Students develop increased competence in research methodology and statistical analyses.
Objective
Research Competency
Students demonstrate competency in research methodology and statistical analyses.
Indicator
Research Competency
Students produce original research.
Criterion
Research Competency
Of those students completing the program, they will either complete a thesis or enroll in PSY 588, Experimental Design.
Finding
Research Competency
100% of the students either passed Psychology 588 or an acceptable alternative course.
Action
Research Competency
No further action is needed at this time.
Goal
Foundation Competence
Students develop broad-based knowledge and competence in the scientific, theoretical, and conceptual foundations of general psychology.
Objective
Foundational Competency
Students demonstrate competency in the areas of general psychology through synthesis and integration of scientific, methodological, and theoretical foundations.
Indicator
Comprehensive Exams
Students demonstrate through a written comprehensive examination their ability to integrate the areas of general psychology.
Criterion
Pass Comprehensive Examination
100% of students must pass comprehensive examination prior to graduation.
Finding
Pass Comprehensive Examination
100% of the students graduating with an MA in General Psychology successfully passed comprehensive exams.
Action
Foundational Competency
No further action needed at this time.
Goal
Enrollment
Increase the number of students within the General Psychology MA Program.
Objective
Enrollemnt
Using various recruitment stategies enrollment will increase.
Indicator
Enrollment
Increased number of applicants.
Criterion
Enrollment
100% increase in student enrollment.
Finding
Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2006-2007 academic year was 7 in the Psychology MA program. Enrollment for the 2007--2008 academic year was 7.
Action
Enrollment
Program faculty will seek new methods to attracting qualified students. One method will be to better advertise the program and to put more emphasis on attracting qualified MA students to the program at the University Center.