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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Behavioral Science Program
Outcomes Assessments Map
WU Graduation
Competencies
Program
Competencies
Course
Course Goal(s)
Course Learning
Outcome(s)
Assessment
Activity
Evaluation
Method
Information Literacy
Demonstrate ability to
access, use and evaluate
information technology.
Information Literacy
Demonstrate ability
to access, use and
evaluate information
technology in the
Behavioral Sciences.
SOC 331
Research,
Writing and
Information
Literacy in the
Behavioral
Sciences
Develop
information literacy
skills within the
behavioral sciences.
Develop a
proficiency at using
behavioral science
databases to locate
empirical research
and research review
articles in the
Behavioral Science
area.
A-1 Identify key words to
search and locate credible
sources
A-2 Locate needed
information effectively and
efficiently
A-4 Evaluate information
resources
A-5 Evaluate information
content
A-6 Communicate
understanding of ethical and
legal issues affecting the use
of information through
appropriate crediting of
sources
Write a paper on a
controversial topic.
Information Literacy Rubric
(Six dimensions on rubric)
Ethics as related to one’s
academic discipline.
Demonstrate an
understanding of
ethical issues related
to the systematic
study of individual,
group and societal
processes within the
Behavioral Science
discipline.
PHI 302
Ethics and
Values in
Behavioral
Science
Understand the role
of professional
codes of ethics
C-4. Identify professional
issues within the context of
ethics.
Professional Ethics
Project
--Professional Code
of Ethics
--Reflection Paper
--Media Analysis
Paper
Six dimension on rubric
Sensitivity to and respect
for a pluralistic society
Demonstrate an
awareness of and
respect for diversity
and multiculturalism
in a pluralistic
society.
SOC 304
Ethnic Groups
and Minorities
Understand
prejudice and
discrimination, their
correlation and
applicability in
present worldwide
and/or national
conflicts, and their
emergence and
persistence in
groups and
individuals.
Have knowledge of
ethnic groups’ and
other minorities’
present day
conflicts and past
historical roots
within the United
States and their
country of origin.
A-1 Define the terms
prejudice and discrimination,
giving examples showing the
difference between them.
A-3 Demonstrate an
understanding of the various
theories (such as
scapegoating, exploitation,
and conflict), explaining the
purpose and persistence of
prejudice.
A-4 Demonstrate an
understanding of the role of
power and control in
discrimination and prejudice.
B-1 Demonstrate an
understanding of the
differences between ethnic
and racial groups and
minorities.
B-2 Demonstrate an
understanding of past and
present events experienced by
various groups and the impact
of prejudice and
discrimination upon these
events, as well as upon the
individuals involved.
B-3 Identify past and present
conditions within a group’s
country of origin.
B-4 Identify notable
individuals within various
ethnic groups
Multiple-choice
exam
Scoring Key
Division Specified
Competency
Demonstrate the
ability to define and
explain theory and
application within the
Behavioral Sciences
with regard to
empirical and ethical
issues related to the
systematic study of
individual, group,
and societal
processes.
SOC 340
Applied
Research &
Design
The student will
demonstrate an
understanding of
the role of research
in the development
and application of
knowledge.
A-1 Explain the purposes of
research.
A-2 Describe the relationship
between science theories
and research
1. Multiple Choice
Test
2. Research
question and
methods paper
1.Scoring Key
2. Grading rubric
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Criminal Justice Program
Outcomes Assessments Map
Measuring Graduation Competencies Through the Criminal Justice Program
WU Graduation Competencies Program Competencies One Pertinent Course Related Course Goal Assessment Activity
Disciplined Inquiry
Exercise critical thinking strategies,
including scientific and quantitative
reasoning, problem solving, analysis and
evaluation.
10. Recognize an awareness of self in
relationship to others in team efforts
that demonstrate flexible thinking and
goal-directed behavior in the
resolution of criminal justice issues.
CRJ 450 - Seminar in
Criminal Justice
Goal A:
Students will engage in a
capstone research project in
criminal justice.
Goal B:
Students will engage in an
oral presentation that
demonstrates the results of a
criminal justice research
project that utilizes a variety
of presentation media.
Grant Application & Rubric
Ethics
Demonstrate an awareness of ethical
principles within one’s field of study.
7. Demonstrate an awareness of
ethical principles, codes, and
standards within the criminal justice
field and integrate ethical, legal, and
economic accountability into
professional criminal justice practice.
CRJ 412 – Ethics in
Criminal Justice
Goal B:
Students will develop an
understanding of criminal
justice ethics.
Research Presentation and
Essay (Rubric)
Information Literacy
Demonstrate ability to access, use and
evaluate information technologies.
4. Demonstrate skill in the use and the
application of technology in criminal
justice settings.
CRJ 413 – Research
Methods
Goal A:
Students will demonstrate
an understanding of
research and an appreciation
of its role in the field of
criminal justice.
