AY 2014-2015 ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY TEMPLATE
Reporting School/College: St. John’s College
Program Reviewed: Psychology MA Q
Date Submitted to Department/Division Chair:
Overview and Program Review Summary: Please summarize this program’s mission and its relationship to the vision
and mission of St. John’s University, and the program’s School/College. Identify similar programs regionally and
nationally and distinguish this program from them. In addition, summarize your findings as they relate to (1) program
quality, (2) market growth potential, and (3) student learning. Also, summarize any significant changes, achievements
(by faculty and students and the program itself), and plans for the future. Finally, based on the information gleaned
from the data in the self-study, give an overall rating of the program’s Enrollment/Market Potential by categorizing it as
one of the following: (1) Enhance; (2) Maintain; (3) Reduce support, Phase out, Consolidate, or Discontinue.
(Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 1. The purpose of the program reflects and supports the strategic vision and mission of St. John’s
University, and the program’s School/College.
1a.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the Catholic, Vincentian, and
metropolitan identity of St. John’s University? www.stjohns.edu/about/out-mission. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
1b.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the University’s vision.
www.stjohns.edu/about/out-mission/vision-statement. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
1c.
What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that the program embodies the vision and mission of the
program’s School/College? (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 1.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
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STANDARD 2. The program attracts, retains, and graduates high quality students.
2a.
Undergraduate SAT and High School Average
2b.
Undergraduate 1st Year Retention Rate
2c.
Undergraduate 6 Year Graduation Rate
2d.
Graduate Standardized Test Scores
2005
2006
540/645
School/College
Average Rate
481/561
494/569
Regional
Comparison
N/A
N/A
Program
National
Comparison
Fall
2007
2008
440/667
2009
465/551
501/588
472/577
N/A
N/A
N/A
See below
New Graduate
Students GRE Verbal
Mean Scores
School
MA old
Psychology
new
Fall
2010
Ir
Grev
Score
Fall
2011
Ir
Grev
Score
487
453
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2012 2013
Ir
Ir Grev
Grev Score
Score
538
570
150
154
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New Graduate Students
GRE Quantitative
Mean Scores
Fall Fall Fall Fall
2010 2011 2012 2013
Ir
Ir
Ir
Ir Greq
Greq Greq Greq Score
Score Score Score
School
MA old
513 583 618
500
Psychology
new
145
148
As of August 1, 2011, ETS revised the GRE General Test with a new
scoring scale. Prior to 8/1/11 on a scale of 200-800(old) and after
8/1/11 on a scale of 130-170(new)
Based on students with valid scores in BANNER - therefore n maybe
small in some cases.
New Graduate Students GRE Verbal
Mean Scores
Graduate School Arts & Sci
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Ir Grev Score
Ir Grev Score
Ir Grev Score
Ir Grev Score
old
491
500
new
497
532
154
153
New Graduate Students GRE Quantitative
Mean Scores
Graduate School Arts & Sci
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Ir Greq Score
Ir Greq Score
Ir Greq Score
Ir Greq Score
old
585
566
new
593
604
149
150
As of August 1, 2011, ETS revised the GRE General Test with a new scoring scale. Prior to 8/1/11 on a scale of 200-800(old) and after 8/1/11 on a scale of 130-170(new)
GRE
Intended Graduate Major
Psychology*
Test-Takers
42,415
Mean Score
(Verbal)
Mean Score
(Quantitative)
152
149
* For further information, please visit http://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_guide.pdf.
2e.
Please describe how the program compares with peer and aspirational institutions. (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
2f.
If applicable, describe the program’s student performance over the past five years on licensure or professional
certification exams relative to regional and national standards. (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
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2g.
Number of majors and minors enrolled over the past five years. See table below.
Fall
Number of
Students
Majors
Minors
Total
MAJORS
2h.
2005
2006
26
0
26
PSY1
2007
2008
21
0
21
MA
2009
17
0
17
15
0
15
19
0
19
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
23
17
24
27
Number of degrees granted during the past five years. See table below.
