate literary periods, major writers, critical theories, and genres. [SK, SI, IRC]
Serve society in ethical and merciful ways, examining benefits gained and challenges encountered. [SSC]
Engage and analyze literary arts by recognizing and critiquing elements of literature including literary types, forms, and figurative language in both written and oral presentations. [IRC, OC, SI, SK]
Modern Languages: Develop an increased appreciation for different cultures and societies through language learning – etymological, structural, pronunciation, or literary exempla in the student’s main chosen language.

Graphic Design (BA)

Purpose: The School of Arts & Sciences fosters the virtues of curiosity, courage, and humility in our students, thereby preparing them for their vocations in service to others. This is accomplished within the Lutheran liberal arts tradition by engaging with many enduring questions while relying upon the truth found in Jesus Christ.

The School of Arts and Sciences teaches a majority of the Q&I general education offerings of the university and monitors the courses, majors, minors, and professional programs through its different departments for the purpose of developing “wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens” in a variety of fields of study.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Generate projects that apply elements and principles of design.
Produce symbolic representations.
Employ principles of typographic formalism to designs.
Create imagery that utilizes studio art and digital illustrations.
Apply technology used in the graphic design industry.
Develop conceptual, visual, and creative techniques in the design planning process.
Write creative briefs that communicate design ideas and expectations.

History and Political Thought (BA)

The History and Political Thought Department endeavors to equip students to “see life steadily and see it whole.” The courses required for both the major and minors look at the human experience over the course of the ages. They are approached from the liberal arts tradition of learning for the sake of learning and cover a broad range of topics. Students can expect a rigorous approach to learning through reading, research, and writing. The result for graduates in this program will be a mind that is not only well filled but also well trained.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Empirical Inquiry – Explain and conduct empirical research to study human experience and behavior, both past and present; Utilize primary and secondary sources to demonstrate knowledge of past and present cultures of the world and issues affecting the global community.
Theoretical Cognizance – Examine major concepts, models, and theories to interpret human experience within the context of historical, political, sociocultural, and economic life.
Articulate Expression – Conceptualize and articulate important elements of selected disciplines within the social sciences through persuasive written and oral communication.
Historical and Existential Awareness – Gain an appreciation and understanding of the social sciences by which students recognize that “while we do not live in the past, the past lives in us.”
Cultural Understanding – Recognize and explain that documents and artifacts are art forms that record cultural change and serve as a moralizing influence.
Artistic Appreciation – Develop an appreciation of the fine arts through an interdisciplinary approach to the social sciences.
Christian/Western Worldview – Critique the role of the Christian church in molding western thought and law, as well as instances when other regional world-views were adopted, embraced, or discarded by the church.
Historical and Existential Awareness – Apply examples from the social sciences of heroic actions, humility, and grace.

Liberal Arts (BA)

The Liberal Arts major is rooted in the tradition of the liberal arts, allowing students to study the best of human thought and creativity, across time and across cultures. In addition, the major encourages students to combine disciplines in a unique way, asking them to view their education as an intertwined, rather than a compartmentalized, experience.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Clear Communication – Articulate a sustained argument using standard English genres and conventions; Use and incorporate a variety of research tools and methods
Understanding of Cultural Diversity – Demonstrate familiarity with major religions, philosophies, and artistic movements of a variety of world cultures.
Understanding of Cultural Unity – Formulate connections among the cultures of the world.
Understanding of Cultural Development in the Western World – Recognize the hallmarks of the major eras of Western civilization.
Cross-disciplinary Thinking – Formulate connections among the disciplines associated with the Liberal Arts.

Mathematics (BA)

The Mathematics Bachelor of Arts develops student numerical and analytical abilities to investigate, formulate, analyze, and articulate solutions to problems within the discipline of mathematics, including the application of mathematical ideas to real-world problems and issues, and the theoretical foundations of mathematics.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Write, critique and interpret various forms of mathematical proof.
Calculate, apply and synthesize core content in mathematics.
Utilize effective strategies in problem solving, including data analysis and multiple representations of mathematical ideas (visualization/ graphs, symbolic notations and numerical data).
Clearly communicate mathematical concepts, vocabulary and notation.

Music (BA)

The Music Department trains students to improve their communities with meaningful, beautiful, and edifying musical activity. This is accomplished through coursework designed to develop broadly-skilled musicians and frequent public performances in different contexts, especially where our music can help to share the Christian faith.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Practical Musicianship: Develop musical skills that reflect competent applications of the materials and conventions of music.
Performance Musicianship: Generate musical performances that are technically adept and artistic.
Leadership and Collaboration: Utilize the techniques, philosophies, and best practices of musical leadership and collaboration in order to enhance a community.
Critical Listening: Interpret, analyze, and evaluate musical works and performances.
Contextualization: Evaluate the significance of music in various contexts (e.g., spiritual, social, historical, ritual, cultural).

Psychology (BA)

The study of Psychology is designed to develop students’ capacities to explore, conceptualize, explicate and interpret past and present human experience by understanding truth as it is revealed in God’s word (Scripture) and God’s world (the sophisticated scientific study and well reasoned theoretical understanding of humans).

Program Learning Outcomes:

Write and speak in genres appropriate to the behavioral sciences.
Summarize and evaluate literature to demonstrate critical understanding of content, theories and methods.
Demonstrate understanding of statistical concepts, perform calculations successfully and apply problem solving strategies to analyze statistical data and draw appropriate conclusions.
Illustrate how a Christian world-view interrelates with and complements the scientific study of human behavior.
Examine the different components of socio-cultural and international diversity.

Theatre & Film (BA)

The Theatre & Film Department educates students to understand, appreciate, and produce theatre in ways that reflect a Lutheran understanding of the Christian faith. Our academic programs incorporate both liberal arts and pre-professional elements to prepare students to be effective in a variety of performance and production vocations and avocations. Our productions present high-quality entertainment that reflects the university’s mission and values to the Concordia community, the people of Orange County, and beyond.

