Panuska College of Professional Studies PLOs
Program Learning Outcomes for PCPS Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Health Promotion, BS
Students will:
1. Assess needs, assets, and capacity for health promotion for individuals and populations
2. Plan and implement health promotion using appropriate health promotion models and theories
3. Conduct evaluation and research related to health promotion
4. Administer and manage health education/promotion programs
5. Communicate and advocate for health and health promotion for the individual, populations and the profession
6. Apply ethics and professionalism in all aspects of professional development and health
promotion planning and implementation
Applied Behavior Analysis, MS and CAGS
Students will:
1. Demonstrate master’s level Applied Behavior Analysis dispositions.
2. Demonstrate master’s level theoretical knowledge and competencies in philosophical underpinnings, concepts and principles, ethics, behavior assessment, behavior-change procedures, and personnel supervision/management theoretical knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavior Analysis.
3. Demonstrate the master’s-level foundational skills, underlying principles, and knowledge of measurement, data display, data interpretation, and experimental design in Applied Behavior Analysis.
4. Demonstrate Master’s level specialized clinical Applied Behavior Analysis knowledge and skills in the areas of philosophical underpinnings, concepts and principles, measurement and experimental design, ethics, behavior assessment, behavior-change procedures, and personnel supervision/management theoretical knowledge and competencies.
5. Demonstrate Master’s-level specialized research Applied Behavior Analysis knowledge and skills in the areas of philosophical underpinnings, concepts and principles, measurement and experimental design, ethics, behavior assessment, behavior-change procedures, and personnel supervision/management theoretical knowledge and competencies.
Counseling, MS
Clinical Mental Health Counseling:
1. Demonstrate master’s level professional counseling dispositions.
2. Demonstrate master’s level theoretical knowledge and competencies in all core counseling domains
3. Demonstrate, apply and evaluate master’s level theoretical knowledge and competencies in clinical practice
4. Use research and program evaluation to inform professional counseling practice
5. Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the provision of evidence-based clinical mental health counseling services that enhance the emotional, cognitive, behavioral, relational, and spiritual well-being of individuals, families, and groups seeking help with either everyday life concerns or significant challenges
Rehabilitation Counseling:
1. Demonstrate master’s level professional counseling dispositions.
2. Demonstrate master’s level theoretical knowledge and competencies in all core counseling domains
3. Demonstrate, apply and evaluate master’s level theoretical knowledge and competencies in clinical practice
4. Use research and program evaluation to inform professional counseling practice
5. Apply the specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes to identify and implement evidence-based practices in collaboration with individuals who live with disabilities to achieve their personal, social, psychological, and vocational goals
School Counseling:
1. Demonstrate master’s level professional counseling dispositions.
2. Demonstrate master’s level theoretical knowledge and competencies in all core counseling domains
3. Demonstrate, apply and evaluate master’s level theoretical knowledge and competencies in clinical practice
4. Use research and program evaluation to inform professional counseling practice
5. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to function as a comprehensive Professional School Counselor
Counseling and Human Services, BS
Students will:
1. Develop and demonstrate awareness and understanding of the developmental needs of individuals, families, groups, communities, and other supported human services organizations and functions at all developmental levels of care;
2. Develop and demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, disabilities, socio-economic trends, changing roles and lifestyle patterns of persons and the impact of these changes on clients;
3. Develop and demonstrate awareness and understanding of the impact of the relationship between themselves and their clients through fostering trust, empathy, authenticity, and competence;
4. Develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills in applying theoretical frameworks to human service and counseling practice;
5. Develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills in group dynamics and developmental decision-making processes as applied to specific human services settings;
6. Develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills in human service systems to facilitate advocacy through local, state, national, and international organizations;
7. Develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills to implement social justice into human services systems of care;
8. Develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the utilization of research design and implementation techniques in conducting relevant research studies and applying research findings to current counseling in human services settings;
9. Develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide program development in non-profit and other human services settings;
10. Develop and demonstrate knowledge of the contemporary legal and ethical issues impacting the work of human services professionals in all settings;
11. Develop and demonstrate an accurate realization and perception of the multiple roles of the human service professional in community settings;
12. Develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills to be eligible for graduate training in the areas of counseling, social work, allied health, human resources, education, and a myriad of other professional degree programs requiring students to have a solid foundation and training in human services.
