BA/BS Degrees

American Studies BA

Outcomes/Objectives
1: Articulate disciplinary concepts
2: Evaluate and apply theories of AMST in writing
3: Understand the United States in a global context

Measures & Findings
1: Measuring Knowledge and Comprehension (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1)
2: Sampling written analyses (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2)
3: Assessing experiential learning (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 3)

Anthropology BA
Outcomes/Objectives
0: Understanding of Basic Anthropological Concepts
1: Write Authoritatively about Anthropology

Measures & Findings
0: Written Assignment Rubric of Jr/Sr Majors (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0, 1)
1: Survey Essay in Writing Course (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0, 1)

Communication BA

Outcomes/Objectives
0: Describe the discipline of communication
1: Evidence media and telecomm competencies
2: Leaders/citizens in diverse, international context
3: Critique and analysis of communication situations

Measures & Findings
0: 100 level vs 400 level writing task (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0)
1: Survey/Checklist of competencies/applications (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1)
2: Review internship reports (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1)
3: COMM Day Survey (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2)
4: Case Studies (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2, 3)

Communication: Telecommunication Media Studies BS

Outcomes/Objectives
0: Describe the discipline of communication
1: Evidence telecomm and media competencies
2: Leaders/citizens in diverse, international context
3: Critique and analysis of communication contexts

Measures & Findings
0: 100-level vs 400-level writing task (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0)
1: Survey/Checklist of competencies/applications (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1)
2: Review internship reports (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1)
3: COMM Day Survey (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2)
4: Case Studies (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2, 3)



Economics BA/BS

Outcomes/Objectives
0: Thinking analytically
1: Communicating economic principles in writing
2: Applying econometric tools to analyze econ data

Measures & Findings
0: Testing analytical thinking (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0)
1: Written economic analysis (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1)
2: Econometric skills (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2)

English BA

Goals
1: Certification in English
2: Discipline-specific depth of knowledge
3: Diversity
4: Globalism
5: Leadership opportunities
6: Research/Inquiry
7: Writing
8: Inquiry courses
9: Writing courses

Outcomes/Objectives
1: Analytical/Critical Thinking Competence (Related Goals: 2, 6)
2: Certification Competence (Related Goals: 1)
3: Degree Program Satisfaction (Related Goals: 2)
4: Diversity Competence (Related Goals: 3)
5: Diversity: Program (Related Goals: 3)
6: Ethics: Program (Related Goals: 3)
7: Ethics Competence (Related Goals: 3, 4)
8: Globalism Competence (Related Goals: 4)
9: Globalism: Program (Related Goals: 4)
10: Inquiry: Program (Related Goals: 6)
11: Leadership Competence (Related Goals: 5, 6)
12: Reading Competence (Related Goals: 2)
13: Research Competence (Related Goals: 6)
14: Research: I Courses (Related Goals: 6)
15: Research: Program (Related Goals: 6)
16: Research: Program 2 (Related Goals: 6)
17: Track: Creative Writing Competence (Related Goals: 2)
18: Track: Literature Competence (Related Goals: 2)
19: Track: Rhetoric Competence (Related Goals: 2, 7)
20: Tracks: Program (Related Goals: 2)
21: Writing Competence: Improvement (Related Goals: 2, 7)
22: Writing Competence: Process (Related Goals: 7)
23: Writing Competence: W Courses (Related Goals: 2, 7)

Measures & Findings
1: Indicators of Success or Achievement (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 5, 6, 9, 10, 20, 23)
2: Reading Competence Criteria: Faculty (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 12)
3: Research Criteria: Faculty (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 13, 15, 16)
4: Research Criteria: Students (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1, 13, 15, 16)
5: Senior Exit Survey: Students (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 3)
6: Writing Assessment Project Pilot (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 23)
7: Writing Competence Criteria: Faculty (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 22)

European and Classical Languages and Cultures

Classics BA

Outcomes/Objectives
0: Reading Competence
1: Cultural Competence
2: Satisfaction with Degree Program

Measures & Findings
1: Rubric of Reading Competence (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0)
2: Cultural Competence (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1)
3: Satisfaction of Degree Program (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2)

French, German, Russian BA

Outcomes/Objectives
0: Language Competence
1: Cultural Competence
2: Satisfaction with Degree Program

Measures & Findings
0: Rubric of Linquistic Competence (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0)
1: Cultural Competence (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1)
2: Satisfaction with Degree Program (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2)

Hispanic Studies: Spanish BA

Goals
0: Transcultural, transnational communication

Outcomes/Objectives
0: Language competence
1: Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing

Measures & Findings
0: Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing

History BA

Outcomes/Objectives
0: critical learning
1: Human Empathy
2: Career Possibilities

Measures & Findings
1: Rubric of Capstone Assignment: Critical Learning (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0)
2: Rubric of Capstone Assignment: Human Empathy (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1)
3: Rubric for Exit Surveys: Career Possibilities (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2)

International Studies BA

Goals
1: Achieve competence in a foreign language
2: Complete an international experience
3: Communicate knowledge of a global issue

Outcomes/Objectives
1: Demonstrate competence in a second language
2: Successfully negotiate living in a foreign setting
3: Senior thesis to demonstrate knowledge

Measure & Findings
1: Self-assessment of an internation experience (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2)
2: Conversation with native speaker (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1)
3: Evaluation of Senior Thesis (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 3)

Performance Studies

Music BA
Outcomes/Objectives
0: demonstrate understanding of diverse musics
1: Relationships between multiple aspects of music

Measures & Findings
1: Senior Survey (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0, 1)
2: MUSC 400 Capstone (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0, 1)

Theatre Arts BA
Outcomes/Objectives
0: demonstrate analysis of texts and performances
1: demonstrate understanding of production process

Measures & Findings
0: Senior student survey (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0)
1: participation in theatre production (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0, 1)


Philosophy BA

Goals
0: knowledge, competence, proficiency

Outcomes/Objectives
0: identify, construct & offer arguments

Measures & Findings
0: metrics (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0)

Political Science BA/BS

Outcomes/Objectives
0: Mastery of factual knowledge
1: Mastery of concepts and theories
2: Understanding of diversity
3: Mastery of research skills

Measures & Findings
0: Direct: rubric to evaluate seniors' papers (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0, 1, 2, 3)
1: Indirect: Eval survey of seniors (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0, 1, 2, 3)
2: Indirect: Curriculum evaluation (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2, 3)

Psychology BA/BS

Outcomes/Objectives
0: Knowledge base in Psychology
1: Research methods in Psychology
2: Critical thinking skills in Psychology

Measures & Findings
0: Major survey (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0, 1, 2)
1: Sampling of Advanced Psychology GRE performance (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0, 1)
2: Faculty focus group (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0, 1, 2)

Sociology BA/BS

Outcomes/Objectives
1: Master basic knowledge of the discipline
2: Critical analysis grounded in theory & methods
3: Knowledge of diverse populations and cultures
4: Communicate effectively orally and in writing
5: Quality of and satisfaction with degree program
6: Reflect and enhance the diversity of TAMU students

Measures & Findings
1: Department Assessment Exam (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1, 2, 3)
2: Department Assessment Survey (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2, 4, 5)
3: Preparing students for advanced study (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2)
4: Reflecting Diversity in the Curriculum (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 3)
5: Incorporating Writing and Speaking in Coursework (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 4)
6: Meeting Student's Needs for Required Courses (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 5)
7: Research, Leadership, and Professional Development (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 5)
8: Reflecting and enhancing student diversity (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 6)

University Studies BA

Outcomes/Objectives
0: Demonstrate understanding of interdisciplinarity
1: Critical analysis of difference
2: Exhibit understanding of leadership in diversity

Measures & Findings
0: Rubric: capstone writing assignment (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 0)
1: Rubric: writing assignment in capstone course (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 1)
2: Rubric: presentation to diversity committee(s) (Related Outcomes/Objectives: 2)