college of social and behavioral sciences behavioral ... · college of social and behavioral...

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Behavioral Science Program

Outcomes Assessments Map

WU Graduation

Competencies

Program

Competencies

Course

Course Goal(s)

Course Learning

Outcome(s)

Assessment

Activity

Evaluation

Method

Information Literacy

Demonstrate ability to

access, use and evaluate

information technology.


Demonstrate ability

to access, use and

evaluate information

technology in the

Behavioral Sciences.

SOC 331

Research,

Writing and

Information

Literacy in the

Behavioral

Sciences

Develop

information literacy

skills within the

behavioral sciences.

Develop a

proficiency at using

behavioral science

databases to locate

empirical research

and research review

articles in the

Behavioral Science

area.

A-1 Identify key words to

search and locate credible

sources

A-2 Locate needed

information effectively and

efficiently

A-4 Evaluate information

resources

A-5 Evaluate information

content

A-6 Communicate

understanding of ethical and

legal issues affecting the use

of information through

appropriate crediting of

sources

Write a paper on a

controversial topic.

Information Literacy Rubric

(Six dimensions on rubric)

Ethics as related to one’s

academic discipline.

Demonstrate an

understanding of

ethical issues related

to the systematic

study of individual,

group and societal

processes within the

Behavioral Science

discipline.

PHI 302

Ethics and

Values in

Behavioral

Science

Understand the role

of professional

codes of ethics

C-4. Identify professional

issues within the context of

ethics.

Professional Ethics

Project

--Professional Code

of Ethics

--Reflection Paper

--Media Analysis

Paper

Six dimension on rubric

Sensitivity to and respect

for a pluralistic society

Demonstrate an

awareness of and

respect for diversity

and multiculturalism

in a pluralistic

society.

SOC 304

Ethnic Groups

and Minorities

Understand

prejudice and

discrimination, their

correlation and

applicability in

present worldwide

and/or national

conflicts, and their

emergence and

persistence in

groups and

individuals.

Have knowledge of

ethnic groups’ and

other minorities’

present day

conflicts and past

historical roots

within the United

States and their

country of origin.

A-1 Define the terms

prejudice and discrimination,

giving examples showing the

difference between them.

A-3 Demonstrate an

understanding of the various

theories (such as

scapegoating, exploitation,

and conflict), explaining the

purpose and persistence of

prejudice.

A-4 Demonstrate an

understanding of the role of

power and control in

discrimination and prejudice.

B-1 Demonstrate an

understanding of the

differences between ethnic

and racial groups and

minorities.

B-2 Demonstrate an

understanding of past and

present events experienced by

various groups and the impact

of prejudice and

discrimination upon these

events, as well as upon the

individuals involved.

B-3 Identify past and present

conditions within a group’s

country of origin.

B-4 Identify notable

individuals within various

ethnic groups

Multiple-choice

exam

Scoring Key

Division Specified

Competency

Demonstrate the

ability to define and

explain theory and

application within the

Behavioral Sciences

with regard to

empirical and ethical

issues related to the

systematic study of

individual, group,

and societal

processes.

SOC 340

Applied

Research &

Design

The student will

demonstrate an

understanding of

the role of research

in the development

and application of

knowledge.

A-1 Explain the purposes of

research.

A-2 Describe the relationship

between science theories

and research

1. Multiple Choice

Test

2. Research

question and

methods paper

1.Scoring Key

2. Grading rubric


Criminal Justice Program


Measuring Graduation Competencies Through the Criminal Justice Program

WU Graduation Competencies Program Competencies One Pertinent Course Related Course Goal Assessment Activity

Disciplined Inquiry

Exercise critical thinking strategies,

including scientific and quantitative

reasoning, problem solving, analysis and

evaluation.

10. Recognize an awareness of self in

relationship to others in team efforts

that demonstrate flexible thinking and

goal-directed behavior in the

resolution of criminal justice issues.

CRJ 450 - Seminar in

Criminal Justice

Goal A:

Students will engage in a

capstone research project in

criminal justice.

Goal B:

Students will engage in an

oral presentation that

demonstrates the results of a

criminal justice research

project that utilizes a variety

of presentation media.

Grant Application & Rubric

Ethics

Demonstrate an awareness of ethical

principles within one’s field of study.

7. Demonstrate an awareness of

ethical principles, codes, and

standards within the criminal justice

field and integrate ethical, legal, and

economic accountability into

professional criminal justice practice.

