Grace College
Department of Graduate Counseling
Vital Statistics and Program Evaluation Outcomes
Vital Statistics 2025-2026
| Enrollment (3/30/2026) | 146 |
| Graduates (May 2026) | 55 |
| Completion Rate (% graduated in expected time) | 89% |
| Licensure/Certification exam pass rate (Based on NBCC/NCE data and student reports 3 months post-graduation) | 100% |
| Job Placement Rate (student reports/ 3 months post-graduation) | 94% |
The Department of Graduate Counseling utilizes multiple assessment measures to evaluate program effectiveness and outcomes. The following assessments are utilized in annual program reviews:
The following chart represents program assessment and measures of department program outcomes. Following this outcomes chart, there is another chart of Key Performance Indicators, a summary of program modifications completed in 2025-2026, as well as proposed program changes for 2026-2027 based on program assessments.
Feedback from students, alumni, site supervisors, employers, and other stakeholders has been positive with high ratings on satisfaction, preparedness, and support.
Surveys/ 5 pt. Likert Scale (1=strongly disagree 2=disagree 3=neither agree nor disagree 4=agree 5=strongly agree) Response Rate: Exit Survey n = 30; Student program evaluation n=66; Site supervisor program evaluation n=99; Average score = Mean score
Assessment Source & Criteria (measures Program Outcomes)
Average Score of 4.0 or above on Associated Question
Q7: Exit Survey: Q
4: Student program evaluation:
Key Performance Indicator: 85% of students will pass KPIs under Objective 10
Portfolio: 90% of those submitting portfolios will earn a passing score for the sections on faith integration in the Professional Counselor Identity Research paper
Results (averaged)
Q7: Exit Survey: 4.80
Q4: Student program evaluation: 4.55
KPI passing rate for objective 10 >= 95% met expectations
Portfolio: 100% earned passing scores on the faith integration section of the professional identity paper
Use of Results
Goal Achieved Maintain quality of education and training
Assessment Source & Criteria (measures Program Outcomes)
Site-supervisor Eval: 90% of Practicum, Internship and Advanced Internship will earn a “meets expectations” (2) or above on Ethical Practice item
Average score of 4.0 or above on Associated Q
Q13 Exit Survey:
Q5 Exit Survey:
Q2 Student Program Evaluation:
Q10 Student program evaluation:
Key Performance Indicators: 85% will pass KPIs related to Objective 2.
CPCE Exam: 85% will earn a passing score for Core Content Areas Professional Orientation & Ethical Practice.
Results (averaged)
Site supervisor evaluation: 100% met expectations on question related to ethical practice
Q13 Exit Survey: 4.53
Q5 Exit Survey: 4.77
Q2 Student Program Evaluation: 4.67
Q10 Student program evaluation: 4.50
KPI: passing rate for Objective 2 >= 97%
CPCE Exam: Professional practice: 96% passed this section.
Use of Results
Goal Achieved Maintain quality of education and training;
Assessment Source & Criteria (measures Program Outcomes)
Average Score of 4.0 or above on Associated Question
Q18: Exit Survey:
Q15: Student program evaluation:
Key Performance Indicator: 85% of students will pass KPIs under Objective 4
CPCE Exam: 85% will earn a passing score for Core Content Area Career
Results (averaged)
Q18: Exit Survey: 4.43
Q15: Student program evaluation: 4.41
KPI: passing rate for Objective 4 >= 95%
CPCE Exam: Career: 82% passed this section
Use of Results
Goal Partially Achieved Maintain quality of education and training/ CPCE percentage score in Career was below desired passing score, faculty will monitor for patterns in this content area on this exam
Assessment Source & Criteria (measures Program Outcomes)
Site-supervisor Eval: 90% of Practicum, Internship and Advanced Internship will earn a “meets expectations” (2) or above on sensitivity to diversity issues
Average score of 4.0 or above on associated Q
Q19: Exit Survey Q16: Student program evaluation
Key Performance Indicator: 85% of students will pass KPIs under Objective 8
CPCE: 85% will earn a passing score on the Core Content Area Social & Cultural Diversity
Results (averaged)
Site supervisor evaluation: 100% met expectations on sensitivity to diversity issues
Q19:Exit Survey: 4.67
Q16: Student program evaluation: 4.52
KPI: passing rate for Objective 8 > = 97%
CPCE Exam: Social/Cultural: 84% passed this section
Use of Results
Goal Partially Achieved Maintain quality of education and training/ CPCE percentage score in Social/Cultural issues was below desired passing score, faculty will monitor for patterns in this content area on this exam
Assessment Source & Criteria (measures Program Outcomes)
Average Score of 4.0 or above on associated Q
Q9: Exit Survey Q6: Student program evaluation
Key Performance Indicator: 85% of students will pass KPIs under Objective 3
Portfolio: 90% of those submitting portfolios will earn a passing score on the written and oral case conceptualization component
CPCE Exam: 85% will earn a passing score for Core Content Areas Human Growth & Development and Helping Relationships
Results (averaged)
Q9: Exit Survey: 4.6
Q6: Student program evaluation: 4.48
KPI: passing rate for Objective 3 > = 100%
ortfolio: 100% earned passing scores on the written and oral case conceptualization component
CPCE Exam: HGD: 86% passed this section Helping Rels: 98% passed this section
Use of Results
Goal Achieved Maintain quality of education and training
Assessment Source & Criteria (measures Program Outcomes)
90% of Practicum, Internship and Advanced Internship will receive a “meets expectations” (2) or above on effectiveness of group counseling in site supervisor evaluation Average Score of 4.0 or above on associated Q
Q14 Exit Survey:
Q15 Exit Survey
Q11 Student Program Evaluation
Q12 Student Program Evaluation
Key Performance Indicator: 85% of students will pass KPIs under objective 9
Portfolio: 90% of those submitting portfolios will earn a passing score for the oral and written Case Conceptualization paper and the Professional Counselor Identity Research paper.
