Ohio University Counselor Education Assessment Report 2016-2017 This report presents the assessment of Counselor Education programs at Ohio University that are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Counselor Education programs are located in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at Ohio University. The following programs are nationally accredited by CACREP: M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.E d. in Clinical Mental Health/Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling M.Ed. in School Counseling Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision Data in this assessment report is presented in three sections: 1. Performance-based Assessment of Student Outcomes on Courses Taught 2. Exit Survey with Graduating Master s Students 3. Performance of Graduates on Licensure Examinations 1. Performance-based Assessment of Student Outcomes on Courses Taught The Counselor Education program regularly collects and analyzes performance-based assessments throughout the master s and doctoral curricula. Assessments are aligned to CACREP standards and demonstrate student learning outcomes for the master s programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), Clinical Mental Health/Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CMH/CLRC), and School Counseling (SC) and for the doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision. Most courses have at least one key assessment, while some courses have more than one assessment for which outcome data is collected. The current performance-based assessment corresponds to the CACREP (2016) standards. Assessments are graded on a scale from 0=Does Not Meet; 1=Partially Meets; 2= Meets Expectations; and 3=Exceeds Expectation. On all key assessments, the majority of our students meet or exceed expectations. Below is a list of the assessments for each class. Course EDCE 6200 Foundations of Professional Counseling Exam Assessment(s) EDCE 6220 Career Development CDM Administration & Report EDCE 6240 Professional School Counseling Oral Presentation EDCE 6260 Medical Issues & Psychosocial Issues in Interview Paper Rehabilitation Counseling EDCE 6310 Appraisal I Standardized Appraisal Instrument Review Exam EDCE 6450 Counseling Across the Lifespan Article Review Paper Life State Intervention Presentation EDCE 6500 Group Counseling Group Facilitation & Feedback Feedback to Doctoral Student Group Leaders EDCE 6550 Theories & Techniques Recorded Session & Transcript EDCE 6620 Diagnosis & Treatment Exam EDCE 6810 Seminar in Counseling Advocacy Project Counseling Philosophy EDCE 6860 Multicultural Counseling Cultural Narrative Advocacy Plan Group Case Conceptualization
EDCE 6915 Internship 9 th Week Self Evaluation End of Semester Self Evaluation Internship: Case Conceptualization Internship: Case Conceptualization 2 Logs 1-15 Journal 1-15 OCSWMFT Board CT Status Form Professional Liability Insurance Verification Application for Counseling/Practicum Internship Signed Supervision Contract Goals for Internship Verification of Taping/Alternative (Consent Forms and/or Written Critiques) Internship Supervisor Evaluation Clinical Mental Health Internship Supervisor Evaluation School Counseling Internship Supervisor Evaluation Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling EDCE 6920 Practicum Case Conceptualization 1 & 2 9th Week Self Evaluation End of Semester Self Evaluation Logs 1-15 Journal 1-15 OCSWMFT Board CT Status Form Professional Liability Insurance Verification Application for Counseling/Practicum Internship Signed Supervision Contract Goals for Internship Verification of Taping/Alternative (Consent Forms and/or Written Critiques) Internship Supervisor Evaluation Clinical Mental Health Internship Supervisor Evaluation School Counseling Internship Supervisor Evaluation Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling EDCE 7320 Personality Assessment Instrument Group Presentation (CMHC and CMH/CLRC, and CMH/SC) EDCE 7330 Counseling Assessment with Children Final Paper (SC and CMH/SC) EDCE 7620 Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling Exam EDCE 8200 Advanced Seminar CES Current Issues Research Paper Preliminary Teaching Philosophy
EDCE 8240 Professional Publications Critical Article Analysis EDCE 8520 Advanced Group Dynamics Group Lab Supervision and Facilitation Applied Group Counseling Research Proposal Paper EDCE 8590 Supervision Supervision Paper Final Evaluation of 6550 Supervisees Supervision Video Presentation EDCE 8600 Counselor Education Teaching Presentation Written Teaching Philosophy EDCE 8640 Mental Health Consultation Written Consultant Proposal Doctoral Comprehensive Exams Exit Survey for Master s Students School Counselor Licensure 2. Exit Survey with Graduating Master s Students *Not every student rated every item Counselor Education Exit Survey 2016-2017 Master's Cohort (Athens) All Students (N=11) Not at all (1) Somewhat (2) Prepared (3) Very Prepared (4) Professional orientation and ethical 6 5 practice Social and cultural diversity 6 5 Human growth and development 2 6 3 Career development 2 7 2 Helping relationships (i.e., orientation to wellness, essential interviewing/counseling skills, theories, systems perspective, consultation) 5 6 Group work 2 4 5 Assessment 4 4 3 Research and program evaluation 4 7 Clinical Mental Health (n=4) Addiction and co-occurring disorders (CP&I) Not at all (1) Somewhat (2) Prepared (3) Very Prepared (4) 2 2 Principles of crisis intervention 2 1 Assessing and managing suicide risk 3 1 Current record keeping standards 2 2 1
