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 Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools and as a graduate division of Ashland University, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (more information). 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
DISSERTATION APPROVED AT DEFENSE
OUTCOME
PROGRAM
% STUDENTS
Doctor of Ministry (2017-2018)
96
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
84
Ability to work effectively with both women and men
84
Ability to interact effectively with those of religious traditions other than my own
84
Ability to relate social issues to faith
84
Awareness and appreciation of the globalized context in which ministry is practiced
84
* There were 9/20 areas that were 4.0 (80%) or more on a scale of 1-5, with 65 students from all degrees answering this part of the survey. The seminary’s benchmark is 4.0 (80%). The most prominent areas are listed above. Data comes from GSQ – Graduate Student Questionnaire 2018-2019.
MEASURE OF EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH
SATISFACTION
%
Enthusiasm for learning
88
Empathy for the poor and oppressed
86
Insight into troubles of others
86
Trust in God
86
Self-discipline and focus
86
Self-knowledge
86
Strength of Spiritual Life
86
* Ashland Theological Seminary excelled in this area of the Graduating Student Questionnaire (GSQ) 2018-2019. There were 14/15 areas that were 4.0 (80%) or more on a scale of 1-5, with 64 students from all degrees answering this part of the survey. The seminary’s benchmark is 4.0 (80%). The most prominent areas are listed above.
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH SCHOOL’S SERVICES AND ACADEMIC RESOURCES
SATISFACTION
ALL DEGREES
%
Class Size
90
Quality of Teaching
88
Accessibility of Faculty
84
Spiritual Formation
84
* There were 7/25 areas that were 4.0 (80%) or more on a scale of 1-5, with 64 students from all degrees answering this part of the survey. The seminary’s benchmark is 4.0 (80%). The most prominent areas are listed above. Data comes from GSQ – Graduate Student Questionnaire 2018-2019.
OVERALL EXPERIENCE DURING THEOLOGICAL PROGRAM
SATISFACTION
ALL DEGREES
%
My personal faith has been respected
94
My faith is stronger than when I came
92
I have grown spiritually
92
* There were 14/17 areas that were 4.0 (80%) or more on a scale of 1-5, with 64 students from all degrees answering this part of the survey. The seminary’s benchmark is 4.0 (80%). Ashland Theological Seminary excelled in this area. The most prominent areas are listed above. Data comes from GSQ – Graduate Student Questionnaire 2018-2019.
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 2017-2018
STUDENTS
MACMHC DEGREES
% MET OR EXCEEDED
CPCE (2 Year Comprehensive Exam) (May 2018-2019)
100
Ethics Exam (CLC 7770)
98
Ethics Group Project (CLC 7770)
96
Diagnostic Vignettes (CLC 7729)
80
Individual Treatment Plan (CLC 7795)
100
Treatment Planning Team Project (CLC 7795)
100
Group Dynamics Exam 1 & 2 (CLC 5530)
96
Research Proposal Project (CLC 6691)
97
MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING (CMHC) 2018-2019
PROGRAM/ DEPARTMENT STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME IDENTIFIER
ILO IDENTIFIER (I,E,C,G)
RESULTS
OVERALL APPRAISAL
“EXCEEDED”, “MET”, “DID NOT MEET”
KO1
I
88%
Exceeded
KO2
I
90%
Exceeded
KO3
G
98%
Exceeded
KO4
C
99%
Exceeded
KO5
G
88%
Exceeded
KO6
G
96%
Exceeded
KO7
G
95%
Exceeded
KO8
I
97%
Exceeded
KO9
E
100%
Exceeded
PSO1
E
98%
Exceeded
PSO2
C
100%
Exceeded
PSO3
E
96%
Exceeded
PSO4
G
100%
Exceeded
PSO5
C
80%
Did not meet
PSO6
I
91%
Exceeded
PAO1
E
98%
Exceeded
PAO2
E
100%
Exceeded
PAO3
C
100%
Exceeded
PAO4
G
100%
Exceeded
MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING (CMHC) 2018-2019
COUNSELOR PREPARATION COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION (CPCE)
100% (* Exceeds national average)
NCE Exam – May 2018 - May 2019
89.6%
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