Counselor Education Program Survey
1. Gender:Response Percent
Response Count
Male 42.9% 3
Female 57.1% 4
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skipped question 0
2. Ethnic Background:
Response Percent
Response Count
African American 0.0% 0
Asian 0.0% 0
Hispanic (Non-White) 0.0% 0
Native American 14.3% 1
White (Non-Hispanic) 85.7% 6
Other 0.0% 0
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3. Present Age Range:
Response Percent
Response Count
20-24 years 14.3% 1
25-29 years 28.6% 2
30-34 years 14.3% 1
35-39 years 0.0% 0
40-44 years 28.6% 2
45-49 years 14.3% 1
50 years and over 0.0% 0
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skipped question 0
4. Degrees earned at The University of Montevallo:
Response Percent
Response Count
Degree/Year Completed 100.0% 7
Degree/Year Completed 28.6% 2
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skipped question 0
5. Area of specialization:
Response Percent
Response Count
Community Counseling 0.0% 0
School Counseling 57.1% 4
Marriage & Family Counseling 42.9% 3
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6. Student status during your degree studies:
Response Percent
Response Count
Full-time 71.4% 5
Part-time 28.6% 2
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skipped question 0
7. Financial Aid (check all that apply):
Response Percent
Response Count
Student loan 80.0% 4
Scholarship or fellowship 20.0% 1
Graduate program assistantship 0.0% 0
Graduate research assistantship 0.0% 0
Graduate training assistantship 0.0% 0
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8. Number of employment positions since graduation:
Response Count
7
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9. Present employment:
Response Percent
Response Count
I am employed full-time. 100.0% 7
I am employed part-time. 0.0% 0
I am searching for employment. 0.0% 0
I am not employed, nor am I
searching for employment. 0.0% 0
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skipped question 0
10. If employed, indicate your permanent primary employer. If you hold more than one job, indicate the setting of the one position you consider to be most important.
Response Percent
Response Count
Doctoral granting university 0.0% 0
Four year college or non-doctoral
granting university 14.3% 1
Community or technical or junior
college 0.0% 0
Elementary or secondary
school 57.1% 4
Non-profit agency or institution 0.0% 0
Business or industry 0.0% 0
Government 0.0% 0
Self-employment or private
practice 28.6% 2
Other 0.0% 0
Continuing graduate or
professional education 0.0% 0
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skipped question 0
11. What is your approximate annual income from employment and related professional activities? Include salary before deductions but without fringe benefits paid by the employer.
Response Percent
Response Count
under $10,000 0.0% 0
$10,000 - $19,999 0.0% 0
$20,000 - $29,999 14.3% 1
$30,000 - $39,999 14.3% 1
$40,000 - $49,999 28.6% 2
$50,000 - $59,999 42.9% 3
$60,000 - $69,999 0.0% 0
$70,000 or more 0.0% 0
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skipped question 0
12. To what extent does your present employment position make use of your graduate training?
Response Percent
Response Count
Not at all 0.0% 0
Some, but not much 0.0% 0
Quite a bit 14.3% 1
A great deal 85.7% 6
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13. Do you consider yourself to be underemployed in your present position?
Response Percent
Response Count
Definitely 0.0% 0
Somewhat 28.6% 2
No 71.4% 5
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skipped question 0
14. If you answered yes to the previous question, is it because it is not consistent with your level of training and experience? Response
Percent
Response Count
Yes 33.3% 1
No 66.7% 2
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15. What part of your academic preparation is of the greatest benefit to you in your professional responsibilities?
