This CACREP-accredited program is designed to prepare you for
positions as a mental health counselor in institutional, community,
and private practice settings. You'll receive academic preparation and
clinical training intended to instill high standards for professional
practice. Develop the ability to apply varied approaches, wellness
theory, and research to mental health assessment and treatment.
These results show recent Capella graduates'
proficiency levels in the expected learning outcomes for this
program. Faculty make this assessment in the capstone course—the
final course in which Capella students demonstrate what they’ve learned.
Outcome Demonstrations
Source:
Aggregated faculty judgments of learner demonstration of program
outcomes from Q2 2017 — Q1 2018 capstone courses.
Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, endorsement, certification, authorization, other professional credentials, or salary advancement. State regulations and professional credential standards vary. It is each learner's responsibility to understand and comply with the requirements for his or her state and professional associations.
1Capella University’s MS in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy (MFCT) is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) through March 31, 2020. The program will be solely accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) as of April 1, 2020.
2Exam pass rates are based on reports from the National Board of Certified Counselors on statistics for self-reported Capella alumni taking the NCE exam in 2018. Capella is notified of exam scores by the exam proctor only if the exam takers identify Capella as a recipient of their scores. Out of 209 CMHC graduates that took the NCE exam, 156 passed.
3Completion rate is the percentage of those learners from 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 cohorts (learners who register for a second course in the year specified and complete their degree) - who finished their degree within 32 quarters. Within this group, out of 1,368 Clinical Mental Health Counseling learners, 579 graduated within 32 quarters.
4Capella does not offer job placement. Data for job placement were gathered via an alumni survey distributed to alumni that graduated from Capella's CACREP-accredited programs in 2018. There were 69 Mental Health Counseling respondents to the Alumni Survey reported actively seeking employment. Of those seeking employment 61 reported being employed within 180 days of graduation.
Data from graduates of the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degree program have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni are using
their degrees.
The skills and knowledge have been immediately applicable to my career: 92%
My degree has positioned me to achieve my professional ambitions: 92%
Capella's competency based curriculum has prepared me for the needs of my profession: 92%
Percentage of respondents who answered
"strongly agree" or "agree"
Source:
Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation.
The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Made a significant contribution to my profession: 39%
Successfully changed jobs and-or-careers: 39%
Assumed leadership responsibilities: 41%
Received a salary increase: 43%
Received a promotion: 46%
Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
Data from graduates of the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degree program have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about
Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
I have or intend to recommend Capella: 85%
I am satisfied with my Capella education: 97%
Capella gave me the most efficient direct path to completing my degree: 100%
Percentage of respondents who answered
affirmatively.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes
Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3
2017 – Q1 2018.
Write clearly, accurately, and professionally; use sources appropriately : 100%
Communicate thoughts and ideas in varied settings : 100%
Show ethical conduct reflecting values and beliefs of discipline : 100%
Show knowledge of field; respect contributions of other fields : 100%
Analyze theoretical issues or investigate real-world phenomena, create knowledge : 100%
Locate, evaluate and communicate information; address legal, professional, other issues : 100%
Critically examine, analyze, and evaluate thinking using intellectual standards and creativity : 100%
Critically evaluate, select, and use discipline-appropriate technology : 100%
Show appreciation for group and individual differences : 100%
Demonstrate effective leadership in diverse environments : 96%
Apply the specialized knowledge associated with professional practice area : 100%
Percentage of respondents who rated
themselves as "proficient" or "exceptional" on
ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after
graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q2 2018.
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