Counseling Program Guides: Counselor Education and Supervision CACREP Evaluation

Department of Counseling
East Texas A&M University
2600 W. Neal Street
Commerce, Texas 75428

Developed By
Michael K. Schmit, PhD, LPC
CACREP Liaison
May 3, 2026

Evaluated Program Objectives

PLO 3: Students Will Demonstrate Knowledge and Application of Pedagogical Methods for Effective Teaching and Training in Counselor Education

Methods of Assessment

PLO 3 at T1:

  • Teaching Philosophy Statement in COUN 650: Instructional Theory & Method in Counselor Education (Knowledge)
  • (b) Alumni Survey (item 11.3)
  • (c) Site Supervisor/Employer Survey (item 22.3)

PLO 3 at T2:

  • (a) Teaching Philosophy Statement in COUN 650: Instructional Theory & Method in Counselor Education (Knowledge)
  • (b) Alumni Survey (item 11.3)
  • (c) Site Supervisor/Employer Survey (item 22.3)

Scoring

1 = Does Not Meet Expectation
2 = Meets Expectation
3 = Exceeds Expectation

Benchmarks

Rubrics, Surveys, & CSCE: ≥ 80% of students will score ≥ 80% (2 – “Meets Expectation”) on quiz, exam, or assignment; meet or exceed a rating of a “2” on a single item; or obtain an average rubric score that either meets or exceeds a rating of a “2.”

Demographic Characteristic of Gender (Male/Female): >.5-unit difference in score may suggest a meaningful difference between male and female students.

Summary of Program Evaluation Results

PLO 3 at T1PLO 3 at T2
Rubric Assessment Data (a)Rubric Average33
n210
“ns” < 200
Percentage100100
PLO 3 at T1PLO 3 at T2
Demographic Characteristic of Biological Sex-Male (a)Male AverageN/A3
n02
“ns” < 2N/A0
PercentageN/A100
PLO 3 at T1PLO 3 at T2
Demographic Characteristic of Biological Sex-Female (a)Female Average33
n28
“ns” < 200
Percentage100100
PLO 3
Systematic Follow-up Studies-Alumni (b)Alumni Average2
n3
“ns” < 21
Percentage66.67
PLO 3
Systematic Follow-up Studies-Site Supervisors/ Employers (c)Site Supervisor/ Employer AverageN/A
n0
“ns” < 2N/A
PercentageN/A

Note. Italicized and bolded values did not meet the established benchmark.

Program and Curriculum Modifications

  1. PLO 3 at T1 & T2: The average score from “Rubric Assessment Data” exceeded the established benchmark, and no apparent differences were identified between male and female students. Data from “Systematic Follow-up Studies-Alumni” met the benchmark score of “2 or higher,” however, the percentage of students (n =3, 66.67%) was less than the established benchmark of 80%. Given the low response rate, no immediate concern was identified. Data from “Systematic Follow-up Studies-Site Supervisors/Employers” was incomplete. Eight site supervisors/employers initiate the survey but stopped after completing portions of the demographic fields.
    Based on the data analysis and review, the core faculty have made the following recommendations:
    • In Summer 2026, the CACREP Liaison will review the Site Supervisors/Employers Surveys to determine if a process/function issue exists that may explain why respondents completed only the demographic portion.
    • Faculty will implement a direct assessment method at local conferences (e.g., NETCA, TCA) where alumni and site supervisor/employers are known to attend. This is a feasible option since the department purchases an exhibitor's booth at NETCA and TCA.
    • ETAMU's CSI Chapter will host an Alumni Event during the fall semesters, starting Fall 2026, to strengthen our relationship with alumni, with the anticipation of improving our response rate on surveys involving follow-up studies.
    • To strengthen our relationship with Alumni, Site Supervisors, and Employers, core faculty have agreed to reserve 50 spots for them at our Annual Murphy Day Conference scheduled for April 22, 2027. Additionally, core faculty will personally invite Alumni, Site Supervisors, and Employers to the event.

Other Substantial Program Updates/Changes

  1. August 31, 2024 – East Texas A&M University ended its partnership with Collin College, resulting in the Counseling Department no longer offering coursework at the Collin Higher Education Center, located at 3452 TX-399 Spur, McKinney, TX 75069.
  2. August 6, 2025 – CACREP reaccredited the Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) Program through October 31, 2031. CACREP's official statement was “Reaffirm Accreditation with a Progress Report Required – Progress Report due by May 15, 2026.”
  3. February 12, 2026 – THECB approved the Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) Program's hybrid delivery model.
  4. March 20, 2026 – CACREP approved the Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) Program's Substantive Change Report, which addressed the program's planned transition from a fully in-person delivery model to a hybrid delivery model. In this hybrid model, an estimated 55-60% of courses will be offered online, either synchronously or asynchronously.
  5. May 6, 2026 – THECB approved offering 50% or more of the Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) Program at East Texas A&M-Dallas (Dallas Campus).
  6. The Department of Counseling at ETAMU completed two successful faculty searches for existing faculty lines. Both faculty members begin their full-time appointment starting in Fall 2026.
  7. The Department of Counseling at ETAMU was approved for an additional full-time faculty line. This appointment will start in Fall 2027.
  8. The Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) Program will include two additional cognate areas, Addiction and Wellness, starting in Fall 2027.
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