Research and Evaluation

 I. Knowledge

1. Understands how to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice of school counseling.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 515 Statistics and Research in Counseling
  • COUN 675 Group Counseling
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 515 Statistics and Research in Counseling and based on the following measure(s):

  • Midterm Exam
  • Paper

 

2. Knows models of program evaluation for school counseling programs.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 515 Statistics and Research in Counseling
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling and based on the following measure(s):

  • Midterm Exam

 

3. Knows basic strategies for evaluating counseling outcomes in school counseling (e.g., behavioral observation, program evaluation).

Addressed in:

  • COUN 515 Statistics and Research in Counseling
  • EPSY 643 Measurement and Evaluation
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling and based on the following measure(s):

  • Site Visit

 

4. Knows current methods of using data to inform decision making and accountability (e.g., school improvement plan, school report card).

Addressed in:

  • COUN 515 Statistics and Research in Counseling
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling and based on the following measure(s):

  • Case Studies

 

5. Understands the outcome research data and best practices identified in the school counseling research literature.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 515 Statistics and Research in Counseling
  • EPSY 661 Counseling Exceptional and At-Risk Children and Adolescents
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling and based on the following measure(s):

  • Group Presentation

 

J. Skills and Practices

1. Applies relevant research findings to inform the practice of school counseling.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 515 Statistics and Research in Counseling
  • COUN 675 Group Counseling
  • COUN 693 Internship
  • EPSY 661 Counseling Exceptional and At-Risk Children and Adolescents
  • COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 660 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of School Counseling and based on the following measure(s):

  • Group Presentation

 

2. Develops measurable outcomes for school counseling programs, activities, interventions, and experiences.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 515 Statistics and Research in Counseling
  • COUN 693 Internship
  • EPSY 661 Counseling Exceptional and At-Risk Children and Adolescents 

A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty in COUN 693 Internship and based on the following measure(s):

  • Supervisor’s Evaluation

 

3. Analyzes and uses data to enhance school counseling programs.

Addressed in:

  • COUN 515 Statistics and Research in Counseling
  • EPSY 643 Measurement and Evaluation
  • COUN 675 Group Counseling
  • EPSY 661 Counseling Exceptional and At-Risk Children and Adolescents

 A student’s ability to meet this standard is assessed by the faculty EPSY 661 Counseling Exceptional and At-Risk Children and Adolescents and based on the following measure(s):

  • Oral Presentation