CRJ 412 – Ethics in

Criminal Justice

Goal B:

Students will develop an

understanding of criminal

justice ethics.

Research Presentation and

Essay (Rubric)


Demonstrate ability to access, use and

evaluate information technologies.

4. Demonstrate skill in the use and the

application of technology in criminal

justice settings.

CRJ 413 – Research

Methods

Goal A:

Students will demonstrate

an understanding of

research and an appreciation

of its role in the field of

criminal justice.

Research Paper & Rubric

Division Specified Competencies 9. Recognize the principles associated

with a pluralistic society in a variety

of criminal justice settings as they

uniquely apply to practitioners,

victims, and offenders and show

respect for our multicultural world.

CRJ 410 - Multicultural

Issues in Criminal Justice Goal C:

Students will conduct

surveys of the community

relationships that have

developed with the criminal

justice system and the

diverse groups that it serves.

Research Presentation

(Rubric)

Wilmington University


Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Map

WC Graduation

Competencies

One Pertinent Course Related Course Goal Assessment Activity Assessment Date

Oral Communication

1. Speak with confidence,

clarity, and conciseness.

2. Research, prepare, and

deliver professional

presentations.

ENG 131 Public Speaking

(Summative)


(Summative)

6. Develop and exhibit confidence in

making oral presentations to audiences.

2. Demonstrate the skills necessary in

preparing an effective written presentation

including choosing a subject, evaluating

the audience and the occasion, researching

material,

writing an outline, styling the presentation,

and writing the final work

3. Demonstrate delivery techniques in

making effective oral presentations.

Final oral presentation assessed

with oral presentation rubric,

criteria #6 - 15



criteria #1 - 5

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

Spring

Summer

Oral Communication

1. Speak with confidence,


2. Research, prepare, and


presentations.


(Summative)


(Summative)

6. Develop and exhibit confidence in

making oral presentations to audiences.

2. Demonstrate the skills necessary in

preparing an effective written presentation

including choosing a subject, evaluating

the audience and the occasion, researching

material,

writing an outline, styling the presentation,

and writing the final work

3. Demonstrate delivery techniques in

making effective oral presentations.



criteria #6 - 15



criteria #1 - 5

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

Spring

Summer

Written Communication

3. Write clearly, concisely

and appropriately using

correct English grammar,

punctuation, usage,

mechanics, sentence

structure, and vocabulary.

HUM 361 Human World

Views: 1650AD Present

(Formative)

LES 316 Legal Writing

7. Demonstrate effective mastery of these

objectives through proficient written and

oral expression of ideas through tests,

projects, papers, and/or presentations.

GOAL D: Demonstrate effective written

Paper assessed with writing

rubric

Grammar test and essay writing

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall (D)

4. Utilize appropriate APA

format for scholarly writings

(Multiple Measure)

LES 491 Capstone in Legal

Studies

(Summative)

ENG 122 English

Composition II

(Summative)

communication skills

GOAL B: Demonstrate an understanding

for the various types of documents

necessary for the representation of clients

in a legal matter and the ability to create

those documents in conformity with proper

legal formatting and standard English

grammar and writing conventions.

9. Apply APA formatting to Research

paper.

assessment (former English

placement test)

Legal Memorandum assessed

with writing rubric

Test on APA format

Spring (NC & D)

Fall I (NC)

Spring I (Middletown)

Fall

Spring

Summer

Disciplined Inquiry

5. Utilize quantitative,

qualitative, and scientific

reasoning to solve problems.

6. Exercise critical thinking

strategies, including

reasoning, problem solving,

and analysis and evaluation

SCI 307 Physical Science

(with lab)(Summative)

MAT 205 Introductory

Survey of Mathematics

(Summative)

PHI 100 Critical Thinking

(Formative)


Studies

(Summative)

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of

the scientific method.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of real

numbers and their properties.

6. Demonstrate an understanding of data

relationships, functions, and functional

notation.

12. Compute simple and compound

interest.

3. Students will critically evaluate

marketing and advertising techniques and

consider the influences of these forces in

their own lives

4. Students will apply critical thinking

skills to various fields, including science,

law, mass communications, and politics.

B-4 Practice critical thinking strategies

including reasoning, problem solving,

analysis, and evaluation

15 Test Questions imbedded in

tests in SCI 307 sections

Test Questions imbedded in

final exam (70% benchmark

utilized)

Final exam questions in which

the students apply the critical

thinking skills of reasoning and

problem solving to analyze

various situations.