The Theatre major prepares students for careers in acting, directing, theatrical design, technical theatre, and film and digital video production, as well as for graduate programs in these areas. All theatre majors take a set of required classes and then choose one of three possible emphases: Acting and Directing, Design and Technical Production, or Film and Digital Video Production. Students are encouraged to be well-rounded professionals who are prepared for a variety of careers in the arts, entertainment, and related education fields.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Theatre in Historical and Global Context – Students will engage in scholarship or creative activity that reflects knowledge of significant theatre art, past and present.
Theatrical Artistry: Oral Communication – Students will effectively utilize oral communication skills to discuss, create, analyze and present theatrical work.
Theatrical Artistry: Written Communication – Students will effectively utilize written communication skills to create, analyze and present theatrical work.
Critical Thinking in Research – Students will utilize scholarly resources and related material to evaluate and/or create points of view.
Interaction of Faith and Artistry – Students will articulate their own theological and philosophical perspectives and apply them to artistic visions and choices.
Theatrical Artistry – Acting & Directing – Students will effectively utilize tools and techniques to act and direct theatrical art.
Theatrical Artistry – Design & Technical Production – Students will effectively utilize different technical elements that contribute to the theatrical whole.
Film and Digital Video Production Artistry – Students will utilize different tools and techniques to create effective film and digital video driven storytelling.

School of Business and Economics

Business Administration (BA)

The undergraduate business program operates within the university’s mission statement of preparing students to succeed in the business world studying under the direction of faculty experienced in both the educational and vocational aspects of the discipline. Each student is considered for their unique gifts and how these gifts may be encouraged, developed, and strengthened including the opportunity to participate in business activities and organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes:
Emphasis Accounting

Explain the technical and functional aspects of financial and tax accounting.
Explain the major concepts, theories, and practices of managerial accounting.
Critique the impact of differences in global accounting treatments.
Evaluate the legal, social, and economic environment of accounting.
Describe and explain the ethical obligations and professional responsibilities of accountants.
Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
Collect and apply accounting data in an integrated manner for decision making.

Emphases: Business Data Analytics, Business Economics, Finance, Healthcare Management, International Business, Management, Marketing

Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, marketing, finance, and management.
Evaluate the legal, social, and economic environments of business.
Describe the global environment of business.
Apply decision-support tools to business decision making.
Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
Apply knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.

Economics (BA)

Economics is the study of expanding human needs and wants in an environment of increasingly elaborate economies, production processes, intricate technologies, more refined skills, and greater trade. Combining this with a world of ever increasing constrained resources, the study of economics incorporates philosophies and moral precepts that more properly define the wants and desires of individuals, business and the global community to both better compete and collaborate for the common good. In sum, an Economics major will prepare students for decision-making in work and life by incorporating the analytical process of modern economic thought in the pursuit of maximizing value.

Program Learning Outcomes:
Emphasis Accounting

Explain the major theoretical concepts of economics.
Evaluate the relationship between legal, social, and economic environments.
Describe the global economic environment.
Describe and explain the ethical obligations and responsibilities of economics.
Apply modeling and decision-supporting tools to economic decision making.
Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
Apply knowledge of economic concepts and functions in an integrated manner.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The MBA program aims to develop skillful, wise, and practical leaders who add value to the professional business community. The MBAS program aims to develop skillful, wise, and practical leaders who add value to the professional sports business community while serving as ethical leaders grounded in biblical principles.

Program Learning Outcomes:
Emphasis Accounting

Recognize problems.
Integrate theory and practice for the purpose of strategic analysis.
Employ and apply quantitative techniques and methods in the analysis of real-world business situations.
Communicate to relevant audiences by composing clear, consistent, and effective written forms of communication and by composing and presenting effective oral business presentations.
Work effectively with a team of colleagues on diverse projects.
Identify and analyze the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business.

Master of Business Administration: Sports Business (MBA)

The MBA in Sports Business offers each student an accredited business curriculum specializing in sports business courses preparing them to work in the fast paced and dynamic sports business industry. The program is designed for those interested in enhancing their current knowledge of sports business that will allow them to enter or advance in the increasing competitive market of sports management. The curriculum is tailored to meet the increasing variety of contemporary sport issues and taught by faculty who are academically and experientially qualified in the sports business industry.

Program Learning Outcomes:
Emphasis Accounting

Recognize problems.
Integrate theory and practice for the purpose of strategic analysis.
Employ and apply quantitative techniques and methods in the analysis of real-world business situations.
Communicate to relevant audiences by composing clear, consistent, and effective written forms of communication and by composing and presenting effective oral business presentations.
Work effectively with a team of colleagues on diverse projects.
Identify and analyze the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business.
Analyze sports business decisions using business knowledge and theories from the global sports business industry.

Sports Business (BA)

The Sports Business degree provides professional preparation for management and leadership positions with professional sports teams, intercollegiate and intramural athletics and recreation programs at colleges and universities and amateur athletic organizations. Professional preparation is also given for careers in private and public health and fitness clubs, corporate fitness and wellness programs, sports stadiums and arenas, and the sports marketing, management, and communication firms that service the larger marketplace.

Program Learning Outcomes:
Emphasis Accounting

Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, marketing, finance, and management.
Evaluate the legal, social, and economic environments of sports business.
Describe the global environment of business.
Describe and explain the ethical obligations and responsibilities of sports business.
Apply decision-support tools to business decision making.
Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
Apply knowledge of sports business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.

School of Education

Curriculum and Instruction (MAEd)

The MAEd program helps established professional educators develop skills to become exemplary educators by enhancing their teaching abilities, keeping them up-to-date with recent developments in the educational field, and enabling them to use current technologies in their classroom.

