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1 Department/Program Assessment Plan Department: Sociology Directions: For each department/program student learning outcome, the department will provide an assessment plan, giving detailed information on where in the curriculum each outcome will be assessed (multiple courses required), exactly what assignments/tasks will be evaluated as the source of in each course, how degree of success will be determined, and designating the semester(s) in which the assessments will be done. A complete plan will assess all outcomes within three years. Enter this information in the table below. Students will be able to apply sociological concepts and theories to contemporary social issues. Soc 100 Soc 220 (Soc Psych) Soc 300 (Theory) Ten multiple choice questions that reflect ability to apply key concepts to events/issues included in exams Ten multiple choice questions evaluating students understanding of key concepts and findings in the sociological study of social psychology. to apply key concepts to events/issues included on exams. Questions will be graded according to a Soc 371 (Deviance) Five short answer questions evaluating the application of key concepts and findings from the sociological study of deviant behavior to contemporary issues or events. the following the following at least two of the three questions, per the following At least 75% of students meet or exceed expectations per the following A cumulative score of 80%+: exceeds expectations A cumulative score of 70% - 79%: meets expectations A cumulative score of 60% - 69%: approaches expectations

2 Soc 395 (Sexualities) Five short answer questions asking students to summarize key terms, findings, theories, and methods associated with the field to be included in exams or exam prep. All questions will be graded according to a Students will be able to use quantitative data to calculate and interpret statistics to effectively communicate sociological findings. Soc 200 (Stats) Soc 332 (Health) Soc 352 (Work & Orgs) Soc 412 (Education) Ten multiple-choice questions that reflect the ability to calculate and interpret statistics to effectively communicate sociological findings. Five short answer questions asking students to read and interpret statistical tables on population health. A report analyzing earnings for occupations by gender and industry that requires calculation and interpretation of quantitative data followed by explanation in terms of sociological concepts and theories of work and organizations. Reports will be graded according to a Oral presentation evaluating ability to effectively communicate quantitative the following At least 75% of students meet or exceed expectations per the following A cumulative score of 80%+: exceeds expectations A cumulative score of 70% - 79%: meets expectations A cumulative score of 60% - 69%: approaches expectations A cumulative score of <60%: does not meet expectations At least 75% of students meet or exceed expectations in two of the three report elements. 85% + correct: exceeds 75% - 84% correct: meets 65% - 74% correct: approaches < 65% correct: does not meet

3 findings concerning the sociological significance of education. Outcome Assessed: Students will be able to select appropriate sociological research methods from the quantitative and qualitative traditions to study social phenomena. Soc 310 (Methods) Soc 302 (Culture) Soc 304 (Urban) Soc 380 (Comm & Change) Ten multiple choice questions evaluating students understanding of key methodological concepts and procedures. Two research projects, one each evaluating students ability to properly conduct quantitative and qualitative research. Projects will be graded according to a to select appropriate sociological research methods from the quantitative and qualitative traditions to study social phenomena included in exams and exam prep. Questions will be graded according to a Three essay questions assessing the ability to identify and describe the data collection and analysis methods most appropriate for answering specific questions about aspects of community life and social change. the following the following at least two of the three questions, per the following

4 Outcome Assessed: Students will be able to analyze how social institutions shape individual experiences and opportunities. Soc 230 (Institutions) Soc 312 (Religion) Soc 354 (Markets & Money) Soc 361 (Family) Soc 365 (Aging) An oral presentation of the results of a semester-long group project that integrates knowledge of at least four key social institutions. Presentations will be evaluated according to a findings in the study of religion included in exams and exam prep. Questions will be graded according to a findings from economic sociology included in exams and exam prep. Questions will be graded according to a Ten multiple choice questions involving how families influence individual experience and opportunity. findings from the sociological study of the following the following

5 Soc 366 (Childhood) aging included in exams and exam prep. Questions will be graded according to a findings from the sociological study of childhood included in exams and exam prep. Questions will be graded according to a Students will be able to identify the causes and consequences of various forms of social inequality. Soc 210 (Problems) Soc 240 (Inequality) Soc 328 (Race & Eth) Soc 364 (Gender) Ten multiple choice questions evaluating students understanding of key concepts and findings in the sociological study of different forms of inequality. to identify the causes and consequences of various forms of social inequality included in exams and exam prep. Questions will be graded according to a to identify the causes and consequences of various forms of racial and ethnic inequality included in exams and exam prep. Questions will be graded according to a Five short answer questions asking students to summarize and apply key the following the following the following

6 terms, theories, methods, and findings in the study of gender inequality included in exams or exam prep. All questions will be graded according to a Produce written work that effectively integrates sociological concepts or theories with empirical findings. Soc 306 (Global) Soc 326 (Food) Soc 395 (Sports) Soc 395 (Men & Masc) A grant proposal to address a problem of global significance in a specific country that requires integrating theories of social change, empirical evidence, and demonstrating intercultural competence. Proposals will be graded according to a Research paper assignment that requires integrating concepts from the sociology of food and applying them to an empirical case. findings from the sociology of sports included in exams and exam prep. Questions will be graded according to a Three reading responses submitted over the course of the semester illustrating a student s ability to summarize key findings/ideas in readings and draw connections with previous course material. At least 75% of students meet or exceed expectations in two of the three proposal elements. 85% + correct: exceeds 75% - 84% correct: meets 65% - 74% correct: approaches < 65% correct: does not meet at least two of the three questions, per the following at least two of the three reading responses, per the following B or above: exceeds

7 Soc 390 (Career Exploration) Soc 498 (Senior Seminar) All responses are graded according to a Final report describing and evaluating career-related project or activity. Final research paper. Paper will be graded according to a Students will demonstrate mastery of ethical standards governing research with human subjects. Soc 310 (Methods) Online quiz following an online module ( on the ethics of research with human subjects. 100% of students pass quiz