School of Criminal Justice, Fire Science, and Emergency Medical Service
 Program Learning Outcomes
LSSU provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate and a Bachelors Degree.
The Program Outcomes are more than just a compilation, summary, or list of each individual course outcomes. Program outcomes are supported by course learning outcomes, but there is a synergy (the sum being more or greater than the total of the individual parts).
Associate (two year) degree:
| Learning Outcome |
Measurement |
| Acquire knowledge and practical skills outlined by Michigan OFFT. |
Successfully pass the OFFT Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council FFI/II examination. |
| Demonstrate ability to use applied mathematical concepts. |
Complete LSSU math requirement and pumps/hydraulics class or obtain USFS pump operator’s certificate. |
| Communicate effectively. |
Complete LSSU communications requirements. |
| Entry into chosen career area or related field. |
Survey data and other reports. |
Bachelors (four year) degree:
| Learning Outcome |
Measurement |
| See outcomes for the associate degree |
| Critical thinking, comparison of key concepts covered in the curriculum, integration of the course objectives and outcomes in the degree curriculum, along with expression of communication skills. |
Complete the senior research paper.
Conferral of bachelor’s degree. |
| Participating in graduate education, Including award of advanced degree(s). |
Survey data and other reports. |
| Entry into chosen career area or employment in field or related profession. |
Survey data and other reports. |
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