Liberal Arts/Health Careers Opportunity(HCOP)

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 health care 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 2019-2020 (Fall 19 & Spring 20)

What we found:

HCOP_PSLO_1: Describe the structure and function of organ systems in the human body.
Fall 2019-Anatomy & Physiology I (SC 122A) 90% of students 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 2020-Anatomy & Physiology II (SC 122B) 96% of students 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 2020-Microbiology (SC 180) Over 95% of students 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.

Shown below is the summary of the PSLO assessment results: PSLO 1: Describe the structure and function of organ systems in the human body.

Fall 2019-Anatomy & Physiology I (SC 122A) – Over 92% of students 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 2020-Anatomy & Physiology II (SC 122A) – All the students (100%) 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.

PSLO 2: Demonstrate a solid foundation in basic biological sciences
Spring 2020-Microbiology (SC 180) – Over 98% of students 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:

• Continue the dialog with the faculty of the Health Division was planned with a view to gain further insight into possible ways of improving student study skills, particularly as related to a science curriculum. Discussions with the faculty of Marine Science Program on how to improve study skills reveal that the problem is widespread across many disciplines; many students enroll into the college with poor study skills and poor study habits.
• A meeting with the Health Division was scheduled and possible changes that can improve requirements and student learning will be discussed.
• 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 that negatively impacts student success rate.
• It is also recommended that the HCOP unit required for graduation will be lowered by 6 or 9 credits so the HCOP students can concentrate on major science requirement courses. Suggested subjects to be removed are the following:
  
  1. Speech Communication (3 credits)
  2. Humanities requirements (3 credits)
  3. Open Elective requirements (3 credits)

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.