Notes. PLO numbering corresponds to the left column in the table below. Program Learning Outcomes Level Primary Secondary Primary Secondary Met Instructional Instructional Assessment Assessment Method Method Method Method 1. Demonstrate knowledge of psychological C Direct Independent MC W Assign sciences 2. Think critically and solve problems C Indirect Direct NA W Exams 3. Conduct research and analyze data: C Direct Independent W Assign W Exams Research methods 4. Conduct research and analyze data: Data N NI NI NT NT analysis 5. Communicate effectively in writing and in C Independent Interactive W Assign W Exams person: Written communication 6. Communicate effectively in writing and in C Experiential Independent Demo Oral person: Oral communication 7. Communicate effectively in writing and in N NI NI NT NT person: Teamwork and interpersonal effectiveness 8. Demonstrate information literacy C Independent Interactive W Assign Oral 9. Operate ethically and with integrity C Direct Independent W Exams Oral 10. Apply psychological knowledge and skills N N N NT NT Notes. Level met: I = introductory level, C = competency level, A = advanced level, N = not met. Instructional methods: Direct, Interactive, Indirect, Independent, Experiential, NI = not instructed. Assessment methods: MC = multiple choice tests/exams, W Exams = written tests/exams, W Assign = written assignments/papers, Oral = oral, Demo = demonstration of ability, NA = not assessed, NT = not taught, NS = no secondary method. Curriculum Map for Psyc 405 Contemporary Theories in Psychology – Mapped by: Hank Stam Program Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes Met Primary Second Identify the four major foundational positions in contemporary 1 NA psychology and locate them in any individual piece of research Critically evaluate article reports of studies and be able to identify in 2 10 complex arguments the way in which psychological theory is constructed out of its basic building blocks constructed out of its basic building blocks Engage in projects on these questions and successfully provide 7 10 the foundations for a reasonable answer to questions of the sort proposed in 1 & 2 (above) within a limited time period Be able to discuss fundamentals of philosophy of science as these 2 10 apply to psychology
Notes. PLO numbering corresponds to the left column in the table below. Program Learning Outcomes Level Met Primary Instructional Method Secondary Instructional Method Primary Assessment Method Secondary Assessment Method 1. Demonstrate knowledge of psychological sciences C Direct Independent MC W Assign 2. Think critically and solve problems C Indirect Direct NA W Exams 3. Conduct research and analyze data: Research methods C Direct Independent W Assign W Exams 4. Conduct research and analyze data: Data analysis N NI NI NT NT 5. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Written communication C Independent Interactive W Assign W Exams 6. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Oral communication C Experiential Independent Demo Oral 7. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Teamwork and interpersonal effectiveness N NI NI NT NT 8. Demonstrate information literacy C Independent Interactive W Assign Oral 9. Operate ethically and with integrity C Direct Independent W Exams Oral 10. Apply psychological knowledge and skills N N N NT NT Notes. Level met: I = introductory level, C = competency level, A = advanced level, N = not met. Instructional methods: Direct, Interactive, Indirect, Independent, Experiential, NI = not instructed. Assessment methods: MC = multiple choice tests/exams, W Exams = written tests/exams, W Assign = written assignments/papers, Oral = oral, Demo = demonstration of ability, NA = not assessed, NT = not taught, NS = no secondary method. Curriculum Map for Psyc 405 – Contemporary Theories in Psychology Mapped by: Hank Stam Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Met Primary Second Identify the four major foundational positions in contemporary psychology and locate them in any individual piece of research 1 NA Critically evaluate article reports of studies and be able to identify in complex arguments the way in which psychological theory is constructed out of its basic building blocks constructed out of its basic building blocks 2 10 Engage in projects on these questions and successfully provide the foundations for a reasonable answer to questions of the sort proposed in 1 & 2 (above) within a limited time period 7 10 Be able to discuss fundamentals of philosophy of science as these apply to psychology 2 10
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