Our Lady of Holy Cross College Institutional Effectiveness Plan for Academic Departments

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Our Lady of Holy Cross College

Institutional Effectiveness Plan for Academic Departments ACADEMIC YEAR: 2013-2014

PROGRAM: Bachelor of Science in Psychology DEPARTMENT: Counseling and Behavioral Sciences COORDINATOR: Dr. Lillian Range

CHAIRPERSON: Dr. Carolyn C. White PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Counseling and Behavioral Sciences, responding to the mission of Our Lady of Holy Cross College and the philosophy of the Marianites of Holy Cross, offers Associate of Science degrees in Addiction Counseling and Juvenile Counseling, Bachelor of Science degrees in Addiction Counseling, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, and Social Counseling, and a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling with concentrations in Community, Marriage and

Family, and School Counseling. In addition, we offer an Early Entry program in Counseling which allows students who are in the Social Counseling degree program and who desire a

graduate degree in counseling to enter the graduate program in Counseling during what would be their senior year of Baccalaureate Studies. The department’s faculty strives to insure that our students have a foundation in the general education offerings and through the content courses in behavioral sciences. Our individual mission is to impact social change within specific

professional areas of practice as well as within American social systems. Graduates of the department are able to implement our mission by applying academic knowledge and expertise in a variety of institutional, agency, community, and education settings.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree, graduates will be able to:

SLO ASSESSMENTS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations, history, philosophy, and trends in the field of Psychology (1) Capstone Examination (3) Psychological History Article Review 70% on the examination rubric 70% on the research rubric 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency

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2. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and multicultural issues in the field of Psychology (1) Capstone Examination (2) Abnormal Psychology Research Paper (4) Psychological Tests Portfolio 70% on the examination rubric 70% on the research rubric 70% on the portfolio rubric 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 3. Demonstrate awareness and comprehension of a variety of models of interaction and treatment in the field of Psychology (1) Capstone Examination (4) Psychological Tests Portfolio 70% on the examination rubric 70% on the portfolio rubric 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 4. Demonstrate ability to design and conduct research projects including data collection, data analysis, and the production of written reports of a

professional style and quality (2) Abnormal Psychology Research Paper (3) Psychological History Research Paper (5) Psychological Research Project 70% on the research rubric 70% on the research rubric 70% on the research rubric 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 5. Demonstrate comprehension and utilization of interpersonal interviewing skills (1) Capstone Examination (4) Psychological Tests Portfolio 70% on the examination rubric 70% on the portfolio rubric 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency ASSESSMENTS:

Assessment 1: Capstone Examination Outcomes: 1, 2, 3 & 5

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully score ≥ 70% on the examination rubric. Students in COU 408 Advanced Interviewing and Counseling are required to complete a

capstone examination concerning psychological theory and intervention skills. This examination is scored on a rubric.

Assessment 2: Abnormal Psychology Research Paper Outcomes: 2 & 4

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Students in PSY 405 Abnormal Psychology are required to complete a scholarly research paper including a literature review on an issue of abnormal psychology. This research paper is scored on a rubric.

Assessment 3: Psychological History Article Review Outcomes: 1 & 4

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully score ≥ 70% on the research rubric.

Students in PSY 413 History and Systems of Psychology are required to complete an article review. The selected article must be from the professional journal History of Psychology. This review is scored on a rubric.

Assessment 4: Psychological Tests Portfolio Outcomes: 2, 3 & 5

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully score ≥ 70% on the portfolio rubric.

Students in PSY 415 Psychological Tests and Measurements must compile a portfolio including the results of all successfully completed psychological tests over the semester. This portfolio is scored on a rubric.

Assessment 5: Psychological Research Project Outcomes: 4

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully score ≥ 70% on the research rubric. Students in PSY 490 Research are required to complete a psychological research project, including a successful proposal to the Human Subjects Protection Review Board. This project includes both the completion of the experiment as well as the associated literature review. This project is scored on a rubric.

Assessment 6: Surveys

Course evaluations, exit surveys and post-graduation surveys are not tied to specific outcomes but are utilized to acquire qualitative data on perceptions of the program and indicate any areas of growth that may require program modifications.

LOCATION: Department of Counseling and Behavioral Sciences DISSEMINATION/DISCUSSION:

This information is disseminated and discussed in department faculty meetings, Academic and Curriculum Council, and general college faculty meetings. It is reported to SACS, CACREP, and the general community via a link on the OLHCC web page.

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Outcomes: 2, 3 & 5 Benchmark: Exceeded

Semester Number of Students

Number who met Proficiency

Percent Meeting Proficiency

Fall 2013 Not Offered N/A N/A

Spring 2014 6 6 100%

Assessment 2: Abnormal Psychology Research Paper Outcomes: 2 & 4

Benchmark: Exceeded

Spring 2014 4 4 100%

Assessment 3: Psychological History Article Review Outcomes: 1 & 4

Benchmark: Not Met

Spring 2014 5 3 60%

Assessment 4: Psychological Tests Portfolio Outcomes: 1, 2, 3 & 5

Spring 2014 2 2 100%

Assessment 5: Psychological Research Project Outcomes: 4

Number who met Proficiency Percent Meeting Proficiency Fall 2013 8 6 75% Spring 2014 3 3 100% Assessment 6: Surveys

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Course evaluations during the 2013-2014 Academic Year were found to be generally favorable. 11 students in the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program graduated in the 2013-2014 Academic Year. The exit surveys were collected, evaluated, and found to be favorable. MODIFICATIONS:

A. Fall 2013 – Based on data, no modifications will be made at this time.

B. Spring 2014 – Students who do not meet benchmarks will meet with their advisors