Psychology Program ISLOs, PSLOs, CSLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan

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1 Last Update Sp 15 Psychology Program ISLOs, PSLOs, SLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan INSTITUTIONAL STUENT LEARNING OUTOMES - ISLOs Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 F 2013 S 2014 F 2014 S 2015 F 2015 S 2016 F 2016 S 2017 F 2017 S 2018 F 2018 S 2019 ISLO 1 1A 1B 1 1 OMMUNIATION Read Listen Write ialogue ISLO 2 2A 2B 2 2 TEHNOLOGY AN INFORMATION OMPETENY emonstrate Technical Literacy Apply Technology Access Information Evaluate and Eamine Information ISLO 3 3A 3B 3 3 RITIAL AN REATIVE THINKING Inquire Analyze Problem Solve Epress ISLO 4 ITIZENSHIP Revised 4A 4B 4 4 PSYHOLOGY PROGRAM OUTOMES - PSLOs PSLO A Appraise the research methods used in the field of psychology. PSLO B Ethics iversity Sustainability/Global Awareness Personal Responsibility Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the credibility of research, theories, and applications in the field of psychology. PSLO ifferentiate the core fields, paradigms, and theories of psychology. Related ISLOs Enter "" in boes as appropriate 1A,1,1;2A,2,2;3A,3B,3,3;4A,4B 1A,1;2A,2,2 ;3A,3B,3,3 ;4A,4B,4 1,1;2B,2;3 A,3B,3,3;4A 1

2 PSLO Apply psychological concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology to questions and issues in their own lives and in contemporary society. 1A,1;2,2;3 A,3B,3,3;4 1,2B,2,2;3 PSLO E escribe and apply ethical standards in academic and applied psychology. A,3B,3,3;4A,4 Total Number of Program Outcomes (manually enter) Number of Program Outcomes Assessed (per formula) Percentage of Program Outcomes Assessed (per formula) 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% AA-T degree in Psychology - same as the PSLOs. AA degree - same as the PSLOs. AS degree - same as the PSLOs. PSYHOLOGY OURSE OUTOMES - SLOs Related PSLO PSY 0100 General Principles of Psychology Enter "" in boes as appropriate ompare and contrast different research methods used by psychologists and ethical considerations (e.g. eperimental, correlational, case study). A,,E efine and critique the major perspectives of psychology (e.g. behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural). Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims. A, Identify and formulate appropriate applications of psychology in solving problems related to human behavior. emonstrate knowledge and understanding representing breadth and depth in several content areas of psychology (e.g., but not limited to): 1) research methods; 2) biological bases of behavior and mental processes; 3) sensation; 4) perception; 5) cognition; 6) social processes. PSY 0103 Social Psychology Enter "" in boes as appropriate emonstrate an understanding of group decision-making processes. Evaluate the ethical considerations in social psychological research and critique American Psychological Association's (APA's) guidelines for the treatment of human participants. emonstrate an understanding of the psychological processes used in group formation, including the cult indoctrination process. elineate cultural ideals of independent and interdependent cultures and analyze the role of individualism and collectivism in shaping personal identity. escribe and appraise the formation of self and the role of social reinforcers. PSY 0104 evelopmental Psychology Identify, critically evaluate and demonstrate an understanding of biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences on personal and human development from conception through adolescence. compare and contrast classic and contemporary theories and approaches and research in developmental psychology.,,e 2

3 escribe and evaluate research methodologies and ethical considerations in the study of human development. Analyze possible sources of developmental change and reasons for disturbances in the developmental process. PSY 0105 Eperimental Psychology ontrast the scientific method with nonscientific methods of obtaining information. A,B Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of eperimental designs and other A,B research approaches used in psychology. ritically evaluate published empirical research studies. A,B Analyze the ethical issues raised in psychology research using the principles of the E American Psychological Association. onduct scientific research, analyze the data, interpret the results, and communicate the findings using American Psychological Association (APA) style.,e PSY 0106 Psychology of Adjustment Evaluate the personal development of one's self and the behavior and mental processes of others using scientific tools. ifferentiate between individual and sociocultural differences as applied to psychology of adjustment. Appraise the various psychological adjustment models, concepts, and research in understanding one's own personal development. Apply psychological principles and develop adaptive interpersonal, occupational, and social skills for life-long personal growth. A, Enter "" in boes as appropriate PSY 0107 Abnormal Psychology ifferentiate basic biological and psychological terminology to describe psychopathology and atypical behavior and mental processes. ompare and contrast the various theoretical perspectives on etiology and implications for treatment of various psychological disorders. Synthesize the major disorder classifications and give concrete eamples using appropriate diagnostic terminology (e.g., SM). raw conclusions about specific research methods and the ethical principles for the study and treatment of psychopathology. A,E PSY 0108 Psychology of eath and ying Evaluate the importance of death education and major aspects of the death and A dying process. Assess how attitudes toward death have changed over time. Evaluate how current interest in death, dying, and caring is affecting contemporary society. emonstrate understanding of and identify the resources for people dealing with E terminal illness. emonstrate understanding of different models of the death and dying process. E PSY 0127 Psychology of Women Using knowledge of the scientific method, research methods and ethical standards used in the field of psychology, analyze, critique, and understand studies pertaining to women and the conclusions. In general and at a personal level, eamine the contributions of biology, psychology and society on femaleness and femininity. A,,E,E 3

