Program Assessment Report
Criminal Justice
2010-2011
NC State students should attain competency in the college’s six core learning outcomes as well as the appropriate program level learning outcomes prior to
graduation. Each course at NC State contributes to a student’s successful performance in one or more of the core learning outcomes (as indicated in the
master syllabi) and/or program/department-level learning outcomes. The purpose of this form is to allow programs to document how their course(s),
instructional strategies/activities, and assessment methods contribute to core and program/department-level learning outcomes achievement and to
identifying and acting on areas in need of improvement.
Guidelines:
 Program coordinators or program directors and their faculty select specific courses to report assessment results via the Course Assessment Report.
This is to inform the Program Assessment Report. Faculty should:
o Select courses where students are most likely to demonstrate a high level of attainment of the learning outcome, preferably near the end of
the curriculum to support an across-the-curriculum approach (reinforcement and retention of learning) -- REQUIRED.
o Select additional courses for pre and post assessment or to demonstrate progress in learning outcome attainment as students progress
through the curriculum (a value-added approach) – OPTIONAL.
 Core Learning Outcomes are assessed institution-wide on a 3-year rotating schedule resulting in two outcomes assessed per year.
o The 3-year rotating CLO assessment schedule is available at http://www.ncstatecollege.edu/committees/assessment/default.htm
o Programs are encouraged to assess CLOs and report results on a more frequent schedule as needed.
 Program coordinators or program directors send the completed Program Assessment Report to the Assessment Committee, due annually in October.
North Central State College Mission Statement:
To provide quality, responsive, lifelong learning opportunities, including occupational, degree and other
educational programs for individuals, business and industry, and the communities we serve.
Program Mission Statement:
Criminal Justice majors of North Central State College are educated as a whole person in habits of critical thinking, leadership, lifelong learning and are also
provided the opportunity to acquire the practical skills required for competent performance in the changing workplace as well as the opportunity of preparation for
advanced education.
Core Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome
Written Communication*
Assessment Procedures & Criteria
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Identify the assessment method(s) used to
measure and evaluate student success for this
outcome. (List all methods.) The minimum
acceptable score is 74%. (This may require
converting the score to a %.)
Report the achievement level = the number of
students earning the minimal acceptable score (74%)
or higher out of the total number of students who
completed the assignment AND the course (e.g.
25/50 = 50%). Report the achievement level for each
assessment method.
If the achievement level percentage falls below the
college-wide minimum standard (70%) for any
assessment results, identify change(s) planned to
improve student learning in this CLO.
90% of students will earn a grade
above 80% for the project paper for
CRJ 298 utilizing the writing rubric on
the final project. (WAC)
Achieved: average was 90% 1.12% drop
from last year
Continue Assessment, this keeps track of
WAC and it shows our CRJ students'
writing abilities.
Speech*
80% of students will receive a
satisfactory score rating on the oral
communication rubric/presentation in
CRJ225 (SAC)
Information Literacy*
Data Method/Collection Planned
for 2011-12 for this reporting
mechanism
Critical Thinking*
Utilize the critical thinking rubric in
class CRJ180 during the first week on
the assignment "What would you
do?". Administer it again for the same
assignment during finals week. At
least a 20% increase should occur or
maintain an average at 80% or above
Intercultural
Knowledge/Competence*
Data Method/Collection Planned
for 2011-12 for this reporting
mechanism
CRJ Courses were used by John
Falls to pilot test
Computation Proficiency**
CRJ225 class average was 85% (17
students evaluated)
Compared a 100 level to a 200 level class
using the SAC rubric. The difference was
10% improvement (100-75%, 200-85%),
comparing data this was a 1% growth from
last year: Continue to use next year
because this shows the growth between
1st and 2nd year students in their oral
communication skills.
1st week's score was 52% and finals week
score was 86% Increase of 34% Achieved
goal
Continue for next year. The rubric is an
excellent tool to use to measure critical
thinking and this measurement was
designed to be used nationally This was
the perfect assignment to conduct this on.
This is also a first year course.
*Rubrics are available on the Assessment of Student Learning Committee web site at http://www.ncstatecollege.edu/committees/assessment/default.htm. These rubrics may
be used as is or modified, or another rubric or assessment method may be substituted. **After semester conversion, programs should report assessment results from the
highest college math course in the curriculum (comprehensive final exam scores) as well assessment results that occur in non-math program courses where computation is
considered to be important to the technology/profession (e.g. drug calculations in a nursing curriculum).
