Program Learning Outcomes

Ranger College’s academic faculty have established the following learning outcomes for the AA, AS, and AAT
programs. Upon completion of the AA or AS degree, students will be able to:

1. Develop ideas and express them clearly and persuasively.
2. Demonstrate quantitative literacy, describe key mathematical concepts, and solve problems through the application of quantitative tools.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of scientific thought, its limitations, and the application of scientific reasoning.
4. Describe the ways in which ideas, beliefs, and other aspects of culture express and affect the human experience.
5. Interpret and analyze creative artifacts and works of the human imagination.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the important forces in United States history and the important structures, systems, and institutions in the United States and Texas government that have shaped our world.
7. Apply the body of knowledge and methods of inquiry associated with the social sciences to explain and evaluate human behavior and institutions.

Upon completion of the AAT degree, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate awareness of basic legal requirements in American education and knowledge of ethical practices used in the classroom.
2. Analyze a variety of issues that influence learning.
3. Describe the effects of diversity with respect to learning and assessment.
4. Demonstrate effective communication skills through collaborative work with peers and school officials.
5. Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems regarding basic educational concerns.