2.05.01
2.05.01 Evidence shall be provided demonstrating that the program’s assessment plan is compatible with expectations of the regional accrediting association and the institution.
Evidence of Compliance:
The assessment plan utilized by the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies is in direct compliance with the campus Assessment and Program Review Office and with WASC. Information about the CSULB Assessment and Program Review Office is available via this link: CSULB Assessment and Program Review Office
The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies submits a periodic Program Review documenting program assessment in compliance with university requirements. This Program Review for the Department is in addition to the 7.0 series standards for COAPRT accreditation. The Program Review assesses the department’s compliance with institutional learning objectives set forth by the University. These objectives state graduates will be:
- Well-prepared with communication, numeracy and critical thinking skills to successfully join the workforce of California and the world or to pursue advanced study;
- Critically and ethically engaged in global and local issues;
- Knowledgeable and respectful of the diversity of individuals, groups, and cultures;
- Accomplished at integrating the skills of a liberal education with disciplinary or professional competency;
- Skilled in collaborative problem-solving, research, and creative activity.
2016 RLS Program Review Report
These institutional learning objectives can best be assessed in courses students complete at the culmination of their degree program. Therefore the department has identified specific assessments based on the final core course required for the Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and for the Therapeutic Recreation program.