College of Education. Social Services Counseling Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology

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College of Education

Social Services Counseling

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MSCP Social Services Counseling

-GRADUATE

• Program Overview

• Mission

• Objectives

• Demographics

• Expected Outcomes and Results

• Plans for Further Improvement

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Program Overview

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Mission Statement

Program: The Social Services Program is designed to train social

service providers. This program has been tailored to meet the needs of

those individuals interested in providing counseling in a wide range of

social service agencies that do not require licensure. The program

provides graduate students with theoretical knowledge and counseling

skills application unique to social services.

Purpose: The Social Service Program is a graduate program designed

to enhance the skills and abilities of a growing diverse student body.

The program promotes professionalism to traditional and

non-traditional students through exploration of knowledge, self-evaluation,

skills application, community service, and research for life-long

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# of Students in Social Services

Counseling Program

Location

AY 2007-2008

AY 2008-2009

Tampa, FL 28 19 Orlando, FL 73 57 Montgomery, AL 14 3 Marianna, FL 10 18 Jacksonville, FL 8 13 Pensacola, FL 41 36 Panama City/ Tyndall AFB, FL 63 63 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 17 18 Total 254 227

Expected Outcome: Over 100 students will be enrolled in this program.

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Curriculum Committee

Social Service Counseling

• The purpose of the curriculum committee is to participate in

discussions of all curriculum issues involved in core and specialty

courses, determine (vote on) these issues, assess and evaluate

program progress, implement curriculum changes to insure

compliance with and maintain SACS, CACREP (Clinical Mental

Health, Community Counseling, School Counseling ), CORE

(Rehabilitation Counseling), NCATE & Florida, Georgia, and

Alabama Department of Education (School Counseling, School

Psychology, School Psychometry) Accreditation, and manage

non-accredited programs (Substance Abuse, Corrections

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Curriculum Committee Activity

• This body met face to face at least twice a year during the

07-08, 08-09 and 09-10 academic years (See minutes/notes) and via

phone, email and videoconferencing between face-to-face

meetings (See emails).

• Working with the College of Education Dean, Dr. Lance Tatum,

and Associate Deans Dr. Robin Bynum, Dr. Pam Arrington ,

and Dr. Dianne Gossett, we have successfully earned system

wide NCATE accreditation, system wide CORE accreditation

and site specific CACREP accreditation at the Southeast Region

Sites (Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Panama City, Ft.

Walton Beach, Orlando, Pensacola, and Tampa, FL locations)

and Dothan (Community and School Counseling) while

maintaining CACREP site specific accreditation at Montgomery

(School, Community), Troy (School, Community) and Phenix

City (School, Community, and Clinical Mental Health).

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Curriculum Committee Members

Faculty by Site and Program:

DOTHAN CAMPUS (ALABAMA PROGRAM)

Dr. Brian Boehman, School Psychology, School Psychometry Dr. Ginger Mayer, School Counseling

Dr. Emma Peden, Rehabilitation Counseling

Dr. Chieko Koyoma, Community Counseling, Substance Abuse Dr. Brent Tucker, Community Counseling

MONTGOMERY CAMPUS (ALABAMA PROGRAM)

Dr. Eddie Clark, Chair, Substance Abuse, Community Counseling Dr. Lynn Boyd, Community

Dr. Cozetta Shannon, Rehabilitation Counseling

Dr. Kathleen Krach, School Psychology, School Psychometry [Attempting to fill f/t position for School Counseling Faculty]

PHENIX CITY CAMPUS (ALABAMA PROGRAM)

Dr. Catherine Ness, Chair, Community and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Dr. Michael Burgan, School Counseling

Dr. David Hollingsworth, Community Counseling Dr. Robert Carlson, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Dr. Suzanne Tew-Washburn, Rehabilitation Counseling

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Curriculum Committee Members

Faculty by Site and Program:

TROY CAMPUS (ALABAMA PROGRAM)

Dr. Andy Creamer, Chair, Community Counseling

Dr. Leila Vaughn, Student Affairs Counseling and School Counseling Dr. Bradley Willis, Community Counseling

Dr. Mary Anne Templeton, Rehabilitation Counseling Dr. Jeanne Wright, Community Counseling

SOUTHEAST REGION (GLOBAL CAMPUS PROGRAMS IN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA)

