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
MDIV EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT
8 Graduates (50%) were offered ministerial positions upon graduation
3 Graduates (18.8%) will stay in current ministerial positions
5 Graduates (31.3%) were not offered ministerial positions
*16 students completed the GSQ question for MDiv Employment Placement
NON-MDIV EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT
24 Graduates (39.3%) were offered ministerial positions upon graduation
18 Graduates (29.5%) will stay in current ministerial positions
15 Graduates (24.6%) were not offered ministerial positions
3 Graduates (4.9%) will continue on to pursue further study
1 Graduate (1.6%) pursued the degree for personal growth and does not seek ministerial employment
61 graduates completed the GSQ question for Non-MDiv Employment Placement
*Data from GSQ – Graduate Student Questionnaire 2017-2018
EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
SATISFACTION
FACILITATING SKILLS
%
Ability to think theologically
86
Ability to work effectively with both women and men
84
Ability to give spiritual direction
84
Ability to use and interpret Scripture
82
Ability to teach well
82
Ability to lead others
82
Ability to interact effectively with those from cultural and racial/ethnic contexts other than my own
82
* Data comes from GSQ – Graduate Student Questionnaire 2017-2018
“Ability to think theologically” (86%) and “Ability to use and interpret scripture” (82%) continue to rank high in the past 11 years of Ashland Theological Seminary. Overall, students rate the seminary above the benchmark of 80% in the eight facilitating skills.
MEASURE OF EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH
SATISFACTION
%
Trust in God
88
Self-knowledge
86
Strength of Spiritual Life
86
* Data comes from GSQ – Graduate Student Questionnaire 2017-2018
DISSERTATION APPROVED AT DEFENSE
OUTCOME
PROGRAM
% STUDENTS
Doctor of Ministry
93.75
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH SCHOOL’S SERVICES AND ACADEMIC RESOURCES
SATISFACTION
ALL DEGREES
%
Class Size
90
Quality of Teaching
88
Accessibility of Faculty
86
Spiritual Formation
84
* Data comes from GSQ – Graduate Student Questionnaire 2017-2018
OVERALL EXPERIENCE DURING THEOLOGICAL PROGRAM
SATISFACTION
ALL DEGREES
%
I have grown spiritually
88
My faith is stronger than when I came
86
My personal faith has been respected
86
Faculty were supportive and understanding
86
Individuals of other faith traditions have been respected
86
I have come to know students from other racial, ethnic, and cultural groups
86
* Data comes from GSQ – Graduate Student Questionnaire 2017-2018
OTHER GRADUATE STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE HIGHLIGHTS
SATISFACTION
%
I have been satisfied with my academic experience
84
If I had to do it over, I would still come to Ashland Theological Seminary
84
I know at least one faculty member well
84
The school has tried to be a diverse and inclusive community
82
I have been able to integrate theology and practice of ministry
82
Overall, seminary students are satisfied with their education.
* Data comes from GSQ – Graduate Student Questionnaire 2017-2018
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
MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING (CMHC) 2016-2017
PROGRAM/ DEPARTMENT STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME IDENTIFIER
ILO IDENTIFIER (I,E,C,G)
RESULTS
OVERALL APPRAISAL
“EXCEEDED”, “MET”, “DID NOT MEET”
KO1
I
96%
Exceeded
KO2
I
94%
Exceeded
KO3
G
99%
Exceeded
KO4
C
99%
Exceeded
KO5
G
93%
Exceeded
KO6
G
96%
Exceeded
KO7
G
92%
Exceeded
KO8
I
97%
Exceeded
KO9
E
100%
Exceeded
PSO1
E
99%
Exceeded
PSO2
C
100%
Exceeded
PSO3
E
97%
Exceeded
PSO4
G
94%
Exceeded
PSO5
C
94%
Exceeded
PSO6
I
96%
Exceeded
PAO1
E
97%
Exceeded
PAO2
E
100%
Exceeded
PAO3
C
97%
Exceeded
PAO4
G
100%
Exceeded
MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING (CMHC) 2016-2017
COUNSELOR PREPARATION COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION (CPCE)
January 20, 2017 (Version 100116)
(* Exceeds national average)
CONTENT AREA
Ashland Mean (N = 11)
National Mean (N = 681)
Human Growth and Development
11.45*
10.39
Social & Cultural Diversity
9.91*
9.88
Counseling & Helping Relationships
12.73*
11.40
Group Counseling and Group Work
12.91*
11.77
Career Development
10.64*
10.34
Assessment and Testing
10.64*
9.97
Research & Program Evaluation
9.82
10.55
Professional Counseling Orientation & Ethical Practice
13.82*
11.37
Total
91.91*
85.67
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