Weber State University
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PhilosophyResults of Assessment 2000-2001 (submitted 09/12/01) Philosophy has created and received approval to offer a capstone seminar course as a way of engaging in outcomes assessment. This course, Philo 4810, will be taught for the first time on an experimental basis in the 2002 spring semester. Data on the results of this course will be available at the conclusion of the 2001/02 academic year.Phil 4810 is an elective course, students will receive a letter grade for the course and they may not repeat the course for additional credit. The description of the course is as follows: Phil 4810 will provide students with a comprehensive review of the various areas of philosophy, and an in-depth study of a single philosopher with the goal of producing a substantial thesis paper. The purpose of this course is to be able to document that students with a philosophy minor possess competence in the field. They will do this in two ways:
Students who are deficient in an area of the exam will be asked to do supplemental work in that area. For the research component, the student will work with the most appropriate faculty member. The completed exam, any supplemental work and the paper will be kept on file as evidence of student competence. Mission Statement / Student Learning Outcomes / Curriculum Grid / Assessment Plan / Contact Person |
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