Dr. Carol Lewis, Chair, Community Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Housed at Pensacola location

Augusta, GA

Dr. Frank Browning, Community Counseling Dr. Deborah Wilson, Community Counseling Dr. Duane Halbur (New as of 2010)

Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Dr. Dorothy (Dodie) Meier, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling Teach out at Jacksonville, FL

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Curriculum Committee Members

Faculty by Site and Program:

SOUTHEAST REGION (GLOBAL CAMPUS PROGRAMS IN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA)

Orlando, FL

Dr. Greg Dawson, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling Dr. Linda Vanderbleek, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling Dr. Jeffrey Haynes, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling Panama City, FL

Dr. Trey Fitch, Clinical Mental Health, Social Services Counseling (New as of 2010) Dr. Jennie Marshall, Clinical Mental Health, Social Services Counseling (New as of 2010) Pensacola, FL

Dr. Carol Lewis, Clinical Mental Health, Social Services Counseling

Dr. Lamon Small, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling Dr. William Cavitt, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling Tampa, FL

Dr. Michael Sunich, Clinical Mental Health, Social Services Counseling

Dr. Stephen Guinta, Clinical Mental Health, Social Services Counseling (New as of 2010) Teachout at Holliman AFB, New Mexico

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Expected Outcomes & Assessment Methods

Social Services Counseling (MSCP)

EO #1: Content Area Course Assessment Human Growth and development PSY 6668 – Human Growth and

Development

Section C1 of CPCE

Social and Cultural Foundations CP 6651 – Counseling Diverse Populations

Section C2 of CPCE Helping Relationships CP 6649 – Theories of Counseling

CP 6610 – Facilitation Skills

Group Work CP 6642 – Group Dynamics and Counseling

Section C4 of CPCE Career & Life Style Development PSY 6635 – Vocational and

Career Development

Appraisal PSY 6645 – Evaluation and Assessment

Section C6 of CPCE Research & Program Evaluation CP 6691 – Research Methodology Section C7 of CPCE Professional Orientation &

Ethics

CP 6600 – Professional Orientation and Ethics

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Expected Outcomes & Assessment Methods

Social Services Counseling (MSCP)

Expected Outcomes Course(s) Assessment(s) EO #2: Students will demonstrate

knowledge of the counseling profession (including history, current roles, trends/issues, functions, professional identity, theory, and facilitative skills).

CP6650 Counseling Practicum Practicum Assessment

EO #3-A: Students will be able to

create a competent research

proposal written in accordance with the latest APA publication

standards.

CP 6691 – Research Methodology Research Proposal

EO #3-B: Students will be able to

pass the Research Section of the National Counseling Professional Comprehensive Exam (CPCE).

After Core Content has been completed and prior to

graduation.

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Program Overview

• During the 2005-2006 academic year, 137 students

were enrolled in the Social Services Counseling

programs. Of these students, 34 graduated with a

Masters of Science degree.

– Montgomery: 36 students; 3 graduated

– Global Campus: 58 students; 22 graduated

– Dothan: 43 students; 9 graduated

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Program Overview

• During the 2006-2007 academic year, 255 students

were enrolled in the Social Services Counseling

programs. Of these students, 156 graduated with a

Masters of Science degree.

– Montgomery: 28 students; 6 graduated

– Global Campus: 204 students; 135 graduated

– Dothan: 23 students; 15 graduated

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Program Overview

• During the 2007-2008 academic year, 97 graduated

with a Masters of Science degree.

– Montgomery: 6 graduated

– Global Campus: 82 graduated

– Dothan: 9 graduated

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Expected Outcomes and Results

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Expected Outcome (EO) # 1:

Students will demonstrate knowledge in

eight core areas of counseling. When students near the end of the

Community Counseling Program they will be required to complete a

comprehensive exam that assesses these eight core knowledge

domains. They are as follows:

(1)Human Growth and Development

(2)Social and Cultural Foundations

(3)Helping Relationships

(4)Group Work

(5)Career and Lifestyle Development

(6)Appraisal

(7)Research and Program Evaluation

(8)Professional Orientation & Ethics

The eight core areas will be assessed on a comprehensive examination.

Eighty percent of students are expected to pass the comprehensive

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Expected Outcomes and Results

• Expected Outcome (EO) # 1:

The eight core areas will be assessed on a

comprehensive examination. Eighty percent of

students are expected to pass the comprehensive

exam with no more than three attempts.