Response Count
4
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16. Licenses/certifications held (check all that apply):
Response Percent
Response Count State license to practice
counseling 50.0% 3
State license to practice
psychology 0.0% 0
State license to practice marriage
and family therapy 16.7% 1
National Certified Counselor 83.3% 5
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 0.0% 0
Certified Clinical Mental Health
Counselor 0.0% 0
National Certification for Career
Counselors 0.0% 0
State Certification as a
Professional School Counselor 16.7% 1
Clinical Membership in AAMFT 0.0% 0
Other (please specify) 0
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17. Membership in professional organizations (check all that apply):
National Regional State Local Response
Count
ACA 50.0% (2) 0.0% (0) 100.0% (4) 0.0% (0) 4
APA 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0
ACPA 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0
AAMFT 100.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 100.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 1
ALCA 33.3% (2) 0.0% (0) 66.7% (4) 0.0% (0) 6
ALAMFT 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 100.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 1
ASCA 33.3% (1) 33.3% (1) 66.7% (2) 0.0% (0) 3
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18. The following items were relevant to my professional practice:
SA A D SD NA Response
Count Professional orientation to
counseling (introduction to counseling, critical issues, professional ethics)
57.1% (4) 42.9% (3) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Theories/techniques of individual counseling (individual personal counseling, personality development)
100.0% (7) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Theories/techniques of career counseling (career counseling, career development)
28.6% (2) 57.1% (4) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Theories/techniques of group
counseling 42.9% (3) 57.1% (4) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Human development (child,
adolescent, adult, aging, life-span) 71.4% (5) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Counseling specific populations (women, ethnic, racial minorities, disabled, gay and lesbian)
Individual appraisal (interviewing, psychological testing, diagnosis, report writing)
57.1% (4) 0.0% (0) 42.9% (3) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Research skills (research design,
measurement theory, statistics) 57.1% (4) 14.3% (1) 14.3% (1) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 7
Counseling practicum (individual counseling, group counseling, career counseling, family counseling)
85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Ethical issues in counseling 71.4% (5) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Legal issues as they relate to
counseling 71.4% (5) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Knowledge of and access to community resources for counselors
57.1% (4) 42.9% (3) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Counseling internship 85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
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19. High quality was evident in each of the following areas:
SA A D SD NA Response
Count Professional orientation to
counseling (introduction to counseling, critical issues, professional ethics)
85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Theories/techniques of individual counseling (individual personal counseling, personality development)
71.4% (5) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Theories/techniques of career counseling (career counseling, career development)
28.6% (2) 57.1% (4) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Theories/techniques of group
counseling 42.9% (3) 28.6% (2) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Human development (child,
adolescent, adult, aging, life-span) 57.1% (4) 14.3% (1) 14.3% (1) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 7
Counseling specific populations (women, ethnic, racial minorities, disabled, gay and lesbian)
85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Individual appraisal (interviewing, psychological testing, diagnosis, report writing)
57.1% (4) 14.3% (1) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Research skills (research design,
measurement theory, statistics) 57.1% (4) 14.3% (1) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Counseling practicum (individual counseling, group counseling, career counseling, family counseling)
71.4% (5) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Ethical issues in counseling 57.1% (4) 28.6% (2) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Legal issues as they relate to
counseling 71.4% (5) 14.3% (1) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Knowledge of and access to community resources for counselors
Counseling internship 85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
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skipped question 0
20. Please mark the response that best represents your agreement with each statement:
SA A D SD NA Response
Count A positive intellectual environment
was established by the faculty. 100.0% (7) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
The faculty was readily available for consultation and advising, and maintained adequate office hours.
85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
My instructors generally varied their pedagogical methodologies in a creative fashion.
71.4% (5) 14.3% (1) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
The faculty was competent in the
field of counselor education. 100.0% (7) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Anticipated outcomes in courses
were well-defined by the faculty. 100.0% (7) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
The faculty stimulate enthusiasm
and interest in students. 71.4% (5) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
The faculty presented current and
relevant information. 71.4% (5) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
During my program, I never had the opportunity to get to know the faculty on a personal basis.
14.3% (1) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 71.4% (5) 0.0% (0) 7
My experiences as a counselor supervisee were consistently helpful and growth-provoking.
85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
There was good communication between faculty and graduate students regarding student needs, interests, and suggestions.
professional writing, and professional service activities. The faculty displayed genuine
respect for and interest in the individual student's needs.
85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
My experiences in this program
enhanced my knowledge of self. 85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
My experiences in this program enhanced my knowledge of diverse learners and communities.
71.4% (5) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
My experiences in this program adequately prepared me to deliver counseling services to my clients.
71.4% (5) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
My experiences in this program provided me with adequate knowledge of my specialty area.
85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
My experiences in this program provided me with appropriate knowledge of professional practice.
71.4% (5) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Library collections were up-to-date
and relevant to my field of study. 42.9% (3) 14.3% (1) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 28.6% (2) 7
There seemed to be a strong commitment to improve the program in terms of financial resources and support.
57.1% (4) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 28.6% (2) 7
Adequate help was provided by the university in my search for placement in my field as I finished my program of study.
42.9% (3) 42.9% (3) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
Adequate materials (tests, career planning, etc.) were available for student use.
57.1% (4) 42.9% (3) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
There was good technical support for my program (videotape equipment, computer).
42.9% (3) 42.9% (3) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
There were good lounge areas for meeting and talking with other
basis.
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skipped question 0
21. Please mark the response that best represents your agreement with each statement:
SA A D SD NA Response
Count The practical counseling training
received in this graduate program was relevant to my current employment.
85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
The counseling theory and research skills taught in this graduate program were relevant to my current employment.
85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
The practical counseling training received in this graduate program was high quality.
85.7% (6) 14.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
The counseling theory and research skills taught in this graduate program were high quality.
71.4% (5) 28.6% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7
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22. Are there any comments you would like to make concerning your program? Do you have any suggestions for improving the program?
Response Count
3
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23. Personal Contact Information:
Response Percent
Response Count
Name: 100.0% 2
Address: 100.0% 2
Address 2: 0.0% 0
City/Town: 100.0% 2
State: 100.0% 2
ZIP/Postal Code: 100.0% 2
Email Address: 100.0% 2
Phone Number: 100.0% 2
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