Legal Memorandum assessed

with critical thinking rubric

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall I (NC)


Three program specific competencies are also assessed: information literacy, technology, and ethics.

Academic Program Specific


1. Access, use, and evaluate

information effectively and

appropriately.

ENG 122 English

Composition II

(Formative)


Studies

(Summative)

6(a). Locate, organize and

communicate information

using appropriate technology

and information systems

B-3 Evaluate sources using

the CRAAP analysis to

gather factual information on

a given subject

B-5 Synthesize findings, and

present conclusions with

proper attribution and

formatting

Final paper assessed with

information literacy rubric

Legal memorandum

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall I (NC)



Ethics

2. Apply legal and ethical

principles to guide

professional behaviors and

decision-making.

LES 200 Legal Ethics

(Formative)


Studies

(Summative)

GOAL C: The student will

demonstrate an understanding

of specific rules of

professional conduct

and accompanying ethical

issues.

E-4 Evaluate a hypothetical

fact pattern and choose action

based on external criteria

Ethics 50-question Multiple

choice examination

Ethics 50-question Multiple

choice examination in

Blackboard

Fall I (NC & D)

Spring II (DIS)

Fall I (NC)



Technology

3. Demonstrate an

understanding of the use,

management, assessment, and

application of technology in

the legal environment


Studies

E-5 Demonstrate an


application of technology in

the legal field

Technology self-assessment

survey

Fall I (NC)


Wilmington University


Bachelor of Science in Government and Public Policy Outcomes Map

WU

Graduation Competencies

GPP

Program Competencies

One Pertinent

Course Related Course Objective Assessment Activity Assessment Date

Oral Communication

1) Speak with confidence,


2) Research, prepare, and


presentations.

Oral Communication

1) Speak with confidence,


2) Research, prepare, and


presentations.

3) Construct persuasive

oral communications to

communicate

effectively with various

constituencies.

ENG 131

Oral Communications

(Formative)

ENG 131

Oral Communications

(Formative)

POL 402

Analysis of Public

Policy

(Summative)

5. Demonstrate confidence,

clarity, and conciseness in

making oral presentations.

2. Research and construct

effective presentations.

3. Apply appropriate delivery

techniques in making

effective oral presentations.

E-2) Present the best

alternative solution in an oral

presentation

Final oral presentation

assessed with oral

presentation rubric

Final oral presentation

assessed with oral

presentation rubric

Oral presentation

assessed with oral

presentation rubric

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall


1) Write clearly, concisely


correct English grammar,

punctuation, usage,

mechanics, sentence

structure, and vocabulary.

2) Utilize appropriate APA

format for scholarly

writings.


1) Write clearly, concisely


correct English

grammar, punctuation,

usage, mechanics,

sentence structure, and

vocabulary.

2) Use appropriate APA

format for scholarly

writing.

3) Create persuasive

position papers, press

releases, and original

legislation.

HUM 361

Human World Views:

1650 AD-Present

(Formative)

ENG 122

English Composition

II

(Summative)

POL 403

Writing for Public

Policy

(Summative)

10. Demonstrate effective

mastery of these objectives

through proficient written

and oral expression of ideas

through tests, projects,

papers, and/or presentations.

6. Apply APA formatting to

Research paper.

C-1) Argue for the best

alternative solution in a

policy analysis – Legislative

History Paper

Paper assessed with

writing rubric

CECRAM – Test on

APA format.

Paper assessed with

writing rubric

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

Disciplined Inquiry

1) Utilize quantitative,

qualitative and scientific

reasoning to solve

problems.

2) Exercise critical thinking


reasoning, problem

solving, analysis and

evaluation.

Disciplined Inquiry

1) Use quantitative,

qualitative and scientific

reasoning to solve

problems.

2) Exercise critical thinking


reasoning, problem


evaluation.

3) Differentiate economic,

legal, political, and

governmental

institutions, systems, and

processes.

SCI 307

Physical Science (with

Lab)

(Summative)

MAT 205

Introductory Survey of

Math

(Summative)

PHI 100

Critical Thinking

(Summative)

POL 402

Analysis of Public

Policy

(Summative)

1. Demonstrate a basic


scientific method.

1. Demonstrate an

understanding of real

numbers, their properties, and

operations.

2. Demonstrate an

understanding of concepts

and techniques of basic

algebra.

