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Academic Program Reviews in Psychology: Challenges and Opportunities
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Academic Program Reviews in Psychology: Challenges and Opportunities

Maureen A McCarthy, Dana S Dunn, Jane S Halonen and Suzanne C Baker
The Oxford Handbook of Undergraduate Psychology Education, pp.833-842
Oxford Library of Psychology, Oxford University Press
08/01/2015

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Abstract

The authors provide a rationale for academic program reviews (APRs), highlighting their role in improving teaching, learning, and program quality in psychology departments. Following a brief history of accreditation in higher education, they introduce the purpose and scope of quality benchmarking in psychology program. Specific guidelines for organizing an APR for a psychology department include writing and organizing a self-study document, selecting an external reviewer(s) to lead the program evaluation, and planning for and scheduling activities for a reviewer’s visit. The essay concludes by considering the future of the APR in psychology education, especially at the undergraduate level.

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