Strategies to support client advocacy and influence public policy Basic and commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications Models of program evaluation and evidence-based treatments for evaluating outcomes Diagnostic process and criteria as outlined in the DSM-IV-TR 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 School Counseling (n=3) Not at all (1) Somewhat (2) Prepared (3) Very Prepared (4) ASCA National Model and its relationship 1 2 to the total educational program School emergency management plan 1 1 1 Ways in which educational policies and programs can be developed, adapted, and modified to be culturally congruent with the needs of students and families 2 1 Signs and symptoms of substance abuse in children and in the home Models of program evaluation and evidence-based treatments for evaluating outcomes Principles, strategies, and programs to close the achievement gap and promote success Curriculum design, lesson plan development, differentiated instructional strategies Building effective working teams of staff, parents, and community members to promote the development of all students 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Principles of crisis intervention 2 1 Assessing and managing suicide risk 3 Design a comprehensive school counseling program 3 Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (n=2) Not at all (1) Somewhat (2) Prepared (3) Very Prepared (4) Human body, medical terminology 1 1 Psychosocial aspects of various disabilities 2 Assistive technology 1 1 Vocational rehabilitation 1 1 Psychiatric rehabilitation 1 1 Independent living 2 Professional advocacy 2
General Questions Not at all (1) Somewhat (2) Prepared (3) Very Prepared (4) In your master s program, how helpful was your practicum and internship? How helpful was your advisor during your practicum experience? How helpful was your advisor during your internship experience? How helpful was your site supervisor during your practicum experience? 2 7 1 1 4 3 1 1 4 3 1 8 3. Performance of Graduates on Licensure Examinations Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Exam (CRC Exam) The CRC is for licensure as a professional counselor in Ohio. The CRC assesses students in the core rehabilitation counseling areas including Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice; Counseling Theories, and Evidence-Based Practice; Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Diseases; Assessment, Occupational Analysis, and Service Implementation; Career Development and Job Placement; Demand-Side Employer Engagement; Community Resources and Partnership; Case Management; Health Care and Disability Management; Research, Methodology, and Performance Management. From October 2012 through July 2017, the Ohio University pass rate was an 81.2% on the National Counselor Exam with 13 of 16 students passing the CRC on the first attempt. National Counselor Examination (NCE) The NCE is required for licensure as a professional counselor in Ohio. The NCE assesses students in the eight CACREP core areas of counseling including Professional Orientation and Ethics, Human Growth and Development, Social and Cultural Foundations, Helping Relationships, Group Work, Career and Lifestyle Development, Appraisal, and Research and Program Evaluation. From January to December of 2016, the Ohio University pass rate was an 61.1% on the National Counselor Exam with 11 of 18 students passing the NCE on the first attempt. School Counseling Licensure Examination Data The pass rate on the School Counseling Licensure Examination was 60% on the first attempt for all students for 2016. Test Name Examinees Reported School Counseling OAE Data 2016-16 Test Code Highest Observed School Guidance and Counseling 5 040 261 Lowest Observed Average 207 235 Cut 1 st Time Pass Rate 220 60% 60% Final Pass Rate Test Category Institution Average % Correct I. Human Development to Young Adulthood 76.9% II. Learning Processes 78.8% III. Guidance Curriculum 79.4% *Two students were not successful on the OAE.
IV. Student Goal Development and Planning V. Providing Responsive Services 77.8% 90.3% VI. Principles of Leadership 77.6% VII. Testing and Assessment: Applications VIII. Student-Family- Professional Relationships 70.1% 83.6% IX. Professional Standards 85.1%%