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 using a predetermined set of criteria.
Criterion
80%+ Of Students With Acceptable Portfolio
At least 80% of the students enrolled in CRIJ 6388 will complete a portfolio judged to be “acceptable” by portfolio/paper rubric.
Finding
Acceptable Portfolio
100% of students enrolled in the CJ 6388 completed their portfolio with an accepable rating determined by the attached rubric containing the five required elements.
Action
Rubric Re-examined For Portfolio
For the upcoming year, the department will re-examine the rubric used to assess student research competency to further articulate and assess "acceptable" portfolios.
Goal
Professional Literature Reviews
Professional Literature Reviews
Objective
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 CRIJ 6388 Emerging Issues in Criminal Justice Leadership or other substantive course in the degree plan will be appraised using the attached rubric.
Criterion
5 Required Elements Will Be Developed On Portfolio
Five required elements should be developed in the students' portfolio/paper. Each element will be assessed by the attached rubric noting the area the majority of students have problems expanding.
Finding
Professional Development Activities Problem Area
The one area that students struggle with is the Professional Development Activities, Applications, and Points (20 points). They can show evidence of the activities however when designating what each actively is worth they have a hard time with personal assessment. The goal is to help the student understand the importance of leadership development opportunities and to decide what each element is worth (points). This element tends to be challenging for students as they don't know what point(s) to assign. The element is also designed to learn how to evaluate and assess credentials of others. Students currently work in the field, or will be put in future situations where they decide on someone’s credentials or experience. What better way to learn than to start with self-assessment.
Action
Better Detail On Syllabus
Instructor will expand in both the syllabus and in the element description/details how this is to be submitted. The student is to take an intrapersonal perspective on the assignment. The goal is that the student will produced the element in that way. There will be more explanation of why this is important for them to do and learn from it.