University Curriculum and Innovation

The Office of Undergraduate Education (Undergrad Ed) supports various functions related to the university curriculum, including assisting academic programs with the development, review, and enhancement of undergraduate majors, minors, and certificates. In addition, the unit assists programs with the integration of the MSU Undergraduate Learning Goals (ULGs), experiential learning, and global and DEI learning.

Finally, Undergrad Ed collaborates with the three Integrative Studies Centers to advance curricular reform, educator development, and learning outcomes assessment within the university requirements.

Undergraduate Learning Goals (ULGs) & Outcomes

As part of its goal to enhance student learning and success, as well as its accreditation mandate, Michigan State University has five undergraduate learning goals designed to guide the development and assessment of curricular and co-curricular undergraduate learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. MSU believes that these five areas will enhance the potential that MSU graduates will be outstanding leaders and life-long learners.

Associated with each of the five ULGs are outcome statements that further explain MSU’s intended learning. All undergraduate programs are encouraged to align their programmatic learning outcomes (PLOs) with these statements. Units needing support with the development of PLOs and/or the integration of the ULGs into their programs should contact Amy Martin, mart1742@msu.edu, for assistance.

Students who complete an undergraduate degree program at Michigan State University will demonstrate the knowledge, attitudes and skills associated with the following interconnected goals and outcomes: