Download Social Sciences Departmental Mission Statement: Sociology

Social Sciences Departmental Mission Statement:
Sociology/Juvenile Services Programs
The Social Sciences Department develops ethical leaders who are prepared to accept the challenges and opportunities which exist in a dynamic
global environment by providing interactive and personalized educational and professional opportunities within the classroom and in external
learning environments. We prepare tomorrow’s citizens!
Social Science Departmental Goals:
The Social Sciences Department at Northwestern Oklahoma State University subscribes to the view that all students should exhibit the following
knowledge, skills, and abilities upon the completion of their specific degree program. Degree programs housed within the Social Sciences
Department include: Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement; Criminal Justice-Corrections; History; Global Studies; Political Science; Public
Administration; Sociology; Social Science Education.
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Demonstrate specific programmatic content area knowledge in the field of study.
Demonstrate critical thinking and independent problem solving skills.
Demonstrate effective communication skills both in written and verbal form.
Demonstrate the ability to formulate ethical decisions, exercise personal integrity and professional leadership.
Social Science Departmental Student Learning Outcomes:
Social Sciences Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for each program within the department are listed on the following pages along with
Curriculum Maps for each program.
Sociology graduates should be able to do the following:
SLO #1 Content Area Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Recognize and apply significant concepts and principles in the discipline of sociology.
Identify key elements in understanding human group life and behavior (i.e. social theory, political and social figures and events, cultural
differences etc.).
Develop expertise in social theory and research methodologies.
SLO #2 Critical Thinking Skills
Critically analyze and evaluate sociological scholarship.
Evaluate and critically assess social research and data.
Recognize and interpret societal events and trends to explain change over time.
Produce plausible explanations about cause and effect of societal events.
Identify influence of values/norms/social change/social context on people, places, and things.
SLO #3 Communication Skills
Create written papers based on relevant social and behavorial research.
Discuss historical, social, economic and political issues and relationships in the United States.
Demonstrate competency in using APA documentation style.
Effectively communicate in written and verbal form.
SLO #4 Ethics and Leadership Abilities
Exercise academic and professional integrity in all forms.
Analyze and evaluate ethical issues which confront sociologists and sociological practice.
Demonstrate professional leadership in group contexts.
Curriculum Map Legend: I=Introduced; R=Reinforced; M=Mastered; A=Assessed
Curriculum Map for Sociology
General Sociology Option
Course
SOC 1113
SOC 2123
SOC 3203
SOC 4303
SOC 4713
SOC 4723
19 hours of upper division electives in sociology
Juvenile Services Option
SLO 1
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R
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MA
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SLO 2
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MA
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SLO 3
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MA
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SLO 4
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MA
R
Course
SOC 1113
SOC 2123
SOC 3203
SOC 3353
SOC 3423
SOC 3703
SOC 4233
SOC 4523
SOC 4603
CJ 4403
SW 4053
SOC 4723
4 hours of upper division electives in sociology, criminal justice, social work, psychology
SLO 1
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SLO 2
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MA
R
SLO 3
I
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R
R
R
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R
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MA
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SLO 4
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Assessment Plan for History and Global Studies
SLO #1
Methodologies
Measure of Success
Student will demonstrate content area knowledge,
skills, and abilities.
HIS 4013 Term Paper
75% of students will score at
or above 75% of total possible
points (100).
HIS 4013 Final Exam
75% of students will score at
or above 75% of total possible
points (100).
HIS 4433 Proposal
75% of students will score at or
above 75% of total possible
Points (200).
HIS 4013 Final Exam
75% of students will score at or
75% of total possible points
(100).
HIS 4433 Proposal Presentation
75% of students will score at or
above 75% of total possible
points (25).
75% of students will score at or
Above 75% of total possible
Points (100).
SLO #2
Student will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
SLO #3
Student will demonstrate quality communication
skills in both written and verbal form.
HIS 4013 Term Paper
SLO #4
Student will demonstrate ethical decision making
and professional leadership.
HIS 4433 Final Exam
HIS 4433 Proposal
75% of students will score at or
above 75% of total possible
points (100).
75% of students will score at or
Above 75% of total possible pts.