Research Paper & Rubric
Division Specified Competencies 9. Recognize the principles associated
with a pluralistic society in a variety
of criminal justice settings as they
uniquely apply to practitioners,
victims, and offenders and show
respect for our multicultural world.
CRJ 410 - Multicultural
Issues in Criminal Justice Goal C:
Students will conduct
surveys of the community
relationships that have
developed with the criminal
justice system and the
diverse groups that it serves.
Research Presentation
(Rubric)
Wilmington University
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Map
WC Graduation
Competencies
One Pertinent Course Related Course Goal Assessment Activity Assessment Date
Oral Communication
1. Speak with confidence,
clarity, and conciseness.
2. Research, prepare, and
deliver professional
presentations.
ENG 131 Public Speaking
(Summative)
ENG 131 Public Speaking
(Summative)
6. Develop and exhibit confidence in
making oral presentations to audiences.
2. Demonstrate the skills necessary in
preparing an effective written presentation
including choosing a subject, evaluating
the audience and the occasion, researching
material,
writing an outline, styling the presentation,
and writing the final work
3. Demonstrate delivery techniques in
making effective oral presentations.
Final oral presentation assessed
with oral presentation rubric,
criteria #6 - 15
Final oral presentation assessed
with oral presentation rubric,
criteria #1 - 5
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Oral Communication
1. Speak with confidence,
clarity, and conciseness.
2. Research, prepare, and
deliver professional
presentations.
ENG 131 Public Speaking
(Summative)
ENG 131 Public Speaking
(Summative)
6. Develop and exhibit confidence in
making oral presentations to audiences.
2. Demonstrate the skills necessary in
preparing an effective written presentation
including choosing a subject, evaluating
the audience and the occasion, researching
material,
writing an outline, styling the presentation,
and writing the final work
3. Demonstrate delivery techniques in
making effective oral presentations.
Final oral presentation assessed
with oral presentation rubric,
criteria #6 - 15
Final oral presentation assessed
with oral presentation rubric,
criteria #1 - 5
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Written Communication
3. Write clearly, concisely
and appropriately using
correct English grammar,
punctuation, usage,
mechanics, sentence
structure, and vocabulary.
HUM 361 Human World
Views: 1650AD Present
(Formative)
LES 316 Legal Writing
7. Demonstrate effective mastery of these
objectives through proficient written and
oral expression of ideas through tests,
projects, papers, and/or presentations.
GOAL D: Demonstrate effective written
Paper assessed with writing
rubric
Grammar test and essay writing
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall (D)
4. Utilize appropriate APA
format for scholarly writings
(Multiple Measure)
LES 491 Capstone in Legal
Studies
(Summative)
ENG 122 English
Composition II
(Summative)
communication skills
GOAL B: Demonstrate an understanding
for the various types of documents
necessary for the representation of clients
in a legal matter and the ability to create
those documents in conformity with proper
legal formatting and standard English
grammar and writing conventions.
9. Apply APA formatting to Research
paper.
assessment (former English
placement test)
Legal Memorandum assessed
with writing rubric
Test on APA format
Spring (NC & D)
Fall I (NC)
Spring I (Middletown)
Fall
Spring
Summer
Disciplined Inquiry
5. Utilize quantitative,
qualitative, and scientific
reasoning to solve problems.
6. Exercise critical thinking
strategies, including
reasoning, problem solving,
and analysis and evaluation
SCI 307 Physical Science
(with lab)(Summative)
MAT 205 Introductory
Survey of Mathematics
(Summative)
PHI 100 Critical Thinking
(Formative)
LES 491 Capstone in Legal
Studies
(Summative)
1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of
the scientific method.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of real
numbers and their properties.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of data
relationships, functions, and functional
notation.
12. Compute simple and compound
interest.
3. Students will critically evaluate
marketing and advertising techniques and
consider the influences of these forces in
their own lives
4. Students will apply critical thinking
skills to various fields, including science,
law, mass communications, and politics.
B-4 Practice critical thinking strategies
including reasoning, problem solving,
analysis, and evaluation
15 Test Questions imbedded in
tests in SCI 307 sections
Test Questions imbedded in
final exam (70% benchmark
utilized)
Final exam questions in which
the students apply the critical
thinking skills of reasoning and
problem solving to analyze
various situations.
Legal Memorandum assessed
with critical thinking rubric
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall I (NC)
Spring I (Middletown)
Three program specific competencies are also assessed: information literacy, technology, and ethics.
Academic Program Specific
Information Literacy
1. Access, use, and evaluate
information effectively and
appropriately.