Program Learning Outcomes:
Curriculum and Instruction

Integrate Intentional Design: Research and develop instructional content and pedagogy in order to apply learned skills to support and assess the attainment of learning outcomes for all students.
Apply Disciplinary Competencies: Demonstrate analytical skills and knowledge necessary to develop and implement effective and ethically informed content and pedagogy.
Model Ethical Leadership: Model servant leadership by supporting, collaborating, and sharing expertise within a diverse professional community.
Exercise Informed Reflection: Implement a balanced approach to the analysis and development of teaching and learning processes.
Promote Active Learning: Identify effective strategies for lifelong learning in a global and digital world, including shaping a personal learning network to support continuous professional growth in curriculum and instruction.

Learning, Design, and Technology

Integrate Intentional Design: Develop an understanding of the dynamic relationship between technology, pedagogy, and content in order to creatively apply a variety of technologies to support and assess the attainment of learning outcomes for all students.
Apply Disciplinary Competencies: Demonstrate and apply the requisite technical skills and knowledge necessary for effectively integrating technology into the curriculum.
Model Ethical Leadership: Model servant leadership as applied to the role of an effective and ethical technology steward by supporting, collaborating, and sharing expertise within a professional community.
Exercise Informed Reflection: Demonstrate a balanced, informed, and reflective approach to the integration of technology into the teaching and learning processes.
Promote Active Learning: Identify effective strategies for lifelong learning in a global and digital world including shaping a personal learning network to support continuous professional growth in educational technology.

Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs (Credential)

The credential programs prepare multiple subject, single subject, and education specialist teacher candidates who demonstrate knowledge of theory and practice by making informed decisions leading to exemplary instruction for all learners. Concordia University Irvine’s programs are state-approved and lead to preliminary California multiple (elementary), single subject (secondary), and education specialist (EDSP) credentials.

Program Learning Outcomes:

The teacher candidate plans and delivers instruction. The teacher candidate plans and delivers engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction based on the approved California teaching standards. The teacher candidate incorporates a variety of teaching strategies and resources to make the subject matter accessible and engaging to the needs of diverse students.
The teacher candidate uses assessment for a variety of purposes. The teacher candidate designs and interprets a variety of assessments, and also uses assessment data to plan instruction, monitor instruction, design and monitor the classroom environment, and learn about and place students. In addition, the teacher candidate uses reflective practice as a means of self-assessment.
The teacher candidate provides a supportive learning environment. The teacher candidate creates a positive social environment and a safe and welcoming physical environment that supports learning for all students. The teacher candidate uses instructional time wisely and efficiently.
The teacher candidate models a servant-leadership lifestyle. The teacher candidate models servant-leadership, exhibits a professional attitude, and communicates effectively with students, families, and school personnel. The teacher candidate is aware of and carries out legal and ethical responsibilities.

Educational Administrative with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (MAEd)

Program Learning Outcomes:

Integrate Intentional Design: Research and develop instructional content and pedagogy in order to apply learned skills to support and assess the attainment of learning outcomes for all students.
Apply Disciplinary Competencies: Demonstrate analytical skills and knowledge necessary to develop and implement effective and ethically informed content and pedagogy.
Model Ethical Leadership: Model servant leadership by supporting, collaborating, and sharing expertise within a diverse professional community.
Exercise Informed Reflection: Implement a balanced approach to the analysis and development of teaching and learning processes.
Promote Active Learning: Identify effective strategies for lifelong learning in a global and digital world, including shaping a personal learning network to support continuous professional growth in curriculum and instruction.

Educational Leadership (MA)

To prepare servant leaders who transform lives through innovative and exceptional educational practices to positively impact local and global communities.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Integrate Intentional Design (IID): Facilitate the development and implementation of a vision of learning that recognizes the needs of the school community. (IL, SR). Faith Foundation – God is hidden in human vocations as He works beneath appearances and through people to minister to the needs of all of His creation. As Isaiah wrote, “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ and I said, ‘Here am I; send me!’” (Isaiah 6:8)
Apply Disciplinary Competencies (ADC): Collaborate with the community to promote social emotional learning, character, and ethics within school systems. (CE, IL). Faith Foundation – Acting with gratitude for God’s gracious blessings, we are called to be wise and faithful stewards of all that He provides for us as we serve His purposes. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” (1 Peter 4:10)
Model Ethical Leadership (MEL): Model servant leadership while actively nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional programs conducive to student learning and professional growth for faculty and staff. (CE, EL, RP). Faith Foundation – Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” (Mark 9:35) In our new baptismal identity, the Holy Spirit daily works in our hearts to shape us into the image of Christ Himself, whose sacrifice on the cross is the ultimate leadership model for lives lived in service to others. (See also Ephesians 4:15-16)
Exercise Informed Reflection (EIR): Implement a balanced approach to decision making in an educational environment. (IL, RP). Faith Foundation – Successful navigation through our ever more complex and rapidly changing world demands pause for reflection to discern God’s plans for His creation. St. Paul cautioned “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is –his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2)
Promote Active Learning (PAL): Identify effective strategies for lifelong learning in a global and digital world, including shaping a personal learning network to support continuous professional growth in servant leadership. (EC, CE). Faith Foundation – Christians value the processes of forgiveness, healing and learning through which God continually works to make us whole. “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…” (Proverbs 1:5-7a)

Leadership (EdD)

