Academics
The Psychology Program conducts an active yearly evaluation of its academic activities. All Psychology majors are required to participate in the evaluation process.
The Psychology Program utilizes a number of measure to assess and evaluate the program. These include the following:
- The ETS Outcomes Test in Psychology. All graduating senior psychology majors must complete this test during their senior year. Students will be contacted to arrange for this examination.
- Students will complete a Senior Seminar Paper and will present this paper in a formal setting. This activity will be accomplished as part of the requirements of Psy 490, Senior Seminar.
- The Psychology Graduating Senior Focus Group Discussion. All graduating seniors in the program will participate in a group discussion of the psychology program. Faculty members in the program lead these discussions. Students will be provided thought questions prior to the focus groups. Students will be contacted regarding the scheduling of these groups.
- The Psychology Graduating Senior Focus Group Survey. All graduating seniors in the program will complete a survey and submit the survey program at the Focus Group Discussion. The survey will be available to the students prior to the focus groups.
- Independent Research Project. All students will complete a research based independent project. The paper will be completed according to APA style. In most cases, this requirement will be fulfilled in the context of Psy 370, Design and Analysis 370.
- The Portfolio Program. All students must maintain a record of their writing in psychology. Papers for designated courses are stored in the portfolio and are reviewed upon graduation. For details, students should see their advisor andthe portfolio instructions.
Copies of the Outcome Assessment Data and Report are available in the Department Office, LS-315. The first comprehensive Report will be available January 2000.