Assessment Plan Henderson State University

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1 Assessment Plan Mission Statement: Mission Statement Developed 9/12/02; Revised 11/21/06; Revised 7/19/2007; Revised 9/4/2009; Revised 9/13/2010; Updated 10/23/13; Updated 11/7/2014 The Counselor Education program at Henderson is committed to offering studies in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, leading to the personal growth of students and ultimately benefiting the diverse client groups they serve. The primary mission of the program is to select highly qualified and motivated students and prepare them to become effective professionals in counseling and related fields. Outcome: Comprehensive Examination of CACREP CORE Knowledge Base Candidate will pass Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) examination, which covers the 8 CACREP core areas. Candidates will take the (CPCE) Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination Direct-Standardized Test Students will demonstrate proficiency by Each Semester passing the Comprehensive Examination by scoring no lower than 1 standard deviation below their peers. Candidates will take the CPCE as part of their Comprehensive Examination prepatory to their clinical course work. A passing score n the the CPCE as measured by obtaining a 50% or above on each of the CORE areas. Direct-Standardized Test Related Courses - CED Advanced Human Development - CED Assessment in Counseling - CED Professional Clinical Mental Counseling - CED Research & Program Evaluation - CED Theories of Counseling - CED Group Procedures - CED Career Counseling - CED Social & Cultural Found. of Counseling * Learning - Student should acquire a mastery of a particular field of study A passing score n the the CPCE as measured by obtaining a 50% or above on each of the CORE areas. The CPCE is given each semester for those students preparing to enter clinical coursework. 10/14/2015 8:55 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 1 of 6

2 Internal-Academic Affairs * Learning - To graduate students who have acquired a mastery of particular field of study Internal-Graduate School * Learning - Strengthen the academic and professional competence of the student. * Learning - Acquaint the student with major literature, theories, concepts, and practices in his/her field. * Learning - Broaden the student's knowledge of the subject matter content of his/her discipline. Outcome: Evalutation of Candidates Clinical Competency In order to determine a candidates proficiency in the provision of clinical counseling skills, a student must obtain a satisfactory score, or above, on the Hanna Rubric, which measures specific counseling competencies. The faculty supervisor and on-site supervisor will evaluate clinical candidates on the Direct-Field Placement/Internship Related Documents: HannahRubric.pdf All students will score a minimum average of "2.5" during practicum and a "3.5" average at the end of internship on the During practicum and each semester of internship. * Learning - Student should mature intellectually, emotionally, and physically 10/14/2015 8:55 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 2 of 6

3 * Learning - Provide counseling students with academic and clinical experiences that satisfy the national accreditation standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP). Outcome: Evaluation Evaluation of the Program by graduates. The Counselor Education department's survey will be administererd by the Graduate School for the purpose of evaluating program objectives. The survey will be given to graduates. Indirect-Surveys Related Documents: graduateschoolsurvey.pdf The survey will provide specific feedback The surveys will be administered online about the Academic Program Evaluation and every time students graduate from the will reflect an average score of 4 in the program. following categories: Academic standards; Covered recent developments in my field; Professional and hands-on training opportunities available; Academic advisement and mentoring; Quality of computer support; Quality and availability of library holdings for overall study in my program; Overall, the quality of my degree program; Faculty effort in helping me find appropriate employment upon graduation (if applicable. * Learning - Student should acquire a mastery of a particular field of study * Learning - Student should discern appropriate uses of technology * Learning - Student should mature intellectually, emotionally, and physically * Learning - Student should participate as a concerned, intelligent citizen * Strategic - Teachers College, Henderson will research, design, develop and deliver programs that will meet the needs of business, industry, and P-12 schools in Southwest Arkansas. * Learning - Graduates of the Teachers College, Henderson Educator Preparation Program will communicate effectively. 10/14/2015 8:55 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 3 of 6

4 * Learning - Prepare counseling students with the skills necessary to utilize technology in a professional and responsible manner in promoting the development and awareness of those they work with. * Learning - Provide counseling students with academic and clinical experiences that satisfy the national accreditation standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP). * Learning - Prepare counselors who will be active in professional involvement and competent in research and scholarship. Outcome: Position Paper Candidates shall write a student developed theoretical position paper. 100 % of candidates will develop a theoretical position paper which will be scored by the A 2.5 average must be obtained during The Initial evaluation will be conducted candidates practicum/internship faculty supervisor on the practicum and an average of 3.5 must be during practicum. Two additional obtained during internship for the student to evaluations will be conducted at the end of Internal Data Analysis meet criterion. The paper will demonstrate the students capability to organize and integrate key theoretical concepts and communicates these ideas in a professional manner in preparation for clinical coursework. each 3 hours of internship to assess progress unless the internship student is enrolled in a 6 hour internship class. If this is the case then only one evaluation will be conducted at the conclusion of the internship experience. * Learning - Student should acquire a mastery of a particular field of study * Strategic - Teachers College, Henderson will research, design, develop and deliver programs that will meet the needs of business, industry, and P-12 schools in Southwest Arkansas. 10/14/2015 8:55 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 4 of 6

5 Outcome: Technology Proficiency 100 % of candidates will demonstrate proficiency in their ability to send and receive s, engage in internet searches, utilize counseling related software, navigate an online course, and operate equipment relevant to the counseling profession prior to graduation thus fulfilling CACREP technology standards. OutcomeType: Student Learning (12-13) Each student will be scored on the technology rubric which measures a students competence in designated areas. Direct-Course Embedded Related Documents: Technology Rubric Each Student will pass with a score not lower than 3.0 on a 5.0 scale. The technology rubric will be administered at the beginning of the Internship class prior to graduation to allow for time if remediation is needed. Outcome: Evalutation of Candidates Clinical Competency 100 % of the students engaged in clinical coursework will be evaluated by the faculty and the on-site supervisor on the Hanna Rubric, and will demonstrate proficiency in their clinical skills. The faculty supervisor and on-site supervisor will evaluate clinical candidates on the Direct-Field Placement/Internship All students will score a minimum average of "2.5" during practicum and a "3.5" average at the end of internship on the During practicum and each semester of internship. * Learning - Student should mature intellectually, emotionally, and physically * Learning - Provide counseling students with academic and clinical experiences that satisfy the national accreditation standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP). 10/14/2015 8:55 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 5 of 6

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