Pittsburg State University
3 rd Year Graduate Follow Up Survey – Program Completer
1. What is your current position? ________________________________________________
2. Compared with third-year program completers of advanced programs from other institutions, how would you rate yourself in terms of preparation? (circle one)
Better Prepared As Well Prepared Not As Well Prepared No Comparison Available
3. Rate the following items related to the quality of the graduate program you completed at PSU.
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree
Strongly
Agree a. The coursework was relevant. 1 2 3 4 5 b. The level/rigor of the coursework was appropriate for the degree. c. Faculty effectively bridged content and practice.
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5 d. I would recommend the program to others. 1 2 3 4 5 e. I feel adequately prepared to enter the profession. 1 2 3 4 5
5 f. The overall quality of the program was satisfactory. 1 2 3 4
4. Using the rating scale below, please rate your current level of achievement for each category. For specific indicators within each category, please see the Graduate Knowledge Base attached.
Rating Scale:
NA - No Opportunity Provided for Performance
1 - Needs Experience (Incorrectly Demonstrated, Preparing, or Unsatisfactory Performance)
2 - Developing Competence (Infrequently Demonstrated, Adjusting, or Weak Performance)
3 - Competent (Basically Demonstrated, Performing, or Proficient Performance)
4 - Showing Effective Competence (Consistently Demonstrated, Habitually Performing, or Effective Performance)
5- Distinguished (Naturally Demonstrated, Personally Creating, or Outstanding Performance)
A. Professionalism
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which reflect a commitment to a dependable and professional demeanor.
B. Communication
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which promote effective communication.
C. Leadership
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which exhibit leadership competencies.
D. Instruction and Assessment
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which reflect advocating, nurturing and sustaining best practices and multiple assessments.
E. Diversity
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which provide equitable learning opportunities for all.
MS Teaching 3C

Pittsburg State University
3 rd Year Graduate Follow Up Survey – Program Completer
F. Technology
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which enhance the integration of technology within the educational environment.
G. Research
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which implements effective research within the educational environment.
5. What is your emphasis area within the Master of Science in Teaching? (circle one)
Elementary Secondary
6. Please explain why you chose to complete this degree.
ESOL
7. For elementary and secondary emphases, were you aware upon entering the program that the degree would not lead to an additional teaching endorsement? (circle one)
Yes No
8. As you reflect on your professional training, what courses were the most helpful in preparing you for the field?
9. What courses from your professional preparation were the least helpful?
10. What do you consider as the greatest strength of your preparation program at PSU?
MS Teaching 3C

Pittsburg State University
3 rd Year Graduate Follow Up Survey – Program Completer
11. If you could make one improvement in the preparation program, what would it be?
12. Any additional comments or recommendations you might wish to make concerning
PSU’s Master of Science in Teaching program are welcome.
MS Teaching 3C