SACS Reaffirmation
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Assessment : 2007 - 2008 : Educational Programs :
Psychology MA (School Psychology)
3 Goals 4 Objectives 4 Indicators 4 Criteria 4 Findings 4 Actions
GOAL: Foundational Competence In School Psychology
| Objective | Foundational Competency In School Psychology | |
| Students demonstrate competency in the scientific, methodological and theoretical foundations of professional school psychology. Associated Goals: Foundational Competence In School Psychology |
| Indicator | Foundational Competence In School Psychology Sucessfully pass the National School Psychology Exam |
| Criteria | Foundational Competence in School Psychology Minimum score of 660 and 70% correct on each of the 5 categories of the exam |
| Finding | Foundational Competence in School Psychology For the students graduating (N=9), 100% of the student taking the PRAXIS Exam passed with a grade of 660 or higher. Of the five test categories: 9/9 passed Category I with a 70 or better; 8/9 passed Cateogry II with a 70 or better; 8/9 passed Category III with a 70 or better; 6/9 passed Category IV with a 70 or better; 9/9 passed Category V with a 70 or better. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Functional Competence in School Psychology Although overall the performance was quite good, program faculty are reviewing materials tested in Categories III and IV to better present that material prior to taking the test. |
GOAL: Recruitment Of Qualified Applicants
| Objective | Impact Personnel Needs | |
| The Program trains school psychology students who graduate and obtain jobs in the school psychology field. Associated Goals: Recruitment Of Qualified Applicants |
| Indicator | Impact Personnel Needs Number of students graduated and obtaining jobs in the school psychology field. |
| Criteria | Impact Personnel Needs 1) Minimum of 5 students who graduate each year, and 2) 100% obtain jobs in the school psychology field. |
| Finding | Impact Personnel Needs Six students graduated with MA degrees in School Psychology in the 2007-08 academic year and 100% of those searching for jobs in the school psychology field are currently working in that field. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Impact Personnel Needs No further action is deemed necessary at this time. |
GOAL: Recruitment Of Qualified Applicants
| Objective | Recruitment Of Qualified Students | |
| The School Psychology Program recruits qualified students with an emphasis on minority recruitment. Associated Goals: Recruitment Of Qualified Applicants |
| Indicator | Recruitment Of Qualified Applicants Number of applicants and the number accepted recorded at the beginning of every academic year. |
| Criteria | Recruitment of Qualified Applicants Minimum of 5 students for each cohort with at least one student from an ethnic minority group. |
| Finding | Recruitment of Qualified Applicants The School Psychology Program currently has six (6) entering students for the Fall 2008 academic year. Currently, there are 5 school psychology students in their second year and 7 students in their third year. Of the new cohort, at least one is a minority student. Program administrators continue to seek minority students for this program. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Recruitment of Qualified Students The criteria were met but the program administrators continue to actively search for more minority candidates. |
GOAL: Skill Application
| Objective | Skill Application | |
| Students in the school psychology program demonstrate application of professional school psychology in a public school setting in the areas of assesssment and consultation. Associated Goals: Skill Application |
| Indicator | Skill Application (1) Satisfactory ratings from on-site supervisors and University supervisors on the Internship Rating Form. (2) Satisfactory scores from the Program Faculty on their final portfolios. |
| Criteria | Skill Application  1) On a five-point scale ranging from "Far Below Expectations" to "Far Exceeds Expectations," attain at least a rating of Satisfactory {3} from Field Supervisor. 2) Scores of 80% on student Portfolios rated by Program Faculty. |
| Finding | Skill Application Of the graduates, all exceeded the criteria established by the site supervisors. In additon, each individual scored a passing grade on his/her portfolio. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Skill Application The criteria were met, and thus, no additional action is deemed necessary at this time. |