Counselor Education Program Survey 1. Gender: Male 42.9% 3 Female 57.1% 4 2. Ethnic Background: 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 Page 1
3. Present Age Range: 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 4. Degrees earned at The University of Montevallo: Degree/Year Completed 100.0% 7 Degree/Year Completed 28.6% 2 5. Area of specialization: Community Counseling 0.0% 0 School Counseling 57.1% 4 Marriage & Family Counseling 42.9% 3 Page 2
6. Student status during your degree studies: Full-time 71.4% 5 Part-time 28.6% 2 7. Financial Aid (check all that apply): 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 answered question 5 skipped question 2 8. Number of employment positions since graduation: 7 Page 3
9. Present employment: 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 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. 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 Not employed for pay 0.0% 0 Page 4
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. 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 12. To what extent does your present employment position make use of your graduate training? 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 Page 5
13. Do you consider yourself to be underemployed in your present position? Definitely 0.0% 0 Somewhat 28.6% 2 No 71.4% 5 14. If you answered yes to the previous question, is it because it is not consistent with your level of training and experience? Yes 33.3% 1 No 66.7% 2 answered question 3 skipped question 4 15. What part of your academic preparation is of the greatest benefit to you in your professional responsibilities? 4 answered question 4 skipped question 3 Page 6
16. Licenses/certifications held (check all that apply): 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 answered question 6 skipped question 1 Page 7
17. Membership in professional organizations (check all that apply): National Regional State Local 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 answered question 6 skipped question 1 18. The following items were relevant to my professional practice: SA A D SD NA 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) Counseling specific populations (women, ethnic, racial minorities, disabled, gay and lesbian) 42.9% (3) 57.1% (4) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7 Page 8
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) Ethical issues in counseling Legal issues as they relate to counseling 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 Page 9
19. High quality was evident in each of the following areas: SA A D SD NA Professional orientation to counseling (introduction to counseling, critical issues, professional ethics) Theories/techniques of individual counseling (individual personal counseling, personality development) 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) 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) 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 42.9% (3) 57.1% (4) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7 Page 10
Counseling internship 20. Please mark the response that best represents your agreement with each statement: SA A D SD NA 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. 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. The faculty presented current and relevant information. 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. There was good communication between faculty and graduate students regarding student needs, interests, and suggestions. 57.1% (4) 42.9% (3) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7 The faculty made substantial contributions to the counseling profession through research, 66.7% (4) 16.7% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 16.7% (1) 6 Page 11
professional writing, and professional service activities. The faculty displayed genuine respect for and interest in the individual student's needs. My experiences in this program enhanced my knowledge of self. My experiences in this program enhanced my knowledge of diverse learners and communities. My experiences in this program adequately prepared me to deliver counseling services to my clients. My experiences in this program provided me with adequate knowledge of my specialty area. My experiences in this program provided me with appropriate knowledge of professional practice. 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 graduate students on an informal 42.9% (3) 14.3% (1) 42.9% (3) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 7 Page 12
basis. 21. Please mark the response that best represents your agreement with each statement: SA A D SD NA The practical counseling training received in this graduate program was relevant to my current employment. The counseling theory and research skills taught in this graduate program were relevant to my current employment. The practical counseling training received in this graduate program was high quality. The counseling theory and research skills taught in this graduate program were high quality. 22. Are there any comments you would like to make concerning your program? Do you have any suggestions for improving the program? 3 answered question 3 skipped question 4 Page 13
23. Personal Contact Information: 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 answered question 2 skipped question 5 Page 14