Our Lady of Holy Cross College Institutional Effectiveness Plan for Academic Departments

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Institutional Effectiveness Plan for Academic Departments ACADEMIC YEAR: 2013-2014

PROGRAM: Master of Arts in Counseling, Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

DEPARTMENT: Counseling and Behavioral Sciences COORDINATOR: Dr. Carolyn C. White

CHAIRPERSON: Dr. Carolyn C. White PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Graduate Programs in Counseling incorporate the Mission and Philosophy of the College in their own statement of Mission and Philosophy. The various specialties in Counseling nurture students into self-developing, competent professionals who can contribute to their communities both personally and professionally. The programs emphasize the whole person’s development of spiritual, intellectual, cultural, and material values necessary to live responsibly, respect

individuality, seek truth and peace, and foster justice in society. The programs emphasize the delivery of services through a sociocultural, systemic, developmental, wellness perspective. The Graduate Programs implement their philosophy into their mission through measurable objectives for teaching, research, and public service.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree, graduates will be able to:

SLO ASSESSMENTS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK

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SLO ASSESSMENTS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK 2. Demonstrate

critical thinking in regard to concepts of clinical mental health counseling (6) Clinical Mental Health Agency Proposal (7) Techniques Video Role Play (8) Clinical Performance (9) Oral Comprehensive Examination (10) Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination 80% on proposal rubric 80% on video rubric 80% on clinical rubric Passing Score Passing Score 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 3. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and legal considerations

specifically related to the practice of

clinical mental health counseling

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SLO ASSESSMENTS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK 6. Demonstrate an

understanding of the various models and approaches to clinical evaluation (4) Clinical Diagnosis Presentation (7) Techniques Video Role Play (8) Clinical Performance (9) Oral Comprehensive Examination (10) Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination 80% on presentation rubric 80% on video rubric 80% on clinical rubric Passing Score Passing Score 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 7. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the diagnostic processes and established diagnostic criteria for mental and emotional disorders (4) Clinical Diagnosis Presentation (8) Clinical Performance (9) Oral Comprehensive Examination (10) Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination 80% on presentation rubric 80% on clinical rubric Passing Score Passing Score 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency 8. Demonstrate ability to conduct and evaluate research in counseling and its related disciplines for its applicability to counseling theory and counseling practice (3) Counseling Research Project (10) Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination 80% on research rubric Passing Score 80% of students will meet proficiency 80% of students will meet proficiency ASSESSMENTS:

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Students in COU 602 Social and Cultural Foundations are required to present on a selected cultural group, including an informative lecture, interview, and encouragement for classroom interaction and participation. This presentation is scored on a rubric.

Assessment 2: Ethical and Legal Considerations Case Studies Outcomes: 3

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully score ≥ 80% on the case study rubric.

Students in COU 609 Professional Orientation and Ethics are required to evaluate case studies throughout the semester, determining potential ethical and legal complications and citing relevant documentation to support these conclusions. These evaluations are collectively scored on a rubric.

Assessment 3: Counseling Research Project Outcomes: 8

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully score ≥ 80% on the research rubric.

Students in COU 610 Research Methods and Program Evaluation are required to propose a research project relevant to the field of counseling, submitted for the approval of the Human Subjects Protection Review Board, and then gather the appropriate data over the course of a semester which are then compiled into a mock submission. This project is scored on a rubric. Assessment 4: Clinical Diagnosis Presentation

Outcomes: 6 & 7

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully score ≥ 80% on the presentation rubric. Students in COU 615 Diagnosis/Treatment of Mental Disorders are required to present on a disorder selected from the most current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This presentation is scored on a rubric.

Assessment 5: Addictions Counseling Video Role Play Outcomes: 5

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully score ≥ 80% on the video rubric.

Students in COU 635 Chemical Dependency from a Systems Perspective are required to present a twenty-minute video role play of counseling services related to an addiction. This video role play and the accompanying presentation are scored on a rubric.

Assessment 6: Clinical Mental Health Agency Proposal Outcomes: 1, 2 & 3

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Students in COU 641 Clinical Mental Health Counseling are required to submit a proposal for a clinical mental health agency. This proposal is evaluated for clarity and thoroughness and is scored on a rubric.

