Accreditation
ACCREDITATION
The Seminary is an integral part of Ashland University, which holds accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Ashland University also holds membership in the American Association of Colleges and Teacher Education, the Ohio College Association, and the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (more information).
Ashland Theological Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools Accreditation and as a graduate division of Ashland University, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Faculty members in the Counseling Programs hold membership in the American Counseling Association, Ohio Counseling Association, American Association of Christian Counselors, and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies.
CACREP Accreditation
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and is approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT) to meet academic requirements for the Professional Counselor (PC) and Professional Clinical Counseling (PCC) licenses. Faculty members in the Counseling Programs hold membership in the American Counseling Association, Ohio Counseling Association, American Association of Christian Counselors, and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. https://www.cacrep.org/
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
SATISFACTION
FACILITATING SKILLS
%
Ability to think theologically
88
Ability to work effectively with both women and men
88
Ability to use and interpret Scripture
84
Ability to interact effectively with those from cultural and racial/ethnic contexts other than my own
84
For the last 10 years, Ashland Theological Seminary has ranked above the standard in “Ability to think theologically” and “Ability to use and interpret Scripture.”
MEASURE OF EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH
SATISFACTION
%
Insight into troubles of others
88
Trust in God
86
Self-discipline and focus
86
Self-knowledge
86
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH SCHOOL’S SERVICES AND ACADEMIC RESOURCES
SATISFACTION
ALL DEGREES
%
Quality of Teaching
90
Class Size
88
Accessibility of Faculty
84
Spiritual Formation
84
Extension Site
84
Access to Library Collection
84
OVERALL EXPERIENCE DURING THEOLOGICAL PROGRAM
SATISFACTION
ALL DEGREES
%
My faith is stronger than when I came
92
My personal faith has been respected
90
I have grown spiritually
90
Faculty were supportive and understanding
90
Counseling students Exceeded Expectations in all areas of Assessment Artifacts. This list shares the highlights of that assessment.
CACREP STANDARDS ASSESSED FOR COUNSELING STUDENTS 2015-2016
STUDENTS
MACMHC & MAC DEGREES
% MET OR EXCEEDED
CPCE (2 Year Comprehensive Exam) (July 2015)
93.1
CPCE (2 Year Comprehensive Exam) (January 2016)
97.5
Ethics Exam (CLC 7770)
85
Ethics Group Project (CLC 7770)
90
Multicultural Exam 1, 2 & 3 (CLC 5520)
92, 94, 97
Research Review Paper (CLC 5520)
99
Diagnostic Vignettes (CLC 7729)
97
Individual Treatment Plan (CLC 7795)
92
Treatment Planning Team Project (CLC 7795)
96
Research Paper (CLC 5511)
96
Group Dynamics Exam 1 & 2 (CLC 5530)
95, 97
Research Proposal Project (CLC 6691)
95
DISSERTATION APPROVED AT DEFENSE
OUTCOME
PROGRAM
% STUDENTS
Doctor of Ministry
93.75
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