1. AP-002-078 Academic Program Assessment Plan for Psychology and Sociology Second Reading

2. Background The Department of Psychology and Sociology has conducted an assessment plan in lieu of a 5 year program review. The Department followed the recommended procedure for an assessment plan. The plan has been approved by the Department’s faculty and it has been endorsed by Dean Way. All required consultations were made.

3. Recommendation The AP Committee recommends approval of the Assessment Plan for the Department of Psychology and Sociology.

4. AP-012-067 Option under the Bachelor of Arts in English

5. Background This is a name change from an emphasis to an option. The EFL Department will have two options: –English Education. –English Language and Literature

6. English Education Option is for teachers and it meets the requirements for Single Subject Credential It meets the approval of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). It allows graduates to enter CCTC Single Subject programs without further coursework.

7. The English Literature and Language Option has the requisite aggregate courses. It provides students with a comprehensive coverage of American and English Literatures.

8. Recommendation The plan meets the approval of the Department and the College. All required consultation has been made. The plan provides clear paths toward the Bachelor of Arts degree in each option, among other benefits to the students. Therefore, the AP Committee recommends approval of the referral.

9. AP-004-078 Academic Program Assessment Plan for History

10. Background The Department of History has conducted an assessment plan in lieu of a 5 year program review. The Department followed the recommended procedure for an assessment plan. The plan has been approved by the Department’s faculty and it has been endorsed by Dean Way. All required consultations were made.

11. Recommendation The AP Committee recommends approval of the Assessment plan for History.