ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in School Counseling (MS-Ed) (Pending CB Approval)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2004
Assessment Period Covered
June 15, 2004
Date Submitted
Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:
Institutional Mission Reference:
Texas A&M International University, a Member of The Texas A&M
University System, is committed to the preparation of students for leadership
roles in their chosen profession and in an increasingly complex, culturally
diverse state, national, and global society … Through instruction, faculty
and student research, and public service, Texas A&M International
University is a strategic point of delivery for well-defined programs
and services that improve the quality of life for citizens of the border
region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.
College/University Goal(s) Supported:
The principal focus of the Department of Professional Programs is
to provide graduate students with quality instruction for obtaining
a Masters degree in educational administration, counseling, and certification
for school counselor, principal and superintendent. All graduates of
the Masters Degree program in School Counseling will have developed
a depth of understanding in their field.
Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
1. Graduate students completing the Masters program in school
counseling will be well prepared to enter the field as fully qualified
K-12 school counselors and possess the basic knowledge to understand
learners (domain I).
2. Graduate students completing the Masters program in school
counseling will be well prepared to enter the field as fully qualified
K-12 school counselors and possess the basic knowledge to plan, implement
and develop a guidance and counseling program (domain II).
3. Graduate students completing the Masters program in school
counseling will be well prepared to enter the field as fully qualified
K-12 school counselors and possess the basic knowledge in collaboration,
consultation, and professionalism (domain III).
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in School Counseling (MS-Ed) (Pending CB Approval)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2004
Assessment Period Covered
June 15, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed.
The intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below
and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
____ Graduate students completing the Masters program in school counseling
will be well prepared to enter the field as fully qualified K-12 school
counselors and possess basic knowledge to understand learners (Domain
I).
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
____a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
All graduate students in the Department of Professional Programs
taking the TExES state certification exam for school counselor will
achieve a minimum scaled score of 240 in Domain I (understanding learners).
____a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Cumulative Results: 100% at or above 240; M=271; Mdn=269; Mode=266
n=6
First Time Test Takers: 100% passed.
____a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
As competencies 1 (Human Development) and 2 (Student Diversity)
appear challenging, increased emphasis will be placed on field-based
assignments to integrate theory and practice. Each course in the school
counseling program will incorporate a field experience.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
____b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Using the departmental rubric for portfolio assessment, 90% of students
will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Domain I (human development,
diversity, and factors affecting students), by providing supporting
evidence of completed artifacts addressing competencies using the following
categories of activities:
I. Field-based activities (shadowing, internships, interviews, campus/community
leadership);
II. Staff development (report on conference workshop, member of professional
organization, personalization skills;
III. Active research (field empirical study, literature review study,
position paper, selected readings/book review);
IV. Presentations (poster research presentations, class multi-media
presentations, presentations for campus, district and/or other educational
organizations).
____b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Eleven students graduated from the new M.S. Degree in School Counseling
in May 2004. 100% of the graduating students’ demonstrated knowledge
and understanding of Domain I as indicated in their portfolio project
___b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
The program faculty had no recommendations at this time. Although
the students met the objective, faculty members will continue to monitor
student progress with this means of assessment.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in School Counseling (MS-Ed) (Pending CB Approval)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2004
Assessment Period Covered
June 15, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed.
Intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and
the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
____2. Graduate students completing the Masters program in school counseling
will be well prepared to enter the field as fully qualified K-12 school
counselors and possess the basic knowledge to plan, develop, and implement
a guidance and counseling program (domain II)
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
____a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
All graduate students in the Department of Professional Programs
taking the TExES state certification exam for school counselor will
achieve a minimum scaled score of 240 in Domain II (planning and implementing
the developmental guidance and counseling programs).
____a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Cumulative Results: 100% at or above 240; M=276; Mdn=274;Mode=274 n=6.
First Time Test Takers: 100 Percent passed
____a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Challenge areas include Competency 5(developmental guidance program)
and Competency 6 (counseling). Each student will be required to develop
a Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program (in consultation with
a practicing school counselor) in the School Counseling course. Emphasis
will continue to be placed on personality and counseling theory as it
relates to both individual and group counseling
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
____b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Using the departmental rubric for portfolio assessment, 90% of students
will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Domain II (program management,
developmental guidance programs, counseling, assessment), by providing
supporting evidence of completed artifacts addressing competencies using
the following categories of activities:
I. Field-based activities (shadowing, internships, interviews, campus/community
leadership);
II. Staff development (report on conference workshop, member of professional
organization, personalization skills;
III. Active research (field empirical study, literature review study,
position paper, selected readings/book review);
IV. Presentations (poster research presentations, class multi-media
presentations, presentations for campus, district and/or other educational
organizations).
____b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Eleven students graduated from the new M.S. Degree in School Counseling
in May 2004. 100% of the graduating students demonstrated knowledge
and understanding of Domain II as indicated in their portfolio project
____b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
The program faculty had no recommendations at this time. Although
the students met the objective, faculty members will continue to monitor student progress with this means of assessment.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in School Counseling (MS-Ed) (Pending CB Approval)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2004
Assessment Period Covered
June 15, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed.
Intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and
the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
____3. Graduate students completing the Masters program in school
counseling will be well prepared to enter the field as fully qualified
K-12 school counselors and possess basic knowledge in collaboration,
consultation, and professionalism (Domain III)
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
____a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
All graduate students in the Department of Professional Programs
taking the TExES state certification exam for school counselor will
achieve a minimum scaled score of 240 in Domain III (collaboration,
consultation, and professionalism).
____a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Cumulative Results: 100% Passed this domain: M=263; Mdn=259;Mode=259
n=6
100% First time test takers passed.
____a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Consultation, collaboration, and professionalism competencies are
in greatest need of attention. As stated previously, additional opportunities
for field-based activities in each course will strengthen collaboration
and consultation skills. Each course will also revisit the American
Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice; American
School Counselors Association Code of Ethics; and the legal requirements
applicable to counselors in the State of Texas.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
____b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Enter text here Using the departmental rubric for portfolio assessment,
90% of students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Domain
III (collaboration in the school and community and professionalism),
by providing supporting evidence of completed artifacts addressing competencies
using the following categories of activities:
I. Field-based activities (shadowing, internships, interviews, campus/community
leadership);
II. Staff development (report on conference workshop, member of professional
organization, personalization skills;
III. Active research (field empirical study, literature review study,
position paper, selected readings/book review);
IV. Presentations (poster research presentations, class multi-media
presentations, presentations for campus, district and/or other educational
organizations).
____b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Eleven students graduated from the new M.S. Degree in School Counseling
in May 2004. All graduating students demonstrated knowledge and understanding
of Domain III as indicated in their portfolio project.
____b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
The program faculty had no recommendations at this time. Although
the students met the objective, faculty members will continue to monitor
student progress with this means of assessment.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
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