Program Outcomes Report 2013-2014 – 1
PROGRAM OUTCOMES REPORT FOR 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
CACREP Vital Statistics Data
Program Graduates for the 2014-2015 Academic Year
Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MCMH): 28
Masters of School Counseling (MESC): 12
Program Completion Rate for the 2014-2015 Academic Year
The 40 students who graduated from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs during the 2014-2015 academic year took an average of 3 years to complete their programs.
In 2012, the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program admitted 46 students into the program. Of those students, 21 have graduated with 7 still in progress. This data suggests a 60% completion rate.
In 2012, the School Counseling Program admitted 21 students into the program. Of those students, 6 have graduated with 5 still in progress. This data suggests a 52% completion rate.
Program Graduate Job Placement for 2014-2015
The 28 graduates of the Clinical Mental Health were contacted to determine if they were able to secure employment in the progression, however, only 17 students were able to be contacted. Of these 17, 13 were actively employed in the profession and 2 indicated they were enrolled and pursuing a doctorate in counseling. This data suggests a 88% job placement rate.
The 12 graduates of the School Counseling program were also contacted to determine if they were able to secure employment as a school counselor or counseling. Of this group, only 7 responded to our inquiry with 3 indicating they were working in the field. This data suggests a 42% job placement rate.
Exit surveys forwarded to program graduates indicated employment of Nicholls’ Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling graduates at Magnolia Family Services, Crossroads pregnancy Resource Center, Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux schools, Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice, Genesis Behavioral Health Center, St. Mary Behavioral Health Center, St. Mary Parish School Board, Psychological Healthcare of South Louisiana, Start Corporation, Bayou Oaks Health Services, Terrebonne Parish School Board and Compass Behavioral Center of Houma.
Program Enrollment Data
Clinical Mental Health / School Counseling / Faculty to StudentRatio
Summer, 2014 / 6 Part-Time
35 Full-Time / 3.5 Part-Time
22 Full-Time / 10 to 1
Fall, 2014 / 41 Part-Time
33.3 Full-Time / 25.5 Part-Time
11 Full-Time / 10.6 to 1
Spring, 2015 / 20.5 Part-time
26 Full-Time / 24.5 Part-Time
11 Full-Time / 8.5 to 1
PROGRAM EVALUATION FOR 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
In July, 2014, the Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling Programs were accredited by CACREP (Council for the Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs) until 2016. Both programs are thrilled to have received this accreditation and plan to maintain the standards of CACREP as aligned.
Data Assessment Meetings, Fall, 2015
On August 12 and September 9, 2015, program faculty met and conducted an assessment of the following data 1) 2014-2015 results of the CPCE exam 2) Final grades for Practicum and Internship for 2014-2015 3) Advisory Meetings conducted for the Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling programs in October, 2014 4) exit surveys from onsite supervisors and past graduates and 5) Livetext Reports of student competencies of assessments completed in Livetext. The following results of the meeting are reflected:
Strengths of MCMH and MESC Programs:
1. Student scores increased in Spring, 2015 from Fall, 2014 overall.
2. Our students are completing the Practicum and Internship requirement of the program with a satisfactory grade.
3. Review of advisory committee meetings and exit surveys reveal that students are leaving the program and going into the field feeling prepared.
4. On most assessments, students are scoring at least 3 or above which are program expectations.
Areas of Concern for CMHC and MESC programs
1. CPCE data suggest students continue to score below mean in Ethics, Group Work and Career.
2. Stakeholder input also reveals feedback for the program to address termination issues with internship students, the fact that personal issues affect counselor roles and candidates need more preparation in diagnosing.
3. Assessment reports reveal that there are gaps in standards, namely, namely 6.I.1-3, 6J1, 6J3, 6.K.1., for CMH and 8.A.1, 8.A.7., 8.L.1., 8.L.2., 8.M.6., 8.N.4., for SCHOOL. Drs. Tanner and Cortez will work to fill in these gaps. Additionally, students are performing below program expectation on Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans.
Committee Recommendations
1. CPCE data will be forwarded to faculty who teach these core courses in areas that students are testing deficient in order that they may be aware.
2. Internship coordinators will address termination issues in internship. Faculty will meet to discuss how to incorporate diagnosis in the curriculum. Additionally, more awareness of self-care will be emphasized in the program.
3. Dr. Folse will address the case conceptualization and treatment plan assessments in his Theories course and in Internship.
Nicholls State University Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)NSU Statistics / National Statistics
Fall 2014 / Spring 2015 / 2014-2015 Total / Oct-14
Content Area / N / Mean / N / Mean / N / Mean / N / Mean
Human Growth and Development / 22 / 8.68 / 18 / 11.22 / 40 / 9.95 / 709 / 10.26
Social & Cultural Diversity / 22 / 10.73 / 18 / 9.89 / 40 / 10.31 / 709 / 10.68
Helping Relationships / 22 / 10.09 / 18 / 11.83 / 40 / 10.96 / 709 / 10.83
Group Work / 22 / 11.05 / 18 / 10.44 / 40 / 10.745 / 709 / 11.73
Career Development / 22 / 8.27 / 18 / 9.11 / 40 / 8.69 / 709 / 10.11
Assessment / 22 / 9.36 / 18 / 10.06 / 40 / 9.71 / 709 / 9.73
Research and Program Evaluation / 22 / 10.14 / 18 / 10 / 40 / 10.07 / 709 / 10.53
Professional Orientation & Ethical Practice / 22 / 10.82 / 18 / 11.06 / 40 / 10.94 / 709 / 12.32