University Learning Outcomes

Through participating in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities, the graduates of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, will develop the following competencies:

Critical Thinking

to think clearly and logically, analyze and interpret information, evaluate ideas, and draw inferences through reasoning.

Problem Solving

to identify, formulate, assess, investigate, evaluate and solve problems effectively and creatively.

Quantitative Reasoning

to apply quantitative reasoning to understand, analyze and explain evidence.

Communication Skills

to apply verbal, written, visual and listening skills to communicate persuasively and coherently to diverse audiences.

21st Century Literacies

to apply 21st century literacies including information, quantitative and scientific, to locate, evaluate, use and communicate among a wide variety of sources and tools.

Interpersonal Skills

to apply teamwork and leadership skills to achieve common goals in a diverse multicultural environment.

Liberal Learning

to demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the physical and natural world, and of the development and legacies of diverse world cultures.

Disciplinary Learning

to apply fundamental information, concepts, theories and methods in their principal disciplines; and to successfully integrate, adapt and apply their disciplinary knowledge.

Integrating and Transferring Learning

to make connections across disciplines and between current and new knowledge; and to apply their knowledge in professional and community life.

Ethical Understanding

to understand and apply ethical considerations in professional, personal and social life.

Intentional Learning

to employ self-knowledge of the social and cognitive factors influencing their learning, and engage in ongoing reflection and exploration for the purpose of personal development.

Global Citizenship

to understand the responsibilities of being a global citizen and the role of civic engagement in fostering a democratic society.

Lifelong Learning

to exercise Cal Poly Pomona’s learn-by-doing approach in real-world situations, and as a basis for lifelong learning.