Achievement Data

Graduation Rate: 

2024 Graduation Rate for all Master’s Degree Programs 81% 

Graduate Satisfaction Data: 

Southwestern College surveys alumni one year after graduation to learn about their experiences with the program and employment post-graduation. It is administered annually to help the College determine the program’s strengths and areas needing improvement.  

MA in Art Therapy & Counseling 

• 86% of respondents are employed in art therapy, counseling or a closely related field. 

• 86% of respondents say the clinical experiences (practicum/internship) adequately prepared them for their present position. 

• 92% of respondents say the coursework helped them to distinguish among the therapeutic benefits of a variety of art making processes and media in order to choose effective interventions. 

• 86% of respondents say the coursework and clinical experiences help them to acquire skills to interact effectively with clients. 

MA in Counseling 

• 86% of respondents are employed in art therapy, counseling or a closely related field. 

• 100% of respondents say the clinical experiences (practicum/internship) adequately prepared them for their present position. 

• 100% of respondents say the coursework helped them to distinguish among the therapeutic benefits of a variety of counseling theories, techniques, and approaches in order to choose effective interventions. 

• 86% of respondents say the coursework and clinical experiences help them to acquire skills to interact effectively with clients. 

Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO) Data 

Southwestern College administers an Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO) survey with students at entry, midpoint (pre-practicum), and upon exiting the program. The survey assesses students’ perceptions of their proficiencies in each of the four Institutional Learning Outcomes.  The following are the percentages of students who self-assessed applying-mastery of each learning outcome. 

ILO #1: Demonstrate the skills to facilitate transformation in self and others. 100% 

ILO #2: Demonstrate the ability to examine implicit assumptions embedded in belief systems and how they influence conscious relating. 94% 

ILO #3: Develop a commitment to multicultural awareness and competency. 94%

ILO #4: Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to function as a conscious, competent, ethical professional. 94%