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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.
Strongly
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Neutral
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Strongly
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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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Pittsburg State University
Year Graduate Follow Up Survey – Program Completer
6. On a scale of 1-10 (1= very dissatisfied, 10= very satisfied), rate the following areas in terms of your
experience in PSU’s School Counseling Program. Feel free to add any comments below the corresponding
topics.
a.
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Preparation for the field
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b.
Consultation
i. Theories of Counseling
c.
Program Planning
j. Testing
d.
Counseling Techniques
k. Career Development
e.
Special Services
l. Contemporary & Ethical Issues in School Counseling
f.
Working with Families
m. Research
g.
Professional Development
n. Diversity in Counseling
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h. Group Dynamics
7. Please rate the overall quality of the School Counseling program at Pittsburg State University on a scale of 110 (1 = very dissatisfied, 10 = very satisfied). _______
8. 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.
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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.
9. Please indicate your current salary range from the following list. (optional)
_____ $0-$25,000 _____ $26,000-$35,000 _____$36,000-$50,000 _____$ 51,000-$65,000 _____ $65,000+
10. In what ways, if any, has the PSU graduate program impacted your effectiveness as a school counselor?
11. As you reflect on your professional training, what courses were the most helpful in preparing you for the
field?
12. What courses from your professional preparation were the least helpful?
13. What do you consider as the greatest strength of your preparation program at PSU?
14. If you could make one improvement in the preparation program, what would it be?
15. Any additional comments or recommendations you would like to make concerning PSU’s school counseling
program are welcome.
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