What are some examples of learning outcomes?

Example #1

  • Weaker learning outcome:
We will increase the number of students who receive treatment for their recognized depression.

  • Stronger learning outcomes:
The number of students who report feeling depressed will decrease.

or

The number of students who report feeling better subsequent to treatment will increase

Example #2
  • Weaker learning outcome:
Student will talk about their out-of-class experiences.

  • Stronger learning outcome (from The Renaissance Challenge):
Students will identify two or more intellectual perspectives in their program application.

Example #3
  • Weaker learning outcome:
Students will be happy with their USC experience.
  • Stronger learning outcome:
The number of students that report being “very satisfied” with their USC experience will increase.


Additional Examples of Learning Outcomes from the Division of Student
Affairs Project Teams