African American Studies

2007-2008

Intended Program Outcomes / Methods of Assessment and Criteria for Success
Direct Measures / Indirect Measures
OUTCOME #1:
Graduates will demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of subject content area.
Graduates will:
Understand historical chronology from the origin of mankind to the present especially as it relates to Africans and African Americans.
Discuss competing ideas, concepts, and theories about the linkage between politics, education, psychology, religion, history, culture, economics, and geography across various time periods as it relates to the African and African American experience. / Direct Measure(s)
  1. 85% of the graduating seniors will demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of the subject content by scoring 70% or higher in all courses that focus on content area material.
  2. 85% of graduating seniors will earn 70% or higher on classroom examinations administered by African American Studies faculty (AFA 3104, GEA 3600, SYD, 4730, SOP 3724, etc)
/ Indirect Measure(s)
80% of African American Studies faculty teaching 3000 and 4000 level courses will submit samples of student book critiques and research papers demonstrating that students have mastered content area material
OUTCOME #2:
Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking and/or analytical skills within the subject content area as well as other disciplines.
Graduates will:
Understand cause and effect relationships in history as it relates to the African American experience.
Understand and identify the roots, dynamics, impacts, frameworks, and vitality of a political reality as it relates to the African American experience.
Interpret various influences in African American history and how it impacts black psychology, economics, geography, etc.
Understand various aspects of local, state, national, and international politics as it relates to African and African American issues. / Direct Measure(s)
1. 85% of graduating seniors will complete upper division political science courses with at least 70% or higher including all 3000 and/or 4000 African American studies courses such as PUP 3313, AFA 3104, SOP 3724, etc.
2. 85% of graduating seniors will submit written critiques of studies pertaining to African American life and culture and earn at least 70% on assignments graded by African American Studies faculty for all relevant 3000 and 4000 level courses.
3. 85% of graduating seniors will pass examinations given by African Americans Studies faculty by scoring 70% or higher on written and/or objective examinations in all 3000 and 4000 level courses like PUP 3313, AFA 3104, etc. / Indirect Measure(s)
All of the program outcomes will be assessed by an exit survey given to 100% of the graduating seniors in the department.
80% of the African American Studies faculty will respond to survey items which assess students’ writing skills, content, knowledge, and communication skills for graduating seniors.
OUTCOME #3:
Graduates will demonstrate satisfactory communication skills through written and oral mediums.
Graduates will:
Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication.
Use technology and library resources efficiently and effectively to conduct and present research.
Demonstrate competency in using standard historical writing style, i.e., Turabian, Chicago, or APA style / Direct Measure(s)
1. 85% of the graduating seniors will demonstrate proficiency of written and oral communication skills by scoring 70% or higher on written exams which will be assigned and graded by African American Studies faculty.
2. 85% of graduating seniors will discuss relevant African American studies literature with African American Studies faculty in classes like AFH 4100, AFH 4200, AFA 4936, SOP 3724, PUP 3313, etc). / Indirect Measure(s)
80% of African American Studies faculty will respond to the following department survey item: Describe the quality of most graduates’ oral and written communication skills (Superior, Good, Fair, Poor).
85% of graduating seniors will join in classroom discussions to analyze various issues related to African Americans (SYD 4730, AMH 3571, AMH 3572, PUP 3313, etc).
OUTCOME #4:
Graduates will demonstrate satisfactory understanding of African American cultural perspectives
Graduates will:
Appreciate the roles and contributions African Americans have made to the American life, culture, and history.
Analyze how the presence of African Americans has profoundly affected the nature and development of all aspects of American life and culture.
Understand politics, psychology, economics, sociology, history, etc, as it relates to African Americans and the African American experience. / Direct Measure(s)
1. 85% of graduating seniors will complete upper division political science courses with at least 70% or higher including all 3000 and/or 4000 African American studies courses such as PUP 3313, AFA 3104, SOP 3724, etc.
2. 85% of graduating seniors will submit written critiques of studies pertaining to African American life and culture and earn at least 70% on assignments graded by African American Studies faculty for all relevant 3000 and 4000 level courses.
3. 85% of graduating seniors will pass examinations given by African Americans Studies faculty by scoring 70% or higher on written and/or objective examinations in all 3000 and 4000 level courses like PUP 3313, AFA 3104, etc. / Indirect Measure(s)
All of the program outcomes will be assessed by an exit survey given to 100% of the graduating seniors in the department.
80% of the African American Studies faculty will respond to survey items which assess students’ writing skills, content, knowledge, and communication skills for graduating seniors.
OUTCOME #5:
Graduates will demonstrate satisfactory appreciation for diversity perspectives and interdisciplinary groups
Graduates will:
Appreciates various scholarly positions on racial matters.
Understands the importance of various multi-cultural issues in American society.
Recognizes cultural bias when analyzing research and writing from various disciplines. / Direct Measure(s)
1. 85% of graduating seniors will complete African American Studies courses with at least 70% average for all 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 level courses such as PUP 3313, AFA 3104, AMH 3571, AMH 3572, GEA 3600, etc.
2. 85% of graduating seniors will earn 70% or higher on objective examinations given in class by African American Studies faculty (e.g., GEA 3600, SOP 3724, AMH 3571, AMH 3572, etc). / Indirect Measure(s)
All of the program outcomes will be assessed by an exit survey given to 100% of the graduating seniors in the department.
80% of the African American Studies faculty will respond to survey items which assess students’ writing skills, content knowledge, and communication skills for graduating seniors.