• 100% (N=48) of students passed the Comprehensive

Exam with a score of 70% or better for 2006-2007

academic year.

• 100% (N=50) of students passed the CPCE with a

score of 60% or better for 2007-2008 academic year.

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CPCE ASSESSMENT DATA

EO #1 EFFECTIVENESS BY LOCATION

Social Services Counseling - AY 2008-2009

Location

N

Data Result

Extent

Tampa, FL 3 (2) 67% Did Not Meet Orlando, FL 9 (8) 89% Exceeded Montgomery, AL 2 (2) 100% Exceeded

Marianna, FL 0 N/A N/A

Jacksonville, FL 0 N/A N/A Pensacola, FL 3 (2) 67% Did Not Meet Panama City/

Tyndall AFB, FL 7 (6) 86% Exceeded Ft. Walton Beach, FL 5 (3) 60% Did Not Meet Total 29 (23) 79% Did Not Meet

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Expected Outcomes and Results

• EO # 2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the

counseling profession to include history, current roles,

trends/issues, functions, and professional identity as

well as theory and facilitative skills.

Students will be assessed through Practicum measures.

• 100% (N=48) of students passed the Practicum with a

score of 80% or better for 2006-2007 academic year.

• 100% (N=50) of students passed the Practicum with a

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PRACTICUM ASSESSMENT DATA

EO #2 EFFECTIVENESS BY LOCATION

Social Services Counseling - AY 2008-2009

Location

N

Data Result

Extent

Tampa, FL 11 (11) 100% Exceeded Orlando, FL 13 (13) 100% Exceeded Montgomery, AL 3 (3) 100% Exceeded

Jacksonville, FL 0 N/A N/A Pensacola, FL 4 (4) 100% Exceeded Panama City/

Tyndall AFB, FL 9 (9) 100% Exceeded Ft. Walton Beach, FL 3 (3) 100% Exceeded Total 43 (43) 100% Exceeded

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Program Research Objective

• Expected Outcome (EO) # 3 -A: Upon Completion

of the M.S. in Counseling and Psychology, students

will be able to create a competent research proposal

consisting of an introduction; literature review and

methodology outline all written in accordance with

the latest APA publication standards.

• Expected Outcome (EO) # 3 –B: Students will be

able to pass the Research Section of the National

Counseling Professional Comprehensive Exam

(CPCE).

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Research Proposal Assessment Data

EO #3-A Effectiveness By Location

Ay 2009-2010

Location

N

Data Result

Extent

Tampa, FL 4 (4) 100% Exceeded Orlando, FL 3 (3) 100% Exceeded Montgomery, AL 3 (3) 100% Exceeded

Jacksonville, FL 3 (3) 100% Exceeded Pensacola, FL 2 (2) 100% Exceeded Panama City/

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CPCE Research Assessment Data

EO #3-B Effectiveness By Location

Ay 2009-2010

Location

N

DATA RESULT

Extent

Tampa, FL 4 (3) 75% Did Not Meet Orlando, FL 3 (1) 33% Did Not Meet Montgomery, AL 0 (0) 0% Exceeded

Marianna, FL 0 (0) 0% N/A

Jacksonville, FL 3 (2) 67% Exceeded Pensacola, FL 1 (1) 100% Exceeded Panama City/

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Plans for Further Improvement

Plans based on student learning outcome data

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Data illustrates that students are not passing all eight core areas on the

comprehensive examination at the expected outcome. Data also illustrates that

the manner in which the exam results are reported are creating major difficulties

in collecting accurate data. The Counseling curriculum committee has

developed a new student learning outcomes and new collecting and reporting

guidelines to address this issue. These new procedures have been approved by a

majority vote by the curriculum committee and will be reviewed by the COE

Executive Committee during the summer 2010 (EO 1).

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Review of the assessment data shows that student performance on the research

section of the CPCE does not meet the stated expected outcome. (EO 3A & 3B)

– During Spring and Summer (2010) the Counseling Curriculum Committee

will meet to develop specific plans for improvement.

– Plans for further improvement will include additional research oriented

assignments in core courses, development of an electronic research

teaching session for students to review prior to students taking the CPCE

(posted on the Counseling LiveText site), and other plans for improvement

developed by faculty.