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Liberal Arts Degree

Liberal Arts Degree. Development of Program Outcomes and Assessment Methods. Joanne Benschop. Liberal Arts Degree.

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Liberal Arts Degree

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  1. Liberal Arts Degree Development of Program Outcomes and Assessment Methods Joanne Benschop

  2. Liberal Arts Degree Program Goals: The integrated curriculum of the Liberal Arts degree offers students a broad knowledge of the arts, humanities, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences and presents an appreciation of their contribution to society from a historical and contemporary perspective. Students are provided with a well-rounded education that offers the opportunity for depth of knowledge within an area of emphasis. This multidisciplinary approach enables students to develop communication, critical thinking, and intellectual skills that effectively prepare them for lifelong learning and for advanced study in a wide range of majors at the university level.

  3. Seven Areas of Emphasis • Applied Health, Nutrition and Kinesiology • Arts and Humanities • Business and Technology • Creative and Applied Arts • Mathematics and Sciences • Multicultural Studies • Social and Behavioral Sciences

  4. Accreditation Task • Develop program outcomes that are specific to each area of emphasis and connected to MiraCosta’s ILO and GE outcomes • Develop an assessment method that captures program completers

  5. Develop Program Outcomes and Connect Outcomes to an Assessment Method • A Program outcome is a clear and measurable statement that defines what a student can do at the end of a program • Each area of emphasis is comprised of 18 units; the overall Liberal Arts degree is comprised of 60 units • Four broadly defined program outcomes developed for all students completing the Liberal Arts degree that connect to MiraCosta’s ILOs and GE outcomes • Two more narrowly defined outcomes developed for each area of emphasis • No outcome tied to a specific course within the overall degree or area of emphasis

  6. Connecting Program Outcomes/Assessment questions for the Liberal Arts Degree with MiraCosta ILO and GE Outcomes Liberal Arts degree program outcome ILO/GE outcome/assessment question • Critically analyzing information/defining and solving problems • Learning independently • Working cooperatively in a group • Reading for academic purposes • Critical Thinking • Productive Work Habits • Global Awareness and Responsible Citizenship • Effective Communication

  7. Determine Assessment Method Considerations Indirect measure of learning outcome • No capstone course • No common course in each area of emphasis • Most courses for this program derive from the general education patterns • Students report their perception of how well a given learning outcome has been achieved • Survey method was chosen as most expedient and practical

  8. Arts and HumanitiesProgram Outcomes Students will recognize the value and contribution of the arts. The program will emphasize the links between the multiple disciplines within the arts and humanities, and it will develop creative critical thinking skills. Students will develop oral and written skills to effectively communicate the relationship between the individual, society, and the arts.

  9. Creative and Applied Arts Program Outcomes Students will produce or analyze creative and applied works of art. Students will explore art forms and evaluate their influence on contemporary society

  10. Mathematics and Sciences Program Outcomes Students will demonstrate the ability to perform computations and apply critical thinking to solve problems. Students will incorporate new observations and use a variety of experimental and analytical techniques as well as data collection and display methods to construct this understanding.

  11. Social and Behavioral SciencesProgram Outcomes Students will consider ways in which people have reacted in response to human, social, and political institutions. Students will analyze how ideas in social and behavioral science can be applied to explain events that influence the larger society.

  12. Area of Emphasis in Multicultural Studies Program Outcome Assessment Question Are you satisfied this program assisted you with: • Students will examine multicultural influences on contemporary society. • Students will be able to identify attitudes that promote communication among diverse groups in society. • Understanding different philosophies and cultures • Promoting a multicultural perspective that places value on the influence of other cultures in American society.

  13. Area of Emphasis in Applied Health, Nutrition and Kinesiology Program Outcome Assessment Question Are you satisfied this program assisted you with: • Students will examine theories and concepts related to healthful living strategies. • Students will analyze the influence of culture and society on personal health choices. • Evaluating the influence of culture and society on personal health choices • Identifying healthful lifestyle choices

  14. Area of Emphasis in Business and Technology Program Outcome Assessment Question Are you satisfied this program assisted you with: • Students will develop introductory skills and knowledge required for entry into the world of business. • Students will develop technology skills that will assist them in the world of business and/or in future academic endeavors. • Understanding basic business principles • Developing technology skills for the workplace

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