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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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 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 I I I R I MA I SLO 2 I I R R R MA R SLO 3 I I R R M MA R SLO 4 I I R R M 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 I I I R SLO 2 I I R R R R R R R I R MA R SLO 3 I I R R R R R R R R R MA R SLO 4 I I R I I MA I R R R R R MA R 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.