PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
2007
PROGRAM: PC
TECHNICIAN / COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
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INSTITUTIONAL- LEVEL
GOALS |
PROGRAM OUTCOME - STUDENT ATTRIBUTE |
PROGRAM
OUTCOME ASSESSMENT
MEASURE ACTIVITIES |
PROGRAM
OUTCOME ASSESSMENT
MEASURE COURSE(S) |
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1a. To provide students with a core liberal arts and science
education |
Certificate
program – (includes EN101, BA101, BA202 included to provide a more rounded
experience that is not totally based on computer skills) Critical
thinking skills. 2006-2007:
100% 2005-2006: 100% |
Core
program outcomes Externship
survey to supervisors |
EN101
(English Composition skills) CS200
Computer Science Externship |
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1c.To
develop in students the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that
will enable them to communicate effectively |
Efficient
and effective oral and written communication skills. 2006-2007:
100% 2005-2006: 100% |
Externship survey to supervisors Resume,
cover letter, mock-interview |
CS200
Computer Science Externship BA202
Business Communications |
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2a. To provide students with the theory and knowledge specific to their chosen careers |
Technical
competency in computer-related skills. 2006-2007: 93% 2005-2006: 94% |
Demonstrate
advanced skills in Word, Excel, Access
and PowerPoint. Ability to pass A+
and MCP Certifications (based
on exams & post-graduate survey) Demonstrate
ability to install and set up a computer network (client and server); add and
manage network resources and users |
CS105
Intro to Microcomputer Apps. CS110 Adv.
Microcomputer Apps for Business CS180
Computer Maintenance & Repair CS181 Operating Systems CS218 Computer Networks |
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3c. & 4a. To encourage the
character formation of its students enabling them to recognize and practice ethical and spiritual values like the Judeo- Christian and Basilian values of peace, justice and concern for
others. |
Display
knowledge of ethical issues; use critical thinking in evaluating ethical
issues. Effective
member of project teams. 2006-2007: 97% 2005-2006: 96% |
Presentation
or paper on ethical issues Supervisor
feedback on ethical behavior by student during externship Participation
in team project; presentation as team to class. |
CS105
Intro to Microcomputer Apps. CS200
Computer Science Externship CS180
Computer Maintenance & Repair |
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To provide students with Information
Literacy: the knowledge, skills, and tools to obtain information in many
formats and media in order to identify, retrieve, and apply relevant and
valid knowledge and information resources to their study or research. (Applies to Goal 1b.) |
Ability to
use productivity software (Office applications) Internet and e-mail skills 2006-2007: 89% 2005-2006: 90% |
Demonstrate
advanced skills in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Internet research required for project; with proper MLA citation; e-mail with attachments (ability to both send and receive attachments) Ability to
create and publish a website with at least three linked HTML pages, including graphics. |
CS105
Intro to Microcomputer Apps. CS110 Adv.
Microcomputer Apps for Business |