ENG 122 English
Composition II
(Formative)
LES 491 Capstone in Legal
Studies
(Summative)
6(a). Locate, organize and
communicate information
using appropriate technology
and information systems
B-3 Evaluate sources using
the CRAAP analysis to
gather factual information on
a given subject
B-5 Synthesize findings, and
present conclusions with
proper attribution and
formatting
Final paper assessed with
information literacy rubric
Legal memorandum
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall I (NC)
Spring I (Middletown)
Academic Program Specific
Ethics
2. Apply legal and ethical
principles to guide
professional behaviors and
decision-making.
LES 200 Legal Ethics
(Formative)
LES 491 Capstone in Legal
Studies
(Summative)
GOAL C: The student will
demonstrate an understanding
of specific rules of
professional conduct
and accompanying ethical
issues.
E-4 Evaluate a hypothetical
fact pattern and choose action
based on external criteria
Ethics 50-question Multiple
choice examination
Ethics 50-question Multiple
choice examination in
Blackboard
Fall I (NC & D)
Spring II (DIS)
Fall I (NC)
Spring I (Middletown)
Academic Program Specific
Technology
3. Demonstrate an
understanding of the use,
management, assessment, and
application of technology in
the legal environment
LES 491 Capstone in Legal
Studies
E-5 Demonstrate an
understanding of the
application of technology in
the legal field
Technology self-assessment
survey
Fall I (NC)
Spring I (Middletown)
Wilmington University
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Government and Public Policy Outcomes Map
WU
Graduation Competencies
GPP
Program Competencies
One Pertinent
Course Related Course Objective Assessment Activity Assessment Date
Oral Communication
1) Speak with confidence,
clarity, and conciseness.
2) Research, prepare, and
deliver professional
presentations.
Oral Communication
1) Speak with confidence,
clarity, and conciseness.
2) Research, prepare, and
deliver professional
presentations.
3) Construct persuasive
oral communications to
communicate
effectively with various
constituencies.
ENG 131
Oral Communications
(Formative)
ENG 131
Oral Communications
(Formative)
POL 402
Analysis of Public
Policy
(Summative)
5. Demonstrate confidence,
clarity, and conciseness in
making oral presentations.
2. Research and construct
effective presentations.
3. Apply appropriate delivery
techniques in making
effective oral presentations.
E-2) Present the best
alternative solution in an oral
presentation
Final oral presentation
assessed with oral
presentation rubric
Final oral presentation
assessed with oral
presentation rubric
Oral presentation
assessed with oral
presentation rubric
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Written Communication
1) Write clearly, concisely
and appropriately using
correct English grammar,
punctuation, usage,
mechanics, sentence
structure, and vocabulary.
2) Utilize appropriate APA
format for scholarly
writings.
Written Communication
1) Write clearly, concisely
and appropriately using
correct English
grammar, punctuation,
usage, mechanics,
sentence structure, and
vocabulary.
2) Use appropriate APA
format for scholarly
writing.
3) Create persuasive
position papers, press
releases, and original
legislation.
HUM 361
Human World Views:
1650 AD-Present
(Formative)
ENG 122
English Composition
II
(Summative)
POL 403
Writing for Public
Policy
(Summative)
10. Demonstrate effective
mastery of these objectives
through proficient written
and oral expression of ideas
through tests, projects,
papers, and/or presentations.
6. Apply APA formatting to
Research paper.
C-1) Argue for the best
alternative solution in a
policy analysis – Legislative
History Paper
Paper assessed with
writing rubric
CECRAM – Test on
APA format.
Paper assessed with
writing rubric
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Disciplined Inquiry
1) Utilize quantitative,
qualitative and scientific
reasoning to solve
problems.
2) Exercise critical thinking
strategies, including
reasoning, problem
solving, analysis and
evaluation.
Disciplined Inquiry
1) Use quantitative,
qualitative and scientific
reasoning to solve
problems.
2) Exercise critical thinking
strategies, including
reasoning, problem
solving, analysis and
evaluation.
3) Differentiate economic,
legal, political, and
governmental
institutions, systems, and
processes.
SCI 307
Physical Science (with
Lab)
(Summative)
MAT 205
Introductory Survey of
Math
(Summative)
PHI 100
Critical Thinking
(Summative)
POL 402
Analysis of Public
Policy
(Summative)
1. Demonstrate a basic
understanding of the
scientific method.
1. Demonstrate an
understanding of real
numbers, their properties, and
operations.
2. Demonstrate an
understanding of concepts
and techniques of basic
algebra.
3. Data relationships.
4. Mathematics of finance.
5. Perform set operations.
6. Basic probability.
7. Basic statistics.
3. Apply critical thinking
skills to multiple forms of
expression, such as written
material, film, music, and art.
4. Apply critical thinking
skills to different areas of
life, such as media, gender,
culture, and academia.
C-1) Characterize and
explain the role of economic,
legal, political, and
governmental institutions,
systems, and processes
15 Test Questions
embedded in tests in
SCI 105 sections
Test Questions
embedded in final exam
Final exam questions in
which the students
apply the critical
thinking skills of
reasoning and problem
solving to analyze
various situations.
Test questions
embedded in mid-term
exam; 70% of GPP
students will score 60%
or above on the exam
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
N/A
Information Literacy
1) Access, use, and
evaluate information
effectively, efficiently,
and appropriately.
2) Critically evaluate the
reliability of
information sources
and content.
3) Effectively utilize
technology to locate
and organize
information.
ENG 122
English Composition
II
(Formative)
POL 402
Analysis of Public
Policy
(Summative)
1. Locate, gather, and
organize information using
appropriate technology and
information systems.
C-3) Research existing and
proposed policies
Final paper assessed
with information
literacy rubric
Paper assessed with
information literacy
rubric
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
N/A
Program Competency
1) Integrate an
understanding of
economic, legal,
political, and
governmental
institutions, systems, and
processes.
2) Design an original
law based on
analysis of
problems or issues
POL 402
Analysis of Public
Policy
(Summative)
POL 403
Writing for Public
Policy
(Summative)
C-1) Characterize and
explain the role of economic,
legal, political, and
governmental institutions,
systems, and processes
C-3) Draft an original law
Test questions
embedded in mid-term
exam
Paper assessed with
writing rubric
Fall
Fall
College of Social and Behavioral Science
Organizational Dynamics Program
Outcomes Assessments Map
Measuring Graduation Competencies Through The Psychology Program
WU Graduation
Competencies
Program
Competency
Course
Course Goal(s)
Course Learning
Outcome(s)
Assessment
Activity
Evaluation
Method
Oral
Communication:
Speak with
confidence, clarity,
and conciseness.
Research, prepare,
and deliver
professional
presentations.
Demonstrate effective
oral and written
presentation skills.
ORG 311
Organizational
Change and Development
ORG 402
Applied Organizational
Research (Senior
Seminar)
Use appropriate
written and oral
communication skills.
Communicate information
orally in a logical and
grammatical manner
Oral Presentation
Oral Presentation
Rubric
Rubric
Written
Communication:
Write with clarity
and precision using
correct English
grammar: mechanics
(punctuation) and
usage (sentence
structure and
vocabulary).
Demonstrate effective
oral and written
presentation skills.
ORG 311
Organizational
Change and Development
ORG 402
Applied Organizational
Research (Senior
Seminar)
Use appropriate
written and oral
communication skills.
Present written information
using standard APA style.
Theory Application
Paper
Research Grant
Proposal
Rubric
Rubric
Written
Communication:
Correctly and
ethically present
scholarly writings
utilizing the
Publication Manual
of the American
Psychological
Association (APA).
Demonstrate effective
oral and written
presentation skills.
PSY 340
Research Methods in
Psychology
ORG 402
Applied Organizational
Research (Senior
Seminar)
Write and speak in a
professional manner.
Write and speak in a
professional manner
Present written information
using standard APA style.
Present written information
using standard APA style.
Multiple-choice
exam (Same exam is
used in PSY 340 and
again in PSY 409)
Research Grant
Proposal
Answer key
Rubric
Disciplined Inquiry
Exercise critical
thinking strategies,
including scientific
and quantitative
reasoning, problem
solving, analysis and
evaluation.
Demonstrate the
ability to explain and
apply empirical and
ethical issues related
to the systematic study
of individual and
group processes.
(Knowledge of
research methods)
PSY 340: Research
Methods
Understand how and
why researchers study
human behavior.
Understand ethical
issues related to
studying human
behavior.
Understand sampling.
Understand
observational
methods.
Understand survey
research.
Understand
experimental research.
Conduct research
using a variety of
research methods.
All learning outcomes
under the specified
learning goals.
Multiple-choice
exam
Answer key
Program Specified
Competency
Demonstrate ability to
access, use and
evaluate information technology in the
behavioral sciences.
(Knowledge of
information literacy)
SOC 331
Research, Writing and
Information Literacy in
Behavioral Science
Develop information
literacy skills within
the behavioral
sciences.
Develop a proficiency
at using behavioral
science databases to
locate empirical
research and research
review articles in the
Behavioral Science
area.
Locate needed information
effectively and efficiently.
Write a paper on a
controversial topic.
Rubric
Program Specified
Competency
Demonstrate the
ability to explain and
apply empirical and
ethical issues related
to the systematic study
of individual and
ORG 444
Organizational Justice,
Ethics and Social
Responsibility
Understand the role of
professional codes of
ethics
Explain ethical codes and
standards for various
organizational
environments.
Case Study
Rubric
group processes.
ORG 402
Applied Organizational
Research (Senior
Seminar)
Understand the role of
a professional in
organizational
dynamics/social
sciences.
Describe the ethical issues
related to professionalism
and to conducting research
on human subjects.
