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

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1 Page 1 of 9 Our Lady of Holy Cross College Institutional Effectiveness Plan for Academic Departments ACADEMIC YEAR: 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 (6) Clinical Mental 80% on proposal Health Agency Proposal 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the history, philosophy, and trends of clinical mental health counseling

2 Page 2 of 9 SLO ASSESSMENTS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK (6) Clinical Mental 80% on proposal Health Agency Proposal 2. Demonstrate critical thinking in regard to concepts of clinical mental health counseling (7) Techniques Video 80% on video 3. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and legal considerations specifically related to the practice of clinical mental health counseling (2) Ethical and Legal Considerations Case Studies (6) Clinical Mental Health Agency Proposal 80% on presentation 80% on proposal

3 Page 3 of 9 SLO ASSESSMENTS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK (1) Social and 80% on presentation Cultural Foundations Presentation 4. Demonstrate the ability to practice counseling skills within the scope of a multicultural and changing society (7) Techniques Video 80% on video 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and treatment options of addiction counseling (5) Addictions Counseling Video (7) Techniques Video 80% on video 80% on video

4 Page 4 of 9 SLO ASSESSMENTS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK (4) Clinical Diagnosis 80% on presentation Presentation 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the various models and approaches to clinical evaluation (7) Techniques Video 80% on video 7. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the diagnostic processes and established diagnostic criteria for mental and emotional disorders (4) Clinical Diagnosis Presentation 80% on presentation 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 80% on research ASSESSMENTS: Assessment 1: Social and Cultural Foundations Presentation Outcomes: 4

5 Page 5 of 9 Benchmark: successfully score 80% on the presentation. 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. Assessment 2: Ethical and Legal Considerations Case Studies Outcomes: 3 Benchmark: successfully score 80% on the case study. 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. Assessment 3: Counseling Research Project Outcomes: 8 Benchmark: successfully score 80% on the research. 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. Assessment 4: Clinical Diagnosis Presentation Outcomes: 6 & 7 Benchmark: successfully score 80% on the presentation. 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. Assessment 5: Addictions Counseling Video Outcomes: 5 Benchmark: successfully score 80% on the video. 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. Assessment 6: Clinical Mental Health Agency Proposal Outcomes: 1, 2 & 3 Benchmark: successfully score 80% on the proposal.

6 Page 6 of 9 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. Assessment 7: Techniques Video Outcomes: 2, 4, 5 & 6 Benchmark: successfully score 80% on the video. 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. Assessment 8: Clinical Outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Benchmark: successfully score 80% on the clinical. 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. Assessment 9: Oral Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Benchmark: successfully pass the examination 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 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. 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 Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Benchmark: successfully pass the examination in their final semester must take the Counselor (CPCE). The CPCE is a national examination in the form of a four hour written exam and is utilized as an exit exam within the department. The passing score for the exam is determined based on the national mean of CPCE scores, provided by the National Board of Certified Counselors. who fail to pass the examination are not allowed to graduate,

7 Page 7 of 9 must register for an additional semester of internship, and must re-take the examination on the 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 Fall % Spring % Summer 2014 Not Offered N/A N/A Assessment 2: Ethical and Legal Considerations Case Studies Outcomes: 3 Fall % Spring % Summer % Assessment 3: Counseling Research Project Outcomes: 8

8 Page 8 of 9 Fall % Spring N/A N/A Summer 2014 Not Offered N/A N/A Assessment 4: Clinical Diagnosis Presentation Outcomes: 6 & 7 Fall % Spring 2014 Not Offered N/A N/A Summer 2014 Not Offered N/A N/A Assessment 5: Addictions Counseling Video Outcomes: 5 Fall 2013 Not Offered N/A N/A Spring % Summer 2014 Not Offered N/A N/A 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 % Assessment 7: Techniques Video Outcomes: 2, 4, 5 & 6 Fall % Spring % Summer %

9 Page 9 of 9 Assessment 8: Clinical Outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Fall % Spring % Summer % Assessment 9: Oral Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Benchmark: Fall % Spring % Summer % Assessment 10: Counselor Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Benchmark: Fall % Spring % Summer % Assessment 11: Surveys Course evaluations during the 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 Academic Year. The exit surveys were collected, evaluated, and found to be favorable. MODIFICATIONS: A. Fall 2013 Based on data, no modifications will be made at this time. B. Spring Based on data, no modifications will be made at this time. C. Summer Based on data, no modifications will be made at this time.