College of Education. Rehabilitation Counseling Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology

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1 College of Education Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology

2 MSCP GRADUATE Program Overview Mission Objectives Demographics Expected Outcomes and Results Plans for Further Improvement

3 Program Overview Mission Statement The mission of the Troy University program is to prepare rehabilitation counselors to provide rehabilitation services designed to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential. In addition, services will be provided to rehabilitation agencies and programs, and research related to rehabilitation will be pursued. The Troy University program leads to a Master of Science degree with a specialty in. Students may choose an emphasis area in either hearing or visual impairment. Upon graduation, students will have the basic foundational knowledge, skill and experiences necessary to enter the profession of rehabilitation counseling and practice as rehabilitation counselors.

4 Program Objectives Objectives for To prepare master s-level rehabilitation counselors who understand and follow the Code of Professional Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors; know the laws that affect individuals with disabilities and are able to advocate for the rights of those individuals; understand the concept of choice, self-advocacy and self-determination, and promote these concepts throughout the rehabilitation process; value the worth and dignity of all individuals and view individuals with disabilities as equal partners in the rehabilitation process; demonstrate the ability to practice counseling techniques, job placement skills, and career strategies that will assist individuals with disabilities to develop the skills and competencies they need to function effectively in society; and know the technology and accommodations that are available to provide individuals with disabilities access to work, leisure, and school activities.

5 Curriculum Committee 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 (), NCATE & Florida, Georgia, and Alabama Department of Education (School Counseling, School Psychology, School Psychometry) Accreditation, and manage non-accredited programs (Substance Abuse, Corrections Counseling).

6 Curriculum Committee Activity This body met face to face at least twice a year during the 07-08, and academic years (See minutes/notes) and via phone, and videoconferencing between face-to-face meetings (See s). 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).

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

8 Curriculum Committee Members Faculty by Site and Program: 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, Dr. Andrew Cox, Clinical Mental Health, Community Counseling 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, Dr. Jeanne Wright, Community Counseling

9 Expected Outcomes & Assessment Methods: (MSCP) EO #1 Content Area Course Assessment Human Growth and development Social and Cultural Foundations Helping Relationships Group Work Career & Life Style Development Appraisal PSY 6668 Human Growth and Development CP 6651 Counseling Diverse Populations CP 6649 Theories of Counseling CP 6610 Facilitation Skills CP 6642 Group Dynamics and Counseling PSY 6635 Vocational and Career Development PSY 6645 Evaluation and Assessment Section C1 of CPCE Section C2 of CPCE Section C3 of CPCE Section C4 of CPCE Section C5 of CPCE Section C6 of CPCE Research & Program Evaluation CP 6691 Research Methodology Section C7 of CPCE Professional Orientation & Ethics CP 6600 Professional Orientation and Ethics Section C8 of CPCE CPCE = Counseling Professional Comprehensive Exam

10 Expected Outcomes & Assessment Methods: (MSCP) Expected Outcome(s) Course(s) Assessment(s) EO #2: Students will demonstrate counseling skills, case management skills, job placement skills and career strategies. EO #3: Students will have completed a balanced curriculum of knowledge and skills consistent with the requirements of CORE. EO #4A and 4B: Students will be able to create a competent research proposal (introduction, literature review, and methodology outline) written in accordance with the latest APA publication standards, and will be able to pass the Research Section of the National Counseling Professional Comprehensive Exam (CPCE). CP6670 Rehabilitation Counseling Internship I CP6671 Rehabilitation Counseling Internship II The program will evaluate effectiveness of the program. CP 6691 Research Methodology Internship Assessment Exit Survey Research Proposal Section C7 of CPCE CPCE = Counseling Professional Comprehensive Exam

11 Program Overview During the academic year, 47 students were enrolled in the programs. Of these students, 6 graduated with a Masters of Science degree. Dothan: 5 students; 0 graduated Montgomery: 10 students; 1 graduated Phenix City: 16 students; 3 graduated Troy: 16 students; 2 graduated

12 Program Overview During the academic year, 55 students were enrolled in the programs. Of these students, 9 graduated with a Masters of Science degree. Dothan: 6 students; 0 graduated Montgomery: 21 students; 3 graduated Phenix City: 17 students; 4 graduated Troy: 11 students; 2 graduated

13 Program Overview During the academic year, 17 students graduated with a Masters of Science degree in the Rehabilitation Counseling programs. Dothan: 2 graduated Montgomery: 9 graduated Phenix City: 3 graduated Troy: 3 graduated

14 # of Students in Rehabilitation Counseling Program Location AY AY Dothan Montgomery Troy Phenix City Total Expected Outcome: Over 100 students will be enrolled in this program. Expectation met.