Multiple-choice
exam
Answer key
Program Specified
Competency
Demonstrate an
awareness of and
respect for diversity
and multiculturalism in a pluralistic society.
ORG 408
Culture in the Workplace
Identify how gender
and diversity issues
affect organizational
culture and behaviors.
Explore how differences in
values and cultural
orientation impact
organizational behavior.
Multiple-choice
exam
Answer key
Program Specified
Competency
Recognize/Identify the
principles and
behaviors associated
with effective
leadership,
motivation, and
performance skills in
organizations.
ORG 302/PSY 461
Psychology of Leadership
Explain the role and
need for effective
leadership in a variety
of settings.
Review major leadership
theories.
Case Study Rubric
College of Social and Behavioral Science
Psychology Program
Outcomes Assessments Map
WU Graduation
Competencies
Program
Competency
Course
Course Goal(s)
Course Learning
Outcome(s)
Assessment Activity
Evaluation
Method
Oral
Communication:
Speak with
confidence, clarity,
and conciseness.
Research, prepare,
and deliver
professional
presentations.
Demonstrate effective
oral and written
presentation skills.
PSY 300
Theories of Personality
PSY 409
Senior Seminar in
Psychology
Use appropriate
written and oral
communication skills.
Communicate information
orally in a logical and
grammatical manner
Theory Application
Oral Presentation
Oral Presentation
Rubric
Rubric
Written
Communication:
Write with clarity
and precision using
correct English
grammar: mechanics
(punctuation) and
usage (sentence
structure and
vocabulary).
Demonstrate effective
oral and written
presentation skills.
PSY 300
Theories of Personality
Use appropriate
written and oral
communication skills.
Present written information
using standard APA style.
Theory Application
Paper
Rubric
Written
Communication:
Correctly and
ethically present
scholarly writings
utilizing the
Publication Manual
of the American
Psychological
Association (APA).
Demonstrate effective
oral and written
presentation skills.
PSY 340
Research Methods in
Psychology
PSY 409
Senior Seminar in
Psychology
Write and speak in a
professional manner.
Write and speak in a
professional manner.
Present written information
using standard APA style.
Present written information
using standard APA style.
Multiple-choice exam
(Same exam is used in
PSY 340 and again in
PSY 409)
Answer key
Answer key
Disciplined Inquiry
Exercise critical
thinking strategies,
including scientific
and quantitative
reasoning, problem
solving, analysis and
evaluation.
Demonstrate the
ability to explain and
apply empirical and
ethical issues related
to the systematic study
of individual and
group processes.
(Knowledge of
research methods)
PSY 340: Research
Methods
Understand how and
why researchers study
human behavior.
Understand ethical
issues related to
studying human
behavior.
Understand sampling.
Understand
observational
methods.
Understand survey
research.
Understand
experimental research.
Conduct research
using a variety of
research methods.
All learning outcomes under
the specified learning goals.
Multiple-choice exam Answer key
Program Specified
Competency
Demonstrate ability to
access, use and
evaluate information
technology in the
behavioral sciences.
(Knowledge of
Information
Literacy)
SOC 331
Research, Writing and
Information Literacy in
Behavioral Science
Develop information
literacy skills within
the behavioral
sciences.
Develop a proficiency
at using behavioral
science databases to
locate empirical
research and research
review articles in the
Behavioral Science
area.
Locate needed information
effectively and efficiently.
Write a paper on a
controversial topic.
Rubric
Program Specified
Competency
Demonstrate the
ability to explain and
apply empirical and
ethical issues related
to the systematic study
of individual and
group processes.
PHI 302
Ethics and Values in
Behavioral Science
PSY 409
Senior Seminar in
Psychology
Understand the role of
professional codes of
ethics
Understand the role of
a professional in the
social sciences.
Identify professional issues
within the context of ethics.
Describe the ethical issues
related to professionalism
and to conducting research
on human subjects.
Professional Ethics
Project
--Professional Code of
Ethics
--Reflection Paper
--Media Analysis Paper
Multiple-choice exam
Rubric
Answer key
Program Specified
Competency
Demonstrate an
awareness of and
respect for diversity
and multiculturalism in a pluralistic society.
SOC 304
Ethnic Groups and
Minorities
Understand prejudice
and discrimination,
their correlation and
applicability in
present worldwide
and/or national
conflicts, and their
emergence and
persistence in groups
and individuals.
Have knowledge of
ethnic groups’ and
other minorities’
present day conflicts
and past historical
roots within the
United States and their
country of origin.
Define the terms prejudice
and discrimination, giving
examples showing the
difference between them.
Identify various theories
(such as scapegoating,
exploitation, and conflict),
explaining the purpose and
persistence of prejudice.
Explain the role of power
and control in discrimination
and prejudice.
Define the differences
between ethnic and racial
groups and minorities.
