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Undergraduate Program Assessment Matrix
Date Last Updated:
5/6/2021
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College:Health Sciences
Program Mission Statement
The Department of Psychology is committed to the goals set forth in the university’s mission statement and principles of practice, and in the strategic plan. The Mission of the Department of Psychology is to (1) provide students with core scientific literacy in fundamental areas within psychology, (2) maximize the development of critical thinking, research skills, creative and artistic expression, and proficiency in communication, (3) foster personal and social awareness towards an increase in personal integrity and global understanding, and (4) encourage community responsibility and service.
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Department:Psychology
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Degree:Psychology, B.S.Core Competency Assessment Planning
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For each course, enter one or more assessment method codes from the left list to indicate any data collected in that class for assessing the corresponding ELO.
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ELO #Learning Outcome Description
(add any major-specific Core Competency language in boxes to far right)		Year to AssessPY 101PY 101LPY 102PY 202PY 203MS 205PY 301PY 306PY 309PY 310PY 317PY 405PY 408PY 411PY 415PY 420PY 499Core CompetencyAdditional program-specific ELO
(if entered, will appear in description box on left)		Major course or external source of assessment dataAssessment ActivityMeasurement ToolCriteria for Success
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9(CC) Written Communication - Students will be able to express themselves with written communication. Convey psychological principles thorugh a variety of mediums including oral, written and technological.2021-22XXCXXXWritten CommunicationConvey psychological principles thorugh a variety of mediums including oral, written and technological.PY 310Paper*Brenau Writing Rubric B3 or higher on all criteria
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Assessment Method3(CC) Oral Communication - Students will be able to express themselves with oral communication. Convey psychological principles thorugh a variety of mediums including oral, written and technological.2023-24XXDXOral CommunicationConvey psychological principles thorugh a variety of mediums including oral, written and technological.PY 405Presentation*Brenau Speaking Rubric3 or higher on all criteria
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AThesis/Research Project5(CC) Reasoning/Critical Thinking - Students will be able to think critically, analyzing issues and situations to arrive at reasonable conclusions, and using critical thinking to formulate and defend alternative explanations and models on the basis of evidence.2021-22AReasoning/ Critical ThinkingUse critical thinking to formulate and defend alternative explanations and models on the basis of evidence.PY 301Research Paper*Brenau LE Reasoning Rubric2 or higher on all criteria
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BCapstone Project7(CC) Global Perspective - Students will be aware of global issues and their significance. Recognize, understand and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.2021-22XXXXXCXGlobal PerspectiveRecognize, understand and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.PY 420Paper**LE Global Awareness Rubric2 or higher on all criteria
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CCourse Embedded Assignment8(CC) Creative/Artistic Imagination - Students will appreciate artistry and be able to express themselves creatively. Demonstrate how creative and artistic experssion can be used in therapeutic environments.2023-24XDXCreative/Artistic ImaginationDemonstrate how creative and artistic experssion can be used in therapeutic environments.PY 408Presentation**LE Fine Arts Rubric**3 or higher on all criteria
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DPresentation1Demonstrate understanding of various theoretical perspectives that contribute to personality development, behavior,and cognition.2022-23XXXXXXCXXXX*required
**recommended
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EMajor Field Test2Demonstrate understanding of normal and abnormal/dysfunctional patterns of development across the lifespan.2022-23XXXCXXX
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FCourse Survey4Demonstrate ability to understand scientific literature and apply basic research skills.2021-22XXAXXXXXX
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GDepartmental Exam6Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice.2023-24XXC
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HFocus Group10Identify range of possible factors that influence beliefs and conclusions, and challenge flawed sources of information.2023-24XXXCXX
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IPortfolio11Demonstrate and appreciation of providing services to others as well as an ability to responsibly interact with members of the immediate and global community.2023-24XN
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JReview by External Expert
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KPerformance Review
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MSimulation
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NField Work/Internship
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OSurvey to Alum/Employer
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POther (describe below)
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QOther (describe below)
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ROther (describe below)
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XNon-assessment support
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Four Portals
Mark an "X" when a course significantly contributes to one or more of the following Portals.
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ACIArtistic and Creative ImaginationXXXXXX
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CLFCommunication and Language FluencyXXXXXXXXXX
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SACScientific and Analytic CuriosityXXXXXXXXXX
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WUWorld UnderstandingXXXXXXXXX
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Assessment Method Description: Other (P)
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Assessment Method Description: Other (Q)
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Assessment Method Description: Other (R)
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