The Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology School of Liberal Arts

The Department of Criminal Justice and SociologySchool of Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Science in

Criminal Justice CIP Code: 430107

Program Code: 580

Fall 2010Program Quality Improvement Report

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Program Learning Objectives The student upon completing the Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice should be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency in the field of Criminal Justice in general; recognize and identify history, development, functions, and procedures of the three major components of the Criminal Justice System.

2. Demonstrate competency in the area of law; identifying the various types and functions.

3. Demonstrate competency in the area of policing in America; recognize and identify history, development, functions, and procedures.

4. Demonstrate competency in the area of corrections in America; recognize and identify history, development, functions, and procedures.

5. Demonstrate competency in the area of the American court system; recognize and identify history, development, functions, and procedures of the various types and levels.

6. Demonstrate competency in the area of criminological theory; recognize and identify the history, development, functions, and procedures.

7. Demonstrate competency in critical thinking.

8. Demonstrate competency in conducting social research, including conceptualization, analysis, and interpretation.

9. Demonstrate competency in writing effectively; following directions, the use of proper grammar, spelling, and citation.

10. Demonstrate computer literacy.


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Program Learning Objectives and Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy


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How all of the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Learning Outcomes Incorporate Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy

1. Students are expected to remember (Level 1) a wide range of criminal justice concepts, including history, development, functions, foundational assumptions, and central ideas (Learning Outcomes 1-5).

2. Students are also expected to understand, apply, and analyze (Levels 2-4) theories of criminal behavior in their proper contexts (Learning Outcome 6).

3. Students are also expected to understand, apply, and analyze (Levels 2-4) the philosophy and various types of law with regard to the police, court, and corrections, (Learning Outcome 2-5).

4. Students are also expected to evaluate (Level 5) the assumptions, central ideas, and dominant criticisms of the Criminal Justice System by applying critical thinking skills (Learning Outcomes 1-5, 7).

5. Students are also expected to create (Level 6) a research paper that requires them to state hypotheses, test them using the appropriate statistical procedure, and interpret their finds (Learning Outcome 7)


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Accrediting AgencyThe following programs have been certified by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Executive Board. The length of ACJS certification for each program is ten (10) years from the date of Board approval. The Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice uses ACJS certification guidelines when reviewing program objectives and curriculum. The Bachelors of Science Degree is not accredited by an outside organization/agency. It is the intent of the Criminal Justice and Sociology Department to seek certification in the future for the Bachelors of Science Degree.


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Name of Certified Degree Program Institution Date Approved Certification

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Fayetteville State University March 10, 2009Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice University of Baltimore March 10, 2009Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Penn State Harrisburg March 10, 2009Master of Science - Criminal Justice Washburn University September 7, 2007Master of Science - Criminal Justice University of Baltimore March 10, 2009Master of Arts - Criminal Justice Radford University March 10, 2009Master of Science - Criminal Justice Radford University March 10, 2009

Alignment of Learning Outcomes

A. Learning Outcomes and the Cameron University Mission

Statement

B. Learning Outcomes and the School of Liberal Arts Mission

Statement

C. Learning Outcomes and the Department Mission Statement

D. Learning Outcomes and the Cameron University Strategic

Plan 2013


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Learning Outcomes and the Cameron University Mission Statement

Cameron University provides:

• a diverse and dynamic student body access to quality educational opportunities;

• fosters a student-centered academic environment that combines innovative classroom teaching with experiential learning;

• prepares students for professional success, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world; and

• is a driving force in the cultural life and economic development of the region.


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The Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice, in the spirit of the University’s Mission Statement, serves a diverse and dynamic student population.

The program provides its student population with quality educational opportunities, student centered academics, innovative classroom teaching, and professional success through its:

• curriculum, • diverse, qualified faculty that provide an array of differing teaching techniques and styles, • access to high quality textbooks and resource materials, • access to the latest hardware and software, • access to top peer reviewed and professional journals, • guest lectures, • field trips, • student organizations, • honor societies, • opportunities to participate in various community service projects, • opportunities to participate in state, regional, and national professional organizations, and;• student collaboration with faculty members’ research agendas.


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Learning Outcomes and the School of Liberal Arts Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Liberal Arts is to offer quality associate and baccalaureate programs in the fine arts, humanities, and social sciences. The School also plays an important role in general education. In our programs and course offerings, the School of Liberal Arts fosters a student-centered academic environment, in keeping with the mission of the University, and is dedicated to guiding students to the highest possible standard of achievement.

The School of Liberal Arts also actively seeks to make the University a driving force in the cultural life and economic development of the region by encouraging faculty scholarship, developing partnerships with the community, and producing concerts, recitals, theatre productions, art exhibitions, lectures, symposia, workshops, camps, and public forums which enrich the intellectual and cultural lives of all of our constituents.


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Alignment of Criminal Justice Program Objectives with the School of Liberal Arts Mission Statement

The Criminal Justice program concurs with the mission statement of the School of Liberal Arts as follows:

– It offers a quality Associate of Applied Science degree– It provides a student-centered academic environment– It is dedicated to guiding students through advisement to attain the

highest standard of achievement.– It enriches the intellectual and cultural lives of students through

department students social events.


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Learning Outcomes and the Department Mission Statement

The Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology at Cameron University offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Sociology, and an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Criminal Justice. Our academic programs empower students to explore their interests, express their ideas, and experience the pride of uncovering new knowledge.

The Criminal Justice programs allow students to learn about the etiology of crime and societal reaction to the causes of crime. The role of law enforcement agencies, courts, correctional agencies, and private agencies that assist in the prevention and control of crime and delinquency are within the purview of the Criminal Justice programs.

The Sociology degree provides critical knowledge to students on social institutions, social change, and consequences of human behavior. Students learn to apply research skills and theoretical knowledge to the challenging issues of our times. Graduates of our programs find employment with criminal justice

agencies, social services, government agencies, teaching, or proceed to graduate school.


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Alignment of Criminal Justice Program Objectives with the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology Mission Statement

The Criminal Justice program supports the mission statement of the Department of Criminal Justice as follows:

– Students will demonstrate competence and understanding of etiology of crime and societal reactions to the causes of crime.

– Students will demonstrate competence in the broader field of the Criminal Justice System such as law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

– Students will demonstrate competence in the area of theories of crime.


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Learning Outcomes and the Cameron University Strategic Plan 2013

Plan 2013

1. Becoming the University of Choice by providing students a top quality education.

2. Offering the College Experience of Choice by fostering a traditional collegiate atmosphere.

3. Being the Location of Choice for community and regional events.

4. Being the Partner of Choice by expanding existing and developing new community and area partnerships that will contribute to the growth and prosperity of Southwest Oklahoma.


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The University of ChoiceThe Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice meets the first goal of the Plan 2013 by:

• Providing the highest quality in instruction;• Assuring efficient, effective course delivery in multiple formats; on ground, ITV,

and online;• Providing opportunities for students and faculty to demonstrate their scholarship in

regional and national forums; Regional Research Day, Oklahoma Criminal Justice Association, Southwestern Criminal Justice Association, and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences;

• Attracting, developing, and retaining diverse, high quality faculty and staff, and; • Increasing the communication with and accountability to external constituencies by

expanding the use of academic program Advisory Committees.


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The College Experience of Choice

The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice meets the second goal of the Plan 2013 by:

• Strengthening the sense of community among students, faculty, staff, and alumni through departmental socials and student organizations; Alpha Phi Sigma and Criminal Justice Student Association,

• Promoting an active campus life by focusing on athletics, cultural events, student, programs, and organizations,

• Co-sponsoring events with student development to promote and advocate an active campus life.


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The Location of Choice

The Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice meets the third goal of the Plan 2013 by:

• Utilizing and marketing campus facilities to promote Cameron University at the “Location of Choice” for regional and statewide events and conferences; Oklahoma Criminal Justice Association (2007), and S.T.O.P. Violence Against Indian Women Conference at Redlands (2008), and;

• Faculty’s continued promotion of and support for on-campus recycling.


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The Partner of Choice

The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice meets the fourth goal of the Plan 2013 by:

• Strengthening partnership with Fort Sill to provide educational and social opportunities for soldiers and their dependents; multiple courses offered on base annually,

• Increasing Cameron University Alumni Association membership through honor society and student organization,

• Developing partnerships with area businesses and industries including encouraging use of conferencing facilities; Lawton Police Department, Comanche County Sheriff’s Department, Comanche Nation, Army Community Service, Central Mall Security, Comanche County Hospital, S.T.O.P. Violence Against Indian Women, TSA, GEO, and Emergency Management.


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Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes

1. Direct measures of student learning or service outcomes.

2. Indirect measures of student learning or service outcomes.

3. Strategies or methodologies that address shortfalls in student learning or services.


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Direct Measures of Student Learning or Service Outcomes

Components of The Educational Testing Service MFT in Criminal Justice are used for Learning Outcomes 1-6.

Students are expected to score at or above the national average on the relevant parts of the MFT in Criminal Justice for these Learning Outcomes to be met.

1. Student will demonstrate competency in the field of Criminal Justice in general.– We use the MFT “Total Score” to measure learning outcome .

2. Students will demonstrate competency in the area of law.– We use the MFT sub-score “Section One: Law” to measure learning outcome.

3. Students will demonstrate competency in the area of policing in America. – We use the MFT sub-score “Section Two: Law Enforcement” to measure learning outcome.

4. Students will demonstrate competency in the area of corrections in America.– We use the MFT sub-score “Section Three: Corrections” to measure learning outcome.

5. Students will demonstrate competency in the area of the American court system. – We use the MFT sub-score “Section Four: The Court Systems in the United States” to measure

learning outcome.

6. Students will demonstrate competency in the area of criminological theory. – We use the MFT sub-score “Section Five: Theories of Criminal Behavior” to measure learning

outcome.

7. Students will demonstrate competency in critical thinking. – We use the MFT sub-score “Section Six: Critical Thinking” to measure learning outcome.

8. Students will demonstrate competency in conducting social research.– We use MFT sub-score “Section Seven: Research Methodology and Statistics” to measure learning

outcome.


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Student’s paper scores from Criminal Justice Courses are used to assess Learning Outcome 7.

Student Averages are expected to be 70% or above for this Learning Outcome to be met.

9. Students will demonstrate competency in writing effectively.

We use the scores from papers written in Criminal Justice courses to measure learning outcome.

10. Students will demonstrate computer literacy.

Passing grade in CIS 1013; Introduction to Computer Information Systems to asses learning outcome.


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Indirect Measures of Student Learning or Service outcomes

The Bachelors of Science Degree incorporates the following indirect measures for assessing student learning outcomes:

• MFT follow-up surveys; and, • student graduation surveys


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Strategies or Methodologies that address shortfalls in Student Learning or Services

The Criminal Justice Faculty use the following strategies/methodologies in address shortfalls in current and future student learning:

– Early Alert System (Banner) to alert students about poor grades

– Criminal Justice Advisory Committee


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Report on Actions from the Three Previously Chosen Priority Outcomes

The three outcomes listed below were selected in the 2009 PQIR assessment.

2009 PO#1 Discuss the historical development of the Criminal Justice System in the United States.

2009 PO #2 Discuss various theories of crime.

2009 PO #3 Communicate effectively in writing; following directions, the use of proper grammar, spelling, and citations.

Each outcome will be discussed in the next several slides, including any historical trends and actions taken to resolve outcome shortfalls.


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Report on Previous (2009) Priority Outcomes2009 PO#1 Discuss the historical development of the criminal justice system in the United States.

Multi-year data between Fall 2007 and Spring 2009 indicate scores where above the national average until Spring 2009.

Specific actions taken to address this outcome:The Criminal Justice faculty have re-conceptualized the program objectives. The Criminal Justice faculty continuously evaluate the adequacy of course materials and seek to improve the curriculum in order to address MFT assessment areas.

The Criminal Justice and Sociology department has successfully hired two additional terminally degreed faculty to reduce the heavy reliance on adjunct faculty as well as teach additional proposed course offerings.


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Semester/Year National Institutional Mean Scores (N=102)

Cameron University Mean Score

% of schools at or below CU’s Mean Score

Fall 2007 151 153 40%

Spring 2008 150 152 30%

Fall 2008 150 152 45%

Spring 2009 150 147 25%

Report on Previous (2009) Priority Outcomes2009 PO #2 Discuss various theories of crime.