Evaluate past and present
events experienced by
various groups and the
impact of prejudice and
discrimination upon these
events, as well as upon the
individuals involved.
Identify past and present
conditions within a group’s
country of origin.
Identify notable individuals
Multiple-choice exam Answer key
within various ethnic groups
Program Specified
Competency
(Data collection on
this competency was
conducted from
2007-2014.
Currently it is not be
collected.)
Demonstrate an
awareness of self in
relation to others,
including effective
interpersonal
communication skills
and ability to work in
teams.
PSY 315
Group Dynamics
Understand a variety
of group interactions
which involve roles
including leadership,
awareness of self in a
group, and
management of self in
a group.
Evaluate him/herself as a
group member.
Evaluate him/herself as a
group leader.
A paper in which
students asses and
reflect on their
strengths and
weaknesses as a group
member and leader.
Rubric
Program Specified
Competency
(Data collection on
this competency was
conducted from
2007-2014.
Currently it is not
being collected.)
Demonstrate effective
critical thinking and
problem solving
skills.
Demonstrate the
ability to
conceptualize, plan,
implement, analyze,
and report formal
inquiry in
psychology.
PSY409
Seminar in Psychology
Demonstrate an in-
depth knowledge in an
area of research
Write and speak as a
professional.
Read research
critically.
Conceptualize a research
question.
Identify appropriate literature
to review.
Read and analyze literature.
Synthesize and integrate
literature.
Conceptualize and write a
research proposal.
Communicate information
orally in a logical and
grammatical style.
Present written information
using standard APA style.
Integrate research studies to
create a literature review.
Research Proposal
Rubric
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Administration of Human Services
Outcomes Assessment Maps
Wilmington University Graduate
Competencies
AHS Program Competencies AHS
Course(s)
Course
Goal
Assessment
Activity
1. Oral Communication
Speak with confidence, clarity,
and conciseness.
Research, prepare, and deliver
professional presentations.
2. Demonstrate advanced written
and oral communication skills.
AHS 7640 - Social Policy,
Advocacy and Human Services
Goal D: Students will be
able to communicate
effectively orally and in
writing for professional
audiences.
Policy Analysis Presentation
& Poster Collage Presentation
2. Written Communication
Write clearly, concisely and
appropriately using English
grammar, punctuation, usage,
mechanics, sentence structure,
and vocabulary.
Utilize appropriate APA format
for scholarly writings.
2. Demonstrate advanced written
and oral communication skills.
AHS 7640 - Social Policy,
Advocacy and Human Services
Goal D: Students will be
able to communicate
effectively orally and in
writing for professional
audiences.
Testimony Paper
3. Disciplined Inquiry
Utilize quantitative, qualitative,
and scientific reasoning to solve
problems.
Exercise critical thinking
strategies, including reasoning,
problem solving, analysis and
evaluation.
Define a problem or issue and
develop questions and methods to
address the problem or issue
and/or to create new knowledge.
3. Apply decision-making and
problem-solving skills as well as
critical thinking to the
administration of the human
services organization.
5. Demonstrate the ability to
design, implement, evaluate, assess
and research the needs of human
services communities and
organizations.
AHS 6630 - Research, Design
and Evaluation of Programs in
Human Services
GOAL F: The student will
develop an
outcomes/performance
measurement plan for a
human service program.
Logic Model
4. Information Literacy
Access and use information
effectively, efficiently, and
appropriately.
Evaluate the quality of sources
and content.
Use technology to effectively
locate and communicate
information.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of
information management and
information technology as it relates
to human service delivery systems.
Access, use, and evaluate
information effectively, efficiently,
and appropriately.
AHS 6630 - Research, Design
and Evaluation of Programs in
Human Services
GOAL C: The student will
critique research methods
and strategies. The student
will use technology to
access published research
articles and evaluate the
quality of the sources and
content.
Human Services Research
Article Evaluation
5. Ethical Awareness
Demonstrate knowledge and
application of prescribed ethical
code(s) and/or behaviors
promoted by the profession.
7. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate
the legal and ethical issues that
impact and influence human
services, and demonstrate an
understanding of the ethical issues
and standards in the field.
AHS 6620 - Legal and Ethical
Issues in Human Service
Administration
GOAL A. Understand the
ethics and values
embedded in human
services work.
Evaluating Ethical Dilemmas
Assignment & Quiz (multiple
measure)
6. Division Specific Competency I
4. Demonstrate a knowledge and
understanding of the structure and
dynamics of teams, organizations
and communities in diverse
environments in a pluralistic
society that reflects respect for our
multicultural world.
AHS 8100/8200 – Guided
Practicum and Capstone Project
in the Administration of Human
Services
GOAL B: The student
will develop an
understanding of the
placement agency.