CPCE Exam: 85% will earn a passing score on Group Work
Results (averaged)
Supervision evaluations: 100% met expectations on effective leadership of group counseling
Q14 Exit Survey: 4.57
Q15: Exit Survey: 4.60
Q11 Student Program Evaluation: 4.50
Q12 Student Program Evaluation: 4.50
KPI: passing rate for Objective 9 > = 91%
Portfolio: 100% earned passing scores on both the case conceptualization and professional identity paper
CPCE Exam: Group: 95% passed this section
Use of Results
Goal Achieved Maintain quality of education and training
Assessment Source & Criteria (measures Program Outcomes)
Average score of 4.0 or above on associated Q
Q17: Exit Survey:
Q14: Student Program Evaluation
Key Performance Indicator: 85% of students will pass KPIs under Objective 5
CPCE Exam: 85% will earn a passing score Assessment
Results (averaged)
Q17: Exit Survey: 4.50
Q14 Student Program Evaluation: 4.5
KPI: passing rate for Objective 5 >= 95%
CPCE Exam: Assessment: 89% passed this section
Use of Results
Goal Achieved Maintain quality of education and training
Assessment Source & Criteria (measures Program Outcomes)
Average score of 4.0 or above on associated Q
Q12: Exit Survey
Q9: Student Program Evaluation
Q5 Site supervisor program evaluation
Q7 Site supervisor program evaluation
Key Performance Indicator: 85% of students will pass KPIs under Objective 6
CPCE Exam:85% will earn a passing score on Core Content Area Research and Program Evaluation
Results (averaged)
Q12:Exit Survey: 4.47
Q9 Student Program Evaluation: 4.30
Q5 Site supervisor program evaluation: 4.62
Q7 Site supervisor program evaluation: 4.61
KPI: passing rate for Objective 6 = 100%
CPCE Exam: Research: 88% passed this section
Use of Results
Goal Achieved Maintain quality of education and training
Assessment Source & Criteria (measures Program Outcomes)
Site-supervisor Eval: 90% of Practicum, Internship and Advanced Internship will have a passing evaluation (no more than 2 scores lower than a 2 “meets expectations”)
Faculty supervisor Eval:90% of Practicum, Internship, and Advanced Internship students will earn a passing evaluation (no more than 2 scores lower than a 2 “meets expectations”)
Average score of 4.0 or above on associated Q Q6 Exit Survey Q11 Exit Survey Q3 Student Program Evaluation Q8 Student Program Evaluation Q8: Site supervisor program evaluation
Key Performance Indicator: 85% of students will pass KPIs under Objective 7
Portfolio: 90% will earn a passing score signifying that they successfully completed portfolio as an exit competency
Candidacy: 90% of applicants will pass candidacy
CPCE Exam: 85% will pass 7/8 Core Content Areas of the exam 90% will earn a passing total score for the exam
Results (averaged)
Site supervisor evaluation: 100% passed their final evaluation
Faculty supervisor evaluation: 100% passed their final evaluation
Q6 Exit Survey: 4.67
Q11 Exit Survey: 4.60
Q3 Student Program Evaluation: 4.53
Q8 Student Program Evaluation: 4.53
Q8: Site supervisor program evaluation: 4.65
KPI: passing rate for Objective 7 > = 95%
Portfolio: 100% earned passing scores Candidacy: 100% passed candidacy
CPCE Exam: Core content areas: 75% earned a passing score on 7/8 content areas of the exam
Total score: 95% earned total passing scores
Use of Results
Goal Partially Achieved
Maintain quality of education and training/ goal for CPCE is that a minimum of 85% students will pass 7/8 core content areas of the exam, faculty will monitor for any patterns in the passing rate of each CPCE section
Assessment Source & Criteria (measures Program Outcomes)
Site-supervisor Eval: 90% of Practicum, Internship and Advanced Internship will receive a “meets expectations” (2) or above on the Counseling Skills section
Faculty supervisor Eval: 90% of Counseling Skills and Practicum students will earn a score of 3 (target) or above on all 9 Counseling skills questions
Average score of 4.0 or above on associated Q
Q8 Exit Survey
Q10 Exit Survey
Q5 Student program evaluation
Q7 Student program evaluation
Q4: Site supervisor program evaluation
Key Performance Indicator: 85% of students will pass KPIs under Objective 1
CPCE: 85% will earn a passing score on Helping relationships
Results (averaged)
Site supervisor eval: 98% met expectations on every question of counseling skills section
Faculty supervisor evaluations: 91% met expectations on every question of counseling skills section
Q8 Exit Survey: 4.70
Q10 Exit Survey: 4.70
Q5 Student Program Evaluation: 4.58
Q7 Student Program Evaluation: 4.51
Q4: Site supervisor program evaluation: 4.75
KPI: passing rate for Objective 1 > = 95% for five KPIs connected to this objective, except one semester of CPY 5200 Personality and Counseling Theories had only 53% meeting expectations
CPCE Exam Helping Relationships: 98% passed this section
Use of Results
Goal Partially Achieved
Maintain quality of education and training/ Five KPIs had 95% and above meeting expectations, however one KPI in CPY 5200 had only 53% meeting expectations in one semester, the other semester was 100%/ continue to monitor, but this seems like an anomaly
Program Objectives
Objective 2: Students will apply ethical, legal, and professional knowledge to counseling and consulting issues and practice. KPI 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles and the ability to apply ethical standards to counseling. (Knowledge)
Key Performance Indicators
KPI 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles and the ability to apply ethical standards to counseling. (Knowledge)
KPI 2: Students will demonstrate their ability to apply counseling skills as well as give and receive constructive feedback as it relates to their professional development. (Skill)
Measurement of Key Performance Indicators
KPI 1: CPY 6200 Ethical & Legal Issues: Comprehensive ethical decisions discussion board score (year 1)
KPI 1: CPY 5750 Gender and Sexuality: final presentation (year 3)
KPI 2: CPY 5350 Counseling skills: final skills practice video (year 1)
KPI 2: CPY 5700 Practicum: Cumulative graded tape score (year 2)
KPI 2: CPY 6700 Internship: Case Conceptualization presentation (year 3)
Target Outcome
Grade of B or higher for all assignments
KPI Assessment
CPY 6200 (all sections, Summer 2026, 97% met expectations)
CPY 5750 (all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 5350 (all sections, Fall 2025, 98% met expectations)
CPY 5700 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations; All sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 6700 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations)
Program Objectives
Objective 8: Students will use social and culturally responsive counseling models with clients, including with diverse populations and at-risk clients.
Key Performance Indicators
KPI 3: Students will demonstrate an understanding of social and cultural diversity research, trends, theories, implications, issues, and considerations as applied to the counseling profession. (Knowledge)
Measurement of Key Performance Indicators
KPI 3: CPY 6200 Ethical and Legal Issues: Discussion board week 2 assignment (year 1)
KPI 3: CPY 6500 Social & Cultural Issues: Final Presentation (year 2)
KPI 3: CPY 6700 Internship: Students conceptualize clients socially and culturally in case conceptualization assignment (year 3)
Target Outcome
Grade of B or higher for all assignments
KPI Assessment
CPY 6200 (all sections, Summer 2026, 97% met expectations)
CPY 6500 (all sections, Summer 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 6700 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations)
Program Objectives
Objective 10: Students will use a biblical worldview and biblical values to examine counseling theories, counseling concepts, and their self-as-therapist development
Key Performance Indicators
KPI 4: Students will demonstrate an understanding of Biblical worldview as well as how their own faith identity intersects with their professional identity. (Knowledge)
Measurement of Key Performance Indicators
KPI 4: CPY 5050 Theological Foundations, Reflective self-as-therapist DB assignment (year 1)
KPI 4: CPY 6900 Portfolio, Professional Counselor Identity Presentation (year 3)
Target Outcome
Grade of B or higher for all assignments
KPI Assessment
CPY 5050 (all sections, Summer 2026, 95% met expectations)
CPY 6900 (100% met expectations)
Program Objectives
Objective 3: Students will be competent in evaluating human development models and clients’ interpersonal factors that influence counseling and consulting.