3. Data relationships.

4. Mathematics of finance.

5. Perform set operations.

6. Basic probability.

7. Basic statistics.

3. Apply critical thinking

skills to multiple forms of

expression, such as written

material, film, music, and art.

4. Apply critical thinking

skills to different areas of

life, such as media, gender,

culture, and academia.

C-1) Characterize and

explain the role of economic,


governmental institutions,

systems, and processes

15 Test Questions

embedded in tests in

SCI 105 sections

Test Questions

embedded in final exam

Final exam questions in

which the students

apply the critical

thinking skills of

reasoning and problem

solving to analyze

various situations.

Test questions

embedded in mid-term

exam; 70% of GPP

students will score 60%

or above on the exam

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

N/A


1) Access, use, and


effectively, efficiently,

and appropriately.

2) Critically evaluate the

reliability of

information sources

and content.

3) Effectively utilize

technology to locate

and organize

information.

ENG 122

English Composition

II

(Formative)

POL 402

Analysis of Public

Policy

(Summative)

1. Locate, gather, and

organize information using

appropriate technology and

information systems.

C-3) Research existing and

proposed policies

Final paper assessed

with information

literacy rubric

Paper assessed with

information literacy

rubric

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

N/A

Program Competency

1) Integrate an

understanding of

economic, legal,

political, and

governmental

institutions, systems, and

processes.

2) Design an original

law based on

analysis of

problems or issues

POL 402

Analysis of Public

Policy

(Summative)

POL 403

Writing for Public

Policy

(Summative)

C-1) Characterize and

explain the role of economic,


governmental institutions,

systems, and processes

C-3) Draft an original law

Test questions

embedded in mid-term

exam

Paper assessed with

writing rubric

Fall

Fall

College of Social and Behavioral Science

Organizational Dynamics Program


Measuring Graduation Competencies Through The Psychology Program

WU Graduation

Competencies

Program

Competency

Course

Course Goal(s)

Course Learning

Outcome(s)

Assessment

Activity

Evaluation

Method

Oral

Communication:

Speak with

confidence, clarity,

and conciseness.

Research, prepare,

and deliver

professional

presentations.

Demonstrate effective

oral and written

presentation skills.

ORG 311

Organizational

Change and Development

ORG 402

Applied Organizational

Research (Senior

Seminar)

Use appropriate

written and oral

communication skills.

Communicate information

orally in a logical and

grammatical manner

Oral Presentation

Oral Presentation

Rubric

Rubric

Written

Communication:

Write with clarity

and precision using

correct English

grammar: mechanics

(punctuation) and

usage (sentence

structure and

vocabulary).


oral and written


ORG 311

Organizational

Change and Development

ORG 402


Research (Senior

Seminar)

Use appropriate

written and oral


Present written information

using standard APA style.

Theory Application

Paper

Research Grant

Proposal

Rubric

Rubric

Written

Communication:

Correctly and

ethically present

scholarly writings

utilizing the

Publication Manual

of the American

Psychological

Association (APA).


oral and written


PSY 340

Research Methods in

Psychology

ORG 402


Research (Senior

Seminar)

Write and speak in a

professional manner.


professional manner





Multiple-choice

exam (Same exam is

used in PSY 340 and

again in PSY 409)

Research Grant

Proposal

Answer key

Rubric

Disciplined Inquiry

Exercise critical

thinking strategies,

including scientific

and quantitative

reasoning, problem


evaluation.

Demonstrate the

ability to explain and

apply empirical and


to the systematic study

of individual and

group processes.

(Knowledge of

research methods)

PSY 340: Research

Methods

Understand how and

why researchers study

human behavior.

Understand ethical

issues related to

studying human

behavior.

Understand sampling.

Understand

observational

methods.

Understand survey

research.

Understand

experimental research.

Conduct research

using a variety of

research methods.

All learning outcomes

under the specified

learning goals.

Multiple-choice

exam

Answer key

Program Specified

Competency


access, use and

evaluate information technology in the


(Knowledge of

information literacy)

SOC 331

Research, Writing and

Information Literacy in

Behavioral Science

Develop information

literacy skills within

the behavioral

sciences.

Develop a proficiency

at using behavioral

science databases to

locate empirical

research and research

review articles in the

Behavioral Science

area.

Locate needed information

effectively and efficiently.

