DEPARTMENT:
Theatre and Dance___
Table 1. Documentation that learning outcomes are incorporated into the curriculum for all undergraduate and graduate
programs.
In the table below, state the expected learning outcomes from the Program-Level Assessment Plans and then list the course or courses,
including prefix, number, and title, in the Relevant Courses column that address that expected outcome. If 3 or more courses address
an expected learning outcome, list only 3 courses that are most important for students to achieve the expected outcome.
Degree Program:
Item
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2
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MA in Theatre
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Expected Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate the ability to discuss
broad topics in theatre.
Students will complete course work in a broad
spectrum of theatre and drama subjects.
Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and
synthesize information about a specialized topic in
theatre.
Relevant Courses
TH A 5306, 5314, 5318, 5320, 5313,
5331, 5341,5372
TH A 5311, 5306, 5350, 5325, 5329, 5334, 5343, 5333, 5312,
5314, 5316, 5317, 5318, 5303, 5304, 5305, 5320, 5309, 5313, 5331,
5333, 5341, 5372, 5300, 5301, 5328
TH A 6000, 5311, 5306, 5350, 5325, 5329, 5334, 5333, 5312,
5316, 5317, 5303, 5304, 5305, 5320, 5309, 5313, 5331, 5341, 5372,
5300, 5301, 5328
DEPARTMENT:
Theatre and Dance___
Table 2. Discussion of the methods used to assess the learning outcomes as well as the instruments used to assess the
attainment of learning outcome goals by undergraduate and graduate programs.
For each degree program, provide a brief discussion of the methods, including specific instruments, used to assess student learning
outcomes. The Program-Level Assessment Plans, submitted in December 2005, list the methods of assessment for each expected
outcome. In the boxes below describe those methods of assessment. If national standardized exams are used state the name of the
exam. The information in Table 2 should be an overview description of the methods used. If specific assessment instruments (or
assessment rubrics) need to be developed to conduct an assessment, then clearly indicate what is still needed and when those
instruments will be used (which should be Fall Semester 2006). The boxes will expand as information is added to the box.
Degree Program:
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MA in Theatre
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95% will pass a written comprehensive examination.
95% will pass an annual review of progress conducted by entire faculty.
95% will successfully complete a Master’s thesis.
DEPARTMENT:
Theatre and Dance___
Table 3. Summarize the data collected and evidence of the use of results of those data
For each degree program, describe the data that has been collected to date and indicate how the results of the data analysis have been
used. It should be noted that in some cases, the results will indicate that at this time the expected learning outcomes are being achieved
and there is not a need to change or improve a program. However, it is unlikely that all data for all programs indicate that no
improvements are needed. If no data has been collected for a degree program assessment, indicate that is the case and provide a
justification for the lack of data and a detailed discussion of how data collection will begin in the Fall Semester 2006 and be reported
in the next Annual Assessment Report.
Degree Program:
MA in Theatre
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Item
Data
Use of Data
1
100% passed the written comprehensive exam
2
100% completed course work and 50% passed the
annual review of progress
60% have completed thesis.
No change necessary. Of the three MAs, one has passed. (One
passes in Spring 09.) One is in the process of taking the exam.
No change necessary for coursework. All students have passed the
annual review of progress.
One student has completed the thesis. (One student has completed
his MA as of Spring 09.)(One student is still in progress.) No
changes necessary.
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