Key Performance Indicators
KPI 5: Students will demonstrate an understanding of human behaviors, attitudes, relationships, development, and characteristics as well as apply their understanding and relevant theories to work with clients. (Knowledge)
Measurement of Key Performance Indicators
KPI 5: CPY 6400 Human Growth & Development Final Project and Presentation (year 1)
KPI 5: CPY 5380 Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents: Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan (year 3)
Target Outcome
Grade of B or higher for all assignments
KPI Assessment
CPY 6400 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations; all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 5380 (all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
Program Objectives
Objective 4: Students will apply career counseling theories, models, and skills across multiple settings.
Key Performance Indicators
KPI 6: Students will demonstrate an understanding of career development, including theories, assessments, career resources, and the role of career in counseling. (Knowledge)
Measurement of Key Performance Indicators
KPI 6: CPY 5691 Assessment and Testing: (year 2)
KPI 6: CPY 6600 Lifestyle and Career Counseling: Career program proposal (year 2.5)
Target Outcome
Grade of B or higher for all assignments
KPI Assessment
CPY 5691 (all sections, Spring 2026, 95% met expectations)
CPY 6600 (all sections, Summer 2026, 97% met expectation)
Program Objectives
Objective 1: Students will apply counseling theories, concepts, skills, and characteristics in forming effective, therapeutic, counseling relationships across multiple settings.
Key Performance Indicators
KPI 7: Students will demonstrate and apply essential counselor characteristics, behaviors, interviewing and diagnostic skills, establish therapeutic relationships, and conceptualize clients effectively. (Skill)
KPI 8: Students will demonstrate an understanding of counseling theories and models for case conceptualization. (Knowledge)
Measurement of Key Performance Indicators
KPI 7: CPY 5350 Counseling Skills: Final skills evaluation (year 1)
KPI 7: CPY 5700 Practicum: Final faculty skills evaluation (year 2)
KPI 7: CPY 6700 Internship: Case Conceptualization presentation (year 3)
KPI 8: CPY 5200 Personality and Counseling Theories Case Conceptualization 2 assignment (year 1)
KPI 8: CPY 5150 Marriage and Family Counseling Genogram assignment (year 2)
KPI 8: CPY 6000 Advanced Clinical Practices and Treatment: Theory-based Treatment Plans (year 3)
Target Outcome
Grade of B or higher on assignments
KPI Assessment
CPY 5350 (all sections, Fall 2025, 98% met expectations)
CPY 5700 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations; All sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 6700 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations)
CPY 5200 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations; all sections, Spring 2026, 53% met expectations)
CPY 5150 (all sections, Fall 2025, 95% met expectations; all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 6000 (all sections, Fall 2026, 100% met expectations)
Program Objectives
Objective 9: Students will be competent in applying counseling theories, models, and skills to group counseling and group work.
Key Performance Indicators
KPI 9: Students will demonstrate a theoretical understanding of group purpose, group development (including stages and members roles / behaviors), theories, methods, skills, and approaches. (Knowledge)
KPI 10: Students will demonstrate the ability to facilitate an ongoing small group process effectively.(Skill)
Measurement of Key Performance Indicators
KPI 9: CPY 6350 Group Counseling: Group leadership counseling project (year 2)
KPI 9: CPY 5650 Addictions Counseling: 12step group experience and discussion assignment (year 2.5/3)
KPI 10: CPY 6350 Group counseling: Group leadership demonstration (year 2)
KPI 10: CPY 6710 Advanced Internship: group leadership evaluation (year 3)
Target Outcome
Grade of B or higher for all assignments
KPI Assessment
CPY 6350 (all sections, Fall 2025, 91 % met expectations; all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 5650 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations)
CPY 6350 (all sections, Fall 2025, 91% met expectations; all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 6710 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations)
Program Objectives
Objective 5: Students will be competent in client assessment using counseling theories, models, and computer technology.
Key Performance Indicators
KPI 11: Students will demonstrate an understanding of standardized approaches to assessment and evaluation and use this knowledge to inform diagnosis and treatment planning. (Knowledge)
Measurement of Key Performance Indicators
KPI 11: CPY 5691 Assessment & Testing: Clinical Assessment Report (year 2)
KPI 11: CPY 5650 Addictions Counseling: Assessment and Treatment Plan assignment (year 2.5/3)
Target Outcome
Grade of B or higher for all assignments
KPI Assessment
CPY 5691 (all sections, Spring 2026, 95% met expectations)
CPY 5650 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations)
Program Objectives
Objective 6: Students will apply counseling research and program evaluation in academic and professional settings.