Education, BS
Teacher candidates will:
1. Demonstrate the content and/or pedagogical content knowledge necessary to teach effectively in their teaching area
2. Plan and adjust lesson and unit plans based on relevant research and the identified strengths and needs of all students
3. Use and adjust a variety of evidence-based teaching strategies based on identified strengths and needs of all students
4. Design and apply formative and summative assessments to make educational decisions based on identified strengths and needs of all students
5. Create inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments based on knowledge of developmental, learning and classroom management theories so that all students become engaged and successful learners
6. Demonstrate professional behaviors and dispositions and will uphold professional responsibilities when interacting with all students and collaborating with other educators and the community. Teacher candidates will practice self-assessment, reflection, and life-long learning to improve teaching practice and to advance the profession
7. Demonstrate a commitment to the Jesuit ideals in service to others
Education, MS/MA
Graduate Program in Secondary Education
Teacher candidates will:
1. Demonstrate the content and/or pedagogical content knowledge necessary to teach effectively in their teaching area
2. Plan and adjust lesson and unit plans based on relevant research and the identified strengths and needs of all students
3. Use and adjust a variety of evidence-based teaching strategies based on identified strengths and needs of all students
4. Design and apply formative and summative assessments to make educational decisions based on identified strengths and needs of all students
5. Create inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments based on knowledge of developmental, learning and classroom management theories so that all students become engaged and successful learners
6. Demonstrate professional behaviors and dispositions and will uphold professional responsibilities when interacting with all students and collaborating with other educators and the community. Teacher candidates will practice self-assessment, reflection, and life-long learning to improve teaching practice and to advance the profession
7. Demonstrate knowledge of educational research related to their teaching area
Graduate Programs in Special Education
Special education candidates will:
1. Demonstrate their knowledge of individual, developmental, and cultural differences of students with exceptionalities and their families
2. Know and modify general education curriculum and implement specialized curriculum to advance learning of students with exceptionalities
3. Research, implement and evaluate evidence-based strategies to advance learning of students with exceptionalities
4. Use relevant assessment tools and procedures to identify exceptionalities, to develop specially designed instruction, and to conduct progress monitoring for making educational decisions to advance learning of students with exceptionalities
5. Create inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments based on knowledge of developmental, learning and classroom management theories so that all students become engaged and successful learners
6. Demonstrate professional behaviors and dispositions and will uphold professional responsibilities when interacting with all students and collaborating with other educators and the community. Teacher candidates will practice self-assessment, reflection, and life-long learning to improve teaching practice and to advance the profession
7. Demonstrate knowledge of educational research related to their teaching area
Health Administration, BS
Students will:
Domain #1: Communication and Relationship Management
1.1 Communicate effectively one-on-one, in work groups and on projects
1.2 Write clearly, concisely using good grammar
1.3 Speak clearly and effectively before individuals and groups
1.4 Prepare professional presentations
1.5 Demonstrate telecommunication skills
1.6 Facilitate group dynamics, process and discussions
1.7 Effectively conduct a meeting using good techniques.
1.8 Critically analyze management issues and communicate the analysis in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.
Domain #2: Leadership
2.1 Utilize decision-making and problem-solving skills
2.2 Demonstrate critical thinking and strategic thinking
2.3 Facilitate team work and effective group processes
2.4 Encourage and motivate others to create commitment to purpose
2.5 Apply concepts and theory to demonstrate effective working relationships among and between management, medical staff and governing board
2.6 Understand the roles and responsibilities of the governing board and identify effective techniques for developing and maintaining relationships between senior management, the medical staff and the board
2.7 Present and discuss current trends and issues impacting stakeholders and the healthcare environment.
Domain # 3: Professionalism
3.1 Understand, uphold and act upon ethical and professional standards.
3.2 Articulate, model and promote professional values and ethics
3.3 Conduct self-assessment and utilize reflection and discernment
3.4 Identify conflict of interest and consequences of unethical actions
3.5 Establish and build a network of professional relationships
3.6 Apply the ACHE Code of Ethics in case analysis and assignments
3.7 Apply principles of honesty and integrity
Domain # 4: Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment
4.1 Use evidence based approaches in decision-making and problem-solving
4.2 Analyze situations and develop strategy
4.3 Understand, monitor, and comply with laws, regulations, and accreditation agencies
4.4 Develop, organize, synthesize and articulate ideas and critical thinking
4.5 Use marketing and needs assessment techniques to develop and implement services and change within an organization
4.6 Analyze and use factual information to manage change and present reports
Domain # 5: Business Skills and Knowledge
5.1 Demonstrate the ability to synthesize and integrate information to make decisions, solve problems, and develop solutions
5.2 Use principles of strategic human resources management to recruit and retain people, improve performance, and achieve organizational goals
5.3 Develop, evaluate and understand how to implement strategies that further the mission, vision and values of the organization
5.4 Measure and improve clinical and organizational performance to improve outcomes
5.5 Understand and communicate the value of administrative, financial and clinical support technologies to improve performance
5.6 Manage a project using project management techniques and systems thinking
5.7 Use statistical and analytical tools to measure and improve performance
5.8 Apply financial management and quality improvement principles
Health Administration, MHA
Students will:
1. Domain #1: Communication and Relationship Management
a. Demonstrate effective interpersonal relations
b. Identify Stakeholder needs/expectations
c. Sensitivity to what is correct behavior when communicating with diverse cultures, internal and external
d. Present results of data analysis to decision makers
e. Provide and receive constructive feedback
f. Use factual data to produce and deliver credible and understandable reports
g. Facilitate group dynamics, process, meetings and discussions
2. Domain #2: Leadership
a. Explain potential impacts and consequences of decision making in situations both internal and external
b. Foster an environment of mutual trust
c. Create an organizational climate that encourages teamwork
d. Knowledge of own and others’ cultural norm
e. Encourage a high level of commitment to the purpose and values of the organization
f. Build trust and cooperation between/among stakeholder
3. Domain # 3: Professionalism
a. Understand, uphold and act upon ethical and professional standards.
