Application Of Leadership And Management Content / Principles
Ability to apply leadership and management principles
Objective
Students Will Demonstrate Integration Of Principles
Students preparing to graduate with a Master of Science will demonstrate the ability to integrate principles of theory and practice related to leadership and management in criminal justice.
Indicator
Integrated Major Paper Rubric
As a part of the capstone course for this degree, CJ 688, students will complete a major integrated paper in an area of emergent interest in the field of criminal justice incorporating the theories, principles and practices addressed in the M.S. In Leadership and Management course curriculum. A faculty-developed rubric with relevant scoring criteria is used to evaluate the papers.
Criterion
At Least 80% Of Students Will Obtain A "Satisfactory" Or Better Rating
At least 80% of the students will demonstrate their knowledge and integration related to the principles of leadership and management addressed in the program in sufficient depth so as to receive a designation of “satisfactory” or better.
Finding
89% Obtained A Satisfactory Or Better Rating
This project required that students develop an “Emergent Issues Portfolio Project” (EIPP) that demonstrates their ability to identify critical issues facing the criminal justice system and to apply the skill sets they have learned throughout their program of study to identify methods available to respond to these issues.
Of the students assessed, 89% obtained a "satisfactory" or better rating on the EIPP.
Action
Continued Refinement
Though the identified goal was met and exceeded, review of the EIPP and the review criteria will remain the focus. Additionally, with more sections and varying delivery methods (distance education) developing, greater attention will be focused on internal consistency.
Goal
Core Competencies
Mastery of core competencies
Objective
Demonstrate Knowledge And Integration Of Core Competencies
Students graduating with a MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management will integration of core knowledge and integration of core competencies
Indicator
Integrated Program Assessment
A comprehensive assessment of the major issues and principles related to the area of criminal justice leadership and management is completed in the final semester of study. The faculty-developed assessment addresses relevant areas of interest and is based on the program curriculum. Through item analyses of assessment results, strengths and weaknesses in the mastery of core competencies emerge.
Criterion
At Least 80% Of Students Will Score Of 80% Or Better.
At least 80% of the students will score 80% or better on this assessment.
Finding
Greater Than 90% Of Participants Scored 80% Or Better
More than 90% of the participants scored 80% or better in the assessment of major issues related to the area of criminal justice leadership and management. These areas specifically focused on the information presented during their degree program.
Action
Continued Review Of Curriculum For Additional Competencies
Though the criteria for the above objective were exceeded, a continuing review of the core competencies addressed in the overall program of study will be conducted. Additional areas for inclusion will be considered in order to refine the assessment process.
Goal
Knowledge Of Psychological And Interpersonal Issues
Knowledge of psychological and interpersonal issues in the area of leadership and management.
Objective
Demonstrate Knowledge Of Psychological And Interpersonal Issues
Students will demonstrate knowledge of psychological and interpersonal issues related to criminal justice leadership and management.
Indicator
Interpersonal And Psychological Assessment
As a part CJ 663, participants complete a written assessment of applicable skills, knowledge, and capacity involving psychological and interpersonal issues relevant in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management.
Criterion
At Least 80% Of Students Will Obtain A Score Of 80% Or Better.
At least 80% of the students will score 80% or better on this written assessment.
Finding
Greater Than 90% Of Students Scored 80% Or Better
A written assessment of the psychological and interpersonal skills, knowledge, and capacity associated with leadership and management revealed that more than 90% of the degree-seeking participants scored 80% or better. This process assessed specific areas of knowledge, skills, and abilities introduced during the course of study.
Action
Continued Review Of Relevant Assessment Components
Though the criteria were exceeded, a continuing review of the appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and capacity relevant to this objective will occur. Additional areas for inclusion in the comprehensive assessment will be considered.