Cultural Immersion and
Agency Assessment Report
7. Division Specific Competency II 9. Demonstrate knowledge of
financial management (i.e.
budgeting) and grant writing (i.e.
fundraising) as it applies to a
nonprofit or government human
services organization.
AHS 7675 - Grant Management
and Fund Raising in the Human
Service Environment
GOAL B: The student will
develop skills to
successfully complete a
grant proposal for
submission to a potential
funding source.
Grant Proposal
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Master of Science Administration of Justice
Outcomes Assessments Map
Measuring Graduation Competencies Through The Master of Science Administration of Justice Program
WU Graduation Competencies
Program Competencies
One Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal
Assessment Activity
Disciplined Inquiry
- Effectively apply appropriate
processes of inquiry (such as
quantitative, qualitative and
scientific reasoning) in order to
gather and analyze complex issues
and construct logical conclusions.
1. Exercise critical thinking strategies,
including reasoning, problem solving,
analysis, and evaluation and apply them
to defined criminal justice issues.
7. Design and interpret research in
criminal justice.
MAJ 6633 –
Research Methods in
Criminal Justice
Goal B – Students will develop
an understanding for the use of
the tools related to criminal
justice research.
Students will design a research
project – define
conceptualization, operation,
processing an application –
discuss typologies of
measurement. Define the
issues related to validity –
reliability.
Final Research Paper (Proposal)
Information Literacy
- Access and use information
effectively, efficiently, and
appropriately.
- Evaluate the quality of sources and
content.
- Use technology to effectively
locate and communicate
information.
4. Information Literacy
Access, use, and evaluate information
appropriately. Use technology based
research in a variety of applications that
are necessary for modern criminal justice
practitioners.
MAJ 6633 - Research
Methods in Criminal
Justice
Goal F - Students will critically
read and review a completed
research project in an area of
criminal justice and
demonstrate an understanding
of key issues in the finished
product of research.
Final Research Paper
(Proposal))
Written Communication
- Write with clarity and precision
using correct English grammar:
mechanics (punctuation) and usage
(sentence structure and vocabulary).
-Correctly and ethically present
scholarly writings utilizing the
Publication of the American
Psychological Association (APA).
3. Develop advanced written and oral
communication skills.
MAJ 6600 –
Criminological
Theory
Goal E – Students will
demonstrate advanced written
and oral communication skills.
Term Paper and Presentation
Oral Communication
- Speak with confidence, clarity, and
conciseness.
- Research, prepare, and deliver
professional presentations.
3. Develop advanced written and oral
communication skills.
MAJ 6600 –
Criminological
Theory
Goal E – Students will
demonstrate advanced written
and oral communication skills.
Term Paper and Presentation
Ethics
- Demonstrate knowledge and
application of prescribed ethical
code(s) and/or behaviors promoted
by the profession.
8. Develop an understanding of the
professional, ethical, social, and legal
issues that challenge the criminal justice
system.
MAJ 6602 - Criminal
Justice Ethics
Goal A - Develop an
understanding of the
professional, ethical, social,
and legal issues that challenge
the criminal justice system.
Research Presentation
Program Competency
- Apply the principles associated
with a pluralistic society to increase
respect for our multicultural society
in the administration of justice.
12. Apply the principles associated with a
pluralistic society to increase respect for
our multicultural society in the
administration of justice.
MAJ 6603 - Managing
Diversity
Goal A - Learning Outcomes:
Students will apply the
principles associated with a
pluralistic society to increase
respect for our multicultural
society in the administration of
justice.
Group Presentation
Program Competency
- Recognize how personal choices,
attitudes, behaviors, and the ability
to work in teams affect self and
others in a professional
environment.
11. Recognize how personal choices,
attitudes, behaviors, and the ability to
work in teams affect self and others in a
professional environment.
MAJ 6603 - Managing
Diversity
Goal B:
Recognize how personal
choices, attitudes, behaviors,
and the ability to work in teams
affect self and others in a
professional environment.
Group Presentation
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Master of Science Homeland Security
Outcomes Assessments Map
Measuring Graduation Competencies Through The Master of Science Homeland Security Program
WU Graduation Competencies
Program Competencies
One Pertinent
Course
Related Course Goal
Assessment Activity
Disciplined Inquiry
- Effectively apply appropriate
processes of inquiry (such as
quantitative, qualitative and
scientific reasoning) in order to
gather and analyze complex issues
and construct logical conclusions.
2. Locate, analyze and evaluate
information to identify the trends and
threats to homeland security.
MHS 7033 –
Research Methods in
Criminal Justice
Goal B – Students will develop
an understanding and
appreciation for the use of the
tools related to criminal justice
research.
Students will design a research
project – define
conceptualization, operation,
processing an application –
discuss typologies of
measurement. Define the
issues related to validity and
reliability.
Final Research Paper-proposal
(Rubric)
Information Literacy
- Access and use information
effectively, efficiently, and
appropriately.
