LEARNING OUTCOMES

Bryant & Stratton College prepares graduates for career and life by facilitating learning experiences for students to achieve the following intended outcomes:

Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

·       Gain insight into one’s own personality and interpersonal relationships by thinking critically about psychological theories and principles.  

·       Recognize root causes, motivations, and influences resulting in different human behaviors and identify therapeutic methods used in treatment.

·       Compare similarities and differences in psychological perspectives on human thought and learning.

Institutional Outcomes:

·        Information Literacy and Communication - Utilize appropriate current technology and resources to locate and evaluate information needed to accomplish a goal, and then communicate findings in visual, written and/or oral formats.

·        Relational Learning - Transfer knowledge, skills and behaviors acquired through formal and informal learning and life experiences to new situations.

·        Thinking Abilities - Employ strategies for reflection on learning and practice in order to adjust learning processes for continual improvement.

·        Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning - Follow established methods of inquiry and mathematical reasoning to form conclusions and make decisions.

·        Community and Career - Participate in social, academic, and professional communities for individual growth and to function as a citizen of a multicultural world. 

Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

·        Enhance employment documents and complete steps to secure an internship assignment and/or employment opportunity.

·        Refine and tag ePortfolio assessments for the MyCred professional portfolio.

·        Articulate the knowledge, skills, and behaviors connected to Program Outcomes to demonstrate workplace  workplace readiness.

·        Synthesize and apply career development theories and ethics to shape employment goals and plans.

·        Evaluate interview feedback to adjust your portfolio contents and/or presentation outline.

Institutional Outcomes:

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Bryant & Stratton College prepares graduates for career and life by facilitating learning experiences for students to achieve the following intended outcomes:

Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

·        Define and assess the historical and contemporary perspectives on mental deviance, mental illness, substance abuse, and chemical dependency.

·        Describe various drugs of abuse, their effects on human behavior, and treatment modalities.

·        Identify the characteristics of the chemically dependent population, including special sub-populations.

·        Explain the major conceptual approaches and current classifications to the study of mental health and illness.

·        Assess the impact mental illness has upon individuals, families, and communities.

·        Characterize the process of how to conduct an initial assessment of an individual or family experiencing mental illness or chemical dependency.

·        Examine public policies governing mental health and illness, including chemical dependency, and the impact upon access to services.

Institutional Outcomes:

·        Information Literacy and Communication - Utilize appropriate current technology and resources to locate and evaluate information needed to accomplish a goal, and then communicate findings in visual, written and/or oral formats.

·        Relational Learning - Transfer knowledge, skills and behaviors acquired through formal and informal learning and life experiences to new situations.

·        Thinking Abilities - Employ strategies for reflection on learning and practice in order to adjust learning processes for continual improvement.

·        Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning - Follow established methods of inquiry and mathematical reasoning to form conclusions and make decisions.

·        Community and Career - Participate in social, academic, and professional communities for individual growth and to function as a citizen of a multicultural world.   

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Bryant & Stratton College prepares graduates for career and life by facilitating learning experiences for students to achieve the following intended outcomes:

Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

·        Describe the theories of career development and the resulting workplace capabilities essential for employability.

·        Prepare an initial version of employment documents to utilize during a simulated job interview.

·        Assemble and upload exhibits to an ePortfolio to archive the developing knowledge, skills and behaviors linked to program outcomes.

·        Summarize connections made between formal and informal learning.

·        Synthesize the workplace readiness assessment results to create career development plans and support employment opportunities.

Institutional Outcomes:

·        Relational Learning - Transfer knowledge, skills and behaviors acquired through formal and informal learning and life experiences to new situations.

·        Community and Career - Participate in social, academic, and professional communities for individual growth and to function as a citizen of a multicultural world. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Bryant & Stratton College prepares graduates for career and life by facilitating learning experiences for students to achieve the following intended outcomes:

Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

·        Explain legal and ethical issues and mandated reporting policies and procedures in working with families.

·        Examine the fundamental principles of family dynamics through the stages of the family life cycle.

·        Examine assessment and therapeutic interventions with emphasis on relationships, parenting, and abuse and/or neglect. 

·        Analyze the historical to contemporary theoretical evolution of family and relationship theories.

·        Examine the range of community resources and services accessible to individuals and families including those through the Federal, State, and local Department of Children and Family Services.

·        Compare and contrast the diverse types of family structures and how cultural factors can influence these dynamics.

Institutional Outcomes:

·        Information Literacy and Communication - Utilize appropriate current technology and resources to locate and evaluate information needed to accomplish a goal, and then communicate findings in visual, written and/or oral formats.

·        Relational Learning - Transfer knowledge, skills and behaviors acquired through formal and informal learning and life experiences to new situations.

·        Thinking Abilities - Employ strategies for reflection on learning and practice in order to adjust learning processes for continual improvement.

·        Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning - Follow established methods of inquiry and mathematical reasoning to form conclusions and make decisions.

·        Community and Career - Participate in social, academic, and professional communities for individual growth and to function as a citizen of a multicultural world.   

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 Bryant & Stratton College prepares graduates for career and life by facilitating learning experiences for students to achieve the following intended outcomes:

Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

·        Demonstrate an understanding of historical and current US human services systems.

·        Identify the types and functions of organizations, and the workers that support our human services systems.

·        Examine global models of service delivery and analyze ways in which services are delivered.

·        Define focused care needs for special populations for improved health status across the lifespan, and the determinants of health.

·        Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, recognizing cultural and group diversity and individual needs.

·        Evaluate contemporary legal and ethical issues in human services.

Featured Institutional Outcome:

·        Community and Career -Participate in social, academic, and professional communities for individual growth and to function as a citizen of a multicultural world. 

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

This course is an introduction to the writing process and the formulation of appropriate workplace communication, as well as the essentials of essay writing. Instruction in effective academic and career reading strategies are introduced, along with basic information literacy skills to retrieve, evaluate, and appropriately use the ideas of others.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

·        Construct and then reflect on the importance of well-written, grammatically and mechanically appropriate workplace documents.

·        Employ the writing process to achieve continuous improvement for the production of workplace appropriate documents.

·        Demonstrate their ability to analyze and evaluate workplace related documents through the creation of outlines, summaries, and/or reflections.

·        Apply the information literacy cycle to select sources which inform or persuade an audience.

·        Apply learned writing strategies to produce a career-focused writings communicating a message appropriate to an intended career audience.

Featured Institutional Outcome:

·        Information Literacy and Communication - Utilize appropriate current technology and resources to locate and evaluate information needed to accomplish a goal, and then communicate findings in visual, written and/or oral formats.

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces students to the basic use of computer hardware and software, electronic communication, and the Internet.  Students will develop and utilize their technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in working with office technology in order to efficiently perform tasks and complete projects for contemporary academic, professional, and personal use.  Students will apply fundamental theoretical, analytical, and problem-solving strategies to advance their understanding of computer literacy.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Bryant & Stratton College prepares graduates for career and life by facilitating learning experiences for students to achieve the following intended outcomes:

Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

·        Identify the basic hardware components of technology devices.

·        Utilize an operating system to access internet resources, software programs, and manage files. 

·        Utilize an information management software program to send, receive, and organize email communications. 

·        Create workplace related documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using office technology software.

·        Recognize the similarities and differences between web browsers in order to select the most functional. 

Featured Institutional Outcome:

·        Thinking Abilities - Employ strategies for reflection on learning and practice in order to adjust learning processes for continual improvement.