PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIESAssessment of Student Learning Plan
ULOs / CWMLO / Student Learning Outcome / Objective / Students receive feedback on this objective in these courses. / Measure (Method to gauge achievement) / Target (Overall level for satisfactory performance.) / Timeline (for data collection)2. Breadth and depth of knowledge Develop knowledge common to the liberal arts and sciences in the fields of arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Students will also develop specialized knowledge and disciplinary expertise / 4.1 Breadth and depth of knowledge: Understanding the foundational content and philosophical assumptions of one’s specialized area of study / Demonstrate understanding of the nature of social conflict. / SOAN 335 / Project. / 80% of PACS majors will score “B” or higher / When the course is taken
2 / 4.1 / Trace continuities and discontinuities between historically-situated approaches to conflict transformation / HIST 391 / Mid-term exam / 80% of PACS majors will score a “B” or higher / Spring of even numbered years
4.2 Specialized scholarship. Become proficient in the scholarship of their discipline and demonstrate specialized skills needed to pursue a career and/or graduate school / 4.2 Scholarship: Engaging in scholarship in one’s specialized area of study; / Demonstrate ability to engage in research, scholarship and action in conflict transformation and peace and conflict studies. / PACS 495 / Project / 95% of PACS majors will score a “B” or higher and 85% will score an “A” on the senior project / Every Spring
4.3 Specialized skills Become proficient in the scholarship of their discipline and demonstrate specialized skills needed to pursue a career and/or graduate school / 4.3 Specialized skills: Developing proficiency in one’s specialized area of study sufficient to pursue a career and/or continue education at the graduate level / Demonstrate understanding of the principles and skills of conflict transformation and mediation needed to engage in vocations related to PACS / PACS 201 / Class presentation / 80% of PACS majors will score a “B” or higher / Spring of odd numbered years
5. Self-Awareness Gain awareness of identity, character, and vocational calling / 4.4 Intrapersonal Awareness: Gaining an awareness of options for employment, voluntary service, and/or graduate education in one’s specialized area of study / Demonstrate awareness of contemporary vocations in peace and conflict studies / Internship / Internship Reflection / 90% of PACS majors will receive a “B” grade or higher / At the conclusion of each student’s internship
3. Faith knowledge & application Develop informed and mature convictions about Christian faith and practice / 4.5 Faith knowledge & application: Articulating how faith connects to one’s specialized area of study and to potential career options in that area of study / Acquire an understanding of biblical perspectives on issues of war, peace, and social justice and explore contemporary applications of engaging in peacemaking, living nonviolently, and working for justice. / BIBL 291 / Mid-term and Final exams / 80% of PACS majors will score 80% or higher / Spring of odd-numbered years
3 / 4.5 / Demonstrate understanding of the Christian theological foundations for peacemaking, social justice, and reconciliation / THEO 227 / Original Essay / 80% of PACS majors will score a “B” or higher / When the course is taken