Academic Year
Degrees
Granted
MA
SJC-GR
05/06
2
04/05
8
PSY1
Gen-Exper Psychology
06/07
8
MA
07/08
4
08/09
09/09
1
4
10/11
11/12
12/13
Degrees
Conferred
Degrees
Conferred
Degrees
Conferred
3
8
5
Below is comparison degrees conferred data for local and national institutions based on data retrieved from the IPEDS
website. This is based on the Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code of 42-Psychology.
20092010
20102011
20112012
Master's
Local
548
463
514
National
23,752
25,051
26,834
1
Local institution include: Adelphi University, Columbia University, CUNY Queens College, Fordham University,
Hofstra University, Iona College, C.W. Post University, Manhattan College, New York University, Pace University,
Seton Hall University, Stony Brook University, and Wagner College.
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Comments : Based on the data in 2g and 2h, how do these trends compare to institutional, regional and national
patterns? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
2i.
What mechanisms are in place to monitor students’ progress toward degree? And, to what extent is there a
collaborative effort to provide quality advising and support services to students? (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
2j.
If available, provide information on the success of graduates in this program as it relates to employment or
attending graduate school. (Suggested limit 1/4 page)
2k.
Please comment on the students’ competencies in the program. Support your response using data provided
below and any other data available. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 2.
Additional comments if needed: (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 3. The program engages in ongoing systematic planning that is aligned with the University and
School/College planning, direction, and priorities.
3a.
How does your program’s strategic goal/objectives link to your School/College plan and the University’s strategic
plan? http://www.stjohns.edu/about/leadership/strategic-planning
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3b.
What is the evidence of monitoring the external and internal environments, specifically what are the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the program? How were they identified? What actions have been taken
in response to these findings? What characteristics of the program suggest a competitive edge against other programs
regionally and nationally?
3c.
What is the current and future market demand for the program? Support your response using the data
provided below or any other internal or external sources to justify your response.
Fastest Growing
Occupations
Psychologists
Change, 2010-20
Percent
Numeric
22%
37,700
Occupations having the Change, 2010-20
largest numerical
Percent
Numeric
increase in employment
Psychologists
22%
37,700
Changes, 2010-20
Grow faster than average - Increase 15 to 20.9%
Psychologists
Percent
Numeric
22%
37,700
*For more information please visit: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.toc.htm
Standard 3.
Additional comments if needed: (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 4. The program provides a high quality curriculum that emphasizes and assesses student learning and
engagement.
4a.
Please indicate how the program curriculum is in alignment with the following three items:
(Suggested limit 1/2 page for each of the three categories below)
1. Standards within the discipline
2. Curriculum integrity, coherence, academic internships, teaching excellence, teaching vibrancy, and study
abroad experiences.
3. The University Core competencies
4b.
The syllabi for the courses within this program incorporate the suggested elements of a syllabus – an example of
which can be found at the following St. John’s University Center for Teaching and Learning link. (Suggested limit 1/3
page) http://stjohns.campusguides.com/content.php?pid=71651&sid=984766
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4c.
Describe the assessment model currently in place for the program and indicate the extent to which disciplinary
and core knowledge, competence, and values are met, as well as findings and action plans for improvement. For
reference, visit WeaveOnline – https://app.weaveonline.com//login.aspx; Digication – https://stjohns.digication.com
(Suggested limit 1/2 page)
4d.
What, if any, external validations, e.g. specialized accreditations, external awards, other validations of quality
has the program received? (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 4.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 5. The program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission and goals.
5a.
Below you will find the number of students enrolled as majors and minors in the program. Please complete the
table by adding the number of full-time faculty assigned to the program. Then calculate the student to full-time faculty
ratio.
