Program: Mathematics (MA)
Degree: Master's
Date: Tue Nov 07, 2017 - 2:32:00 pm
1) Institutional Learning Objectives (ILOs) and Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
1. Mastery of graduate level mathematics in core areas including at least 3 of analysis, algebra, topology, applied mathematics.
(1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in one or more general subject areas related to, but not confined to, a specific area of interest., 4. Critically analyze, synthesize, and utilize information and data related to one’s field of study.)
2. Familiarity with the breadth of modern mathematics, by successful completion of a range of advanced courses.
(1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in one or more general subject areas related to, but not confined to, a specific area of interest., 4. Critically analyze, synthesize, and utilize information and data related to one’s field of study.)
3. Ability to engage in an independent mathematical project.
(2. Demonstrate understanding of research methodology and techniques specific to one’s field of study., 3. Apply research methodology and/or scholarly inquiry techniques specific to one’s field of study., 4. Critically analyze, synthesize, and utilize information and data related to one’s field of study., 5. Proficiently communicate and disseminate information in a manner relevant to the field and intended audience., 6. Conduct research or projects as a responsible and ethical professional, including consideration of and respect for other cultural perspectives., 7. Interact professionally with others.)
4. Ability to communicate mathematics effectively in writing.
(4. Critically analyze, synthesize, and utilize information and data related to one’s field of study., 5. Proficiently communicate and disseminate information in a manner relevant to the field and intended audience., 7. Interact professionally with others.)
5. Ability to present advanced mathematical ideas to a mathematics audience.
(4. Critically analyze, synthesize, and utilize information and data related to one’s field of study., 5. Proficiently communicate and disseminate information in a manner relevant to the field and intended audience., 7. Interact professionally with others.)
2) Your program's SLOs are published as follows. Please update as needed.







3) Please review, add, replace, or delete the existing curriculum map.
- File (03/16/2020)
4) For your program, the percentage of courses that have course SLOs explicitly stated on the syllabus, a website, or other publicly available document is as follows. Please update as needed.





5) Did your program engage in any program learning assessment activities between June 1, 2015 and October 31, 2017?


6) What best describes the program-level learning assessment activities that took place for the period June 1, 2015 to October 31, 2017? (Check all that apply.)







7) Briefly explain the assessment activities that took place in the last 28 months.
Learning outcomes were discussed by Graduate Committee. Student work was evaluated. Programmatic changes were made to better align program with goals.
8) What types of evidence did the program use as part of the assessment activities checked in question 6? (Check all that apply.)





















9) State the number of students (or persons) who submitted evidence that was evaluated. If applicable, please include the sampling technique used.
5 The work of all Masters students during this period was considered.
10) Who interpreted or analyzed the evidence that was collected? (Check all that apply.)










11) How did they evaluate, analyze, or interpret the evidence? (Check all that apply.)







12) Summarize the results of the assessment activities checked in question 6. For example, report the percent of students who achieved each SLO.
While the students were generally meeting the previous assessment goals it was determined that they would be better served by changes in requirements that both broadened and strengthed the MA program.
13) What best describes how the program used the results? (Check all that apply.)









14) Please briefly describe how the program used the results.
Requirements changed. Few specific courses required but more courses at higher levels are now mandated.
15) Beyond the results, were there additional conclusions or discoveries? This can include insights about assessment procedures, teaching and learning, and great achievements regarding program assessment in this reporting period.
No.
16) If the program did not engage in assessment activities, please explain.
n/a