Master Of Science Students Will Be Able To Write A Professionally Oriented Literature Review To Demonstrate Workforce Preparedness
Students completing the M.S. program will demonstrate the necessary tools and knowledge to produce an empirically based review of the academic literature on an emerging criminal justice issue relevant to their area of interest in the criminal justice workforce.
Indicator
Rubric Evaluating A Selected Element Submitted As Part Of Research And Publication Portfolio
A literature review developed in the program’s capstone course CJ 6388 Emerging Issues in Criminal Justice Leadership or other substantive course in the degree plan will be appraised using the attached rubric.
Criterion
Average Rubric Score Of 80+
The portfolio committee will select one written component of the student’s research portfolio that best demonstrates the student’s ability to synthesize academically based knowledge on an emerging criminal justice issue. The portfolio chair will utilize the attached rubric for research papers, which lists the key aspects of a quality review of the peer reviewed literature, to assess the selected element. The average rubric score will be at least 80.
Finding
CJ 6388 Developing
Since the reestablishment of this degree program is in its early stages, students have not yet progressed to the capstone course during the AY 2012-2013.
Action
No New Action
No new action pertaining to this goal is needed at this time.
Goal
Integration Of Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Integration of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Objective
Demonstrate Ability To Integrate Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
As students prepare to graduate with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, they will demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge, skills, and other abilities.
Indicator
Research And Publication Portfolio
A research and publication portfolio developed in the program’s capstone course, CJ 6388, Emergent Issues in Criminal Justice Leadership, is reviewed by a faculty committee using a predetermined set of criteria.
Criterion
80%+ Of Students With Acceptable Portfolio
At least 80% of the student enrolled in CJ 6388 will complete a portfolio judged to be “acceptable” by the faculty committee.
Finding
Capstone Course
Since the reestablishment of this degree program is in its early stages, students have not yet progressed to the capstone course during the AY 2012-2013.
Action
No New Action
No new action pertaining to this goal is needed at this time.