Program Learning Outcomes
By using various assessment tools and/or rubrics within the classroom, American Public University System (APUS) is able to capture a snapshot of students’ success in fulfilling their program outcomes. Signature assignments, generally in the final course of a program, are used to assess students’ proficiency in meeting each program outcome (PO). In order to show proficiency in an area, a student must achieve a score of 85% or greater. American Public University System strives to have 70% or more (university benchmark) of our students reaching the 85% proficiency standard. When this benchmark isn't met, action is taken to improve curriculum and instruction to better serve our students. The below chart shows combined results of B.A. Emergency and Disaster Management students at APUS.
- PO#1-Identify the goals of disaster management from prevention/reduction of loss due to hazards, disasters, and emergencies.
- PO#2-Differentiate between response strategies for the various emergency and disaster incidents.
- PO#3-Examine the phases of the cycle of disasters.
- PO#4-Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of the individuals and agencies in an emergency and disaster incident.
- PO#5-Analyze factors and coping strategies involved in emergencies and disasters.
- PO#6-Demonstrate emergency and disaster preparedness from planning to recovery.
Learning Outcomes Assessment: ETS Proficiency Profile
Undergraduate students at American Public University System (both AMU and APU) are required to participate in our national testing initiative as they near degree completion. This involves completion of the ETS Proficiency Profile, a general education assessment. This initiative enables us to evaluate and inform teaching and learning, as well as benchmark our programs. Below are combined results from the ETS Proficiency Profile for B.A. Emergency and Disaster Management students in the School of Security and Global Studies.
End of Program Survey
Student satisfaction is extremely important at American Public University System. Students are asked to complete a survey at the conclusion of their program to give insight on their experience. Below are anonymous, self-reported results, from the End of Program survey, for students in the B.A. Emergency and Disaster Management Program.
Program Completion & Retention Data
Below you will find the number of student completions for the B.A. Emergency and Disaster Management Program, as well as the rate of retention by year.