Multi-year data between Fall 2006 and Spring 2009 indicate a “yo-yo” effect in MFT sub-score for “Section Five: Theories of Criminal Behavior”.

Specific actions taken to address this outcome:

The Criminal Justice faculty have re-conceptualized the program objectives. The Criminal Justice faculty continuously evaluate the adequacy of course materials and seek to improve the curriculum in order to address MFT assessment areas.

The Criminal Justice and Sociology department has successfully hired two additional terminally degreed faculty to reduce the heavy reliance on adjunct faculty as well as teach additional proposed course offerings.


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Indicator Number

Term Indicator Title National Institutional Mean (N=95)

Cameron Institutional Mean

Theory

Fall 2006 44.1 46

Spring 2007 44.1 36

Fall 2007 44.1 45

Spring 2008 44 39

Fall 2008 44.2 36

Spring 2009 44.2 40

Report on Previous (2009) Priority Outcomes2009 PO #3 Communicate effectively in writing; following directions, the use of proper grammar, spelling,

and citations.

Multi-year data between Spring 2008 and Summer 2009 indicate that, when staff was sufficient, students learning objective was met.

Specific actions taken to address this outcome:

The Criminal Justice faculty have re-conceptualized the program objectives. The Criminal Justice and Sociology department has successfully hired two additional terminally degreed faculty to reduce the heavy reliance on adjunct faculty as well as teach additional proposed course offerings.


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Course Number Term (N) Percentage

CJ 2023 Spring 08 33 29 87%

CJ 2023 Summer 08 8 7 90%

CJ 2023 Fall 08 N/A

CJ 2023 Spring 09 N/A

CJ 2023 Summer 09 N/A

Priority Learning or Service Outcomes (2010)

1. Student will demonstrate competency in the field of Criminal Justice in general; recognize and identify history, development, functions, and procedures of the three major components of the Criminal Justice System.

2. Students will demonstrate competency in the area of law; identifying the various types and functions.

3. Students will demonstrate competency in the area of policing in America; recognize and identify history, development, functions, and procedures.

4. Students will demonstrate competency in the area of corrections in America; recognize and identify history, development, functions, and procedures.

5. Students will demonstrate competency in the area of the American court system; recognize and identify history, development, functions, and procedures of the various types and levels.

6. Students will demonstrate competency in the area of criminological theory; recognize and identify the history, development, functions, and procedures.

7. Students will demonstrate competency in critical thinking.

8. Students will demonstrate competency in conducting social research, including conceptualization, analysis, and interpretation.

9. Students will demonstrate competency in writing effectively; following directions, the use of proper grammar, spelling, and citation.

10. Students will demonstrate computer literacy.


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Student-Learning or Service Outcome and Measurements (2010 Program Outcome # 1)

Program Quality Improvement Report 2010-2011

PROGRAM OUTCOME

CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE

MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME

Measurements

Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments

Methods used to determine reliability of measurements

Schedule for measurements

Student will demonstrate competency in the field of Criminal Justice in general; recognize and identify history, development, functions, and procedures of the three major components of the Criminal Justice System.

All Criminal Justice Courses.

We use the MFT “Total Score” (direct measure) to measure learning outcome .

The Major Field Test (MFT) was initiated in 2007. The educational Testing Service constructs the MFT with an emphasis on validity and reliability. A full description of their test development process can be obtained from visiting their website: http://www.ets.org.


Fall/Spring Semesters.

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Display of Assessment Data (2010 Program Outcome # 1)

The total population size for the fall (n=9) and spring (n=48) MFT is 57. The mean score is 151 with a standard deviation of 12. The total population includes both two-year (AAS) and four-year (BS) student scores. The Criminal Justice faculty have no way of separating out the MFT scores for the two year (AAS) from the four-year (BS ) students scores. The Criminal Justice faculty have made requests in the past for comparative MFT data on peer institutions, but have never received such data.


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Semester/Year National Institutional Mean Scores (N=117)

Cameron University Mean Score

% of schools at or below CU’s Mean Score

Fall 2007 151 153 40%

Spring 2008 150 152 30%

Fall 2008 150 152 45%

Spring 2009 150 147 25%

Fall 2009 150 148 25%

Spring 2010 150 152 45%

Action Plan(2010 Program Outcome # 1)

1. The Criminal Justice faculty will continue to re-conceptualize the program objectives to be used from the department mission statement all the way through to course syllabus outcomes.

