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Pittsburg State University
Year Graduate Follow Up Survey – Program Completer
1. What is your current position? ________________________________________________
2. Compared with first-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. Please choose from the following responses to complete the sentences below: online, face-to-face or hybrid (a
combination of online and face-to-face courses).
The delivery method of my program was ________________________.
My preferred delivery method would be ________________________.
4. 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 were knowledgeable about the content.
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d. Faculty effectively bridged content and practice.
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f. The method of delivery was appropriate.
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g. I would recommend the program to others.
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h. I feel adequately prepared to enter the profession.
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i. The overall quality of the program was satisfactory.
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e. The amount of field/clinical experience/practicum was adequate.
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5. Rate the following items associated with admissions, advisement, and enrollment.
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a. The admissions process was clear and easy to follow.
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b. My advisor was knowledgeable about program
requirements.
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c. My advisor was accessible.
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d. The Learning Management System was easy to use.
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e. GUS and its components were user friendly.
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f. Online enrollment was convenient and user friendly.
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g. Faculty and staff in the program/department were
helpful.
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MS - Special Education 1C
1st
Pittsburg State University
Year Graduate Follow Up Survey – Program Completer
6. 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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7. 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.
MS - Special Education 1C
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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.
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?
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 program for
educators are welcome.
MS - Special Education 1C