College of Education Student Learning Outcomes

Elementary Education Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to apply the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) content standards to the field of elementary education.
2. Students will demonstrate proficiency in working with diverse students in elementary education settings.
3. Students will be able to apply their content knowledge in elementary education to create student growth and learning in a meaningful and engaging manner.
4. Students will use formative and summative assessment strategies to evaluate student learning.

Family and Consumer Sciences Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to demonstrate the application of oral, written, and visual communication skills to present specifications/information and support decision making.
• Students will be able to demonstrate the applied skills of industry specific technology knowledge and skills.
• Students will be able to utilize critical thinking, math, statistics, and science skills for problem solving.
• Students will be able to demonstrate leadership, participation, and problem solving skills in a problem solving, collaborative, environment.
• Students will be able to utilize applied management topics to manage, control, and improve industry environments.
• Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the industry, ethical behavior, industry specification, non-discrimination, and diversity in the workplace.

Middle School Education Learning Outcomes

• MID candidates will describe the major concepts and principles related to young adolescent development.
• MID candidates will describe the major concepts and principles underlying foundations of middle level education.
• MID candidates will describe the major concepts and principles of middle level curriculum and assessment.
• MID candidates will describe the central concepts, tools of inquiry, standards, and structures of content in their teaching fields.
• MID candidates will describe the major concepts and principles relating to developmentally appropriate instructional strategies for middle level students.

Special Education/Cross Categorical Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate competence on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) content standards by earning a satisfactory score on the SPE Cross Categorical Content Exam.
• Students will demonstrate skills in individualized assessment, instructional planning, and data-based decision-making through satisfactory completion of all checkpoints prior to student teaching.

Early Childhood and Family Development Learning Outcomes

• Students will describe the characteristics and influences on an individual’s development to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging.
• Students will describe the process to build effective family and community relationships.
• Students will describe effective ways to build program development to include but not limited to effective assessment strategies, goals, observations, partnerships and individual development.
• Students will advance cultural competence to enhance interactions with individuals across settings with an ultimate goal of working toward anti-bias practices on a global level. They will view diversity in its broadest context such as family structure, socioeconomic status, individual abilities, gender and sexual orientation.
• Students will demonstrate professionalism in their field of study by describing their content knowledge of their academic disciplines and provide ethical leadership to collaborate with colleagues to create, implement and evaluate their effective interactions with the community.

Educational Technology Learning Outcomes

• Graduates will plan, develop, communicate, implement, and evaluate technology-infused strategic plans.
• Graduates will use technology effectively to assess learning, differentiate instruction, and provide rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.
• Graduates will maintain and manage a variety of digital tools and resources for use in technology-rich learning environment.
• Graduates will design, develop, and implement technology-rich learning program that model principles of learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Graduates will demonstrate professional knowledge and skills in content pedagogical and technological areas.

Elementary Education Learning Outcomes

• Students will have effective working relationships with students, parents, school colleagues and community members.
• Students will be able to demonstrate distinguished abilities in working with students of all ethnicities, racial backgrounds and other diversities in elementary education at the graduate level.
• Students will describe effective ways to build program development to include but not limited to effective assessment strategies, goals, observations, partnerships and individual development.
• Students will describe and apply concepts and principles of elementary education curriculum and assessment.

Literacy Learning Outcomes

• Candidates will be able to apply the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) content standards to the field of Literacy.
• Candidates will be able to apply the International Reading Association (IRA), Standards for Literacy Professionals (2010), to all aspects of their instructional practices.
• Candidates will be able to apply the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards to the field of Literacy.
• Candidates will be able to demonstrate professional knowledge, dispositions, and skills in literacy pedagogy.
• Candidates will be able to demonstrate high proficiency in working with students of all ethnicities, racial backgrounds, and other diversities for those who struggle in literacy development.
• Candidates will be able to demonstrate high proficiency in using technology during instruction, as needed, to support student learning.
• Candidates will be able to demonstrate professional communication skills with students, colleagues, and families of students.

Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorder Emphasis Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to apply the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards to their field of study as demonstrated by successfully completing field-based practicum in a program for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
• Students will demonstrate skills in individualized assessment, instructional planning, and data-based decision-making through satisfactory completion of ASD practicum/internship.
• Students will demonstrate competence on the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards related to ASD by successful completion of a comprehensive examination designed to address these elements.
• Students will demonstrate competence on Applied Behavior Analysis through completion of a field-based, research project involving the application of ABA procedures to a behavior intervention in the classroom with students identified with ASD.

Special Education - Blindness and Low Vision Emphasis Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate competence on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) content standards by earning a satisfactory score on the SPE Blindness/Low Vision Content Exam.
• Students will be able to apply the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards to their field of study as demonstrated by successfully completing field-based practicum in a program for Blindness/Low Vision students.
• Students will demonstrate skills in individualized assessment, instructional planning, and data-based decision-making through satisfactory completion of BLV practicum/student teaching.

Special Education - Orientation and Mobility Emphasis Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate competence on the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) standards by successful completion of a comprehensive examination designed to address these elements.
• Students will apply Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) standards to their field of study as demonstrated by successfully completing field-based internship under the supervision of a Cooperating COMS serving persons with blindness/low vision in orientation and mobility.