2. The Criminal Justice faculty/curriculum committee will review and revise current curriculum as well as prerequisites.

3. The Criminal Justice faculty will continue to strengthen advisement portion of the department to meet student’s advisement needs.

4. The Criminal Justice faculty will continue to strengthen various delivery methods to meet the needs of non-traditional students.

5. The Criminal Justice faculty will continue to utilize various assignments and teaching strategies recommended in previous PQIR reports.


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Student-Learning or Service Outcome and Measurements (2010 Program Outcome # 2)


PROGRAM OUTCOME



Measurements




Students will demonstrate competency in the area of law; identifying the various types and functions.

CJ 1033, 2033, 3003, 3023, 3053, 4133.

These concepts are also covered in Criminal Justice elective courses.

We use the MFT sub-score “Section One: The Law” (direct measurement) to measure learning outcome.



Fall/ Spring Semesters.

http://www.ets.org/

http://www.ets.org/

Analysis of Assessment Data(2010 Program Outcome # 2)

The total population size for the fall (n=9) and spring (n=48) MFT is 57. The mean score of the Law sub-section of the MFT is 55 with a standard deviation of 5.657. The total population includes both two-year (AAS) and four-year (BS) student scores. The Criminal Justice faculty have no way of separating out any of the sub-scores of the MFT for the two year (AAS) from the four-year (BS ) students scores.

The Law sub-score mean for the 2009-2010 academic year is 55 which is above the national institutional mean of 53.4. If the scores are viewed by semester. The fall (n=9) MFT sub-scores mean is 51 which is below the national institutional mean of 53.4; however, the spring (n=48) MFT sub-scores are substantially higher than the national institutional mean (53.4 ) at 59.


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Indicator Number

Term Indicator Title National Institutional Mean (N=117)


Fall 2006 54.3 62

Spring 2007 54.3 55

Fall 2007 54.3 58

Spring 2008 53.8 60

Fall 2008 53.6 54

Spring 2009 53.6 56

Fall 2009 53.4 51

Spring 2010 53.4 59



2. The Criminal Justice faculty/curriculum committee will review and revise current curriculum as well as prerequisites.





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Student-learning or service outcome and measurements (2010 Program Outcome # 3)


PROGRAM OUTCOME



Measurements




Students will demonstrate competency in conducting social research, including conceptualization, analysis, and interpretation.

All Criminal Justice Courses

We use the MFT sub-score “Section Seven Research Methodology and Statistics” (direct measurement) to measure learning outcome.



Fall/ Spring Semesters.

http://www.ets.org/

http://www.ets.org/


The total population size for the fall (n=9) and spring (n=48) MFT is 57. The mean score of the Research Methodology and Statistics sub-section of the MFT is 39 with a standard deviation of 0. The total population includes both two-year (AAS) and four-year (BS) student scores. The Criminal Justice faculty have no way of separating out any of the sub-scores of the MFT for the two year (AAS) from the four-year (BS ) students scores.

The Research Methodology and Statistics sub-score mean for the 2009-2010 academic year is 39 which is below the national institutional mean of 44.3. If the scores are viewed by semester, both the fall (n=9, x=39, std. 0) and the spring (n=48, x=39, std 0) MFT sub-scores below the national institutional mean. (53.4 ) at 59.


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Indicator Number

Term Indicator Name National Institutional Mean (N=117)


Research Methodology and Statistics

Fall 2006 44.2 42

Spring 2007 44.2 34

Fall 2007 44.2 39

Spring 2008 44.1 37

Fall 2008 44.1 35

Spring 2009 44.1 36

Fall 2009 44.3 39

Spring 2010 44.3 39



2. The Criminal Justice faculty/curriculum committee will review and revise the curriculum as well as prerequisites to include an upper division Research and Methods course.





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Graduations for the last Five Years


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Academic Year

Summer Fall Spring Academic Year Total

2005 10 12 50 72

2006 9 20 37 66

2007 11 17 28 56

2008 14 25 23 62

2009 8 19 31 58

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