EVALUATION OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY COMPETENCIES
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
Name of Student: _____________________________________________ Date: _________
Name of Instructor: _____________________________________________________________
Evaluation competed by (select one):
Instructor
Student
Name of Course: CEP 562: Family Therapy Theory and Technique
Competencies Evaluated: 2a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 7c, 8a, 8c, 8e.
The evaluation of outcome competencies of the NMSU Counseling Psychology Program is
intended to provide feedback on student progress toward achievement of program competencies.
Students must obtain a rating of 2 or better in order to be making adequate progress is the
program. Please rate student on each competency using the following scale:
1
2
3
4
5
Student’s performance is not satisfactory for this competency.
Student’s performance is minimally satisfactory for this competency.
Student’s performance is satisfactory for this competency.
Student’s performance is above average for this competency.
Student’s performance is exceptional for this competency.
Competency 2a: Students will be knowledgeable about evidenced-based treatments and
practices. Students are required to examine the empirical research on theories and interventions
from primary sources. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: Family therapy theory paper, examination.
Comments:
Competency 3b: Students will demonstrate awareness of and skill in various forms of interview,
observation, and collateral assessment. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: In class role-play of family therapy techniques.
Comments:
Competency 3c: Students will demonstrate awareness of and skill in the use of various forms of
formal and informal tests and testing procedures. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: In class role-play of family assessment techniques.
Comments:
Competency 3d: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate assessment findings to
relevant parties. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: In class role-play interpretation of family assessment techniques.
Comments:
Competency 4a: Students will demonstrate knowledge of a range of counseling theories.
Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: Family therapy theory paper, examination, in class role-play of family
assessment techniques.
Comments:
Competency 4b: Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize specific theories for treatment
planning and case conceptualization. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: Family therapy theory paper, examination, in class role-play of family
assessment techniques.
Comments:
Competency 4c: Students will demonstrate the ability to implement a variety of treatment
interventions. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: In class role-play of family intervention techniques.
Comments:
Competency 5b: Students will utilize developmental theory in their assessment and
conceptualization of client circumstances. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: In class role-play interpretation of family assessment techniques.
Comments:
Competency 6a: Students will be able to apply multicultural theories and an understanding of
sociocultural context in their assessments, conceptualizations, and interventions with various
culturally diverse individuals. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: In class role-play of family culturally appropriate intervention techniques.
Comments:
Competency 6b: Students will be able to apply multicultural theories to themselves.
Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: Family dynamics self-assessment (including cultural influences on
development).
Comments:
Competency 7a: Students will supervise and train mental health clinicians. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: The instructor will observe students assisting other students at practicing
family counseling techniques during role plays in class.
Comments:
Competency 7b: Students will provide outreach and psychoeducational interventions to
individuals and groups. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: In class role-play of psychoeducational family intervention techniques.
Comments:
Competency 7c: Students will teach psychological concepts in a variety of settings.
Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: In class role-play of psychoeducational family intervention techniques.
Comments:
Competency 8a: Students will be well-versed in the Ethical Principals of Psychologists and Code
of Conduct and skilled in ethical decision-making. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: Students will be tested on ethics in family therapy.
Comments:
Competency 8c: Students will demonstrate the ability to self-evaluate and reflect on their training
experiences; committed to the virtue of self-improvement. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: Students will write personal reflection papers regarding their experience
of practicing family counseling techniques during role-plays in class with other students.
Comments:
Competency 8e: Students will demonstrate the ability to relate effectively with individuals,
groups, and/or communities. Rating: ______
Basis for assessment: In class role-play of family intervention techniques.
Comments: