Liberal Arts/Health Careers Opportunity(HCOP)

Program Student Learning Outcomes Assessment
(AY 2020-2021)

AY 2019-2020

AY 2018-2019

AY 2017-2018

AY 2016-2017

AY 2015-2016

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)

At the completion of the Liberal Arts/ Health Careers Opportunity Program, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the structure and function of organ systems in the human body..
2. Demonstrate a solid foundation in basic biological sciences.
3. Identify and describe different career opportunities in healthcare and allied professions
4. Identify, describe, and/or analyze issues relevant to human health.

PSLO Assessment Report Summary

What we looked at:

The Liberal Arts/ Health Careers Opportunity Program assessment focused on two HCOP PSLOs (PSLO 1 and PSLO 2) during the academic year 2020-2021 (Fall 20 & Spring 21)

What we found:

HCOP_PSLO_1: Describe the structure and function of organ systems in the human body.
Fall 2020-Anatomy & Physiology I (SC 122A) All the 10 students ( 100% , 9females and 1 male) were able to describe the structure and function of organ systems in the human body based on the number of students passing the Anatomy and Physiology course with a score of 70% or better.

Spring 2021-Anatomy & Physiology II (SC 122A) All the 20 students (100%, 18 females and 2 males) were able to describe the structure and function of organ systems in the human body based on the number of students passing the Anatomy and Physiology course with a score of 70% or better.

HCOP_PSLO_2: Demonstrate a solid foundation in basic biological sciences
SPRING 2021-Microbiology (SC 180) All the 10 students (100%, 5 males and 5 females) were able to demonstrate a solid foundation in basic biological sciences based on the number of students passing the Microbiology course with a score of 70% or better

What we are planning to work on:

• Assess PSLO 3 and PSLO 4 for the next PSLO summary assessment cycle (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022)
• HCOP faculty members are working to improve survey tactics to determine the number of students who are currently seeking advance degrees related to HCOP.
• Attendance is still a concern, and we recommend that the college administration adopt a universal mandatory attendance policy. The current, flexible policy, which leaves attendance requirements up to individual instructors gives students the impression that attendance is not all that important and results in a high rate of absenteeism in some courses negatively impacts student success rate.

Recommendations for students:

• Take advantage of advertised tutoring opportunities with the Math & Science Division.
• Review and revise notes after class.
• Submit all assignments on time.
• Interact meaningfully with faculty.
• Attend class regularly and arrive on time.
• Continue to work with advisors, get help as need, and ask questions.

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