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CSP Draft Survey

This is a copy of a survey currently used in COEP with Graduates in the Masters in Counseling program. It may provide ideas for the CSP survey:

Masters in Counseling: School Counseling Emphasis**
 * Survey of Graduates of the Marquette University

We ask for your assistance with completing this survey that inquires about your experiences and satisfaction with our Master’s in Counseling-School Counseling Emphasis. The information gleaned from the results of this survey will be quite helpful to us for improving the quality of the school counseling program. Pleased be assured that all of your responses will remain strictly confidential.

What year did you graduate from the program?

Are you currently employed in education (circle one)? Yes No

What is your current position (circle one)? School Counselor Teacher Other (please identify):

Directions: Using the scale below, select a number from 1 to 5 that best describes how well the school counseling program prepared you for becoming a school counselor. Please interpret your educational experiences broadly to include, not only coursework, but also, field experiences, and other extracurricular activities.
 * Part 1: Program Objectives**


 * = 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||
 * = Not at all ||= Less than Adequately ||= Adequately ||= More than Adequately ||= Extremely Well ||

_1. I acquired knowledge of the psychological and sociological foundations of human development, learning, and behavior.

_2. I acquired the skills required to develop, organize, and promote a comprehensive developmental school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model or the Wisconsin Developmental Guidance Model in collaboration with educators, families, and community resources.

_3. I acquired the skills required to administer a comprehensive developmental school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model or the Wisconsin Developmental Guidance Model in collaboration with educators, families, and community resources.

_4. I acquired the skills required to evaluate a comprehensive developmental school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model or the Wisconsin Developmental Guidance Model in collaboration with educators, families, and community resources.

_5. I developed the skills required to work effectively with school teams to promote a safe and healthy school climate.

_6. I developed the skills required to work effectively with prevention and intervention strategies such as conflict resolution, peer mediation, and crisis management.

_7. I acquired an understanding of the role that diversity, inclusion, gender, and equity have on students’ academic achievement, personal/social and career development.

_8. I developed the individual counseling skills, which facilitate students’ personal/social, academic, and career development throughout their PK-12 school experience.

_9. I developed the group counseling skills, which facilitate students’ personal/social, academic, and career development throughout their PK-12 school experience.

_10. I acquired knowledge of “PK-16” career development theories.

_11. I acquired knowledge of “PK-16” career development practices and programs including the ability to facilitate student skill development.

_12. I acquired knowledge of developmental approaches to assist all students and parents at points of educational transition such as home to elementary school, elementary to middle to high school, and high school to postsecondary options.

_13. I acquired knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, institutional rules and regulations, and national and ethical standards of the American School Counselor Association.

_14. I developed the ability to utilize research to improve school counseling programs and recommend systematic changes that will improve the learning environment for all students.

_15. I developed the ability to utilize student data, and institutional assessments to improve school counseling programs and recommend systematic changes that will improve the learning environment for all students.

_16. I acquired the skills to use current and emerging technology in education and school counseling to assist students, families, and educators in making informed academic, career, and personal/social choices.

_17. I developed an understanding of the need for ongoing professional development and reflection to continually evaluate school counseling services.

_18. I acquired skills in understanding the role, function, and responsibilities of a school counselor by acquiring a minimum of 600 hours of supervised practicum in a school setting at the appropriate level(s).

_19. I developed a respect and care for myself and others as embodied in the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis (i.e., care for the person).

_20. The program prepared me to be a school counselor.

Part 2: Program Environment Please use the scale below to rate the next items with regard to your experiences as a graduate student in the school counseling program. Questions regarding the “program” are referring to the school counseling program specifically and not to other departmental programs or specialties.

Disagree ||= Disagree ||= Neutral ||= Agree ||= Strongly Agree ||
 * ||= 1 ||= 2 ||= 3 ||= 4 ||= 5 ||
 * = Strongly

_ 1. I experienced a supportive atmosphere with other students in the program.

_ 2. I experienced a supportive atmosphere with program faculty.

_ 3. Program faculty was available and accessible.

_ 4. My academic advisor was available and accessible.

_ 5. The department faculty valued and effectively addressed individual and cultural diversity.

_ 6. The department students valued and were sensitive to individual and cultural diversity.

_ 7. I worked collaboratively with other students in the department.

_ 8. I worked collaboratively with faculty in the department.

_ 9. Overall, my experience in the school counseling program was valuable.

Part 3: Open Response Questions (Please use the back for additional room to respond).

1. Please comment on the strengths of the educational experiences that you had in the school counseling program.

2. Please comment on the weaknesses of the educational experiences that you had in the school counseling program.

3. In your opinion, what were the most helpful and least helpful courses you completed during the school counseling program and why?

4. In addition to coursework, what other experiences were most helpful during the school counseling program and what experiences were least helpful?

5. What other suggestions do you have for improving our school counseling program?

6. If you are no longer working as a school counselor, can you please indicate you reasons?

Part 4: Career Information

A. Please answer the following questions regarding your initial employment following completion of your Master’s degree.

1. What was your primary employment setting post-graduation? ¬¬¬¬¬¬ _

__2. Please indicate your job title and a brief description:__

__B. Please answer the following questions for your CURRENT position. If your current position is the same as the position in which you were employed following graduation, skip questions 3-4.

3. What was your primary employment setting post-graduation? ¬¬¬¬¬¬__ _

4. Please indicate your job title and a brief description:

5. Are you licensed as a school counselor? Yes _ No _ Year _

__6. Please any other licenses or certifications held:__ _

If you choose, you may send your resume or curriculum vita in lieu of responding to the next set of questions.

15. List current membership in professional organizations: _ _ 16. Publications and other professional reports (Please provide citations): _ _ _ 17. Professional papers or workshops presented in the past five years: _ _ _ 18. Professional organization office positions held in the past five years: _ _ ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬__

Thank you very much for completing this survey—it will be quite helpful to us in making improvements to our program. We appreciate your time and effort.

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CSP Draft Survey