ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2004___
Assessment Period Covered
June 30, 2004
Date Submitted
Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:
Institutional Mission Reference:
Texas A&M International University, a Member of The Texas A&M
University System, is committed to the preparation of students for leadership
roles in their chosen profession and in an increasingly complex, culturally
diverse state, national, and global society … Through instruction, faculty
and student research, and public service, Texas A&M International
University is a strategic point of delivery for well-defined programs
and services that improve the quality of life for citizens of the border
region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.
College/University Goal(s) Supported:
Whether through scientific or mathematical investigation; artistic
performance; or social, political, or cultural inquiry, the faculty
of the College of Arts and Sciences remain committed to preparing students
for entrance into a variety of professions, as well as to encouraging
their general appreciation for the breadth of arts and sciences in all
human endeavors. To accomplish these objectives, the College of Arts
and Sciences stresses the development of written and spoken communication,
critical thinking skills, a broad knowledge base of a specialized discipline,
a familiarity with the technological advancements and professional practices
of a rapidly changing global environment, and a desire to contribute
their skills to appropriate community-based activities.
Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
1. Graduating seniors will demonstrate correct use of American
Psychological Association writing style.
2. Graduating seniors will demonstrate basic level
of knowledge within the discipline of psychology.
3. Graduating seniors will demonstrate entry-level
multi-cultural and professional competencies in applied psychology.
ASSESSMENT
REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2004___
Assessment Period Covered
June 30, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
1. Graduating seniors will demonstrate correct use of American Psychological
Association writing style.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
__1__a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Completion of a literature review in Psy. 4399 or 4392, required
courses for all psychology majors that adheres to the criteria of the
APA manual. A locally developed rubric containing six categories related
to the APA criteria is used, (APA Style Evaluation Form: Undergraduate).
Categories of the APA Style Evaluation Form, Undergraduate are: Introduction
of idea/topic; Flow of ideas; Coverage of content; Clarity of writing;
Conclusions; Citations/References and Proper APA format.
Ratings will average 80% on all categories and none will be less than
70%; application of the rubric for scoring by a team of psychology faculty.
__1__a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
N=16. Category 1: Introduction of idea/topic= 77%; Category 2:
Flow of ideas=79%; Category 3: Coverage of content=78%; Category 4:
Clarity of writing=78%; Category 5: Conclusions=78%; Category 6: Citations/References
& APA format=74%.
No category reached an average of 80%, though 4 were very close, 78
or 79%. However, no category was scored at less than 70%; lowest category
was 74%.
__1__a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Beginning fall, 2004 in 4 undergraduate courses, research, personality,
abnormal and development, the correct use of APA format will be covered
when discussing written assignments. At the start of these courses,our
rubric/evaluation form will also be distributed to students.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2004__
Assessment Period Covered
June 30, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
__2__ Graduating seniors will demonstrate a basic knowledge within
the discipline of psychology.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
__2__a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Psychology seniors enrolled in Psyc 4321, Senior Practicum, take
the psychology ACAT examination each semester. Six areas are tested:
Abnormal, Developmental, Experimental Design, Human Learning/Cognition,
Personality and Social. The average TAMIU score for each of these areas
will not fall below .5 standard deviation from the average of psychology
students nationally.
__2__a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
N=16, 2 males and 14 females. Percentiles and standard scores are
in comparison to the national averages in the six areas. Abnormal 44%ile,
Standard score 486, Developmental 41%tile, Standard score, 478, Experimental
32%ile Standard score 454, Human Learning/Cognition 50%ile Standard
score 500, Personality 44%ile Standard score 485, and Social 48%ile
Standard score 495. ACAT average score is 500 with a standard deviation
of 100. Thus all scores fall within .5 standard deviation of the national
average. Additionally, overall performance standard score was 502.
__2__a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Psyc 3302, the basic undergraduate research course has been expanded
from 3 hours to 4 hours and includes a lab. This change takes effect
fall, 2004. Faculty continue to work with students in Psyc 4321 in mini-courses/reviews
of areas covered in the ACAT each semester.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2004___
Assessment Period Covered
June 30, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
__3__ Graduating seniors will demonstrate entry-level multicultural
and professional skills in applied psychology.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
__3__. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Site supervisors for all students in senior practicum complete rating
forms. Ten skill areas are evaluated: Use of time, Responsibility,
Use of Feedback, Cooperation with personnel, Compliance with regulations
& boundaries, Protection of the consumer, Understanding culture
as a multi-level phenomenon, Effective communication with consumers
of service, despite barriers, Respect & Attentiveness, Tolerance,
Patience and Openness. Ratings will average 80% in all skill areas and
no skill area will average less than 70 %.( Increased from 60% due to
level achieved last semester).
__3__. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
N=15. Use of time=96%;Responsibility=96%;Use of Feedback=97%; Cooperation
with Personnel=98%; Compliance=99%;Protection of Consumer=97%;Understanding
culture=98%; Effective Communication=99%; Patience, Tolerance &
Openness=97%.
All areas are rated as over 90%; none less than 60%. High was 99% and
“low” was 96%.
__3__. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Feedback received from site supervisors on the scale did not identify
items to delete or add. As ratings have been consistently high over
repeated measurements, program faculty are discussing need to revise
goal 3 and or ways of measuring it. Decision concerning goal 3 will
be made in Fall of 2004 semester and implemented with graduating students
in the spring 2005 measurement.
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APA Style Evaluation Form:
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Senior Practicum in Psychology |
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