Program Assessment Plan
American University
SIS/CAS: International Affairs: Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs - MA
SIS/CAS: International Affairs: Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs - MA
Contact Person for Jeff Bachman
Assessment:
Primary Department: Intl Peace/Conflic Res.
Learning Outcome: Theory and Practice
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical/moral theory, frameworks for understanding global affairs and ways of bringing about peace, and human rights in theory and in practice.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Feedback from graduating students through an annual survey, which will ask graduating Yet to be determined.
students to grade the effectiveness of the core courses in imparting the basics of the
fields.
Measure Type:
Survey
Schedule/Cycle
Active
EPGA will implement an annual student
Yes
review of the program beginning at the end
of the Spring 2014 semester. The results of
student surveys will be discussed by the
affiliated core faculty and program.
Learning Outcome: Practical Research Projects
Develop and execute research projects that demonstrate the successful practical application of ethical and policy analysis, including problem definition, to contemporary social problems in global affairs.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
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Target
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Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Measure 1: Assessment of the quality of Substantial Research Papers, Qualifying Papers, 75% of graduates will have completed their
and Theses. Affiliated faculty and program administrators will assess papers specifically final research project(s) at expectations or
for content on a 5-point scale (Exemplary, Above Expectations, At Expectations, Below higher.
Expectations, Not Acceptable).
Measure 2: Feedback from graduating students through an annual survey, which will ask
graduating students to grade how effectively their coursework prepared them for the
completion of research projects.
Measure Type:
Paper/Project
Schedule/Cycle
Active
Measure 1: EPGA completed a partial
Yes
review of research projects. A complete
review of research projects will begin at the
end of the Spring 2014 semester and will be
completed annually thereafter. The results
will be used to aid in evaluating how well
courses are preparing students to complete
successful research projects.
Measure 2: EPGA will implement an annual
student review of the program beginning at
the end of the Spring 2014 semester. The
results of student surveys will be discussed
by the affiliated faculty and program
administrators, and will be used as an aid in
assessing how well courses are preparing
students to complete successful research
projects.
Learning Outcome: Intellectual Growth
Demonstrate the attainment and retention of knowledge from their chosen area of concentration
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Schedule/Cycle
The EPGA Capstone measures knowledge learned in core courses and knowledge
attained specific to student concentrations.
Measure Type:
Final Paper/ Final Project
100% of graduating students will score pass EPGA will begin reviewing all capstone
or better on the Capstone.
scores at the end of the Spring 2014
semester and will repeat at the end of each
academic year. Data will be reviewed by
the affiliated core faculty and program
administrators.
Active
Yes
Learning Outcome: Writing Skills
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
12/12/2014 2:43 PM
Target
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Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Schedule/Cycle
Assessment of the writing quality of Substantial Research Papers, Qualifying Papers, and 100% of graduates will have completed their EPGA completed a partial review of
Theses. Affiliated faculty and program administrators will assess the quality of the
research projects during the Spring 2013
final research project(s) with the writing
writing on a 5-point scale (Exemplary, Above Expectations, At Expectations, Below
semester. A complete review of research
assessed at below expectations or higher.
Expectations, Not Acceptable)
75% will be assessed at at expectations or projects will begin at the end of the Spring
2014 semester and will be completed
higher.
Measure Type:
annually thereafter.
Written Assignment
Active
Yes
Learning Outcome: Communication Skills
Students will demonstrate effective oral communication.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Successful completion of course assignments testing oral and written communication
skills.
Measure Type:
Written Assignment
100% of graduates should demonstrate
Data collected and reviewed each spring.
adequate oral and verbal communication
skills.
80% should display superior oral and verbal
skills.
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