Last Update Program Sp 16 ISLOs, PSLOs, CSLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 F 2013 S 2014 F 2014 S 2015 F 2015 S 2016 F 2016 S 2017 F 2017 S 2018 F 2018 S 2019 INSTITUTIONAL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - ISLOs

ISLO 1 COMMUNICATION 1A Read 1B Listen 1C Write 1D Dialogue

ISLO 2 TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION COMPETENCY

2A Demonstrate Technical Literacy 2B Apply Technology 2C Access Information 2D Evaluate and Examine Information

ISLO 3 CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING

3A Inquire 3B Analyze 3C Problem Solve 3D Express

ISLO 4 CITIZENSHIP

4A Ethics 4B Diversity 4C Sustainability/Global Awareness 4D Personal Responsibility Related Revised PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM OUTCOMES - PSLOs ISLOs Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate 1A,1C,1D;2A,2 PSLO A Appraise the research methods used in the field of psychology. C,2D;3A,3B,3C ,3D;4A,4B 1A,1C;2A,2C,2 Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the credibility of research, theories, and PSLO B D;3A,3B,3C,3D applications in the field of psychology. ;4A,4B,4D

1C,1D;2B,2C;3 PSLO C Differentiate the core fields, paradigms, and theories of psychology. A,3B,3C,3D;4A

1 Apply psychological concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology to questions and issues in their own lives and in 1A,1C;2C,2D;3 PSLO D contemporary society. A,3B,3C,3D;4D

1C,2B,2C,2D;3 PSLO E Describe and apply ethical standards in academic and . A,3B,3C,3D;4A ,4C AA-T degree in Psychology - same as the PSLOs. AA degree - same as the PSLOs. AS degree - same as the PSLOs.

Related PSYCHOLOGY COURSE OUTCOMES - CSLOs PSLO

PSYC 0100 General Principles of Psychology Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate Compare and contrast different research methods used by psychologists and ethical CSLO 1 A,B,C,E considerations (e.g. experimental, correlational, case study). C P P Define and critique the major perspectives of psychology (e.g. behavioral, biological, CSLO 2 cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural). B,C C P P CSLO 3 Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims. A,B,D C P P Identify and formulate appropriate applications of psychology in solving problems CSLO 4 B,D related to human behavior. C P P Demonstrate knowledge and understanding representing breadth and depth in several content areas of psychology (e.g., but not limited to): 1) research methods; CSLO 5 2) biological bases of behavior and mental processes; 3) sensation; 4) perception; B,C 5) cognition; 6) social processes. C P P

PSYC 0103 Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate CSLO 1 Demonstrate an understanding of group decision-making processes. B,D C Evaluate the ethical considerations in social psychological research and critique CSLO 2 American Psychological Association's (APA's) guidelines for the treatment of human A,B,E participants. C P P Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological processes used in group CSLO 3 B,D formation, including the cult indoctrination process. C P P Delineate cultural ideals of independent and interdependent cultures and analyze CSLO 4 the role of individualism and collectivism in shaping personal identity. B,D C P P Describe and appraise the formation of self and the role of social reinforcers. CSLO 5 C,D C P P

4/10/2015 PSYC 0104 Identify and critically evaluate biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences CSLO 1 on personal and human development from conception through the lifespan. B,C,D,E C P compare and contrast classic and contemporary theories and approaches and CSLO 2 C,D research in developmental psychology. C P Describe and evaluate research methodologies and ethical considerations in the CSLO 3 A,B,E study of human development. C P Demonstrate an understanding of biological, social, and cognitive development from CSLO 4 B,D childhood through the lifespan, using psychological principles and current research C P

2 Analyze possible sources of developmental change and reasons for disturbances in CSLO 5 A,B,C,D the developmental process.

PSYC 0105 Contrast the scientific method with nonscientific methods of obtaining information. CSLO 1 A,B C P P Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of experimental designs and other CSLO 2 A,B research approaches used in psychology. C P P CSLO 3 Critically evaluate published empirical research studies. A,B C P P Analyze the ethical issues raised in psychology research using the principles of the CSLO 4 E American Psychological Association. C P P Conduct scientific research, analyze the data, interpret the results, and CSLO 5 communicate the findings using American Psychological Association (APA) style. B,D,E C P P

PSYC 0106 Psychology of Adjustment Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate Evaluate the personal development of one's self and the behavior and mental CSLO 1 B,D processes of others using scientific tools. C P Differentiate between individual and sociocultural differences as applied to CSLO 2 B,C psychology of adjustment. C P Appraise the various psychological adjustment models, concepts, and research in CSLO 3 A,B,D understanding one's own personal development. C P Apply psychological principles and develop adaptive interpersonal, occupational, CSLO 4 B,D and social skills for life-long personal growth. C P

PSYC 0107 Differentiate basic biological and psychological terminology to describe CSLO 1 C,D psychopathology and atypical behavior and mental processes. C P Compare and contrast the various theoretical perspectives on etiology and CSLO 2 C implications for treatment of various psychological disorders. C P Synthesize the major disorder classifications and give concrete examples using CSLO 3 D appropriate diagnostic terminology (e.g., DSM). C P Draw conclusions about specific research methods and the ethical principles for the CSLO 4 A,E study and treatment of psychopathology. C P