Fall 2005
# Majors/
FT Faculty
Majors
FT
4
PT
22
Minors
Fall 2006
Total
26
FT
6
PT
15
0
Fall 2007
Total
21
FT
5
PT
12
0
Fall 2008
Total
17
FT
8
PT
7
0
Fall 2009
Total
15
FT
12
PT
7
0
Total
19
0
Majors
& Minors
Combined
4
22
26
6
15
21
5
12
17
8
7
15
12
7
19
# of FTE
Students
(Majors &
Minors)
4.00
7.33
11.33
6.00
5.00
11.00
5.00
4.00
9.00
8.00
2.33
10.33
12.00
2.33
14.33
# of FTE
Faculty
assigned
to the
program
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
.66
1.89
1
1.83
.83
1.50
.14
1.48
1.71
2.05
FTE
Student/
FTE Faculty
Ratio
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Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2013
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
Majors
MAJORS
17
6
23
8
Fall 2010
Total
Fall 2012
9
17
20
Fall 2011
4
24
20
Fall 2012
7
Fall 2013
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
F
P
Total
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
17
2
19
8
3
11
20
1.333
21.333
20
2.333
22.333
FTE MAJORS
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
27
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
# of FTE faculty assigned to the
program
FTE Student/FTE Faculty Ratio
Important Notes:
FTE Students = Number of FT Students + (number of PT Students/3)
FTE Faculty = Number of FT Faculty + (number of PT Faculty/3)
This methodology is used by STJ for all external reporting.
5b.
Below you will find the credit hours the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time faculty
(including administrators) and the total credit hours consumed by non-majors.
Credit
Hours
Taught
FT Faculty
PT Faculty
Total
%
consume
d by
NonMajors
Fall 2005
#
%
4860 69%
Fall 2006
#
%
4733
68%
Fall 2007
#
%
4598
67%
Fall 2008
#
%
4911
71%
Fall 2009
#
%
5465
76%
2139 31%
6999 100%
2244
6977
2262
6860
2010
6921
1719
7184
25%
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32%
100%
24%
33%
100%
23%
29%
100%
22%
24%
100%
20%
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Credit Hrs Taught
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Percen
Number
t
Fall 2012
Percen
Number
t
Fall 2013
Number
Percent
F-T Faculty
5,048
65.4%
4,736
58.4%
5,108
65.6%
4,687
63.3%
P-T Faculty (inc
Admin)
2,665
34.6%
3,370
41.6%
2,684
34.4%
2,721
36.7%
0.0%
Total
% Consumed by
Non-Majors
7,713
100%
1,716
22.2%
0.0%
8,106
1,891
100%
23.3%
Number
Percent
0.0%
7,792
100%
1,819
0.0%
7,408
23.3%
100%
1,436
19.4%
5c.
Below you will find the number of courses the department has delivered by full-time faculty and part-time
faculty (including administrators).
Courses
Taught
FT Faculty
Fall 2005
#
%
63%
55
Fall 2006
#
%
63%
56
Fall 2007
#
%
67%
60
Fall 2008
#
%
69%
63
Fall 2009
#
%
71%
68
PT Faculty
Total
32
87
33
89
30
90
28
91
28
96
Courses
Taught
37%
100%
37%
100%
Fall 2010
Number
33%
100%
Fall 2011
Percent
Number
31%
100%
Fall 2012
Percent
Number
29%
100%
Fall 2013
Percent
Number
Percent
F-T Faculty
63
66.3%
100
62.1%
69
69.7%
65
61.3%
P-T Faculty
(inc Admin)
32
33.7%
61
37.9%
30
30.3%
41
38.7%
0.0%
Total
95
100%
0.0%
161
100%
0.0%
99
100%
0.0%
106
100%
5d.
