Criminology Bachelor's Degree Program: Learning Outcomes and Assessment Plans | Exams Criminal Justice

USF St. Petersburg

Academic Learning Compact

Submitted 11/10/05

Program: Criminology

Degree designation: Bachelor of Arts

Program Mission Statement:

The mission of the bachelors degree program is to use a multidisciplinary approach to

provide students with a specialized understanding of the criminal justice system and

criminal behavior, particularly the ability understand, explain, predict, and prevent crime

and victimization. The program seeks to enable students to critically evaluate both

criminological research and public policy responses to crime. It encourages students to

become civically involved in the field through internships and organizational involvement.

Overall, the criminology program aims to prepare students for both careers and graduate

studies in criminal justice, law, and other justice-related fields and for a lifelong

commitment to learning, service and justice.

Supports College Mission: College of Arts & Sciences

• leads students and community to understand the social and physical

environment of the past, the present and the future

• teaches people to think critically by analyzing and synthesizing ideas and

information

• fosters ability to research

• facilitates ability to reason

• promotes ability to read

• nurtures ability to write

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to do the following:

1. content/discipline knowledge and skills:

a) be able to recognize and demonstrate the major theoretical perspectives of

classical and positivistic criminology, as well as identify the social policy

implications of these perspectives

b) understand the development and operation of the major components of the

criminal justice system—law enforcement, courts, and corrections, as well as the

relationship between the democratic political process and the operation of the

criminal justice system

c) demonstrate an understanding of the nature, pattern, and extent of crime and

victimization

d) demonstrate an understanding of how race, ethnicity, gender, age, and social

class contribute to varying experiences in the criminal justice system

e) apply the principles of empirical social science research—causality, sampling,

measurement and research design, as demonstrated by their ability to critically

evaluate the quality of extant criminological research, develop a relevant

research question and propose a research design to investigate that question

Partial preview of the text

Download Criminology Bachelor's Degree Program: Learning Outcomes and Assessment Plans and more Exams Criminal Justice in PDF only on Docsity!

USF St. Petersburg

Academic Learning Compact

Submitted 11/10/

Program: Criminology Degree designation : Bachelor of Arts Program Mission Statement: The mission of the bachelors degree program is to use a multidisciplinary approach to provide students with a specialized understanding of the criminal justice system and criminal behavior, particularly the ability understand, explain, predict, and prevent crime and victimization. The program seeks to enable students to critically evaluate both criminological research and public policy responses to crime. It encourages students to become civically involved in the field through internships and organizational involvement. Overall, the criminology program aims to prepare students for both careers and graduate studies in criminal justice, law, and other justice-related fields and for a lifelong commitment to learning, service and justice. Supports College Mission: College of Arts & Sciences

leads students and community to understand the social and physical environment of the past, the present and the future
teaches people to think critically by analyzing and synthesizing ideas and information
fosters ability to research
facilitates ability to reason
promotes ability to read
nurtures ability to write Learning Outcomes Graduates of this program should be able to do the following:

content/discipline knowledge and skills: a) be able to recognize and demonstrate the major theoretical perspectives of classical and positivistic criminology, as well as identify the social policy implications of these perspectives b) understand the development and operation of the major components of the criminal justice system—law enforcement, courts, and corrections, as well as the relationship between the democratic political process and the operation of the criminal justice system c) demonstrate an understanding of the nature, pattern, and extent of crime and victimization d) demonstrate an understanding of how race, ethnicity, gender, age, and social class contribute to varying experiences in the criminal justice system e) apply the principles of empirical social science research—causality, sampling, measurement and research design, as demonstrated by their ability to critically evaluate the quality of extant criminological research, develop a relevant research question and propose a research design to investigate that question

