The Sociology BA Program provides students with advanced scientific tools so students are able to apply core concepts.
Objective
Apply Core Concepts
Students who complete the Sociology Program will be able to apply the core concepts of the discipline using appropriate methodology.
Indicator
Two Sociological Papers--Methodology
Two sociological papers written by each graduating student during the Spring semester of his/her senior year are selected. They are evaluated by a three Faculty Member committee appointed by the Chair. The papers are assigned a combined score from 1 to 5 where one is inadequate knowledge of Sociology and 5 is excellent knowledge of Sociology. Employing their professional expertise in Sociology, Faculty assign a maximum of two points for the theories presented in the papers, a maximum of two points for the methodology employed in the papers, and a maximum of one point for the articulation of the papers.
Criterion
Desired Results--Methodology
At least 80% of papers should be rated 3 or better on the 5 point scale. Two points can be given for methodology.
Finding
Methodology Component
85% of students writing samples earned a rating of 3 or better and satisfied the methodology requirement. 15% of students received a rating of 2 or 1.
Action
Methodology Action
The department will continue using the same strategies to improve the program. In the review of faculty''s teaching, the chair will work with each faculty member to improve teaching strategies.
Goal
Understand Core Soc Concepts
The Sociology BA Program teaches students the basic theoretical or core concepts of Sociology.
Objective
Understanding Core Concepts
The Sociology BA program students will demonstrate competence in understanding of the theory or core concepts of the discipline of Sociology.
Indicator
Two Sociological Papers--Theory
Two sociological papers written by each graduating student during the Spring semester of his/her senior year are selected. They are evaluated by a three Faculty Member committee appointed by the Chair. The papers are assigned a combined score from 1 to 5 where one is inadequate knowledge of Sociology and 5 is excellent knowledge of Sociology. Employing their professional expertise in Sociology, Faculty assign a maximum of two points for the theories presented in the papers, a maximum of two points for the methodology employed in the papers, and a maximum of one point for the articulation of the papers.
Criterion
Desired Results--Theory
At least 80% of papers should be rated 3 or better on the 5 point scale. Two points may be given in theory.
Finding
Theory Component
85% of students''writing samples earned a rating of 3 or better and satisfied the theory requirement. 15 % of students obtained a rating of 2 or 1.
Action
Understanding Core Concepts
Keep current system. In the review of faculty''s teaching, the chair will work with each faculty member to improve teaching strategies.
Goal
Communication Tools
The Sociology BA Program provides students with the tools to be able to communicate scientifically
Objective
Communication Tools
The Sociology Program provides students with the scientific tools to be able to communicate the results obtained through the application of the core concepts of the discipline of Sociology
Indicator
Two Sociological Papers--Communication
Two sociological papers written by each graduating student during the Spring semester of his/her senior year are selected. They are evaluated by a three Faculty Member committee appointed by the Chair. The papers are assigned a combined score from 1 to 5 where one is inadequate knowledge of Sociology and 5 is excellent knowledge of Sociology. Employing their professional expertise in Sociology, Faculty assign a maximum of two points for the theories presented in the papers, a maximum of two points for the methodology employed in the papers, and a maximum of one point for the articulation of the papers.
Criterion
Desired Results--Communication
At least 80% of papers should be rated 3 or better on the 5 point scale. One point may be given for the articulation of the ideas.
Finding
Communication Component
85% of students writing sample earned a 3 rating or better and statisfied the Communication component. 15% received a rating of 2 or 1.
Action
Communication Component
The department will continue using the same strategies to improve the program. In the review of faculty''s performance, the chair will meet with each faculty member to discuss how to improve teaching strategies.