Abstract
Program assessment is now commonplace at most colleges and universities and is required for accreditation of specific degree programs. Key aspects of program assessment include program improvement, improved student learning, and adequate student preparation for the workforce. Thus, program assessment is a key ingredient to program health. Although surveys are often used within program assessment in higher education, this study demonstrates the weaknesses of this method and, instead, introduces Q methodology as a means of program assessment especially in the area of needs assessment. In essence, Q offers an objective way to measure subjectivity about any topic. Unlike Likert-scale surveys, Q is a mixed method that reveals the multiple unique views as well as consensus within the group of participants. In this study, Q was used to determine views of a construction engineering technology program. How the results will be used to improve the program is presented.
Recommended Citation
Ramlo, Susan E.
(2015)
"Q Methodology as a Tool for Program Assessment,"
Mid-Western Educational Researcher: Vol. 27:
Iss.
3, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/mwer/vol27/iss3/3