The purpose of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in Leadership is to develop transformative leaders. These leaders embody the knowledge, competencies, and skills necessary to guide organizations toward continuous improvement and sustained effectiveness. This is achieved through a rigorous and integrated curriculum focusing on theory and applied research in leadership and systems thinking. The program also emphasizes the development of analytical skills applicable to dynamic and diverse learning organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Formulate Systems Thinking: Graduates will analyze and apply concepts and skills necessary to create, lead, and manage learning organizations as complex, responsive, and adaptive systems. (Aligns with GLOs Integrated Learning, Community Engagement, Effective Communication)
Develop Scholarly Research: EDD Graduates will initiate, assemble, arrange, and reformulate ideas, concepts, designs, and methods in carrying out a research project directed at a problem in their field of interest. (Aligns with GLOs Scholarly Research, Integrated Learning, Effective Communication, Reflective Practice, Community Engagement)
Model Ethical Leadership: EDD Graduates will analyze and apply standards of ethics informed by Christian teachings as they fulfill their vocations as servant leaders within our diverse and democratic society. (Aligns with GLO Ethical Leadership, Effective Communication, Reflective Practice)
Illustrate Effective Communication: EDD graduates will express cogent, concise and clear communication that begins with empathic attunement, is built upon truthfulness, trust and vulnerability, establishes genuine rapport, invites participation, simultaneously embodies confidence and humility, and engenders mutual respect and shared responsibility. (Aligns with GLO Effective Communication, Reflective Practice, Ethical Leadership)
Exercise Informed Reflection: Establish reflective behaviors and principles that are self-aware, non-reactive, and intrinsically motivated to honor the heart of God and serve my neighbor. (Aligns with GLO Reflective Practice, Effective Communication, Ethical Leadership)
Build Community Engagement: Cultivate a passion for deepening understandings across cultures and contexts, engaging in honorable conversations, citizenly partnerships and wise initiatives across diverse communities, demographics and geographies. (Aligns with GLO Community Engagement, Effective Communication, Reflective Practice)
Utilize Disciplinary Competencies: EDD Graduates will analyze, apply, and integrate concepts and skills across disciplines to create, lead, and manage learning organizations as complex, responsive, and adaptive systems. (Aligns with GLOs Integrated Learning, Community Engagement, Systems Thinking)

Learning, Design, and Technology (MAEd)

Program Learning Outcomes:

Integrate Intentional Design: Research and develop instructional content and pedagogy in order to apply learned skills to support and assess the attainment of learning outcomes for all students.
Apply Disciplinary Competencies: Demonstrate analytical skills and knowledge necessary to develop and implement effective and ethically informed content and pedagogy.
Model Ethical Leadership: Model servant leadership by supporting, collaborating, and sharing expertise within a diverse professional community.
Exercise Informed Reflection: Implement a balanced approach to the analysis and development of teaching and learning processes.
Promote Active Learning: Identify effective strategies for lifelong learning in a global and digital world, including shaping a personal learning network to support continuous professional growth in curriculum and instruction.

Master of Education (includes Teaching Credential)

Concordia University Irvine offers a combined credential and master of education program that prepares students to demonstrate knowledge of theory and practice by making informed decisions leading to exemplary instruction for all learners. Students can apply 30-47 units of their 500- level credential coursework toward a master’s degree in education.

The credential courses and student teaching requirements are the foundation for the M.Ed. degree. All students seeking a M.Ed. must complete the Credential Program and then add the advanced coursework and capstone experience. The total number of units in the M.Ed. is 45-62 (30-47 preliminary credential units and 15 advanced units beyond the credential). All coursework in the M.Ed. must be completed within seven (7) years of the first post-baccalaureate credential course.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Integrate Intentional Design (IID): Research and develop instructional content and pedagogy in order to apply learned skills to support and assess the attainment of learning outcomes for all students.
Apply Disciplinary Competencies (ADC): Demonstrate analytical skills and knowledge necessary to develop and implement effective and ethically informed content and pedagogy.
Model Ethical Leadership (MEL): Model Servant leadership by supporting, collaborating, and sharing expertise within a diverse professional community.
Exercise Informed Reflection (EIR): Implement a balanced approach to the analysis and development of the teaching and learning processes.
Promote Active Learning (PAL): Identify effective strategies for lifelong learning in a global and digital world, including shaping a personal learning network to support continuous professional growth in curriculum and instruction.

Multiple Subject & Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs (Credential)

Program Learning Outcomes:

The teacher candidate plans and delivers instruction. The teacher candidate plans and delivers engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction based on the approved California teaching standards. The teacher candidate incorporates a variety of teaching strategies and resources to make the subject matter accessible and engaging to the needs of diverse students.
The teacher candidate uses assessment for a variety of purposes. The teacher candidate designs and interprets a variety of assessments, and also uses assessment data to plan instruction, monitor instruction, design and monitor the classroom environment, and learn about and place students. In addition, the teacher candidate uses reflective practice as a means of self-assessment.
The teacher candidate provides a supportive learning environment. The teacher candidate creates a positive social environment and a safe and welcoming physical environment that supports learning for all students. The teacher candidate uses instructional time wisely and efficiently.
The teacher candidate models a servant-leadership lifestyle. The teacher candidate models servant-leadership, exhibits a professional attitude, and communicates effectively with students, families, and school personnel. The teacher candidate is aware of and carries out legal and ethical responsibilities.

Multiple Subject (Credential)

Program Learning Outcomes:

The teacher candidate plans and delivers instruction. The teacher candidate plans and delivers engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction based on the approved California teaching standards. The teacher candidate incorporates a variety of teaching strategies and resources to make the subject matter accessible and engaging to the needs of diverse students.
The teacher candidate uses assessment for a variety of purposes. The teacher candidate designs and interprets a variety of assessments, and also uses assessment data to plan instruction, monitor instruction, design and monitor the classroom environment, and learn about and place students. In addition, the teacher candidate uses reflective practice as a means of self-assessment.
The teacher candidate provides a supportive learning environment. The teacher candidate creates a positive social environment and a safe and welcoming physical environment that supports learning for all students. The teacher candidate uses instructional time wisely and efficiently.
The teacher candidate models a servant-leadership lifestyle. The teacher candidate models servant-leadership, exhibits a professional attitude, and communicates effectively with students, families, and school personnel. The teacher candidate is aware of and carries out legal and ethical responsibilities.

