Transition Points Rubrics for School Counseling Graduate Program

Rubrics

Unacceptable
1 Point / Acceptable
2 Points / Target
3 Points
1. ADMISSION
GPA / Below 2.75 / 2.75 – 3.5 / Above 3.5
Recommendation Letters / One does not recommend; or none highly recommend / one highly recommends and others recommend / One or more Highly Rec. & others recommend
Interview : Oral Communication Skills / Below 2.0
See Rubric A / 2.0 – 2.4
See Rubric A / 2.5 to 3.0
See Rubric A
Dispositions
·  All Children Can Learn
·  Fairness / Below 2.0
See Rubric B / 2.0 - 2.4
See Rubric B / 2.5 – 3.0
See Rubric B
Extemporaneous Essay Score / Below 2.0
See Rubric C / 2.0 – 2.4
See Rubric C / 2.5 – 3.0
See Rubric C
Composite Score/Average / Score below 2.0
do not accept / 2.0 to 2.4
Consider for acceptance / 2.5 to 3.0
Consider for acceptance
2. PRE-PRACTICUM
GPA for practicum prerequisites: Introduction to School Counseling; Counseling Theory, Counseling Skills, Group Counseling, Program Development & Implementation / below 2.5 / 2.5 – 3.5 / 3.51 – 4.0
School Counseling Program Project
·  ASCA School Counseling Program / Grade below B, below 80 / Grade = B
80-89 / Grade = A
90 – 100
Counseling Skills Evaluation / Grade below B, below 80 / Grade = B
80-89 / Grade = A
90 – 100
Group Counseling Skills Evaluation / Grade below B, below 80 / Grade = B
80-89 / Grade = A
90 – 100
Composite Score/Average / Do not move to 585 (below 2.0) / Move to 585
(2.0 to 2.4) / Move to 585
(2.5 or higher)
3. PRE-INTERNSHIP
GPA / Below 2.5 / 2.5 – 3.5 / 3.51 – 4.0
Site Supervisor Practicum Evaluation of Knowledge and Skills Competency / Average is Below 4.0 / Average =
4.0 – 5.9 / Average is 5.5 to 6.0
Practicum Instructor Evaluation / Grade below 80 / Grade = 80 - 89 / Grade = 90 – 100
Average / Do not move to 599 (below 2.0) / Move to 599 (2.0 – 2.4) / Move to 599
(2.5 or higher)
4. PROGRAM COMPLETION
GPA / Below 2.5 / 2.5 – 3.5 / 3.51 – 4.0
Career Counseling Module / Grade below B, below 80 / Grade = B
80-89 / Grade = A
90 – 100
Academic Counseling Module / Grade below B, below 80 / Grade = B
80-89 / Grade = A
90 – 100
Personal/Social Counseling Module / Grade below B, below 80 / Grade = B
80-89 / Grade = A
90 – 100
Site Supervisor Internship Evaluation of Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions (In Handbook) / Average is Below 4.0 / Average =
4.0 – 5.9 / Average is 5.5 to 6.0
All Children Can Learn (From Site Supervisor Internship Evaluation) / Item Score is Below 4.0 / Item Score is between
4.0 and 5.5 / Item Score is between 5.5 and 6.0
Fairness (From Site Supervisor Internship ) / Item Score is Below 4.0 / Item Score is between
4.0 and 5.5 / Item Score is between 5.5 and 6.0
599 Instructor Evaluation / Below Competent
Grade below 80 / Competent
Grade = B
80 - 89 / Above Competent
Grade = A
90 – 100
700/Senior Project / Grade below B, below 80 / Grade = B
80-89 / Grade = A
90 – 100
Average / Not recommended for graduation
(below 2.0) / Recommended for graduation
(2.0 to 2.4) / Recommended for graduation
(2.5 and above)

