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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.
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a. The coursework was relevant.
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b. The level/rigor of the coursework was appropriate for the degree.
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c. Faculty effectively bridged content and practice.
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d. I would recommend the program to others.
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e. I feel adequately prepared to enter the profession.
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f. The overall quality of the program was satisfactory.
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4. As a result of readings, coursework and collaborations with fellow educators, please rate your PSU graduate
program.
a. My program helped me better understand philosophical,
historical and legal foundations of education and special
education.
b. My program helped me better understand learners’
diversity and I can provide support for students’ cognitive,
physical, social, emotional and career development.
c. My program taught me to assess, diagnose and evaluate
students.
d. My program taught me planning and implementation of
effective instruction based upon knowledge of subject
matter, student, community and curriculum goals.
e. My program taught me to promote learning through
planned, orderly, supportive environments that encourage
participation of individuals with learning needs.
f. My program helped me develop knowledge and skills in
managing behavior, facilitating problem solving,
developing social skills and promoting self-advocacy of
students with learning needs.
g. My program helped me develop effective
communication and collaboration skills and knowledge
related to individuals with learning needs.
h. My program taught me to demonstrate professionalism
and ethical knowledge and skills related to students with
learning needs.
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Year Graduate Follow Up Survey – Program Completer
5. 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.
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.
6. As you reflect on your professional training, what courses were the most helpful in preparing you for the
field?
7. What courses from your professional preparation were the least helpful?
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Year Graduate Follow Up Survey – Program Completer
8. What do you consider as the greatest strength of your preparation program at PSU?
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9. If you could make one improvement in the preparation program, what would it be?
10. Any additional comments or recommendations you might wish to make concerning PSU’s program for
educators are welcome.
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