Write a paper on a


Rubric

Program Specified

Competency

Demonstrate the


apply empirical and



of individual and

ORG 444

Organizational Justice,

Ethics and Social

Responsibility

Understand the role of

professional codes of

ethics

Explain ethical codes and

standards for various

organizational

environments.

Case Study

Rubric

group processes.

ORG 402


Research (Senior

Seminar)


a professional in

organizational

dynamics/social

sciences.

Describe the ethical issues

related to professionalism

and to conducting research

on human subjects.

Multiple-choice

exam

Answer key

Program Specified

Competency

Demonstrate an

awareness of and


and multiculturalism in a pluralistic society.

ORG 408

Culture in the Workplace

Identify how gender

and diversity issues

affect organizational

culture and behaviors.

Explore how differences in

values and cultural

orientation impact

organizational behavior.

Multiple-choice

exam

Answer key

Program Specified

Competency

Recognize/Identify the

principles and

behaviors associated

with effective

leadership,

motivation, and

performance skills in

organizations.

ORG 302/PSY 461

Psychology of Leadership

Explain the role and

need for effective

leadership in a variety

of settings.

Review major leadership

theories.

Case Study Rubric

College of Social and Behavioral Science

Psychology Program


WU Graduation

Competencies

Program

Competency

Course

Course Goal(s)

Course Learning

Outcome(s)

Assessment Activity

Evaluation

Method

Oral

Communication:

Speak with

confidence, clarity,

and conciseness.

Research, prepare,

and deliver

professional

presentations.


oral and written


PSY 300

Theories of Personality

PSY 409

Senior Seminar in

Psychology

Use appropriate

written and oral




grammatical manner

Theory Application

Oral Presentation

Oral Presentation

Rubric

Rubric

Written

Communication:

Write with clarity

and precision using

correct English

grammar: mechanics

(punctuation) and

usage (sentence

structure and

vocabulary).


oral and written


PSY 300

Theories of Personality

Use appropriate

written and oral




Theory Application

Paper

Rubric

Written

Communication:

Correctly and

ethically present

scholarly writings

utilizing the

Publication Manual

of the American

Psychological

Association (APA).


oral and written


PSY 340

Research Methods in

Psychology

PSY 409

Senior Seminar in

Psychology









Multiple-choice exam

(Same exam is used in

PSY 340 and again in

PSY 409)

Answer key

Answer key

Disciplined Inquiry

Exercise critical

thinking strategies,

including scientific

and quantitative

reasoning, problem


evaluation.

Demonstrate the


apply empirical and



of individual and

group processes.

(Knowledge of

research methods)

PSY 340: Research

Methods

Understand how and

why researchers study

human behavior.

Understand ethical

issues related to

studying human

behavior.

Understand sampling.

Understand

observational

methods.

Understand survey

research.

Understand

experimental research.

Conduct research

using a variety of

research methods.

All learning outcomes under

the specified learning goals.

Multiple-choice exam Answer key

Program Specified

Competency


access, use and


technology in the


(Knowledge of

Information

Literacy)

SOC 331

Research, Writing and

Information Literacy in

Behavioral Science

Develop information

literacy skills within

the behavioral

sciences.

Develop a proficiency

at using behavioral

science databases to

locate empirical

research and research

review articles in the

Behavioral Science

area.

Locate needed information

effectively and efficiently.

Write a paper on a


Rubric

Program Specified

Competency

Demonstrate the


apply empirical and



of individual and

group processes.

PHI 302

Ethics and Values in

Behavioral Science

PSY 409

Senior Seminar in

Psychology


professional codes of

ethics


a professional in the

social sciences.

Identify professional issues

within the context of ethics.

Describe the ethical issues

related to professionalism

and to conducting research

on human subjects.

Professional Ethics

Project

--Professional Code of

Ethics

--Reflection Paper

--Media Analysis Paper

Multiple-choice exam

Rubric

Answer key

Program Specified

Competency

Demonstrate an

awareness of and


and multiculturalism in a pluralistic society.

SOC 304

Ethnic Groups and

Minorities

Understand prejudice

and discrimination,

their correlation and

applicability in

present worldwide

and/or national

conflicts, and their

emergence and

persistence in groups

and individuals.

Have knowledge of

ethnic groups’ and

other minorities’

present day conflicts

and past historical

roots within the

United States and their

country of origin.

Define the terms prejudice

and discrimination, giving

examples showing the

difference between them.

Identify various theories

(such as scapegoating,

exploitation, and conflict),

explaining the purpose and

persistence of prejudice.

Explain the role of power

and control in discrimination

and prejudice.

Define the differences

between ethnic and racial

groups and minorities.

Evaluate past and present

events experienced by

various groups and the

impact of prejudice and

discrimination upon these

events, as well as upon the

individuals involved.

Identify past and present

conditions within a group’s

country of origin.

Identify notable individuals

Multiple-choice exam Answer key

within various ethnic groups

Program Specified

Competency

(Data collection on

this competency was

conducted from

2007-2014.

Currently it is not be

collected.)

Demonstrate an

awareness of self in

relation to others,

including effective

interpersonal

communication skills

and ability to work in

teams.

PSY 315

Group Dynamics

Understand a variety

of group interactions

which involve roles

including leadership,

awareness of self in a

group, and

management of self in

a group.

Evaluate him/herself as a

group member.

Evaluate him/herself as a

group leader.

A paper in which

students asses and

reflect on their

strengths and

weaknesses as a group

member and leader.

Rubric

Program Specified

Competency

(Data collection on

this competency was

conducted from

2007-2014.

Currently it is not

being collected.)


critical thinking and

problem solving

skills.

Demonstrate the

ability to

conceptualize, plan,

implement, analyze,

and report formal

inquiry in

psychology.

PSY409

Seminar in Psychology

Demonstrate an in-

depth knowledge in an

area of research

Write and speak as a

professional.

Read research

critically.

Conceptualize a research

question.

Identify appropriate literature

to review.

Read and analyze literature.

Synthesize and integrate

literature.

Conceptualize and write a

research proposal.



grammatical style.



Integrate research studies to

create a literature review.

Research Proposal

Rubric


Administration of Human Services

Outcomes Assessment Maps

Wilmington University Graduate

Competencies

AHS Program Competencies AHS

Course(s)

Course

Goal

Assessment

Activity

1. Oral Communication

Speak with confidence, clarity,

and conciseness.

Research, prepare, and deliver

professional presentations.

2. Demonstrate advanced written

and oral communication skills.

AHS 7640 - Social Policy,

Advocacy and Human Services

Goal D: Students will be

able to communicate

effectively orally and in

writing for professional

audiences.

Policy Analysis Presentation

& Poster Collage Presentation

2. Written Communication

Write clearly, concisely and

appropriately using English

grammar, punctuation, usage,

mechanics, sentence structure,

and vocabulary.

Utilize appropriate APA format

for scholarly writings.

2. Demonstrate advanced written


AHS 7640 - Social Policy,

Advocacy and Human Services

Goal D: Students will be

able to communicate

effectively orally and in

writing for professional

audiences.

Testimony Paper

3. Disciplined Inquiry

Utilize quantitative, qualitative,

and scientific reasoning to solve

problems.

Exercise critical thinking

strategies, including reasoning,

problem solving, analysis and

evaluation.

Define a problem or issue and

develop questions and methods to

address the problem or issue

and/or to create new knowledge.

3. Apply decision-making and

problem-solving skills as well as

critical thinking to the

administration of the human

services organization.

5. Demonstrate the ability to

design, implement, evaluate, assess

and research the needs of human

services communities and

organizations.

AHS 6630 - Research, Design

and Evaluation of Programs in

Human Services

GOAL F: The student will

develop an

outcomes/performance

measurement plan for a

human service program.

Logic Model

4. Information Literacy

Access and use information

effectively, efficiently, and

appropriately.

Evaluate the quality of sources

and content.

Use technology to effectively

locate and communicate

information.

6. Demonstrate knowledge of

information management and

information technology as it relates

to human service delivery systems.

Access, use, and evaluate

information effectively, efficiently,

and appropriately.

AHS 6630 - Research, Design

and Evaluation of Programs in

Human Services

GOAL C: The student will

critique research methods

and strategies. The student

will use technology to

access published research

articles and evaluate the

quality of the sources and

content.

Human Services Research

Article Evaluation

5. Ethical Awareness

Demonstrate knowledge and

application of prescribed ethical

code(s) and/or behaviors

promoted by the profession.

7. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate

the legal and ethical issues that

impact and influence human

services, and demonstrate an

understanding of the ethical issues

and standards in the field.

AHS 6620 - Legal and Ethical

Issues in Human Service

Administration

GOAL A. Understand the

ethics and values

embedded in human

services work.

