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 maximum 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
Findings For Apply Core Concepts
86 percent of all students performed satisfactorily.
Action
Action Apply Core Concepts
Those who did not perform satisfactorily did not completed most of the assigned readings. These are students who did not spend an adequate amount of time studying. The department plans to increase the requirements to be admitted as a major in the program. A more rigorous selection of students will be implemented.
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 maximum 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
Findings: Understand Core Concepts
86 percent of all students performed satisfactorily.
Action
Actions For Understanding Core Concepts
Unsatisfactory performance was the result of those who did not complete most of the assigned readings. It could also be poor study skills. The department plans to increase the requirements to be admitted as a major in the program. A more rigorous selection of students will be a goal.
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 maximum 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
At least 80% of papers should be rated 3 or better on the 5 point scale.
Finding
Findings For Communication
86 percent of all students performed satisfactorily
Action
Actions For Communication
As noted previously those who did not perform well had not completed most of the assigned readings. These are students who did not spend an adequate amount of time studying. The department plans to increase the requirements to be admitted as a major in the program.