The English department assesses student outcomes in the following academic program areas:

• Developmental Literacy in English and Reading

• English as a Second Language

• Journalism / Mass Communications / New Media Studies

Assessment in Non-Traditional Formats
Additional assessment is conducted in English Department courses taught in non-traditional formats, such as:

• Online courses

• Linked, learning community courses

Resources for Program Assessment

• Characteristics of an Effective Assessment Program

• Suggested Steps in Designing a Program Assessment Plan of Student Learning

• Online Evaluation Resource Library (OERL)

• Basic Guide to Program Evaluation

• Testing and Evaluation: Learning from the Projects We Fund