Evaluating Ethical Dilemmas

Assignment & Quiz (multiple

measure)

6. Division Specific Competency I

4. Demonstrate a knowledge and

understanding of the structure and

dynamics of teams, organizations

and communities in diverse

environments in a pluralistic

society that reflects respect for our

multicultural world.

AHS 8100/8200 – Guided

Practicum and Capstone Project

in the Administration of Human

Services

GOAL B: The student

will develop an


placement agency.

Cultural Immersion and

Agency Assessment Report

7. Division Specific Competency II 9. Demonstrate knowledge of

financial management (i.e.

budgeting) and grant writing (i.e.

fundraising) as it applies to a

nonprofit or government human

services organization.

AHS 7675 - Grant Management

and Fund Raising in the Human

Service Environment

GOAL B: The student will

develop skills to

successfully complete a

grant proposal for

submission to a potential

funding source.

Grant Proposal


Master of Science Administration of Justice


Measuring Graduation Competencies Through The Master of Science Administration of Justice Program

WU Graduation Competencies


One Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal

Assessment Activity

Disciplined Inquiry

- Effectively apply appropriate

processes of inquiry (such as

quantitative, qualitative and

scientific reasoning) in order to

gather and analyze complex issues

and construct logical conclusions.

1. Exercise critical thinking strategies,

including reasoning, problem solving,

analysis, and evaluation and apply them

to defined criminal justice issues.

7. Design and interpret research in

criminal justice.

MAJ 6633 –

Research Methods in

Criminal Justice

Goal B – Students will develop

an understanding for the use of

the tools related to criminal

justice research.

Students will design a research

project – define

conceptualization, operation,

processing an application –

discuss typologies of

measurement. Define the

issues related to validity –

reliability.

Final Research Paper (Proposal)


- Access and use information


appropriately.

- Evaluate the quality of sources and

content.

- Use technology to effectively


information.


Access, use, and evaluate information

appropriately. Use technology based

research in a variety of applications that

are necessary for modern criminal justice

practitioners.

MAJ 6633 - Research

Methods in Criminal

Justice

Goal F - Students will critically

read and review a completed

research project in an area of

criminal justice and


of key issues in the finished

product of research.

Final Research Paper

(Proposal))


- Write with clarity and precision

using correct English grammar:

mechanics (punctuation) and usage

(sentence structure and vocabulary).

-Correctly and ethically present

scholarly writings utilizing the

Publication of the American

Psychological Association (APA).

3. Develop advanced written and oral


MAJ 6600 –

Criminological

Theory

Goal E – Students will

demonstrate advanced written


Term Paper and Presentation

Oral Communication

- Speak with confidence, clarity, and

conciseness.

- Research, prepare, and deliver


3. Develop advanced written and oral


MAJ 6600 –

Criminological

Theory

Goal E – Students will



Term Paper and Presentation

Ethics

- Demonstrate knowledge and


code(s) and/or behaviors promoted

by the profession.

8. Develop an understanding of the

professional, ethical, social, and legal

issues that challenge the criminal justice

system.

MAJ 6602 - Criminal

Justice Ethics

Goal A - Develop an


professional, ethical, social,

and legal issues that challenge

the criminal justice system.

Research Presentation

Program Competency

- Apply the principles associated

with a pluralistic society to increase

respect for our multicultural society

in the administration of justice.

12. Apply the principles associated with a

pluralistic society to increase respect for

our multicultural society in the

administration of justice.

MAJ 6603 - Managing

Diversity

Goal A - Learning Outcomes:

Students will apply the

principles associated with a

pluralistic society to increase

respect for our multicultural

society in the administration of

justice.

Group Presentation

Program Competency

- Recognize how personal choices,

attitudes, behaviors, and the ability

to work in teams affect self and

others in a professional

environment.

11. Recognize how personal choices,

attitudes, behaviors, and the ability to

work in teams affect self and others in a

professional environment.

MAJ 6603 - Managing

Diversity

Goal B:

Recognize how personal

choices, attitudes, behaviors,

and the ability to work in teams

affect self and others in a

professional environment.

Group Presentation


Master of Science Homeland Security


Measuring Graduation Competencies Through The Master of Science Homeland Security Program

WU Graduation Competencies


One Pertinent

Course

Related Course Goal

Assessment Activity

Disciplined Inquiry

- Effectively apply appropriate

processes of inquiry (such as

quantitative, qualitative and

scientific reasoning) in order to

gather and analyze complex issues

and construct logical conclusions.

