Knowledge

Skills

Attitudes

Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes

The following describe the characteristics the Cal State L.A. technology department programs, is seeking to produce in its graduates in three areas:

• the knowledge they will have
• the skills they will possess
• the attitudes they will hold

Knowledge

Educational objective: Printing Management graduates will demonstrate a balance of technical and managerial knowledge.

In demonstrating this educational objective, graduates will exhibit the following outcomes:

1. They will have a knowledge of science and math.
2. They will have a knowledge of systems and the integration of supporting technologies for the printing production process.
3. They will have a knowledge of information technology.
4. They will have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
5. They will have knowledge of the organization and management of all departments in a printing plant.
6. They will know the importance and functions of graphic communications in our culture.    TOP

Skills

Educational objective: Printing Management graduates will demonstrate the skills needed to apply business practices, information technology, and other technical skills necessary to collaborate with, organize, and lead inter-disciplinary teams.

In demonstrating this educational objective, graduates will exhibit the following outcomes:

1. They will be able to design a system or process.
2. They will have good written and oral communication skills.
3. They will be able to collaborate, organize and lead inter-disciplinary teams.
4. They will be able to analyze and interpret data.
5. They will be able to collaborate within a project team electronically, using information technology.
6. They will be able to use business and graphic communications related software.
7. They will be able to apply basic graphic design principles
8. They will be able to operate pre-press, press and post-press equipment.                      TOP

Attitudes

Educational objective: Printing Management graduates will demonstrate a cooperative and inquisitive spirit that supports the desire to pursue lifelong learning, enables them to adapt to contemporary issues in the workplace, and helps advance the goals of their organization.

In demonstrating this educational objective, graduates will exhibit the following outcomes:

1. They will have an understanding ethical responsibility.
2. They will exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise.
3. They will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
4. They will stay current on issues.
5. They will achieve a balance of workplace and personal goals.                         TOP