OATdb Archive - Sam Houston State University

OATdb Archive

2012 - 2013

Criminal Justice, Victim Studies BA

Goal

Domain Specific Knowledge Acquired By All Undergraduates

Domain Specific Knowledge Acquired by All Undergraduates

Objective

Exhibit Comprehensive Knowledge

Exhibit Comprehensive Knowledge

Indicator

Senior Exit Exam

Senior Exit Exam

Criterion

70% Competency Overall

70% Average Score Overall and 70% Average Score on Each Competency Area

Finding

Overall Competency Not Met

Graduating seniors (3 out of 4) achieved an average of 62% on the overall exit exam. However, this result is not representative since it is only a sample of 3. Additionally, because the sample of graduating Victim Studies majors was only 3 separate competency area analyses were not completed

Action

Increase Completion Of Exit Exam

Due to the limited number of graduating students who completed the exit exam, efforts will be undertaken to increase the sample of students who both complete the exam and score at the 70% baseline for demonstrating competency. Additionally, items contained in the exit exam will be re-evaluate to ensure that content reflects relevant coursework materials.

Goal

Practical Application Of Knowledge

Practical Application of Knowledge

Objective

Gain Experience In Applied Victim Services Setting

Gain Experience in Applied Victim Services Setting.

Indicator

Reflection Papers Written As A Part Of ACE Courses Or Internships

Reflection Papers written as a part of ACE courses or Internships.

Criterion

70% Average Score Achieved On Reflection Paper

70% Average score on rubric evaluating reflection paper related to experience in applied setting gained during ACE course or Internship.

Finding

No Data To Report

There is no data available to provide a finding for this indicator. The 4 Victim Studies graduates during this academic year completed the program under the previous curriculum and did not complete ACE courses or internships. Thus, there were no reflection papers to be assessed.

Action

Create Alternative Measure Of Competency For Applied Knowledge

As there is not currently any data to provide a finding for this indicator, a new goal to assess student learning outcomes for applied knowledge will be discussed and implemented.

Update to previous cycle's plan for continuous improvement

The previous academic year saw the continued implementation in our revised BA and BS programs. In order to evaluate domain specific knowledge for graduating seniors in Victim Studies, students completed an exit exam. Few students actually completed the exam and the average score achieved was a 62 percent, prompting the program committee to explore both the manner in which students are completing the exams and the items contained on the exams.

Moving forward during the 2013-2014 academic year, we will continue to facilitate opportunities for our BA and BS in victim studies students to participate in the research process by encouraging and supporting attendance at local, regional, and national conferences. Doing so will enable critical thinking and practical application of knowledge through the tangible research process.

Plan for continuous improvement The Victim Studies undergraduate BA and BS program committee will plan for ways to increase student participation and completion in the exit exam to assess content knowledge. Additionally, alternative methods of assessing the practical application of knowledge will be formulated and implemented.