PSYC 0108 Psychology of Death and Dying Evaluate the importance of death education and major aspects of the death and CSLO 1 A dying process. C P CSLO 2 Assess how attitudes toward death have changed over time. B,D C P Evaluate how current interest in death, dying, and caring is affecting contemporary CSLO 3 D society. C P Demonstrate understanding of and identify the resources for people dealing with CSLO 4 E terminal illness. C P Demonstrate understanding of different models of the death and dying process. CSLO 5 E C P

PSYC 0127 Psychology of Women Using knowledge of the scientific method, research methods and ethical standards CSLO 1 used in the field of psychology, analyze, critique, and understand studies pertaining A,B,C,E to women and the conclusions. C P In general and at a personal level, examine the contributions of biology, psychology CSLO 2 D,E and society on femaleness and femininity. C P Differentiate between the concepts of sex and gender as they vary across contexts. CSLO 3 E C P

3 PSYC 0130 Human Sexuality Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate Using knowledge of the scientific method, research methods, and ethical standards used in the field of sexology, analyze and critique studies pertaining to human CSLO 1 sexuality, and use scientific evidence to evaluate the accuracy of statements about A,B,E human sexuality. C P Evaluate the interactive contributions of biology, psychology, and society to human CSLO 2 B,C,D sexuality from conception throughout the life span. C P Differentiate between the constructs of sex, gender, gender roles, gender traits, CSLO 3 gender identity, and sexual orientation, and delineate the range of possible B,C,D relationships among these concepts. C P Compare and contrast the sexual anatomy and physiology of human development, CSLO 4 and appraise the role of the brain and neurotransmitters in sexual arousal and B,D response. C P Evaluate your past and current decisions about relationships and sex, and develop CSLO 5 a personal sexual philosophy to guide future decision-making. B,D C P

PSYC 0140 Introduction to Biopsychology Differentiate the basic biological, physiological, and psychological terminology of the CSLO 1 B,C neurosciences. C P Compare and contrast the specialty areas within Biological Psychology and the CSLO 2 related disciplines within the neurosciences and the types of research that A,B,C,E characterize the biopsychological approach. C P Critically evaluate the major issues in human evolution, genetics, and behavioral CSLO 3 B,C development that underlie the "biology of behavior." C P Outline the general anatomy and physiology of the nervous system including neural CSLO 4 conduction and synaptic transmission and its relationship to behavior. B,C,D C P Establish with concrete examples various brain-behavior relationships including ingestive behavior, motivation sexual behavior, sleep, learning, memory, stress, CSLO 5 drug dependence, and psychiatric disorders such as affective disorders and B,D schizophrenia. C P

4/10/2015 PSYC 0142 Introduction to Psychological CSLO 1 Justify the appropriate statistical analysis and analyze a data set. A,B C P Assess the results of statistical analyses conducted in class and on exams. CSLO 2 B C P Construct a statement of the results of statistical analyses in accordance with APA CSLO 3 publication guidelines A, B C P

PSYC 0150 Alcohol, Drugs and Society Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate Distinguish between the actions of the major classes of psychoactive drugs. CSLO 1 D C P Outline the biological basis of addiction and how it integrates with psychological CSLO 2 C,D theory. C P CSLO 3 Critically evaluate the history of drug regulation in the United States. D,E C P Compare and contrast past and present drug treatment approaches and analyze CSLO 4 A,B,C their effectiveness. C P Evaluate risk factors for addiction and successful drug prevention programs. CSLO 5 B,C,D C P

PSYC 0160 Psychology and Film

4 Evaluate a classic psychological research study and evaluate how accurately the CSLO 1 psychological phenomenon was evidenced in the film under scrutiny. D C P

CSLO 2 Describe how euphemisms are used for mental illness. Explain why these terms C,D are used, discuss and evaluate the repercussions from euphemistic language. C P Assess the levels of reliance evidenced in the protagonist. Contrast these qualities CSLO 3 of resilience with attributes that could be also considered pathology. A,B C P

PSYC 0170 Analyze the history of American attitudes and ethics towards wilderness, and the CSLO 1 B history of Western notions of human nature. N/A P Evaluate the interdependent nature of the human/environment relationship. CSLO 2 C N/A P Evaluate models of environmental degradation and psychological pathology. CSLO 3 C N/A P Apply multi-theoretical perspectives in psychology (cognitive, behaviorist, biopsychology, humanistic, psychoanalytic, evolutionary, and Social Learning CSLO 4 Theory) to issues inherent in the human-environment relationship). C, D N/A P

PSYC 0140L- Biopsychology lab Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate

Describe and examine the basic research techniques and experiments used in the CSLO 1 A,B,E investigation of biological psychology using brain dissection procedures, interactive computer simulations and lab experiments with data collection and analysis. C P Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and organization of the CSLO 2 C nervous system through dissection of sheep brains. C P Examine the physiology of neurons and nerve conduction using computer CSLO 3 B,C simulations. C P .Demonstrate understanding of the anatomy and physiology of sensation and CSLO 4 perception including vision, audition, smell and taste through experimentation, C computer simulations and dissection. C P

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