School Counseling with Pupil Services Credential (MAEd)

Program Learning Outcomes:

Integrate Intentional Design: Research and create comprehensive school counseling programs that focus on student outcomes.
Apply Disciplinary Competencies: Demonstrate legal, ethical, and professional knowledge and skills in pre-K-12 public and private school settings.
Model Ethical Leadership: Model servant leadership to actively promote ethical school counseling practices in pre-K-12 public or private schools.
Exercise Informed Reflection: Implement an impartial and balanced approach to deliver services within diverse school settings.
Promote Active Learning: Identify effective strategies for lifelong learning in a global and digital world, including shaping a personal learning network to support continuous professional growth in school counseling.

School Psychology with Pupil Personnel Services Credential (MAEd)

Program Learning Outcomes:

Integrate Intentional Design: Candidates have knowledge to design preventive and responsive services that promote academic skill development, resilience, and positive behavior, support socialization and adaptive skills, enhance mental and behavioral health, and respond to culture and context.
Apply Disciplinary Competencies: Candidates understand and utilize various assessment methods for identifying strengths and needs; developing effective interventions, services, and programs; and measuring progress and outcomes within a multitiered system of supports.
Model Ethical Leadership: Candidates provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards; engage in responsive ethical and professional decision-making; collaborate with other professionals; and apply professional work characteristics needed for effective practice as servant leaders within school psychology.
Exercise Informed Reflection: Candidates understand principles related to social-emotional well-being, self-care, and apply professional work characteristics needed for effective practice as school psychologists, including responsibility, adaptability, initiative, dependability, and respect for human diversity.
Promote Active Learning: Candidates promote preventive and responsive services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, and psychological and physical safety.

Single Subject (Credential)

Program Learning Outcomes:

The teacher candidate plans and delivers instruction. The teacher candidate plans and delivers engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction based on the approved California teaching standards. The teacher candidate incorporates a variety of teaching strategies and resources to make the subject matter accessible and engaging to the needs of diverse students.
The teacher candidate uses assessment for a variety of purposes. The teacher candidate designs and interprets a variety of assessments, and also uses assessment data to plan instruction, monitor instruction, design and monitor the classroom environment, and learn about and place students. In addition, the teacher candidate uses reflective practice as a means of self-assessment.
The teacher candidate provides a supportive learning environment. The teacher candidate creates a positive social environment and a safe and welcoming physical environment that supports learning for all students. The teacher candidate uses instructional time wisely and efficiently.
The teacher candidate models a servant-leadership lifestyle. The teacher candidate models servant-leadership, exhibits a professional attitude, and communicates effectively with students, families, and school personnel. The teacher candidate is aware of and carries out legal and ethical responsibilities.

Christ College

Christian Education Leadership (BA)

The Christian Education Leadership (CEL) program equips Lutheran students to serve as Directors of Christian Education (DCEs) who are passionate about the Gospel, God’s people, and Christ’s Church. Students will be prepared to serve effectively in a congregational setting in the following roles: ministry leader, Christian educator, life span minister (including youth ministry), and care minister. Upon the successful completion of the Christian education leadership major and the DCE program requirements, students will be eligible to serve a one-year internship. Upon successful completion of the internship, and upon recommendation of the faculty, a graduate receives certification as DCE in the LCMS and becomes eligible to receive a call into full-time service in the church.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Comprehension of Scripture – Express an understanding of the language, contents, history, culture, and themes of the Bible.
Understanding of Doctrine – Integrate and articulate biblical doctrine in systematic constructs.
Acquaintance with Other Theological Thought and Expression – Accurately describe prominent religions, denominations, and philosophies of the past and present.
Development of Faith in Christ – Christian students shall articulate a personal faith in Christ that is well informed from a biblical perspective.
Mission-oriented Church Leadership – Christian students, whether preparing for called ministry or lay leadership in the church, will demonstrate skills and attitudes to effectively live out and lead the church in the Great Commission and lives of service.

Cross-cultural Ministry Center (MA)

The curriculum of the CMC seeks to form faithful missionary pastors to launch and develop culture-crossing ministries.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Comprehension of Scripture – Express an understanding of the language, contents, history, culture, and themes of the Bible.
Understanding of Doctrine – Integrate and articulate biblical doctrine in systematic constructs.
Acquaintance with Other Theological Thought and Expression – Accurately describe prominent religions, denominations, and philosophies of the past and present.
Development of Faith in Christ – Christian students shall articulate a personal faith in Christ that is well informed from a biblical perspective.
Mission-oriented Church Leadership – Christian students, whether preparing for called ministry or lay leadership in the church, will demonstrate skills and attitudes to effectively live out and lead the church in the Great Commission and lives of service.

Theological Studies: Biblical Languages (BA)

Grounded in Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, Christ College cultivates students to know God in Christ for lives of service to church and world.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Comprehension of Scripture – Express an understanding of the language, contents, history, culture, and themes of the Bible.
Understanding of Doctrine – Integrate and articulate biblical doctrine in systematic constructs.
Acquaintance with Other Theological Thought and Expression – Accurately describe prominent religions, denominations, and philosophies of the past and present.
Development of Faith in Christ – Christian students shall articulate a personal faith in Christ that is well informed from a biblical perspective.
Mission-oriented Church Leadership – Christian students, whether preparing for called ministry or lay leadership in the church, will demonstrate skills and attitudes to effectively live out and lead the church in the Great Commission and lives of service.