Program-Level Learning Outcomes (add rows as needed) CRJ Program
Learning Outcome
Assessment Procedures & Criteria
Assessment Results
Use of Results
Enter outcomes below; add rows as
needed.
Identify the assessment method(s) used to
measure and evaluate student success for this
outcome. (List all methods.) State the
minimum acceptable score for each method.
Report the achievement level = the number of
students attaining the minimum acceptable score or
higher out of the total number of students who
completed the assignment AND the course (e.g.
25/50 = 50%). State the program’s minimum
achievement level percentage and report the
If the achievement level percentage falls below the
program’s minimum standard for any assessment
results, identify change(s) planned to improve
student learning in this learning outcome.
achievement level attained for each assessment
method.
By the end of the Associate's
Degree program students will
be able to:
A. Understand all core
criminal justice foundations
including juvenile justice,
criminology, constitutional
law, corrections, private
security, and US Judicial and
Criminal Justice systems.
B. Demonstrate the ability to
communicate effectively in
writing and speech through
casework, group projects,
and on the job training.
A1 25% increase in the average of
the post-test scores from the pre-test
scores in CRJ 140 and CRJ 145.
Given at beginning of courses and
end of courses
CRJ140-31% increase CRJ145-37%
increase 1% drop in 140 from last year and
a 7% increase in 145 from last year
Continue this assessment because it
shows the level of understanding of our
core outcomes in our 1st year
students/CRJ program
A2. 30% increase in the average of
the post-test scores from the pre-test
scores in the comprehensive program
test administered first in CRJ 145 and
then in CRJ 298/295/226.
38% increase (we reached our goal)
Five years of data have been collected.
27%,32%,29%, 35%,38% Average: a
32.20% in students' retention rates in the
CRJ core knowledge areas. We should
continue and use as comparative data.
B1. 90% of students will earn a grade
of P (Pass) for writing assignments for
CRJ 298 utilizing the writing rubric on
the final project.
Achieved: average was 90% 1.12% drop
from last year
Continue Assessment, this keeps track of
WAC and it shows our CRJ students'
writing abilities.
B2. 80% of students will receive an
above satisfactory rating on their
performance evaluation from the site
supervisor at the end of CRJ 298.
Achieved: 96%. I had one student who had
to drop because of their inability to work
with others at their asssigned site.
Continue Assessment, because this
shows our students' ability to be able to
work in the real world and their ability to
communicate effectively with others.
B3. 85% of students completing CRJ
115 (CJ report writing) will earn a
grade of C or above.
Completed/Attained Goal, very minor
decrease in overall scores from last year
Continue assessment because it shows
students' writing abilities.
C. Demonstrate welldeveloped analytical and
problem solving skills within
core criminal justice
foundation coursework.
D. Demonstrate the proper
standards of criminal justice
professionalism, morals, and
ethics
C1. 85% of students will receive a
grade of satisfactory on the analytical
and problem solving skills assignment
in CRJ 298.
Achieved:100%
Continue assessment for next year
C2. 80% of students will receive a
satisfactory score rating on the oral
communication rubric/presentation in
CRJ225 (SAC)
Used CRJ225 and CRJ180. CRJ180
Results: 75%, CRJ225 85% . Incoming 1st
year unsatisfactory, 2nd year satisfactory
Used both a 100 AND a 200 level courses.
The difference was 10% improvement, a
1% growth from last year: Continue to use
next year because this shows the growth
between 1st and 2nd year students.
C3. 80% of students will receive a
satisfactory grade on problem solving
skill rubric for CRJ 175 and the skill
questions in CRJ 140.
86% CRJ175 and 90% for CRJ140
Dropped from last year 3% and 1%
Continue for next year.
C4. Utilize the critical thinking rubric in
class CRJ180 during the first week on
the assignment "What would you
do?". Administer it again for the same
assignment during finals week. At
least a 20% increase should occur or
maintain an average at 80% or above
1st week's score was 52% and finals week
score was 86% Increase of 34% Achieved
goal
Continue for next year. The rubric is an
excellent tool to use to measure critical
thinking and this measurement was
designed to be used nationally This was
the perfect assignment to conduct this on.
This is also a first year course.
D1. 80% of students will receive an
above satisfactory rating on their
performance evaluation from the site
supervisor at the end of CRJ 298.
Achieved: 96%. I had one student who had
to drop because of their inability to work
with others at their asssigned site.
Continue for next year.
D2. 85% of students will receive a
grade of C or above on the
moral/ethical skill rubric for CRJ 282
Achieved in both courses. CRJ298 was a
93%
Continue for next year.
and CRJ 298.