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School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Sociology
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Mission |
Outcomes |
Assessment |
Faculty |
Student Work |
Program Learning Goals and Objectives
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Mastering the
Discipline:
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| Objective A: |
Understanding and applying
theoretical perspectives of sociology.
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Acquire an in depth
knowledge of at least one sociological theory.
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Be able to articulate the
differences between the major theoretical perspectives.
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Be able to apply
theoretical perspectives to everyday life.
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| Objective B: |
Understanding
and utilizing research methodologies.
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Understand independent and
dependent variables, sampling, measurement, and
descriptive and inferential reasoning.
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2. |
Understand the difference
between qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
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Be able to identify the
most appropriate methodology to answer particular
research questions.
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Acquire an in depth
understanding of a specific research methodology.
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Assessment Tool
1: Pre-test administered on the first day of class in
Sociology 300; Post-test administered at the end of
Sociology 490. Instrument: See Appendix #
Assessment Tool 2: To be developed.
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| Objective C: |
Knowledge of
the substantive domains of sociology.
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Be acquainted with all the
major areas of sociological inquiry.
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Acquire an in depth
knowledge of at least two major areas in sociology.
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| Objective D: |
Understanding
the nature of social order and social change.
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Understand the causes,
contexts, and consequences of social stratification.
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Understand the causes,
contexts, and consequences of social change.
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Understand the dynamic
interplay between social order and social change. |
| Goal II:
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Developmental Goals:
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| Objective A: |
Communication skills:
Written and Oral.
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Be able to facilitate a
seminar discussion on a particular topic.
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Be able to design and
deliver a well-organized, coherent presentation.
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3. |
Create papers and reports
that communicate ideas clearly, and are well organized
and free from major writing errors.
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Assessment
Tool: Student will submit one paper from their junior
year and one paper from their senior year of coursework,
and a reflective essay which discusses how they judge
their writing to have improved from the first to the
second paper. The essay and supporting papers will be
submitted in Sociology 490.
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| Objective B: |
Analytical and
Reasoning Skills.
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Organize a well-reasoned
argument in support of a thesis or hypothesis.
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Critically analyze written
material and empirical evidence.
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Identify and essential
information from written text.
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To reach judgments based on
logical arguments and empirical evidence.
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| Objective C: |
Awareness of
and respect for human diversity nationally and globally.
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Knowledge of the historical
experience and contemporary condition of ethnic groups
and women within the United States and elsewhere.
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Knowledge of the cultural,
ethnic, and gender diversity locally and throughout
California.
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Function in a multicultural
/ gender integrated environment.
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| Objective D: |
Capacity for
effective interactional and collaboration.
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Undertake and complete
joint projects.
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Ability to fulfill both
leadership and support roles in group activities.
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Ability to mediate
conflicts and resolve disputes. |
| Goal III:
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Career Preparation
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| Objective A: |
Awareness of the range of career and
graduate studies options open to sociology majors.
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| Objective B: |
Acquire internship,
teaching, and/or research experience while pursuing the
major. |
| Goal IV:
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Develop the capacity for social action
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| Objective A: |
Knowledge of the tradition of social
action in the discipline of sociology.
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| Objective B: |
Confront moral and ethical
issues and choices.
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| Objective C: |
Engage in civic action. |
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