4 ifferentiate between the concepts of se and gender as they vary across contets. E PSY 0130 Human Seuality Using knowledge of the scientific method, research methods, and ethical standards used in the field of seology, analyze and critique studies pertaining to human seuality, and use scientific evidence to evaluate the accuracy of statements about human seuality. Evaluate the interactive contributions of biology, psychology, and society to human seuality from conception throughout the life span. ifferentiate between the constructs of se, gender, gender roles, gender traits, gender identity, and seual orientation, and delineate the range of possible relationships among these concepts. ompare and contrast the seual anatomy and physiology of human development, and appraise the role of the brain and neurotransmitters in seual arousal and response. Evaluate your past and current decisions about relationships and se, and develop a personal seual philosophy to guide future decision-making.,, Enter "" in boes as appropriate PSY 0140 Introduction to Biopsychology ifferentiate the basic biological, physiological, and psychological terminology of the neurosciences. ompare and contrast the specialty areas within Biological Psychology and the related disciplines within the neurosciences and the types of research that characterize the biopsychological approach. ritically evaluate the major issues in human evolution, genetics, and behavioral development that underlie the "biology of behavior." Outline the general anatomy and physiology of the nervous system including neural conduction and synaptic transmission and its relationship to behavior. Establish with concrete eamples various brain-behavior relationships including ingestive behavior, motivation seual behavior, sleep, learning, memory, stress, drug dependence, and psychiatric disorders such as affective disorders and schizophrenia. A,,E, PSY 0142 Introduction to Psychological Statistics Justify the appropriate statistical analysis and analyze a data set. A,B Assess the results of statistical analyses conducted in class and on eams. B onstruct a statement of the results of statistical analyses (e.g., t test, F test) in accordance with APA publication guidelines. A, B PSY 0150 Alcohol, rugs and Society Enter "" in boes as appropriate istinguish between the actions of the major classes of psychoactive drugs. Outline the biological basis of addiction and how it integrates with psychological theory. ritically evaluate the history of drug regulation in the United States.,E ompare and contrast past and present drug treatment approaches and analyze A, their effectiveness. Evaluate risk factors for addiction and successful drug prevention programs., PSY 0160 Psychology and Film 4

5 Evaluate a classic psychological research study and evaluate how accurately the psychological phenomenon was evidenced in the film under scrutiny. escribe how euphemisms are used for mental illness. Eplain why these terms are used, discuss and evaluate the repercussions from euphemistic language. Assess the levels of reliance evidenced in the protagonist. ontrast these qualities of resilience with attributes that could be also considered pathology. A,B PSY 0170 Environmental Psychology Analyze the history of American attitudes and ethics towards wilderness, and the history of Western notions of human nature. Evaluate the interdependent nature of the human/environment relationship. Evaluate models of environmental degradation and psychological pathology. Apply multi-theoretical perspectives in psychology (cognitive, behaviorist, biopsychology, humanistic, psychoanalytic, evolutionary, and Social Learning Theory) to issues inherent in the human-environment relationship). B, PSY 0140L- Biopsychology lab Enter "" in boes as appropriate escribe and eamine the basic research techniques and eperiments used in the investigation of biological psychology using brain dissection procedures, interactive computer simulations and lab eperiments with data collection and analysis. emonstrate an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and organization of the nervous system through dissection of sheep brains. Eamine the physiology of neurons and nerve conduction using computer simulations..emonstrate understanding of the anatomy and physiology of sensation and perception including vision, audition, smell and taste through eperimentation, computer simulations and dissection. 5