Master of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences Department
(Annual Program Assessment 2010 – 11)
Proposed Program Assessment 2011-12 and beyond
There are two specializations of the MS Family and Consumer Sciences: Family Studies specialization; and the Family and Consumer Sciences,
Career and Technical Education specialization. In this graduate program, it is expected that 80% of the students completing courses will be judged
as satisfactory for each outcome. This is a realistic level as with the non-traditional student group, there are instances of students encountering
circumstances that leave them unable to complete.
In 2010 – 11, outcomes were not assessed in the MS – FCS, so this is However, using the plan outlined in this document, standards of assessment
are being noted for two of the outcomes applicable to each specialization during 2011-12 and will be reported in December 2012.
Program Goals
Related
College
(CEPS)
Related
University
Goals
Goals 1
-5
Outcomes
I – VI
Methods of Assessment per specific
courses
Assessment
Schedule
Criterion of
Achievement
1. Graduate students will be
able to utilize the scientific
process in generating new
knowledge.
1
I
Graduate students will be
able to conceptualize and
design a relevant
research project to
answer a specific
research question.
Majors will be required to design and complete a
research project which answers a research
question of their own. Related courses: FCSG
501 Research Methods; FCSG 700 Thesis or
Project or Exam; FS 522 Survey of Research.
Reporting after June of
2013 for inclusion in
the 2012-13 annual
assessment to be
submitted Dec. 2013.
80% of students
completing courses
will attain this goal
(and subsequent
goals listed in this
document).
2. Graduate students will be
able to apply the scientific
process in evaluating current
knowledge.
1
I
Graduate students will be
able to critically evaluate
contemporary empirical
literature.
Students will be required to complete a critical
examination of contemporary research. Related
coursework: FCSG 501; FS 522.
Reporting by June of
2012 for inclusion at
December 2012 annual
assessment.
“
Graduate students will be
able to analyze
quantitative data, review,
understand, and interpret
output from statistical
analyses, drawing
appropriate conclusions.
Graduate students enter, analyze, and interpret
quantitative data for relevant findings in order to
prepare a research paper examining a specific
research question. The paper must describe the
data at a univariate level and discuss important
bivariate relationships. FCSG 502.
Reporting in
December 2013
annual assessment.
“
3. Graduate students will be
able to apply appropriate
statistical tests in order to
analyze and interpret data
analyses.
1
I
Program Goals
Related
College
(CEPS)
Related
University
Goals
Goals 1
-5
Outcomes
I – VI
Methods of Assessment per specific
courses
Assessment
Schedule
Criterion of
Achievement
Family Studies Specialization
4a. Graduates of the Family
Studies specialization will
develop skills in critical and
abstract thinking, and
application of theory to real
life circumstances.
1,4
I, IV
Family Studies graduate
students will demonstrate
abstract and critical
thinking skills in
applying Family Systems
concepts to family
problems and
interventions.
Family Studies graduate students will be
required to submit a research paper
demonstrating critical integration of theory,
research, and practice. FS 532 Family
Interaction.
Reporting after June of
2013 for inclusion in
the 2012-13 annual
assessment to be
submitted Dec. 2013.
80% of students
completing courses
will attain this goal
(and subsequent
goals listed in this
document).
5a. Graduates of the Family
Studies specialization will
be able to effectively
manage conflict in
professional and
interpersonal relationships.
1,4
IV
Family Studies graduate
students will learn to
identify and negotiate
solutions in conflict
situations and
demonstrate the ability to
devise individual and
group strategies that
minimize the destructive
consequences of conflict.
Family Studies graduate students will be
complete a critical examination of various
conflict situations. They must present a report of
how to handle each conflict situation in an
assigned paper. Students must apply various
techniques and methods discussed throughout the
term in order to provide satisfactorily solutions
to all parties involved. FS 542.
Reporting by June of
2012 for inclusion in
December 2012 annual
assessment
“
6a. Graduates of the Family
Studies specialization will
be able to apply their
knowledge base and skill in
appropriate professional
settings.
1
I
Family Studies graduate
students will demonstrate
positive communication
and professional efficacy
in working in Human
Service settings.
Family Studies graduate students will be
evaluated on their performance and professional
behavior in internship and community service
opportunities. FCSG 509 or FCSG 590
Reporting after June of
2013 for inclusion in
the 2012-13 annual
assessment to be
submitted Dec. 2013.
“
Program Goals
Related
College
(CEPS)
Related
University
Goals
Goals 1
-5
7a. Graduates of the Family
Studies specialization will
be able to make effective
professional presentations.
1
Outcomes
I – VI
I
Family Studies graduate
students will demonstrate
proficiency at presenting
findings in both visual
and oral formats.
Methods of Assessment per specific
courses
Family Studies graduate students will be
required to present the findings of their final
research project as both a poster and an oral
presentation. FCSG 509, 700.
Assessment
Schedule
Criterion of
Achievement
“
80% of students
completing courses
will attain this goal
(and subsequent
goals listed in this
document).
Career and Technical Education Specialization
4b. Graduates of the Career
and Technical Education
specialization will be able to
develop CTE programs and
course curricula that meet
learning outcomes and
standards as required by the
OSPI.
1,4
I, IV
CTE graduate students
will demonstrate
principles of program
and curriculum
development for
effective student learning
and assessment as they
apply to the standards set
by the OSPI. They will
also develop and
maintain effective
industry partnerships
through advisory
committees and workbased learning curricula.
CTE graduate students will be evaluated on their
design and implementation plans for CTE
programs and course curricula, including a
school-to-work focus. CTE 521, CTE 551,
FCSG 583.
Course assessment will
occur at regular
intervals throughout
the calendar year.
Initial assessment
occurs following
courses that begin
during the summer
session and concludes
no later than June of
the following year,
when all course
requirements will be
fulfilled.
Students will earn
minimum scores of
80% for course
requirements.
Program Goals
Related
College
(CEPS)
Related
University
Goals
Goals 1
-5
Outcomes
I – VI
Methods of Assessment per specific
courses
Assessment
Schedule
Criterion of
Achievement
5b.Graduates of the Career
and Technical Education
specialization will be able to
make effective researchbased decisions regarding
program and instructional
delivery methods.
1
I, IV
CTE graduate students
will demonstrate
knowledge of CTE
history; philosophy; and
current trends and issues.
They will incorporate
this knowledge within the
development and
application of curricular
programs and courses.
CTE graduate students will be evaluated on their
knowledge and application of CTE history,
philosophy, and current trends and issues as they
apply to secondary CTE programs. CTE 551,
CTE 526.
Reporting by June of
2012 for inclusion at
December 2012 annual
assessment.
Students will earn
minimum scores of
80% for course
requirements.
6b. Graduates of the Career
and Technical Education
specialization will be able to
apply their knowledge base
and skills sets as leaders in
the education profession.
1
I
CTE graduate students
will engage and apply
their leadership skills and
expertise as they affect
their educational
institutions.
CTE graduate students will be evaluated on the
quality of their contributions to their schools,
administration, professional organizations,
community, and local industry through service
and/or cooperative learning activities. CTE 509,
CTE 590.
To be evaluated in
2012-13 year for
December 2013 report.
Students will earn
minimum scores of
80% for course
requirements.
May 9, 2012