Psychology (BS)
Intended Program Outcomes
Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major
concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical
findings, and historical trends in psychology.
Direct and Indirect Measures
Criteria for Success
Methods of Assessment
Direct
1. 80% of the students enrolled in PSY2012 will show an increase in the
score earned between the pre- and post-assessment. 2. 80% of the
students enrolled in PSY2012 will earn a 70% or higher on the postassessment. 3. 80% of the students enrolled in CLP 4142 will earn a 70%
or higher on the core principle test. 4. 80% of the students enrolled in
PSY4604 will earn a 70% or higher on the core principle test. 5. 80% of
the students enrolled in SOP3782 will earn a 70% or higher on the core
principle test
Direct
1. PSY2012 pre- and post-assessment. 2. PSY2012 post-assessment. 3.
CLP 4142 faculty-designed exam. 4. PSY4604 faculty-designed exam. 5.
SOP3782 faculty-designed exam.
Students will understand, analyze, synthesize, and
apply basic research methods in psychology,
including research design, data analysis, and
interpretation.
Indirect
1. 80% of the students completing the departmental course evaluation of
the above stated courses will indicate adequate mastery of the respective
course material and learning objectives.
Direct
1. 80% of the students enrolled in PSY3204 will earn a 70% or higher on
the core principle test. 2. 80% of the students enrolled in EXP3704 will
earn a 70% or higher on faculty designed assignments and exams.
Students will demonstrate the ability to express
themselves in oral and written presentations and/or
assignments, and correctly use the editorial style of
the American Psychological Association Publication
Manual.
Indirect
1. 80% of the students completing the departmental course evaluation of
the above stated courses will indicate adequate mastery of the respective
course material and learning objectives.
Direct
1. 80% of the students enrolled in EXP3704 will earn a 70% or higher on
faculty designed oral presentation. 2. 80% of the students enrolled in
SOP3782 will earn a 70% or higher on faculty designed written
presentation.
Indirect
1. 80% of the students completing the departmental course evaluation of
the above stated courses will indicate adequate mastery of the respective
course material and learning objectives.
Indirect
1. Departmental Course Evaluation Form
Direct
1. PSY3204 faculty-designed exam 2. EXP3704 faculty-designed
assignment & exam
Indirect
1. Departmental Course Evaluation Form
Direct
1. EXP3704 faculty-designed oral assignment. 2. SOP3782 facultydesigned written assignment.
Indirect
1. Departmental Course Evaluation Form
Direct and Indirect Measures
Intended Program Outcomes
Students will demonstrate knowledge and
behaviors consistent with the scientific and
professional ethics of the discipline.
Criteria for Success
Direct
1. 80% of the students enrolled in EXP3704 will earn a 70% or higher on
faculty designed assignments and exams.
Methods of Assessment
Direct
1. EXP3704 faculty-designed assignments & exams
Indirect
1. Departmental Course Evaluation Form
Indirect
1. 80% of the students completing the departmental course evaluation of
the above stated courses will indicate adequate mastery of the respective
course material and learning objectives.
Students will recognize, understand, and
demonstrate an in-depth appreciation of the
complexity of sociocultural and international
diversity.
Direct
1.
80% of the students enrolled in SOP3782 will earn a 70% or
higher on faculty designed assignments and exams.
Indirect
1. 80% of the students completing the departmental course evaluation of
the above stated courses will indicate adequate mastery of the respective
course material and learning objectives.
Direct
1. SOP3782 faculty-designed assignments & exams.
Indirect
1. Departmental Course Evaluation Form