Rubric A: Extemporaneous Essay

Admission Group Interview

School Counseling Graduate Program

University Of Dayton

Evaluation
Domains / Unacceptable
1-point / Acceptable
2-points / Target
3-points
A. Sentence Structure / DID NOT have proper sentence structure on at least 95% of the sentences in the essay / DID have proper sentence structure on at least 95% of the sentences in the essay / Had proper sentence structure on at least 99% of the sentences in the essay
B. Paragraph Format / DID NOT have proper paragraph structure in with opening sentence, body, closing sentence / DID have proper paragraph structure with opening sentence, body, and closing sentence / DID have proper paragraph structure with opening sentence, body, closing sentence, and strong transitions
C. Punctuation / DID NOT have proper punctuation on at least 95% of the sentences in the essay / DID have proper punctuation on at least 95% of the sentences in the essay / Had proper punctuation on at least 99% of the sentences in the essay
D, Logic flow / Is missing introduction, body or conclusion / has introduction, body, and conclusion / has introduction, body, transitions and conclusion
Average of all section / Below 2.0 / 2.0 – 2.4 / 2.5 – 3.0

Rubric B: Dispositions

Admission Group Interview

School Counseling Graduate Program

University Of Dayton

Evaluation
Domains / Unacceptable
1-point / Acceptable
2-points / Target
3-points
A. Dispositions:
1. All Children Can Learn
and
2. Fairness / during the interview, in speaking, writing and action, the applicant DID NOT demonstrate the dispositions that all children can learn AND fairness (positive regard, equality, concern and respect for all children) / during the interview. in speaking, writing and action, the applicant DID demonstrate the dispositions that all children can learn AND fairness (positive regard, equality, concern and respect for all children) / during the interview, in speaking, writing and action, the applicant DID demonstrate the dispositions that all children can learn AND fairness (positive regard, equality, concern and respect for all children); further, the applicant has a record of being an advocate for at-risk, or ESL children, or for children with disabilities


Rubric For Oral Interview

Admission Group Interview

School Counseling Graduate Program

University Of Dayton

Evaluation of Interview

/ unacceptable
1 points / acceptable
2 points / Target
3 points
Interpersonal Relationship Skills / was rude or inconsiderate, talked over people, or was reserved and had little participation / was polite and participated in a give-and-take exchange / was polite and took a leadership role to facilitate discussion in a give-and-take exchange
Communication Skills / Did not make eye contact with others, made few contributions to the discussion. Had trouble expressing him/herself and communicating thoughts / made eye contact with others and engaged in discussion. Had no trouble expressing him/herself and communicating thoughts / made eye contact with others, engaged in and initiated discussion. Expressed him/herself with complete ease and communicating thoughts readily
Communication Skills / did not stay on topic, made comments that were not relevant to the discussion, made comments that were inappropriate or unrelated / stayed on topic in discussion, comments were relevant and appropriate to the topic / stayed on topic in discussion, comments were relevant and appropriate to the topic, introduced new ideas that were in line with the thread of the discussion
Emotional Stability / was negative, pessimistic, hostile, rude, agitated, overly shy, inhibited, depressed, excessively nervous, or anxious / was kind, considerate, comfortable and did not display any indications of emotional instability. May have minor signs of nervousness expected with any interview / was kind, completely comfortable, relaxed with no signs of nervousness, and was
Understanding of Schools & the school counselors role / does not have an understanding of schools and the school counselors role / displays a preliminary understanding of schools and the school counselors role / has experience in school, understands the school counselors role, has worked with school counselors in a professional setting
Diversity / does not show a concern for at risk, marginalized, poverty level, failing, and/or minority student issues and success / has a concern for at risk, marginalized, poverty level, failing, and/or minority student issues and success / has a concern for at risk, marginalized, poverty level, failing, and/or minority student issues and success. Has ideas or plans for approaching diverse populations
Average of All Sections / below 2.0 / 2.0 – 2.4 / 2.5 – 3.0