b. Sustain Engagement professional societies and memberships
c. Network with colleagues
d. Participate in and reflect upon community service
4. Domain # 4: Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment
a. Recognize and address the interdependency, integration and competition among healthcare sectors
b. Assess the interrelationships among access, quality, cost, resource allocation, accountability and community
c. Use business techniques to support program development in alignment with health care trends and health policy
d. Make recommendations and take actions compatible with Governmental, regulatory, professional and accreditation agencies.
5. Domain # 5: Business Skills and Knowledge
a. Demonstrate ability to integrate information from various sources to make decisions or recommendations
b. Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis
c. Apply project management techniques
d. Apply financial management and analysis principles
e. Examine reimbursement principles, ramifications and techniques, including rate setting and contracts
f. Demonstrate principles of operating, project and capital budgeting
Health Informatics, MS
Students will:
1. Use applicable theoretical knowledge, and research evidence to support effective health informatics practice.
2. Address the informatics needs of healthcare systems in diverse settings through computational thinking and integration of database and knowledge management skills.
3. Integrate theories, models, and tools from business, social, behavioral, and information sciences, as well as user experience to advance informatics solutions for health data and its analysis.
4. Demonstrate interprofessional team leadership and professionalism in healthcare informatics through effective oral and digital communication, and a commitment to ethics and life-long learning.
5. Analyze the legal, risk management, safety, quality and ethical implications of health informatics policy and regulatory issues related to the use of health data, information, and knowledge.
6. Evaluate the user experience with health informatics to enhance efficiencies in the promotion of quality, safety, and patient outcomes in person-centered environments.
7. Evaluate the use of health informatics and emerging technologies and trends to support population health and innovation in healthcare.
Human Resources Studies, BS
Students will:
1. Integrate human resources theories and concepts to organizational strategic direction
2. Apply concepts and theories of total rewards to optimize human capital performance
3. Create training/development programs based upon analysis of workplace issues and the needs of the organization
4. Evaluate an organization’s staffing requirements and make appropriate data driven decisions
5. Apply employee and labor relations concepts and theories to maintain compliance.
6. Create and evaluate risk management policies and practices to mitigate liability to the organization
Human Resources Management, MS
Students will:
1. Demonstrate effective HR leadership and ethical strategies
2. Critically evaluate financial data and disseminate these data to key stakeholders
3. Communicate with diverse audiences in a culturally sensitive manner within the global environment
4. Allocate resources to recruit, attract, and retain talent with a creative total rewards package
5. Adapt human resource management practices to the changing needs of internal and external environment
6. Design and develop policies and procedures to mitigate liability
Kinesiology, BS
Students will:
1. Apply written and oral communication skills in an exercise and health science context
2. Utilize problem solving and critical thinking skills in an exercise and health science context
3. Identify and describe human anatomy and function
4. Describe the energy demands of exercise and explain both the acute and chronic adaptations to exercise
5. Assess the health status and exercise performance of both healthy and clinical populations
6. Design appropriate exercise programs for both healthy and clinical populations
7. Explain their own personal growth and the professional skills gained in the field of kinesiology
Nursing, BS
Students will:
1. Integrate a personal philosophy into nursing practice and service to others, based on the uniqueness, worth, dignity and diversity of human beings
2. Synthesize concepts of leadership, quality improvement and safety in the provision of evidence-based, person centered care
3. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate professional nursing practice through the integration of scientific evidence, and the application of clinical judgment
4. Utilize informatics and other patient care technologies to inform, improve, and create an environment for the safe and effective delivery of quality nursing care
5. Advocate for the rights of individuals using an understanding of healthcare systems, regulation policies, and scope of practice
6. Apply interprofessional communication and collaboration to deliver safe, evidence-based, person centered care
7. Synthesize evidence to promote health and prevent disease in individuals, families, communities and populations across the lifespan
8. Demonstrate responsible and accountable behavior that reflects standards of professional nursing practice
9. Engage in critical thinking and ethical reasoning to support lifelong learning and excellence in professional nursing practice
Nursing, MSN
Students will:
1. Integrate knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to provide evidence-based care to diverse populations at an advanced practice level
2. Apply leadership skills that emphasize ethical principles and critical-decision making to promote quality and safety in master’s level nursing practice
3. Articulate the process of quality improvement and apply quality and safety principles within an organization