Theological Studies: Christian Education Leadership (BA)

Grounded in Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, Christ College cultivates students to know God in Christ for lives of service to church and world.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Comprehension of Scripture – Express an understanding of the language, contents, history, culture, and themes of the Bible.
Understanding of Doctrine – Integrate and articulate biblical doctrine in systematic constructs.
Acquaintance with Other Theological Thought and Expression – Accurately describe prominent religions, denominations, and philosophies of the past and present.
Development of Faith in Christ – Christian students shall articulate a personal faith in Christ that is well informed from a biblical perspective.
Mission-oriented Church Leadership – Christian students, whether preparing for called ministry or lay leadership in the church, will demonstrate skills and attitudes to effectively live out and lead the church in the Great Commission and lives of service.

Theological Studies: Ministry Leadership (BA)

Grounded in Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, Christ College cultivates students to know God in Christ for lives of service to church and world.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Comprehension of Scripture – Express an understanding of the language, contents, history, culture, and themes of the Bible.
Understanding of Doctrine – Integrate and articulate biblical doctrine in systematic constructs.
Acquaintance with Other Theological Thought and Expression – Accurately describe prominent religions, denominations, and philosophies of the past and present.
Development of Faith in Christ – Christian students shall articulate a personal faith in Christ that is well informed from a biblical perspective.
Mission-oriented Church Leadership – Christian students, whether preparing for called ministry or lay leadership in the church, will demonstrate skills and attitudes to effectively live out and lead the church in the Great Commission and lives of service.

Theology (BA)

Grounded in Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, Christ College cultivates students to know God in Christ for lives of service to church and world.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Comprehension of Scripture – Express an understanding of the language, contents, history, culture, and themes of the Bible.
Understanding of Doctrine – Integrate and articulate biblical doctrine in systematic constructs.
Acquaintance with Other Theological Thought and Expression – Accurately describe prominent religions, denominations, and philosophies of the past and present.
Development of Faith in Christ – Christian students shall articulate a personal faith in Christ that is well informed from a biblical perspective.
Mission-oriented Church Leadership – Christian students, whether preparing for called ministry or lay leadership in the church, will demonstrate skills and attitudes to effectively live out and lead the church in the Great Commission and lives of service.

Theology (MA)

The Master of Arts in Theology offers a core curriculum in advanced theological study for students who desire to be well prepared biblically and theologically, combined with flexibility for specific student emphases. Students can pursue goals including acquisition of advanced skills for Christian ministry. The Master of Arts (MA) in Theology degree is designed to stand alone for research and education or prepare students for doctoral programs at other major universities or graduate schools in the United States and abroad. The MA in Theology degree requires 32-62 semester units for completion.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Comprehension of Scripture – Express an understanding of the language, contents, history, culture, and themes of the Bible.
Understanding of Doctrine – Integrate and articulate biblical doctrine in systematic constructs.
Acquaintance with Other Theological Thought and Expression – Accurately describe prominent religions, denominations, and philosophies of the past and present.
Development of Faith in Christ – Christian students shall articulate a personal faith in Christ that is well informed from a biblical perspective.
Mission-oriented Church Leadership – Christian students, whether preparing for called ministry or lay leadership in the church, will demonstrate skills and attitudes to effectively live out and lead the church in the Great Commission and lives of service.

Townsend Institute

Counseling (MA)

As a Christ-centered counseling program, our mission is to develop competent, culturally informed counselors, educators, supervisors, scholars, leaders, and advocates to promote the wellness of all populations and systems. We are dedicated to preparing wise, honorable, cultivated citizens through a connected community of learners, empowering them to advance the counseling field and effect positive societal change from a research-supported perspective.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Scholarly Research (SR) – Master relevant aspects of conducting research, statistical procedures, methods, assessment, program evaluation and its utilization to improve counseling effectiveness. (GLO: SR)
Systems Thinking (ST) – Analyze and apply the concepts necessary to utilize their skills in individual/small group counseling, couples, family systems, organizational consultation/collaboration, and community partnerships. (GLOs: IL, CE)
Ethical Leadership (EL) – Assess and apply standards of ethical leadership, informed by Christian principles and values to the counseling setting in which they practice and in accordance with the ACA Code of Ethics, legal precedence, and other appropriate licensure standards. (GLO: EL)
Effective Communication (EC) – Communicate clearly through effective problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution to support individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations through skilled use of applicable methods while adjusting for diverse settings and context. (GLO: EC)
Reflective Clinical Practice (ECP) – Engage in reflective clinical practice through the balancing of diagnostic decision making, appropriate assessment, informed research based best practices, and theoretical frameworks of human dynamics. (GLO: RP)
Clinical Judgment and Assessment (CJA) – Develop the clinical judgment, interpreting assessment tools used in clinical practice and mastery of clinical tools necessary for treatment planning. Work with the diversity of behaviors found in individuals, groups, couples, and families across the lifespan. (GLOs: IL, RP)
Global and Community Commitment (GCC) – Interact with local, regional, national, and international communities by contributing to the body of research, participating in professional development and working with community agencies to provide counseling services to their local and global society.(GLO: CE)

Counselor Education and Supervision (PHD)

Program Learning Outcomes:

Research (GLO: Scholarly Research) – Graduates will critically analyze, design and disseminate quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research to conduct scholarly inquiry in the field of counselor education and supervision.
Counseling (GLO: Integrated Learning) – Graduates will demonstrate culturally informed clinical expertise and integration of counseling theories, counseling skills, and knowledge across multiple contexts of counseling and Counselor Education.
Teaching (GLO: Effective Communication) – Graduates will employ appropriate technology, diverse teaching and learning strategies, and professional writing related to teaching methods relevant to counselor education.
Supervision (GLO: Reflective Practice)- Graduates will apply theory, skills, and practices to clinical supervision that are ethical, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based, to advance the field of counseling
Reflective Clinical Practice (ECP) – Engage in reflective clinical practice through the balancing of diagnostic decision making, appropriate assessment, informed research based best practices, and theoretical frameworks of human dynamics. (GLO: RP)
Leadership and Advocacy (GLO: Community Engagement – Graduates will provide leadership and advocacy in the field of counselor education and supervision, and establish community partnerships that increase the reach and relevance of the counseling field.
Ethics and Identity (GLO: Ethical Leadership) – Graduates will establish a professional counselor educator identity in a variety of settings, while applying the standards of culturally informed ethical leadership supported by professional standards, Biblical values and Lutheran perspectives.

