Graduate Counseling Program Annual Report 2021
Below, you will find vital statistics data addressing the passing rate for the NCE, job placement statistics, demographic and other characteristics of applicants, students, and graduates, as well as aggregate assessment data on student knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions.
Passing Rate for the National Counseling Exam:
For the Spring 2021 testing cycle, WWU had 9 students (out of 12) take the National Counseling Exam (NCE), including six Clinical Mental Health Counseling students and three School Counseling students. The National Board for Certified Counselors administered three different versions of the NCE for our students and 100 percent passed the exam (See table below).
NCE results:
| NCE Test Version | Number of Test-Takers | Passing Number (Percentage) |
|---|---|---|
| NCE Version 5 | 2 | 2 (100%) |
| NCE Version 6 | 2 | 2 (100%) |
| NCE Version 11 | 5 | 5 (100%) |
Graduation Rates for 2020-2021:
| Program | Number of Graduates (Spring 2021) |
|---|---|
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling (n=6) | 6 (out of 6) |
| School Counseling (n=6) | 6 (out of 6) |
Job Placement Statistics:
The following table shows a summary of job placement statistics for the 2021 graduating class (see ‘Job Placement’ documents in annual report evidence folder).
| Program | Number of Job Placements |
|---|---|
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling (n=6) | 6 (out of 6) |
| School Counseling (n=6) | 6 (out of 6) |
Demographics of Applicants in 2021:
|
Demographic Category |
Program | Overall Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | SC |
2 (~ 33%) = Male 4 (~ 66%) = Female |
| Gender | CMHC |
5 (~ 83%) = Female 1 (~ 17%) = Male |
| Race/Ethnicity | SC |
1 (~ 16%) = Filipino 2 (~ 33%) = Caucasian 2 (~ 33%) = Mexican/Chicano 1 (~ 16%) = Multiracial |
| Race/Ethnicity | CMHC |
1 (~ 16%) = Japanese 2 (~ 33%) = White 1 (~ 16%) = International 1 (~ 16%) = Filipino 1 (~ 16%) = Asian/ Pacific Islander |
|
English as 2nd Language |
SC CMHC |
1 (~ 16%) (no data) |
|
1st Generation College Student |
SC CMHC |
12/41 (~29%) (no data) |
Demographics of Graduates in 2021
|
Demographic Category |
Program | Overall Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gender |
CMHC & SC |
2 (~ 16%) = Male 10 (~ 83%) = Female |
| Race/Ethnicity |
CMHC & SC |
9 (~ 75%) = Caucasian 2 (~ 16%) = Mexican/ Chicano 1 (~ 8%) = Chinese |