Special Education - Alternative Certification Track Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate competence on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) content standards by earning a satisfactory score on the SPE Cross Categorical Content Exam.
• Students will be able to apply the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards to their field of study as demonstrated by successfully completing field-based practicum or student teaching and receiving a satisfactory score on the Missouri PreService Teacher Assessment.
• Students will demonstrate skills in individualized assessment, instructional planning, and data-based decision-making through satisfactory completion of field-based practicum or student teaching.
• Students will demonstrate competence in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through completion of a field-based, research project involving the application of ABA procedures to a behavior intervention in the classroom with students identified with mild/moderate disabilities.

Student Affairs in Higher Education Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate competence in skills related to Student Affairs in Higher Education measured through successful completion of a portfolio that exhibits their accomplishments outlined in accordance with the Council for Advancement of Academic Standards in Higher Education (CAS) and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Professional Preparation Commission Standards, and the ACPA/NASPA Competencies.

Teaching Learning Outcomes

• MAT candidates will be able to apply the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) content standards to their content areas and their practice.
• MAT candidates will be able to demonstrate professional knowledge, dispositions, and skills in secondary pedagogy to include the major concepts and principles underlying secondary education and developmentally appropriate instructional strategies.
• MAT candidates will able to describe the major concepts, principles, and practice necessary for successful curriculum development and the assessment of students.
• MAT candidates will be able to describe and demonstrate their understandings in the central concepts, tools of inquiry, standards, and structures necessary in their teaching field.
• MAT candidates will be able to demonstrate high proficiency in working with a diverse group of students to include students of different racial backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic status, sexual orientations, etc. and the intersectional of those backgrounds.
• MAT candidates will be able to demonstrate effective integration of technology in their classroom.
• MAT candidates will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills with students, colleagues, and the community.

Leadership, Learning, and Education Change Learning Outcomes

• Students will become educators who can critically assess and challenge existing educational practices and assumptions, fostering a culture of thoughtful and informed change.
• Students will be encouraged to adopt a global view in their approach, understanding diverse educational contexts and incorporating international perspectives in problem-solving.
• Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement inclusive and equitable practices in education, ensuring that diverse needs are met.
• Students will use research as a tool to address practical problems in education, emphasizing the application of theory to real-world scenarios.
• Students will become competent leaders capable of identifying and addressing issues in education, particularly in the realms of justice and equity.
• Students will have a collaborative learning environment where they can grow together, sharing insights and experiences in a supportive cohort framework.
• Students will develop graduates who are not only advocates for change, but also leaders in implementing and guiding that change within educational settings.
• Students will receive academic and practical training in a high-quality, rigorous program that balances academic excellence with practical application, in line with CPED guidelines.
• Students will be encouraged to continuously pursue knowledge and understanding, fostering intellectual curiosity among graduates.
• Students will be able to tailor their learning to their specific career aspirations, ensuring they develop expertise in areas of personal and professional interest.
• Students will become knowledgeable graduates in their field and dynamic leaders capable of initiating and sustaining meaningful educational change.

Educational Administration Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate competence on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) content standards by earning a satisfactory score on the EAD District-Level Administrator Content Exam.
• Students will be able to apply the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards to their field of study as demonstrated by successfully completing field-based internship and receiving a satisfactory score on their capstone research project.

Special Education and Assessment Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate proficiency with diagnostic and assessment processes necessary to evaluate the academic and intellectual capacity of school-aged children, as indicated by successful completion of assessment-related coursework and passing of a performance-based comprehensive examination process.
• Students will demonstrate competence in application of data-based diagnostic decision-making by satisfactory completion of an performance-based comprehensive examination.
• Students will demonstrate competence on the Department of Elementary and Secondary (DESE) standards for School Psychological Examiners by completing certification coursework at a satisfactory level and successfully completing a field-based practicum in the program.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate skills in individualized assessment, instructional planning, and data-based decision-making in their field of study through satisfactory completion of a field-based practicum or internship.
• Students will demonstrate competence in Applied Behavior Analysis through completion of a field-based, research project involving the application of ABA procedures to a behavior intervention in the classroom with students identified with ASD.

Educational Technology Certificate Learning Outcomes

• Students will plan, develop, communicate, implement, and evaluate technology-infused strategic plans.
• Students will maintain and manage a variety of digital tools and resources for use in technology-rich learning environment.
• Students will design, develop, and implement technology-rich learning program that model principles of learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Students will demonstrate field experience in a working environment where educational technology services and programs are used or developed.

Orientation and Mobility Certificate Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate skills in orientation & mobility [based on Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) standards], instructional planning, and on-site individualized decision-making in O&M for persons with blindness/low vision through satisfactory completion of a field-based internship supervised by an approved Cooperating COMS.

Special Education Director Certificate Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate competence on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) content standards by earning a satisfactory score on the EAD Building-Level Administrator Content Exam, attaining certification as a Building Principal, and completing course requirements for Special Education Director in a satisfactory manner.
• Students will be able to apply the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards to their field of study as demonstrated by successfully completing field-based internship in Special Education Director and receiving a satisfactory score on their capstone research project.