- Evaluate the quality of sources and
content.
- Use technology to effectively
locate and communicate
information.
2. Locate, analyze and evaluate
information to identify the trends and
threats to homeland security.
3. Apply relevant knowledge and utilize
technology to manage homeland security
operations and resources to promote safe
environments in local, state, and federal
government and in private industry.
MHS 7033 –
Research Methods in
Criminal Justice
Goal F - Students will critically
read and review a completed
research project in an area of
criminal justice and
demonstrate an understanding
of key issues in the finished
product of research.
Final Research Paper-proposal
(Rubric)
Written Communication
- Write with clarity and precision
using correct English grammar:
mechanics (punctuation) and usage
(sentence structure and vocabulary).
-Correctly and ethically present
scholarly writings utilizing the
Publication of the American
Psychological Association (APA).
5. Employ effective oral and written
communication skills.
MHS 7004 –
Crisis Leadership
Goal G – Students will
demonstrate advanced written
and oral communication skills.
Term Paper (Rubric)
Oral Communication
- Speak with confidence, clarity, and
conciseness.
- Research, prepare, and deliver
professional presentations.
5. Employ effective oral and written
communication skills.
MHS 7004 –
Crisis Leadership
Goal G – Students will
demonstrate advanced written
and oral communication skills.
Major Class Presentation
(Rubric)
Ethics
- Demonstrate knowledge and
application of prescribed ethical
code(s) and/or behaviors promoted
by the profession.
1. Explain the ethical, social, cultural and
legal issues surrounding homeland
security.
MHS 7001-
Sociology of
Terrorism
Goal B: The student will
demonstrate an understanding
of the various ethical, social,
cultural and legal issues faced
by Criminal Justice
Professionals surrounding
terrorism. The student will
also gain an understanding of
the ethical principles that
guides the Criminal Justice
Professionals behavior.
Group Presentation (Rubric)
Program Competency
- Employ effective oral and written
communication skills.
5. Employ effective oral and written
communication skills.
MHS 7001-
Sociology of
Terrorism
Goal B: The student will
demonstrate an understanding
of the various ethical, social,
cultural and legal issues faced
by Criminal Justice
Professionals surrounding
terrorism. The student will
also gain an understanding of
the ethical principles that
guides the Criminal Justice
Professionals behavior.
Group Presentation (Rubric)
Program Competency
- Explain the ethical, social, cultural
and legal issues surrounding
homeland security.
1. Explain the ethical, social, cultural and
legal issues surrounding homeland
security.
MHS 7001-
Sociology of
Terrorism
Goal B: The student will
demonstrate an understanding
of the various ethical, social,
cultural and legal issues faced
by Criminal Justice
Professionals surrounding
terrorism. The student will
also gain an understanding of
the ethical principles that
guides the Criminal Justice
Professionals behavior.
Group Presentation (Rubric)
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Outcomes Assessments Map
Measuring Wilmington University Graduation Competencies Through the CMHC Program
WU Graduate Graduation
Competencies
Course
Related Course Goal
Assessment Activity
Assessment Schedule
1. Oral Communication
MHC8092 Consultation for
Counselors
GOAL A-5: Demonstrate the ability to develop a
consultation workshop
Workshop presentation
assessed with the Oral
Presentation Rubric
Fall (3rd year students)
2. Written Communication
MHC6401 Theories of
Counseling
GOAL A:
Understand counseling theories and models (with which to
conceptualize client presentation and facilitate selection of
appropriate counseling interventions that are consistent with
current professional research and practice in the field of
clinical mental health counseling.
Theory Integration Paper
assessed with Theory
Integration Paper Rubric
Spring (1st year students)
3. Disciplined Inquiry
MHC 7806
Methods of
Research and
Program
Evaluation
GOAL A:
Understand concepts of inferential and descriptive and how
these concepts are used in counseling research and program
evaluation.
GOAL C:
Understand research methods including quantitative and
qualitative research designs and how these designs can be
used to implement program modifications and knows
models of program evaluation for clinical mental health
programs.
Research Final Exam Summer (2nd year
students)
4. Information Literacy
MHC 7806-
Methods of
Research and
Program
Evaluation
GOAL B-3:
Be able to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice
of clinical mental health counseling. Understand the role of
research and the importance of evidence-based practice in
the advancement of the counseling profession including: (a)
how to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice of
clinical mental health counseling, and (b) how to select
evidence-based treatments and basic strategies for evaluating
counseling outcomes in clinical mental health counseling.
Research Proposal assessed
with Research Proposal
Rubric
Summer (2nd year
students)
5. Ethics
MHC 6505 Ethics
and Practices of
Clinical Mental
Health Counseling
GOAL A:
Understands ethical and legal considerations specifically
related to the practice of clinical mental health counseling
Ethics Final Exam Summer (1st year students)