Program Evaluation of Practicum III: Marshall University\u27s Summer Enrichment Program From a School Psychology Student\u27s Perspective

The current study examined the School Psychology Practicum III Summer Enrichment Program at Marshall University Graduate College. This study investigated the expectation levels and perceptions in relation to the course goals and program objectives. The method of data collection included a questionnaire developed from the Practicum III goals and objectives. The questionnaire was designed to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The close-ended data were analyzed by descriptive statistical measures for descriptives, frequencies, crosstabulation and correlations. Data were interpreted using a frequency analysis and the Pearson correlation coefficient (r). Results indicated a positive correlation between the students\u27 expectations of the Practicum III summer program and the course goals and program objectives. Recommendations were made for program improvement, gathered from the students\u27 open-ended responses, and issues and concerns were presented