interests of the faculty, use primary sources, address university outcomes and emphasize higher level thinking skills. Students may register for Level III courses only after completing Level I requirements and 15 credit hours of Level II. Only one Level III course may be used to meet the Level II Religious Studies/Philosophy requirement. See Interdisciplinary Studies-IS. TOTAL for Level III 6 hrs. MAJOR CURRICULUM Each student chooses an academic area to study in-depth and must complete the requirements for that program in order to graduate. The curriculum for each of Avila’s major programs pro- vides a well-developed set of courses to meet the identified outcomes of each program as well as opportunities for independent work, practica, internships and senior projects. ASSESSMENT PROGRAM Avila University is committed to evaluating the performance of the university as well as the aca- demic achievement of the students. Assessment at Avila is a multidimensional, ongoing process of gathering, interpreting and sharing information about the learning and development of Avila’s students. This information is used to determine student achievement; to evaluate the effective- ness of the curriculum; to guide the revision of programs, courses and instruction; and to serve as a catalyst to aid students in self-evaluation and goal setting. Assessment at the undergraduate level addresses the learning outcomes for the Core Curriculum as well as the major. Graduate assessment focuses on the educational outcomes associated with each of the graduate programs. Students participate in assessment activities throughout their time at the university and after graduation  as  alumni.  These  activities  include  surveys,  standardized  examinations,  in-class assessments, portfolios and final projects or theses. AVILA UNIVERSITY 80