Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes
Kansas State University strives to create an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity and growth, one in which academic freedom, breadth of thought and action, and individual empowerment are valued and flourish. We endeavor to prepare citizens who will continue to learn and will contribute to the societies in which they live and work.
Students share in the responsibility for a successful university educational experience. Upon completion of their degree and regardless of disciplinary major, undergraduates are expected to demonstrate ability in at least five essential areas.
Knowledge
Students will demonstrate a depth of knowledge and apply the methods of inquiry in a discipline of their choosing, and they will demonstrate a breadth of knowledge across their choice of varied disciplines.
Critical Thinking
Students will demonstrate the ability to access and interpret information, respond and adapt to changing situations, make complex decisions, solve problems, and evaluate actions.
Communication
Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Diversity
Students will demonstrate awareness and understanding of the skills necessary to live and work in a diverse world.
Academic & Professional Integrity
Students will demonstrate awareness and understanding of the ethical standards of their academic discipline and/or profession.
Approved by the Faculty Senate on April 13, 2004.
The undergraduate student learning outcomes are also presented in the K-State Undergraduate Catalog, under "About the University".