What is the representative nature of faculty in terms of demographics, tenure and diversity? (See departmental
information on next page). How well does this support the program? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
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Departmental Data
2010
FT
2011
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
Male
15
52%
12
46%
Female
14
48%
14
54%
Total
29
FT
2012
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
27
15
52%
12
48%
28
14
48%
13
52%
55
29
0%
3
3
10%
4%
6
5
17%
0%
1
1
3%
20
69%
FT
2013
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
27
15
52%
13
43%
27
14
48%
17
57%
54
29
0%
3
3
10%
FT
PT
Total
#
%
#
%
28
16
52%
16
53%
32
31
15
48%
14
47%
29
59
31
0%
3
3
10%
1
3%
4
Gender
26
25
30
30
61
Ethnicity
Black
3
10%
Hispanic
5
17%
Asian
American
Indian/Alaskan
Native
1
3%
White
20
69%
0%
5
5
17%
2
7%
7
5
16%
3
10%
8
1
4%
2
2
7%
2
7%
4
2
6%
2
7%
4
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
23
92%
43
19
66%
25
83%
44
21
68%
23
77%
44
2 or More Races
0
0%
0
Native
Hawaiian/Pacific
Islander
0
0%
0
1
3%
1
0%
Unknown
Total
1
0%
29
24
1
26
0%
0
92%
44
4%
0%
1
0%
55
29
1
25
4%
0%
1
0%
54
29
1
30
3%
1
0%
59
31
30
61
Tenure Status
Tenured
23
79%
23
23
79%
23
26
90%
26
28
90%
28
Tenure-Track
5
17%
5
5
17%
5
2
7%
2
2
6%
2
Not Applicable
1
3%
1
1
3%
1
1
3%
1
1
3%
1
Total
29
29
29
29
29
29
31
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5e.
What evidence exists that the program’s faculty have engaged in research and scholarship on teaching and/or
learning in the program’s field of study? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
5f.
What initiatives have been taken in the past five years to promote faculty development in support of the
program? (Suggested limit 1/2 page)
5g.
The table below shows the amount of external funding received by the department. If available, please provide
the dollar amount of externally funded research for full-time faculty supporting the program under review. (Program
dollar amounts are available through departmental records.)
5h.
Please comment on the table below that shows trends in overall course evaluation and instructional vibrancy for
your program (if available), your college and the university. (Suggested limit ½ page)
Overall Evaluation (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
Instructional Vibrancy (Spring)
2011
2012
2013
Psychology (Q)
4.24
4.24
3.99
4.33
4.37
4.23
Saint John’s
College
4.23
4.26
4.19
4.37
4.40
4.40
Total Graduate
4.14
4.16
4.30
4.37
4.39
4.52
Note: Institutional Vibrancy is the average of the first 14 questions on the course evaluation, with questions pertaining
to course organization, communication, faculty-student interaction, and assignments/grading. All course evaluation
questions range from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).
5i.
What percentage of full time faculty assigned to this program have terminal degrees or industry certifications
renewed within the past 2 years? Comment. (Suggested limit 1/3 page)
Standard 5.
Comments: Indicate to what extent the program has the faculty resources required to meet its mission
and goals. Include references from 5a – 5i. (Suggested limit 1 page)
Standard 5.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
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STANDARD 6. The program has adequate resources to meet its goals and objectives. And, it is cost-effective.
6a.
Narrative/Supportive Technological Environment - Comment on classrooms and labs meeting industry-standards
for quality and availability of hardware, software, and peripherals; library space, holdings and services; science
laboratories, TV studios, art/computer graphic labs; etc. (Suggested limit 1 page)
6b.
Narrative/ Supportive Physical Environment - Comment on level of faculty and student satisfaction with HVAC;
faculty and student satisfaction with classroom lighting, crowdedness, and acoustics; flexible teaching environments,
and faculty offices, etc.. (Suggested limit 1 page)
6c.
To what extent has the University funded major capital projects, e.g., renovations, which are linked directly to
the program during the past five years? (Bulleted list)
6d.
If external data that describes the cost effectiveness of the program has been provided by your School/College
Dean, please comment on the program’s cost-effectiveness. (Suggest limit 1 page)
Standard 6.
Additional comments if needed. (Suggested limit 1 page)
STANDARD 7. Effective actions have been taken based on the findings of the last program review and plans have
been initiated for the future.
Comments: (Suggested limit 1page)
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