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M.S. in Counseling
Department of Counseling and Student Development
Eastern Illinois University
Program Evaluation
Summary Report
2 Program Evaluation Method
In order to determine how well our program is meeting the preparation and developmental needs of our students, the Counseling and Student Development Department developed a data
management plan. In the Fall of 2012, data collection was gathered entirely by online surveys, including:
• Graduate Student Exit Surveys
• Supervisor Surveys
• Course Assessment Rubrics
• Alumni Surveys
• Employer Surveys
Additionally, our comprehensive program evaluation examined the performance of our students on the National Counselor Exam and School Counseling Exam.
Spring 2013 Admissions Data
Degree Program Total Applications Total Admitted*
M.S. in School Counseling 51 19
M.S. in Clinical Counseling 49 18
Total 100 37
* Final yield is School – 14 and Clinical - 17 for a total entering class of 31
Program Evaluation Results Fall 2013 NCE Exam Results
Ninety-five percent of EIU counseling students who completed the National Counseling Exam. Passed. Below are the NCE results details of those EIU students in comparison to National, CACREP, and Non-CACREP students. The total mean scores of our students were greater than any other category average. Please see pages 3 and 4 for detailed NCE results.
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NCE Exam Results (Fall 2012)---Mean Scores
Results CACREP
Areas EIU National CACREP
Non CACREP
Human Growth &
Diversity 7.76 6.66 7.56 7.45 Social & Cultural
Diversity 9.29 7.98 8.63 8.46 Helping
Relationships 27.48 22.58 25.46 24.82 Group Work 10.67 9.74 10.88 10.58
Career
Development 13.57 11.21 12.99 12.33 Assessment 13.14 12.1 13.51 13.08 Research &
Program Evaluation 12.14 9.53 10.77 10.34 Professional
Orientation & Ethical Practice
20.19 19.09 20.64 20.18
Total 114.24 98.91 110.44 107.25
0 5 10 15 20 25
30 CACREP Areas --NCE Exam Results (Fall 2012)
EIU National CACREP Non CACREP
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NCE Exam Results (Fall 2012)---Mean Scores
Results Counselor Work
Behavior Areas EIU National CACREP
Non CACREP
Fundamental
Counseling Issues 22.95 19 21.41 20.74 Counseling Process 33.86 29.01 32.52 31.60
Diagnostic &
Assessment Services 15.67 13.91 15.68 15.33 Professional
Practice 28.19 24.64 27.24 26.26 Professional
Development, Supervision, and
Consultation
13.57 12.34 13.59 13.32
Total 114.24 98.91 110.44 107.25
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
35 Counselor Work Behavior Areas --NCE Exam Results (Fall 2012)
EIU National CACREP Non CACREP
5 Student Exit Survey
Of the 18 students who completed a student exit survey, students reported feeling prepared or well-prepared (>75%) in the following categories: Professional Identity, Social/Cultural Identity, Human Growth/Develop, Career Development , Helping Relationships, Group Work,
Research/Program Evaluation., Foundations/Practice, Knowledge/Skills , Overall
Knowledge/Skills, Satisfaction with Self- performance, Satisfaction with faculty assistance, and Overall evaluation of professional prep. Whereas, 69% of students reported feeling prepared or well-prepared in Assessment and 63% in Management/Coordination of Agency. The strengths and weaknesses of the program as reported on the student exit survey are shown below.
Strengths of the program reported on 2012-2013 Counseling Exit Survey, N=18
Note. Faculty Characteristics include supportive, caring, knowledgeable, and professional;Additional Opportunities
include Research, Internships, and Presentations
Weaknesses of the program reported on 2012-2013 Counseling Exit Survey, N=18
Note. Quality of Instruction includes lack of professors with direct experience as school counselors; Preparation
includes counseling responsibilities of scheduling and test administration 2 3 2 3 3 4 4 8 10 18
0 5 10 15
Graduate Assistantships Preparation for Job Supervision Cohort Model Night Classes Additional Opportunities
Quality of Instruction Class Size CACREP Accreditation Faculty Characteristics Number of Times Reported 1 1 1 1 2 4 6
0 5 10 15
Experience with Children No Psychopharmacology Diversity Preparation Quality of Instruction None Schedule of Courses
Number of Times Reported
6 Alumni Survey
Thirty counseling alumni were surveyed this year in order to assess their perception of preparedness upon graduating from our program. Alumni reported feelings prepared or well-prepared (>75%) in the following categories, Professional Identity, Social/Cultural Identity, Human Growth/Development, Career Dev., Helping Relationships, Group Work, Assessment, Foundations/Practice, Knowledge/Skills, Overall Knowledge/Skills, Satisfaction with self-performance, Satisfaction with faculty assistance, and Overall evaluation of professional
preparation as a result of the program. Categories that received the lowest percentages of alumni rating prepared or well-prepared include Research/Program Evaluation (73%),
Management/Coordination of Agency (73%), and Satisfaction with faculty assistance (57%). Strengths of the program reported on 2012-2013 Counseling Alumni Survey, N=30
Note. Faculty Characteristics include supportive, caring, knowledgeable, and professional;Additional Opportunities
include Research, Internships, and Volunteering
Weaknesses of the program reported on 2012-2013 Counseling Alumni Survey, N=30
Note. Paperwork/Admin. Prep includes everyday office skills, college counseling, Medicaid information, case
notes, student management systems, and scheduling; Faculty Characteristics include supportive and mentoring 1 1 1 2 2 4 4 5 11 13 18 18
0 10 20 30
Preparation Graduate Assistantships Technology Additional Opportunities Off Campus/Online Supervision & Advising CACREP Accreditation Cohort Model Class Size Night/Weekend Classes Quality of Instrution Faculty Characteristics Number of Times Reported 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3
5 14
0 10 20 30
Diversity Motivational Interviewing
Technology Faculty Characteristics Scholarship Availability Experience with Children Night Classes Job Placement Assistance Assessment None Paperwork/Admin. Prep Number of Times Reported
7 Internship Supervisor Survey
All of the supervisors surveyed perceived the EIU interns to be prepared or well-prepared (100%) in each category, including Professional Identity, Social/Cultural Identity, Human Growth/Development, Career Development, Helping Relationships, Group Work, Assessment, Research/Program Evaluation, Foundations/Practice, Management/Coordination of Agency, Knowledge/Skills, Overall Knowledge/Skills, Intern’s preparation.
Employer Survey
Seven employers responded to a survey about the preparedness and performance about our alumni. All of the employers surveyed rated alumni to be prepared or well-prepared at or above the 75% threshold in each category, including Professional Identity, Social/Cultural Identity, Human Growth/Development, Career Development, Helping Relationships, Group Work, Assessment, Research/Program Evaluation, Foundations/Practice, Management/Coordination of Agency, Knowledge/Skills, Overall Knowledge/Skills, Satisfaction with Employee and Overall evaluation of professional preparation.
