The Sociology BS Program provides students with advanced scientific tools.
Objective
Apply Core Concepts
students who complete the Sociology Program will be able to apply the core concepts of the discipline.Students will have adequate computer literacy to accomplish this goal
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 methodologies employed in the papers, and a maximim of one point for the articulation of the papers.The selection of this indicator responds to disciplinary standards and conforms to contemporary techniques of evaluation research. It was developed in a meeting of the entire faculty in which various options were discussed and critically reviewed.
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
Finding For Apply Core Concepts --Methodology
93% of students writing samples earned a rating of 3 or better and satisfied the requirement. Students that did not performed well had an inadequate knowledge of methodology. It appears that they could not understand items past a very basic understanding of the subject matter
Action
Action For Apply Core Concepts - Methodology
Faculty will more closely monitor the class activities and progress of students who show deficiencies in methods. Better quality methodology-based readings will be selected and assigned in appropriate courses. More stringent supervision and higher quality texts will be employed.
Goal
Understand Core Sociology Concepts
The Sociology BS Program provides students with scientific knowledge to understand society
Objective
Understand Core Concepts
Student will demonstrate competence using scientific tools applied to the understanding of the core concepts of Sociology.Students will have adequate computer literacy to accomplish this goal
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 methodologies employed in the papers, and a maximim of one point for the articulation of the papers.The selection of this indicator responds to disciplinary standards and conforms to contemporary techniques of evaluation research. It was developed in a meeting of the entire faculty in which various options were discussed and critically reviewed.
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
Finding For Understand Core Concepts -- Theory
93% of students writing samples earned a rating of 3 or better and satisfied the requirement. Those who did not performed satisfactory did not completed most of the assigned reading. Students did not study enough.
Action
Action For Understand Core Concepts
In the case of the goal of “understanding core concepts,” Students who did not performed satisfactory did not completed most of the assigned readings. It is felt that students should complete more assigned readings. Additionally, it is felt that Faculty should increase supervision of students in order to detect problems as they emerge. During the semester and in required theory-based courses, faculty will check that students complete reading assignments with more frequency and accuracy. These actions are carried out in order to address the fact that students who do not perform well do not read enough sociological theory.
Goal
Communicate Results
The Sociology BS Program provides students with the scientific tools to be able to communicate scientifically
Objective
Communication Tools
The BS Sociology Program provides studennts with the scientific tools to be able to communicate the results obtained through the application of the core concepts of Sociology.Students will have adequate computer literacy to accomplish this goal
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 methodologies employed in the papers, and a maximim of one point for the articulation of the papers.The selection of this indicator responds to disciplinary standards and conforms to contemporary techniques of evaluation research. It was developed in a meeting of the entire faculty in which various options were discussed and critically reviewed.
Criterion
Desired Results--Communication
Finding
Finding For Communicate Resluts
93% of students writing samples earned a rating of 3 or better and satisfied the requirement. Those who did not perform satisfactorily had problems expressing sociological knowledge using technical terms and analytical definitions in a coherent way.
Action
Action For Communicating Results
Actions will be taken to increase the quality of written and oral communication. Students will be asked to produce more written assignments and these activities will be more closely monitored by faculty. Particular attention will be paid to students with deficiencies. Additionally, students with written communication problems will be encouraged to use available academic resources such as the Writing Center.