2. Locate, analyze and evaluate

information to identify the trends and

threats to homeland security.

MHS 7033 –

Research Methods in

Criminal Justice

Goal B – Students will develop

an understanding and

appreciation for the use of the

tools related to criminal justice

research.

Students will design a research

project – define

conceptualization, operation,

processing an application –

discuss typologies of

measurement. Define the

issues related to validity and

reliability.

Final Research Paper-proposal

(Rubric)


- Access and use information


appropriately.

- Evaluate the quality of sources and

content.

- Use technology to effectively


information.

2. Locate, analyze and evaluate

information to identify the trends and

threats to homeland security.

3. Apply relevant knowledge and utilize

technology to manage homeland security

operations and resources to promote safe

environments in local, state, and federal

government and in private industry.

MHS 7033 –

Research Methods in

Criminal Justice

Goal F - Students will critically

read and review a completed

research project in an area of

criminal justice and


of key issues in the finished

product of research.

Final Research Paper-proposal

(Rubric)


- Write with clarity and precision

using correct English grammar:

mechanics (punctuation) and usage

(sentence structure and vocabulary).

-Correctly and ethically present

scholarly writings utilizing the

Publication of the American

Psychological Association (APA).

5. Employ effective oral and written


MHS 7004 –

Crisis Leadership

Goal G – Students will



Term Paper (Rubric)

Oral Communication

- Speak with confidence, clarity, and

conciseness.

- Research, prepare, and deliver




MHS 7004 –

Crisis Leadership

Goal G – Students will



Major Class Presentation

(Rubric)

Ethics

- Demonstrate knowledge and


code(s) and/or behaviors promoted

by the profession.

1. Explain the ethical, social, cultural and

legal issues surrounding homeland

security.

MHS 7001-

Sociology of

Terrorism

Goal B: The student will


of the various ethical, social,

cultural and legal issues faced

by Criminal Justice

Professionals surrounding

terrorism. The student will

also gain an understanding of

the ethical principles that

guides the Criminal Justice

Professionals behavior.

Group Presentation (Rubric)

Program Competency

- Employ effective oral and written




MHS 7001-

Sociology of

Terrorism





by Criminal Justice








Program Competency

- Explain the ethical, social, cultural

and legal issues surrounding

homeland security.

1. Explain the ethical, social, cultural and

legal issues surrounding homeland

security.

MHS 7001-

Sociology of

Terrorism





by Criminal Justice









Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling


Measuring Wilmington University Graduation Competencies Through the CMHC Program

WU Graduate Graduation

Competencies

Course

Related Course Goal

Assessment Activity

Assessment Schedule

1. Oral Communication

MHC8092 Consultation for

Counselors

GOAL A-5: Demonstrate the ability to develop a

consultation workshop

Workshop presentation

assessed with the Oral

Presentation Rubric

Fall (3rd year students)

2. Written Communication

MHC6401 Theories of

Counseling

GOAL A:

Understand counseling theories and models (with which to

conceptualize client presentation and facilitate selection of

appropriate counseling interventions that are consistent with

current professional research and practice in the field of

clinical mental health counseling.

Theory Integration Paper

assessed with Theory

Integration Paper Rubric

Spring (1st year students)

3. Disciplined Inquiry

MHC 7806

Methods of

Research and

Program

Evaluation

GOAL A:

Understand concepts of inferential and descriptive and how

these concepts are used in counseling research and program

evaluation.

GOAL C:

Understand research methods including quantitative and

qualitative research designs and how these designs can be

used to implement program modifications and knows

models of program evaluation for clinical mental health

programs.

Research Final Exam Summer (2nd year

students)


MHC 7806-

Methods of

Research and

Program

Evaluation

GOAL B-3:

Be able to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice

of clinical mental health counseling. Understand the role of

research and the importance of evidence-based practice in

the advancement of the counseling profession including: (a)

how to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice of

clinical mental health counseling, and (b) how to select

evidence-based treatments and basic strategies for evaluating

counseling outcomes in clinical mental health counseling.

Research Proposal assessed

with Research Proposal

Rubric

Summer (2nd year

students)

5. Ethics

MHC 6505 Ethics

and Practices of

Clinical Mental

Health Counseling

GOAL A:

Understands ethical and legal considerations specifically

related to the practice of clinical mental health counseling

Ethics Final Exam Summer (1st year students)

college of social and behavioral sciences behavioral ... · college of social and behavioral...

Documents