Executive Coaching and Consulting (MA)

The Master of Arts in Executive Coaching and Consulting within the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine takes a multidisciplinary approach: scriptural teachings, performance and business research, neuroscience and psychology. Graduates will develop skills and the personal character to effectively coach executives or consult with organizations. Students will have a deep understanding of human motivation and the dynamics of high performing teams and organizations. They will learn a unique and powerful coaching and consultative process leading to substantive and enduring change. Graduates will be prepared for the Professional Certified Coach level of proficiency as established by the International Coach Federation.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Ethical Leadership (ECL) – Students will assess and apply standards of ethical coaching and consulting, informed by Christian principles and values. (GLO: EL)
Scholarly Research (SR) – Students will utilize a systematic approach to carry out a scholarly research project and portfolio directed at a topic in the field of executive coaching and consulting. (GLO: SR)
Systems Thinking (ST) – Students will analyze and apply concepts and skills necessary to understand individuals and organizations as systems. (GLO: ST)
Effective Communication (EC) – Students will collaborate and communicate clearly through applicable and innovative methods, adjusting for diverse settings and audiences. (GLO: EC)
Reflective Practice (RP) – Students will engage in reflective practice through the balancing of core competencies, appropriate assessment, informed research-based best practices, and theoretical frameworks of coaching and consulting. (GLO: RP)
Global and Community Commitment (GC) – Students will serve their local and global communities in a culturally responsive way. (GLO: CE)

Organizational Leadership (MA)

Concordia University Irvine’s Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree is a Christ-centered program in cooperation with the John Townsend Institute leading to the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. Dr. Townsend’s Competence-Plus-Character model trains leaders to understand and operate within the DNA of organizations such as mission, vision, core values, goals, strategy, tactics and vital behaviors. At the same time, they must develop leadership competencies such as: establishing clarity and alignment; developing teams; identifying the right people for the tasks, motivating people using social/emotional intelligence skills, championing the culture and monitoring outcomes with feedback and adaption. Equally as important, students will understand how to grow in their own character (the set of capacities required to meet the demands of reality) and the skills to develop it in others. Character will ultimately be the leader’s primary driver of performance. Graduates will be prepared to advance in their career or to begin their leadership and management careers within profit and nonprofit organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Scholarly Research (SR) – Students will utilize a visionary approach to carry out a research project directed at a topic in the field of organizational leadership. (GLO: SR)
Systems Thinking (ST) – Students will analyze and apply concepts and skills necessary to create, serve, and lead organizations as systems. (GLO: IL, CE)
Ethical Leadership (EL) – Students will assess and apply standards of ethical leadership informed by Christian teachings while recognizing the need for healthy boundaries in their professional and personal lives. (GLO: EL)
Effective Communication (EC) – Students will collaborate and communicate clearly through applicable and innovative methods, adjusting for diverse settings and audiences. (GLO: EC)
Reflective Practice (RP) – Students will engage in reflective practice through the balancing of core competencies, appropriate assessment, informed research-based best practices, and theoretical frameworks of coaching and consulting. (GLO: RP)
Global and Community Commitment (GC) – Students will serve their local and global communities in a culturally responsive way. (GLO: CE)

School of Health and Human Sciences

Coaching and Athletics Administration (MA)

The Master of Arts in Coaching and Athletics Administration program focuses on the practical application of knowledge in the academic disciplines of coaching and athletics administration. The program is designed for working professionals who are looking to advance their careers in educational athletics. The Master of Arts in Coaching and Athletics Administration program offers a wide variety of elective options allowing students to explore multiple areas of educational athletics including finance, leadership, sport technology, sport psychology, and many more.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Create an athlete-centered leadership philosophy.
Apply ethical values to issues encountered in sport.
Apply research methods to acquire and analyze pertinent data that develops excellence in coaching and administration.
Analyze legal principles unique to leadership in athletics.
Design a personalized comprehensive athletic leadership portfolio.

Coaching and Exercise Sciences (MS)

The Master of Science in Coaching and Exercise Sciences program provides a comprehensive study of the varied aspects of human movement in the context of educational athletics. Movement is studied from mechanical, physiological, psychological, sociocultural, behavioral, instructional and professional points of view. The coursework for the degree is designed to provide students with background knowledge and experience for professional careers in educational athletics including teaching, coaching, performance enhancement, or fitness and health promotion.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Create an athlete-centered leadership philosophy (Integrated Learning, Ethical Leadership, Effective Communication, Community Engagement)
Apply Christian virtues and civic responsibility to situations encountered in sport. (Integrated Learning, Ethical Leadership, Reflective Practice, Community Engagement)
Apply research methods to acquire and analyze pertinent data that develops excellence in coaching and administration. (Integrated Learning, Scholarly Research, Reflective Practice)
Analyze legal principles unique to leadership in athletics. (Integrated Learning, Ethical Leadership, Scholarly Research) 5. Design a personalized comprehensive athletic leadership portfolio. (Integrated Learning, Scholarly Research, Community Engagement)
Design a personalized comprehensive athletic leadership portfolio. (Integrated Learning, Scholarly Research, Community Engagement)

Healthcare Management (BA)

The mission of the Healthcare Management major is to develop and equip healthcare leaders of the future who demonstrate the competencies of the Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA), embrace and shape the dynamic healthcare environment, and serve their communities with Christian values.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Communicate clearly and concisely, establish and maintain relationships and facilitate constructive interactions with individuals and groups in the healthcare setting.
Inspire individual and organizational excellence, create a shared vision and successfully manage change to attain the organization’s strategic ends and successful performance.
Align personal and organizational conduct with ethical and professional standards that include a responsibility to the patient and community, a service orientation, and a commitment to lifelong learning and improvement.
Understand the healthcare system and the environment in which healthcare managers and providers function.
Business Skills and Knowledge: Integrate scholarly research, critical thinking, analysis, problem solving, and business principles to proactively address opportunities and issues in the healthcare environment.