communication skills: a) possess the ability to create and deliver effective oral presentations b) be able to develop effective written presentations c) effectively contribute to group projects
critical thinking skills: a) posses the ability to compare and contrast opposing criminal justice policy papers, and evaluate current laws and policy.
civic engagement: a) : comprehend the value of participation in civic groups, and develop the skills and confidence needed for civic engagement through participation in student groups, such as the Criminology Student Association and Alpha Phi Sigma, The National Criminal Justice Honor Society and the completion of internships. Assessment Plans: Outcome 1a: be able to recognize and demonstrate the major theoretical perspectives of classical and positivistic criminology, as well as identify the social policy implications of these perspectives First Means of Assessment: As part of CCJ 3610: Theories of Criminal Behavior students will write a paper applying criminological theories to real-life circumstances and making policy suggestions related to both the theory and the life of the offender(s). Criteria for Success: 70% of the majors enrolled in this course will achieve a score of 70% or better on this paper. Second Means of Assessment: As part of CCJ 3610 Theories of Criminal Behavior students will complete exams consisting of multiple choice and true false questions, as well as those requiring written answers. These exams measure their knowledge of criminological theories and related social policies. Criteria for Success: 70% of the majors enrolled in this course will achieve an average of 70% or higher on the exams. Corroborating Evidence: Final grades in the course will be compared to the paper and examination grades. Findings: Outcome 1b: understand the development and operation of the major components of the criminal justice system—law enforcement, courts, and corrections, as well as the

Criteria for Success: 70% of the majors enrolled in this course will achieve an average score of 70% or higher on these questions. Second Means of Assessment: Criteria for Success: Corroborating Evidence: Final grades in CCJ 4934: Gender and Crime will be compared to the exam scores. Findings: Outcome 1e: able to apply the principles of empirical social science research— causality, sampling, measurement and research design, as demonstrated by their ability to critically evaluate the quality of extant criminological research, develop a relevant research question and propose a research design to investigate that question. First Means of Assessment: Students enrolled in CCJ 3701: Research Methods must complete multiple written assignments reflecting the various stages of the research process from development of a research question to literature review and sampling. Criteria for Success: 70% of the majors enrolled in this course will achieve an average of 70% or better on these assignments. Second Means of Assessment: Students enrolled in CCJ 3701: Research Methods must complete a final research proposal that combines all of the elements of the research process up to the point of implementing the study. Criteria for Success: 70% of the majors enrolled in this course will achieve a score of 70% or better on this proposal. Corroborating Evidence: Final grades in CCJ 3701 will be compared to the assignment grades. Findings: Outcome 2a: possess the ability to create and deliver effective oral presentations. First Means of Assessment: Students enrolled in CCJ 4933 Special Topic—Crime Analysis are required to give an oral presentation. Criteria for Success: 70% of the majors enrolled in this course will achieve a score of 70% or better on this presentation. Second Means of Assessment:

Criteria for Success: Corroborating Evidence that assessment process measure the student learning outcome: The final grade in the course will be used as corroborating evidence. Findings resulting from the assessment: Outcome 2b: be able to develop effective written presentations. First Means of Assessment: Students enrolled in CCJ 3701 Research Methods are required to write a research proposal that not only demonstrates the ability to create a proposal, but to also write effectively. Criteria for Success: A portion of the grade given on the research proposal is devoted to the writing ability and not the content. 70% of the majors enrolled in this course will achieve the equivalent of 70% or better on this portion of the grade. Second Means of Assessment: Criteria for Success: Corroborating Evidence: Final grades in CCJ 3701 will be compared to the assignment grade. Findings: Outcome 2c: effectively contribute to group projects. First Means of Assessment: Students enrolled in CCJ 4933 Special Topics—American Court Systems are required to complete a group project. Criteria for Success: 70% of the majors enrolled in this course will achieve a score of 70% or better on this project. Second Means of Assessment: Criteria for Success: Corroborating: The final grades in this course will be compared to the project grades. Findings: Outcome 3a: posses the ability to compare and contrast opposing criminal justice policy papers, and evaluate current laws and policy. First Means of Assessment: Students enrolled in CCJ 4934, Drugs and Crime are required to write a paper analyzing and critiquing opposing policies.

Criminology Bachelor's Degree Program: Learning Outcomes and Assessment Plans, Exams of Criminal Justice

Related documents

Partial preview of the text

Download Criminology Bachelor's Degree Program: Learning Outcomes and Assessment Plans and more Exams Criminal Justice in PDF only on Docsity!

USF St. Petersburg

Academic Learning Compact

Submitted 11/10/