4. Incorporate research outcomes within the clinical setting to resolve practice problems and disseminate results
5. Utilize informatics and patient-care technologies to deliver nursing care at an advanced practice level
6. Employ advocacy strategies to promote health and improve health care
7. Establish interprofessional relationships to mobilize resources and coordinate quality health care
8. Engage in master’s level nursing practice in accordance with applicable specialty nursing standards, integrating concepts of patient-centered and culturally appropriate clinical prevention and population health activities
9. Demonstrate master’s level knowledge and competencies in nursing and relevant sciences to influence healthcare outcomes for individuals and populations
10. Articulate a commitment for continuous professional development and service to others based on Jesuit values
Nursing, DNP
Students will:
1. Incorporate science-based theories from nursing and other disciplines to develop, implement, and evaluate practice approaches that improve health care
2. Utilize organizational and systems leadership to promote quality, cost effectiveness, and patient safety in the delivery of health care
3. Demonstrate leadership in the application and critical evaluation of evidence-based practice to improve patient and health care outcomes
4. Apply information systems/technology to monitor and improve patient care and health care delivery systems
5. Consistent with Jesuit values, advocate for health care policies that comply with ethical principles and address health disparities and vulnerable populations
6. Organize and lead inter-professional teams to improve patient and population health outcomes
7. Analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, and environmental data to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical prevention and population health initiatives
8. Function independently in an advanced nursing practice role to improve patient outcomes in a specialty area of practice
9. Engage in lifelong learning and service to others
Occupational Therapy, MS
Students will:
1. Demonstrate a principled respect for the dignity of each human being through the use of person-centered approach
2. Demonstrate effective, ethical decision-making guided by principles rooted in the Jesuit tradition and Occupational Therapy’s Code of Ethic
3. Apply critical thinking and effective clinical and professional reasoning, within a variety of service delivery models
4. Demonstrates mastery of current knowledge, as demonstrated by competent entry-level practice throughout the occupational therapy process
5. Create oral and written communication for varied audiences, diverse stakeholders, and multiple purposes
6. Develop knowledge and skills required to assume leadership roles in various practice settings
7. Apply research skills required to provide evidence-informed services and contribute to the field’s growing body of knowledge
8. Determine the need to collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to provide quality care respectful of professional scopes of practice
Physical Therapy, DPT
Students will:
1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the foundational sciences (e.g., anatomy, neuroscience, pathology, kinesiology and pharmacology) for application to the discipline of physical therapy.
2. Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills in a culturally competent manner across all professional settings.
3. Achieve entry-level competence in all areas of patient/client management (i.e., screening, examination/evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, intervention, outcomes assessment) for individuals in varied health care delivery settings.
4. Practice in a manner that adheres to legal regulations and professional ethical standards.
5. Incorporate evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making and all components of professional practice.
6. Demonstrate information literacy by critically appraising sources and content related to physical therapy practice, research, and education.
7. Contribute to the body of professional evidence by conducting a systematic review of the literature to answer a clinical research question.
8. Display professional behavior in both academic and clinical settings.
9. Demonstrate cultural competence with compassion, caring and respect for differences, values, and preferences in all interactions, including patients/clients, family members/caregivers, and health care providers.
10. Become active members of a physical therapy professional association (i.e., APTA).
11. Demonstrate active engagement in community-based learning (CBL) opportunities.
Graduates will:
1. Sit for the physical therapy licensure examination within six (6) months of successfully completing all the requirements of the educational program.
2. Achieve a passing score on the physical therapy licensure examination
3. Attain employment by entering the profession as a licensed physical therapist within one year of graduation
4. Demonstrate competence in all areas of patient/client management (i.e., screening, examination/evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, intervention, outcomes assessment) for individuals in varied health care delivery settings
5. Embrace and exhibit the core values of the profession including: accountability, altruism, caring and compassion, excellence, integrity, professional duty and social responsibility
6. Effectively communicate using appropriate teaching methods that are culturally sensitive and commensurate with the needs of the learner
7. Utilize evidence-based practice to make clinical decisions essential for design and implementation of best practice for various populations
8. Demonstrate professional advocacy and social responsibility by participating in prevention, health education and wellness initiatives locally, nationally and/or globally