The course objectives have been aligned with the recommended outcomes from the American Psychological Association and the WNC requirements for sophomore level general education courses. The outcomes students are expected to attain are:

1. Explain and use clear standards to determine the "truth" and accuracy of information about males and females. This is generally known as develop critical thinking skills.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the key issues and themes pertaining to the study of gender and sex differences.
3. Know the current findings and arguments regarding important topics in the study of gender.
4. Develop skills in locating and evaluating information about males and females.

Educational Program Mission Linkage

Understanding men and women can be used to complete all degrees and certificates of achievement offered at WNC. It is most strongly linked to missions for general education and the two primary transfer degrees, AA and AS.

General Education Program Outcomes Linkage

Students in this course are expected to develop skills in all of the four general education domains: communication, analysis, personal development, community commitment. The specific student learning outcomes for general education addressed by this course are:

Communication Domain: Demonstrate college-level writing and reading communication skills.

Analysis Domain: Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills and how to evaluate information.

Personal Development Domain: Engage in meaningful self-assessment.

Community Commitment Domain: Appreciate the value and importance of diversity.

AA and AS degree Linkage

This course addresses two of the A.A. and A.S. degree student learning outcomes. Students are expected to know the field of gender studies at the introductory level and appreciate diversity issues pertaining to the influence of gender and culture on the individual.