Graduate Exit Survey
Spring 2013 Respondents
1. Year and Semester of graduation from the Nicholls State University's Counseling program:
Spring 2013
Spring 2013
Spring 2013
Spring 2013
Spring 2013
2. Please indicate the counseling program you were enrolled in:
Masters of Education in School Counseling
Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Masters of Education in School Counseling
Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
3. Please indicate you current employment position (even if it is not in the counseling field):
Teaching
Counselor
Counselor Intern - PT
Mental health professional
Social Service Mental Health Counselor/Case Manager
4. Please name the entity or organization for which you work:
Terrebonne Parish School District
The Haven
Psychological Healthcare of South Louisiana
Bayou Oaks Health Services
SCLHSA
5. How satisfied are you with your ability to conduct the following: Please rate your experience using the
following scale: VS-Very Satisfied, S-Satisfied, N-Neutral, D-Dissatisfied, VD-Very Dissatisfied
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Family
Counseling
VS
S
S
VS
S
S
VS
VS
VS
VS
S
S
VS
VS
VS
6. How satisfied are you with your learning experinces in the area of Knowledge: Please rate your
experience using the following scale: VS-Very Satisfied, S-Satisfied, N-Neutral, D-Dissatisfied, VD-Very
Dissatisfied
Counseling theories
Assessment & Evalutation
Ethical
Standards/Leg
al Issues &
Implications
S
N
D
N
VS
S
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
S
S
VS
Client
Advocacy
Professional
Advocacy
Social Justice
Professional
Role and
Identity
VS
VS
VS
S
VS
S
S
S
S
S
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
S
VS
Developmental Needs across the
Lifespan
Career
Development
al Theories
S
S
S
S
VS
VS
VS
VS
S
S
Diversity Issues
7. How satisfied are you with your learning experiences in the area of Skill: Please rate your experience
using the following scale: VS-Very Satisfied, S-Satisfied, N-Neutral, D-Dissatisfied, VD-Very
Dissatisfied
Use of Assessments/Evaluations
Applying
Counseling
Interventions
Developing
Treatment/
Intervention
plans
Writing
Progress/Cas
e Notes
N
VS
S
S
Collaborating
with
Colleagues
VS
N
S
N
S
VS
VS
VS
N
D
S
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
S
S
S
S
VS
Collaboring with Clients' Support
Systems
Seeking
Assistance
from
Supervisors
Seeking
Professional
Developmen
t
Opportunitie
s
Using
Evidence
(Research)
and Informed
Practice
Working with
Clients' Belief
Systems
VS
VS
VS
S
VS
S
S
S
S
S
VS
VS
VS
S
VS
Abiding by Ethical and Legal
Standards
VS
S
VS
VS
VS
8. How satisfied are you with your learning experiences in the area of Awareness/Dispostion: Please
rate your experience using the following scale: VS-Very Satisfied, S-Satisfied, N-Neutral, D-Dissatisfied,
VD-Very Dissatisfied
Appreciates Individual Differences
Recognizes
the
Importance of
Client
Advocacy and
Serving as a
Change
Agent
Uses
Supervision
Effectively
Is Committed
to
Professional
Growth and
Development
Values
Engaging
Clients'
Support
Systems
VS
VS
VS
VS
S
S
S
S
S
S
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
Recognizes the Importance of
Supervision and Case Consultation
Appreciates
Learning and
Cultural
Differences
VS
Recognizes
the
Importance
of Selfawareness/
Reflection
VS
VS
Values the Integration of
Culture, Race, Sexual
Orientation, Gender,
Abilities/Disabilities, Socioeconomic Status, and
Spirituality into Counseling
S
VS
VS
VS
S
S
S
S
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
9. Overall, please indicate your level of satisfaction with your counseling program's preparation at
Nicholls State University:
Satisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Very Satisfied
10. Please describe, in your own words, how well you believe you were prepared by the Nicholls State
University Counseling program. Include 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses you would like to note, and/or any
specific comments about faculty members or courses.
I feel confident on some areas more than others in being able to perform required duties as a school
counselor. However, it's hard to know for sure until I can actually experience the position fully.
Needs more Emphasis on crisis counseling and treatment planning
No comments at this time
Very satisfied
I believe the Nicholls States University program have prepared me for my journey in the counseling field.
Three strengths gained in this program are 1.) better knowledge of theories, 2.) better understanding of
counseling profession, 3.) helped to become more relaxed with working with clients through the
practicum experience.