San Antonio College

Degree or Certificate Program and Concentrations

Learning Outcomes & Measures

 

Text Box: Date January 05, 2006 Division: Arts & Sciences Dean: William Richardson Department/Discipline: Psychology Chair/Director: Dr. Thomas E. Billimek Building Name and Room: Moody Learning Center 679 Address: 1300 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212 Telephone: 210-733-2601 Fax: 210-733-2089 email: tbillime@accd.edu  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


        I.             Degree, Certificates or Concentration or Unit in Support of:

Associate in Arts degree in Psychology, part of core curriculum, and other majors: classroom, web-based, and video

      II.             Expected Program/Unit Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete the psychology major and/or transfer to a four-year college or university or take psychology courses in support of other college programs will be able to:

 

·        Demonstrate the acquisition of the psychological perspective

 

·        Demonstrate the ability to critically examine the behavior of organisms in both individual and group contexts

 

·        Apply the empirical scientific research process to psychological topics

 

·        Effectively communicate with peers, subordinates, and supervisors in a professional work setting

 

·        Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of multiculturalism and diversity in a global environment

 

·        Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of equality in gender, life styles, physical abilities, and diverse opinions

 

·        Apply acquired skills to develop potential solutions to psychological issues and problems

 

·        Participate in meaningful psychological dialogues and conversations as educated people

    III.      Measures of Program/Unit Learning Outcomes:

 

·        Student Records (GPA)

·        Student Retention

·        Transfer rates

·        Collaborative Research Teams and Group Projects

·        Learning Communities

·        Comprehensive Final Exam

·        Syllabus Audit

·        Student Survey Course Evaluation

·        Web Based Group Activities

·        Group Based Presentations

·        Problem Based Learning

·        Oral Presentation/Multimedia Presentation (groups, individuals)

·        Written Reports and Papers

·        Service-Learning Participation and Journal

·        Role Playing

·        Student Journals

·        Student Self Assessment

·        Written Critiques

·        Students who complete courses in psychology must pass the requirements of each course with a minimum of 70% accuracy

A.     To ensure that our program/unit reaches these goals, our faculty members pursue the following outcomes:

·        Arrange content in appropriate spatial, chronological, relational, and logical patterns to develop and evaluate psychological principles and theories

 

·        Locate and efficiently use appropriate primary and secondary sources reporting psychological research

 

·        Apply the principles of empirical research to evaluate the principles and theories of psychology

 

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the major themes and schools of criticism in the history of psychology

 

·        Develop appropriate content to support claims in expository, persuasive, and critical writing

 

·        Cite primary and secondary sources correctly and document research correctly and ethically

B.    To achieve these program/unit outcomes, faculty members employ the following strategies:

·        Offer survey courses that give students the foundation to study psychological issues in more depth

 

·        Incorporate research and writing content to develop creative and articulate writing using American Psychological Association format

 

·        Offer courses that enhance awareness of multicultural diversity

 

·        Incorporate non-traditional learning strategies, including service learning and learning communities, to enhance student learning

 

·        Sponsor learning opportunities outside of the classroom to include guest speakers and panel discussions to encourage a sense of professionalism

 

·        Collaborate with area universities to offer opportunities for students and faculty to interact

 

   IV.             List of Courses in Degree, Certificate or Concentration  Program or Unit in Support of:  

PSYC 1370 Psychology of Grief

PSYC 2301 General Psychology

PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology

PSYC 2303 Business Psychology

PSYC 2306 Human Sexuality

PSYC 2307 Adolescent Psychology

PSYC 2308 Child Psychology

PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development

PSYC 2315 Psychology of Personal Adjustment

PSYC 2316 Psychology of Personality
PSYC 2317 Statistical Methods in Psychology

PSYC 2319 Social Psychology

PSYC 2371 Abnormal Psychology

V.        Department Faculty and Staff (name and title)

            Chair: Thomas E. Billimek, Ph.D., Professor

Full-Time

Part-Time

 James W. Cook, MA, Professor

 Maria Cecelia Alvarez, MA, Lecturer

 Patricia O. Crane, MA, Professor

 Marie J. Beyer, MA, Lecturer

 Karen T. Douglas, EdD, Professor

 Karolyn Carroll, EdD, Lecturer

 Pamela B. Hill, EdD, Professor

 Cay L. Crow, MA, Lecturer