Assessment 7: Techniques Video Role Play Outcomes: 2, 4, 5 & 6

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully score ≥ 80% on the video rubric.

Students in COU 616 Techniques in Counseling are required to complete ten videotaped role plays simulating counseling sessions. These role plays are evaluated by the instructor

throughout the semester and collectively scored on a rubric. Assessment 8: Clinical Performance

Outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully score ≥ 80% on the clinical rubric.

Students in COU 699 Practicum are required to acquire a minimum of 40 direct hours of client contact at the Thomas E. Chambers Counseling and Training Center located on campus at Our Lady of Holy Cross College. These counseling sessions are videotaped and stored securely on campus for review by clinical supervisors. Clinical skills demonstrated in these videos, as well as participation in both individual and group supervision sessions throughout the semester, are evaluated and overall clinical performance is scored on a rubric.

Assessment 9: Oral Comprehensive Examination Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully pass the examination

Students in their final semester are required to pass an oral comprehensive examination in which graduate faculty evaluate the students on their general knowledge of a selected counseling theory as well as its applications to a case study. This examination is scored on a rubric by each member of that student’s examination committee. These scores are discussed by committee members and the student is passed if the committee members reach such a consensus. Students who fail to pass the oral comprehensive examination are not allowed to graduate, must register for an additional semester of internship, and must re-take the examination on the next available date it is offered.

Assessment 10: Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8

Benchmark: 80% of students will successfully pass the examination

Students in their final semester must take the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive

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next available date it is offered. Assessment 11: Surveys

Course evaluations, exit surveys and post-graduation surveys are not tied to specific outcomes but are utilized to acquire qualitative data on perceptions of the program and indicate any areas of growth that may require program modifications.

LOCATION: Department of Counseling and Behavioral Sciences DISSEMINATION/DISCUSSION:

This information is disseminated and discussed in department faculty meetings, Graduate

Council, and general college faculty meetings. It is reported to SACS, CACREP, and the general community via a link on the OLHCC web page.

Results:

The summer semester is included as several of the courses in the Graduate Program in Counseling are taught primarily or exclusively at that time.

Assessment 1: Social and Cultural Foundations Presentation Outcomes: 4

Benchmark: Exceeded

Semester Number of Students

Number who met Proficiency

Percent Meeting Proficiency

Fall 2013 6 6 100%

Spring 2014 9 8 89%

Summer 2014 Not Offered N/A N/A

Assessment 2: Ethical and Legal Considerations Case Studies Outcomes: 3

Number who met Proficiency Percent Meeting Proficiency Fall 2013 10 10 100% Spring 2014 4 4 100% Summer 2014 5 5 100%

Assessment 3: Counseling Research Project Outcomes: 8

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Fall 2013 10 10 100%

Spring 2014 0 N/A N/A

Assessment 4: Clinical Diagnosis Presentation Outcomes: 6 & 7

Fall 2013 15 15 100%

Spring 2014 Not Offered N/A N/A

Assessment 5: Addictions Counseling Video Role Play Outcomes: 5

Fall 2013 Not Offered N/A N/A

Spring 2014 15 15 100%

Assessment 6: Clinical Mental Health Agency Proposal Outcomes: 1, 2 & 3

Fall 2013 Not Offered N/A N/A

Spring 2014 Not Offered N/A N/A

Summer 2014 8 8 100%

Assessment 7: Techniques Video Role Play Outcomes: 2, 4, 5 & 6

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Outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Benchmark: Exceeded

Assessment 9: Oral Comprehensive Examination Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

Benchmark:

Assessment 10: Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8

Benchmark:

Number who met Proficiency Percent Meeting Proficiency Fall 2013 3 3 100% Spring 2014 12 12 100% Summer 2014 5 5 100% Assessment 11: Surveys

Course evaluations during the 2013-2014 Academic Year were found to be generally favorable. 20 students in the Master of Arts in Counseling, Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program graduated in the 2013-2014 Academic Year. The exit surveys were collected, evaluated, and found to be favorable.

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