Evangel University Department of Behavioral & Social Sciences Academic Programs Review Fall, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 II. DEPARTMENT MISSION AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................. 1 III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND CAPACITY ................................................................................................................ 3 IV. PEER INSTITUTIONS/BENCHMARKING ...................................................................................................................... 8 V. ASSESSMENT DATA FOR THE DEPARTMENT ............................................................................................................ 10 VI. ASSESSMENT DATA FOR THE COUNSELING PROGRAM ........................................................................................... 12 A. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THREATS ................................................................................................... 13 B. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT REPORT ...................................................................................................................................... 15 C. RECOMMENDATIONS BASED UPON FINDINGS ..................................................................................................................... 17 D. ACTION ITEMS .............................................................................................................................................................. 18 VII. ASSESSMENT DATA FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM ................................................................................... 19 A. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THREATS ................................................................................................. 19 B. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT REPORT ..................................................................................................................................... 20 C. RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON FINDINGS ........................................................................................................................ 22 D. ACTION ITEMS .............................................................................................................................................................. 22 VIII. ASSESSMENT DATA FOR THE GOVERNMENT PROGRAM ......................................................................................... 23 A. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS .................................................................................................... 23 B. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT REPORT ..................................................................................................................................... 24 C. RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON FINDINGS ......................................................................................................................... 26 D. ACTION ITEMS .............................................................................................................................................................. 27 IX. ASSESSMENT DATA FOR THE HISTORY PROGRAM .................................................................................................. 28 A. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THREATS ................................................................................................. 28 B. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT REPORT ..................................................................................................................................... 29 C. RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON FINDINGS ......................................................................................................................... 31 D. ACTION ITEMS .............................................................................................................................................................. 32 X. ASSESSMENT DATA FOR THE PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM ........................................................................................... 33 A. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS ........................................................................................... 33 B. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT REPORT ..................................................................................................................................... 35 C. RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON FINDINGS ......................................................................................................................... 38 D. ACTION ITEMS .............................................................................................................................................................. 39 XI. ASSESSMENT DATA FOR THE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM .......................................................................................... 40 A. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS .................................................................................................. 40 B. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT REPORT ...................................................................................................................................... 41 C. RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON FINDINGS .......................................................................................................................... 45 D. ACTION ITEMS .............................................................................................................................................................. 45 XII. SUMMARY FOR THE BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT .................................................................... 46 Behavioral Sciences Programs Review August 1, 2016 APPENDIXES APPENDIX A - FACULTY VITAE ........................................................................................................................................... 49 APPENDIX B - PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM MAPS ............................................................................... 131 APPENDIX C - BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 163 APPENDIX D – BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND RECENT ACTIVITY ........................... 137 APPENDIX E – LEARNING OUTCOME DATA WITH BENCHMARKS FOR COUNSELING PROGRAM .............................................. 191 Behavioral Sciences Programs Review August 1, 2016 Academic Programs Review I. INTRODUCTION Evangel University is a comprehensive Christian university committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to become Spirit-empowered servants of God who impact the Church and society globally. Evangel confers associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized, program accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the National Association of Schools of Music, the Commission on Accreditation, and the Council on Social Work Education. It is a candidate for accreditation with Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and is endorsed by the Assemblies of God Commission of Higher Education. II. DEPARTMENT MISSION AND OBJECTIVES Evangel’s Behavioral & Social Sciences Department exists to train and equip professionals who serve Jesus through serving people. The degree programs offer rich opportunities to students through coursework, interaction with faculty and students, and the challenge to integrate faith concepts in every activity. Finding commonality under the banner of the “helping professions,” students majoring these programs have opportunities to conduct and present research projects and develop professional skills by serving as volunteers and interns in the community. Graduates serve in settings like schools, clinics, government offices, hospitals, churches and non-profit organizations. Evangel’s Criminal Justice program provides a solid foundation for students to become involved in the multifaceted criminal justice system, which includes law enforcement, juvenile justice, probation and parole, corrections, private security and the courts. The Criminal Justice program also prepares students to apply their Christian worldview to the realities of our culture and its many challenges. Our program creates an exceptional balance among academic preparation, practical application and the spiritual growth required to achieve a successful career. The Government program is built around classroom lecture, study, discussion and real-world experiences. The program is focused on six primary categories of courses: American politics and government, comparative politics and government, international relations, American jurisprudence, political philosophy, and public policy. We believe these fields of study provide for a solid foundation of governmental theories and practice. These areas of study are based upon course lectures, reading within each subject and opportunities for class discussion. The study of History is fundamental to understanding the present and impacting the future. Students in our program will explore public history, political history, American religious history, early American history, and military history in preparation for graduate school or to enter any of a