Kinesiology (BS)

The goal of the Kinesiology Department is to develop students’ cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities as preparation for a lifetime of learning. The department presents conceptual and applied content that includes kinesiology, exercise science, allied health, wellness, sport science, and physical education.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate effective written communication skills in the discipline of Kinesiology
Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in the discipline of Kinesiology
Articulate, apply, and analyze scholarly resources to integrate best practices in the discipline of Kinesiology
Recognize and evaluate current conditions, and practices in the discipline to formulate, create and implement an appropriate response
Model Christian leadership principles
Seek opportunity to serve the community through their vocation
Demonstrate respect for peoples of diverse background, experiences, and needs and articulate and develop healthy lifestyle choices and practices 8. Use the most current and effective evidence based practices in the discipline of Kinesiology

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) is a 2-year, 40-unit degree program that focuses on the management of healthcare institutions. The core competencies of the MHA are modeled after the industry-identified competencies deemed necessary for the successful management of a health service organization. The program prepares students for multiple careers paths including management of health systems, hospitals, clinics, and emergency services. The MHA degree is also appropriate for those seeking positions as planners, policy analysts, or consultants focusing on the financing, organization, quality, and delivery of personal health services in either the public or the private sector.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Communication: Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, establish and maintain relationships, and facilitate constructive interactions with individuals and groups in the healthcare setting.
Leadership: Demonstrate the ability to inspire individual and organizational excellence, create a shared vision, and successfully manage change to attain the organization’s strategic ends and successful performance.
Professionalism: Demonstrate an alignment of personal and organizational conduct with ethical and professional standards that include a responsibility to the patient and community, a service orientation, and a commitment to lifelong learning and improvement.
Knowledge of Healthcare Environment: Demonstrate understanding of the healthcare system and the environment in which healthcare managers and providers function.
Business Skills and Knowledge: Integrate scholarly research, critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving, and business principles to proactively address opportunities and issues in the healthcare environment.

Nursing (first degree) (BS)

The Nursing Program is committed to educating a culturally and academically diverse student population to become competent, compassionate, and holistic nursing professionals who uphold Christian values in their service to individuals, families, and communities.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Analyze bioethical dilemmas that present themselves in the practice setting and be able to arrive at personal and professional decisions to advocate for the patients. Become familiar with the principles of justice, autonomy, and beneficence.
Develop and refine professional skills and strategies to support acquisition of further proficiency in nursing practice.
Take on additional roles, such as public health nurse, parish nurse, leader, manager, nurse navigator, nurse informaticist, and clinical assistant instructor.
Provide healthcare education appropriate to learners from varying backgrounds in a variety of settings.
Develop a strong scientific knowledge base to include an understanding of the research process and its application to nursing practice in a variety of settings.
Apply Watson’s Clinical Caritas Processes in all nursing care settings to enhance the health care encounters of all patients/clients.
Provide culturally sensitive nursing care to an increasingly diverse population(s).
Discuss and analyze contemporary professional nursing issues that impact the patients, the profession, and communities.
Be accountable in nursing practice, resource management, and quality improvement by demonstrating leadership, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, organizing, delegating, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of nursing care in a variety of settings.
Demonstrate an awareness of health care prevention and wellness care for individuals and communities.

Nursing (second degree accelerated) (BS)

Program Learning Outcomes:

Analyze bioethical dilemmas that present themselves in the practice setting and be able to arrive at personal and professional decisions to advocate for the patients. Become familiar with the principles of justice, autonomy, and beneficence.
Develop and refine professional skills and strategies to support acquisition of further proficiency in nursing practice.
Take on additional roles, such as public health nurse, parish nurse, leader, manager, nurse navigator, nurse informaticist, and clinical assistant instructor.
Provide healthcare education appropriate to learners from varying backgrounds in a variety of settings.
Develop a strong scientific knowledge base to include an understanding of the research process and its application to nursing practice in a variety of settings.
Apply Watson’s Clinical Caritas Processes in all nursing care settings to enhance the health care encounters of all patients/clients.
Provide culturally sensitive nursing care to an increasingly diverse population(s).
Discuss and analyze contemporary professional nursing issues that impact the patients, the profession, and communities.
Be accountable in nursing practice, resource management, and quality improvement by demonstrating leadership, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, organizing, delegating, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of nursing care in a variety of settings.
Demonstrate an awareness of health care prevention and wellness care for individuals and communities.

Public Disclosure of Program Learning Outcomes

The purpose of the Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes (APLO) Report is to prove and improve student learning and program effectiveness. Every August, the Office of the Provost and the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment host an annual Research and Assessment Day, where faculty meet to discuss best practices and assessment plans.

In May, programs complete an APLO Report that includes:

Articulation of program learning outcomes (PLOs) and alignment with ULOs and GLOs
Alignment of the PLOs assessed this year with the curriculum
Description of the assessment process for the PLOs assessed this year
Analysis of the results of the assessment for the PLOs assessed this year
Discussion of how the results were used to close the loop at the program level, and a description of dissemination plans

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