15 Expected Outcomes and Results Expected Outcome 1: Students will meet program objectives related to obtaining basic foundational knowledge and skill experience to enter the profession of rehabilitation counseling. 100% of students will be given a mid-program evaluation to continue in the program. 80% of students will make a minimum of 60% on the CPCE. In academic year , 84% (N=11) students passed the CPCE exam on the first try (making a minimum of 60%). One student retook the exam and passed on the second attempt. In academic year % (N=18) students passed the CPCE exam on the first attempt (making a minimum of 60%). Three students passed on the second attempt. One student failed the second and third attempt. In academic years and , 100% of students were given midpoint/annual reviews. CPCE = Counseling Professional Comprehensive Exam

16 CPCE Assessment Data EO #1 Effectiveness By Location - AY Location N Data Result Extent to which Standard was Achieved Dothan 3 (3) 100% Exceeded Montgomery 6 (5) 83% Met Phenix City 5 (5) 100% Exceeded Troy 7 (6) 86% Met Overall 21 (19) 90% Exceeded CPCE = Counseling Professional Comprehensive Exam

17 Expected Outcomes and Results Expected Outcome 2: students will demonstrate counseling skills, case management skills, job placement skills and career strategies that will assist individuals with disabilities to develop the skills and competencies they need to function effectively in society. 100% of students will successfully complete practicum and internship. In academic year , evaluations from practicum and internship supervisors were completed. 100% of students enrolled in practicum and internship successfully passed/met minimum standards. In academic year , evaluations from practicum and internship supervisors were completed. 100% of students enrolled in practicum and internship successfully passed/met minimum standards.

18 Practicum/Internship Assessment Data EO #2 Effectiveness By Location - AY Location N Data Result Extent to which Standard was Achieved Dothan 3 (3) 100% Exceeded Montgomery 7 (7) 100% Exceeded Phenix City 6 (6) 100% Exceeded Troy 7 (7) 100% Exceeded Overall 23 (23) 100% Exceeded

19 Expected Outcomes and Results Expected Outcome 3: The program will evaluate effectiveness of the program to determine that students have completed a balanced curriculum of knowledge and skills consistent with the requirements of CORE. Assessment will be completed by the Graduate Exit Survey. In academic year , 100% (N=2) of graduating students completed the exit survey. In academic year , 38% (N=18) of graduating students completed the exit survey.

20 Exit Survey Assessment Data EO #3 Effectiveness By Location - AY Location N Data Result Extent to which Standard was Achieved Dothan 3 (3) 100% Exceeded Montgomery 7 (7) 100% Exceeded Phenix City 6 (6) 100% Exceeded Troy 7 (7) 100% Exceeded Overall 23 (23) 100% Exceeded

21 Program Research Objective Expected Outcome 4-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 accordance with the latest APA publication standards. Research Proposal Assessment Data EO #4-A Effectiveness By Location - AY Location N Data Result Extent to which Standard was Achieved Dothan 3 (3) 100% Exceeded Montgomery 1 (1) 100% Exceeded Phenix City 3 (3) 100% Exceeded Troy 2 (2) 100% Exceeded Overall 9 (9) 100% Exceeded

22 Program Research Objective Expected Outcome 4-B: Students will be able to pass the Research Section of the National Counseling Professional Comprehensive Exam (CPCE). CPCE Research Assessment Data EO #4-B Effectiveness By Location - AY Location N Data Result Extent to which Standard was Achieved Dothan 3 (2) 66% Not Met Montgomery 2 (1) 50% Not Met Phenix City 1 (1) 100% Exceeded Troy 8 (4) 50% Not Met Overall 14 (8) 57% Not Met CPCE = Counseling Professional Comprehensive Exam

23 Plans for Further Improvement Plans based on curriculum faculty observations The program will evaluate effectiveness of the program to determine that students have completed a balanced curriculum of knowledge and skills consistent with the requirements of CORE. Plans based on student learning outcome data Review of the assessment data shows that student performance on the research section of the CPCE does not meet the stated expected outcome. (EO 4A and EO 4B) 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.