Key Performance Indicators
KPI 12: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of research, research methodologies, statistical analysis, and program evaluation as applied to the counseling profession (Knowledge)
Measurement of Key Performance Indicators
KPI 12: CPY 5592 Research and Program Evaluation: FINAL PROJECT: Research/Progra m Evaluation Proposal (year 1)
KPI 12: CPY 5750 Gender and Sexuality: Research Presentation (year 2-3)
Target Outcome
Grade of B or higher for all assignments
KPI Assessment
CPY 5592 (all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 5750 (all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
Program Objectives
Objective 7: Students will apply Clinical Mental Health core counseling knowledge and skills across multiple academic and professional settings.
Key Performance Indicators
KPI 13: Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional counselor identity. (Knowledge)
KPI 14: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of mental health disorders, including diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses, and related factors and how to apply theory to the practice of clinical mental health counseling. (Knowledge)
KPI 15: Students will demonstrate an ability to effectively assess, diagnose, and apply appropriate treatment to a variety of client concerns. (Skill)
Measurement of Key Performance Indicators
KPI 13: CPY 5100 Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Counseling Philosophy and Advocacy for the Profession paper (year 1)
KPI 13: CPY 6900 Portfolio: Professional Identity presentation (year 3)
KPI 14: CPY 5250 Psychopathology: Final case study (year 1)
KPI 14: CPY 5700 Practicum: Intake demonstration and report (year 2)
KPI 14: CPY 6000 Advanced Clinical Practices and Treatment: Theory-based Treatment Plan (year 3)
KPI 15: CPY 5700 Practicum: Case Conceptualization presentation (year 2)
KPI 15: CPY 6710 Advanced Internship: Written Case Conceptualization (year 3)
Target Outcome
Grade of B or higher for all assignments
KPI Assessment
CPY 5100 (all sections, Fall 2025, 95% met expectations; all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 6900 (100% met expectations)
CPY 5250 (all sections, Fall 2025, 94% met expectations; all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 5700 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations; all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 6000 (all sections, Fall 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 5700 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations; all sections, Spring 2026, 100% met expectations)
CPY 6710 (all sections, Fall 2025, 100% met expectations)
In the 2024-2025 program assessment review, with input from students, faculty, site supervisors, and other stakeholders, recommendations for program modifications/changes and review were proposed for 2025-2026. The following changes and proposed reviews were completed in the 2025-2026 academic year.
• The faculty considered plans for implementing feedback from the Cultural Preparation and Support survey that was completed in Spring 2025. The intention was to find new opportunities to better promote an inclusive learning environment and continue support for diverse students as well as equip all students to work within diverse cultural communities. New orientation groups were designed and implemented for incoming students in January 2026 that included conversation around cultural identity and support. Faculty expressed interest in mentoring opportunities for students who desire additional support and engagement.
• The faculty developed and implemented a course readiness checklist in October 2025 to ensure that courses are consistent and technically reviewed prior to launching.
• The faculty conducted a thorough curriculum review of all courses and updated to ensure compliance with the 2024 CACREP standards by May 2026.
• The format of the posted annual program evaluation was updated and expanded to provide more detailed data and reports.
• The faculty researched and updated the policy on recording devices/methods that are approved for use in practicum and internship.
• The department assessed current communication tools for site supervisors, including the site supervisor website, application and site agreement communication, and faculty supervisor communication with site supervisors, and updated requirements and clarified language in agreements.
The faculty have reviewed assessment data from 2025-2026, including input from students, site supervisors, and other stakeholders, and made recommendations for program changes/reviews. The following are proposed changes for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Prepare CACREP self-study in Spring 2027 for submission in September 2027
• Evaluate the residency experience and consider the timeframe, purposes, and outcomes
• Evaluate overall curriculum placement and consider alternative options
• Assess student experience with curriculum flow and any patterns for student withdrawals/descriptions of being overwhelmed
• Evaluate the accessibility of all courses and make changes to improve accessibility
• Assess the practicum clinical requirement for group counseling and survey other Indiana counseling programs to determine best practices • Develop an APA writing course specifically for graduate counseling students
• Evaluate policies related to class attendance and setting and determine the need for stricter guidelines • Investigate opportunities to implement additional site supervisor training to support current supervisors and alumni
• Consider current AI policies and develop guidelines regarding the implementation of AI in the curriculum
• Assess current telehealth training and explore the possibility of moving that to practicum or requiring Technology in Counseling course for all students