Faculty will actively recruit, select, retain, and ensure the graduation of a student population that have diversity of backgrounds and experiences across three entry-level specialty areas (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling), as well as one doctoral-level track in counselor education and supervision. Program effectiveness in  our student population is measured through annual analysis of applicant, enrollment, retention, and graduation data disaggregated by program track and degree level.

Students will demonstrate measurable growth in their professional dispositions, including commitment to learning and collaboration, openness, respect for others, integrity in fairness , self-awareness through reflective practice, and effective interpersonal communication skills, as assessed through rubrics and evaluations at designated checkpoints throughout the program. Specifically, students are expected to display behaviors consistent with (“Target”) or above (“Advanced”) characteristics listed in the corresponding student disposition rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).

• Master's students will demonstrate proficiency in all eight CACREP common core curricular areas, as measured by performance evaluations, exams, and practical assessments throughout their academic journey in the program, with a target of 90% of students maintaining an accumulated GPA of 3.0 or above throughout their academic journey in the program.
• Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in their chosen CACREP specialty areas (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or School Counseling) through successful completion of area-specific competencies, evidenced by standardized assessments, practicum evaluations, and comprehensive exams, with a target of 90% of students maintaining an accumulated GPA of 3.0 or above throughout their academic journey in any chosen specialties.

Key Performance Indicators for Common Core Areas

1. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in acquiring knowledge of ethical and legal practices relevant to the counseling profession within diverse contexts. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
2. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in continuously enhancing cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills to work in a diverse society. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
3. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in promoting resilience and wellness of counselor and/or clients. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
4. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in acquiring knowledge of various and current career development theories and relevant career counseling models. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
5. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in acquiring knowledge of counseling theoretical models and develop a personal theoretical orientation that is conducive to work with clients with diverse backgrounds. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
6. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in acquiring knowledge of various therapeutic factors and how they contribute to group effectiveness given clients’ diverse backgrounds. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
7. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in acquiring knowledge and skills in current assessment and measurement. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
8. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in acquiring knowledge and skills in the use of research to inform counseling practice. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
9. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in acquiring knowledge and skills regarding essential interviewing, counseling, and case conceptualization. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).

Key Performance Indicators for Specialty Areas

• Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in articulating the role and practice of the clinical mental health counselor within various contexts, including but not limited to clinical settings (Clinical Mental Health Counseling). This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
• Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in acquiring knowledge and skills to advocate for the integration and inclusion of individuals with disabilities, including the implementation of strategies to mitigate attitudinal and environmental barriers (Rehabilitation Counseling). This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
• Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in articulating the role and practice of the school counselor within various school contexts, including but not limited to elementary, middle, and high school settings (School Counseling). This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).

• Doctoral students will demonstrate measurable acquisition of knowledge and proficiency in the five specific domains outlined by CACREP (Counseling, Supervision, Teaching, Research and Scholarship, and Leadership and Advocacy), as evidenced by successful completion of domain-specific coursework, attainment of passing scores on domain-related assessments, and documented competency evaluations throughout the doctoral program, with a target of 90% of students passing the comprehensive exam, and maintaining an accumulated GPA of 3.5 or above throughout their academic journey in the program.

Key Performance Indicators

1. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in articulating advanced knowledge and skills in providing evidence-based counseling practices and evaluating counseling effectiveness. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
2. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in offering ethical and culturally sustaining supervision to master’s level students. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
3. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in effectively delivering teaching content in Counselor Education. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
4. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in conducting research in counseling. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).
5. Students will demonstrate measurable proficiency in articulating advanced knowledge and skills of professional advocacy in counseling. This will be evidenced by their successful completion of related KPI measures at designated checkpoints, achieving a rating of “Developing” or above at checkpoint 1 and “Target” or above at checkpoint 2, as specified in the KPI rubric (1 = Unacceptable, 2 = Developing, 3 = Target, 4 = Advanced).