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Program Coordinator: Dr. Jeanne Booth

These two programs, approved by the Council for Accrediting Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), are designed to meet the growing need and demand for mental health professionals in the areas of individual, family, group, and school counseling. Students prepare for entry-level counseling positions in schools, community mental health agencies, human service organizations, outpatient counseling centers, drug and alcohol treatment programs, and psychiatric hospitals.

Upon successful completion of the Counselor Education Program, all students will:

  • Demonstrate and effectively communicate an understanding of the role and functions of counselors, as well as best professional practice, including legal and ethical considerations;

  • Develop an understanding of the profession of counseling in relation to other helping professions;

  • Acquire knowledge in the foundational theories and techniques of counseling and apply them to work with clients;

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels and apply this knowledge in their role as a counselor;

  • Acquire an understanding of the issues of persons in a multicultural and diverse society and incorporate it into their professional lives;

  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the area of individual counseling;

  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the area of group counseling;

  • Develop an understanding of and skills in the consultation process;

  • Develop knowledge and understanding related to the field of family and marriage counseling;

  • Acquire knowledge regarding career and lifestyle development across the lifespan and the impact on the provision of counseling services;

  • Develop an understanding of individual and group approaches to effective assessment and evaluation;

  • Develop an understanding of the role and function of research as related to the counseling profession; and

  • Identify a specialization in either community or school counseling. (Additional goals specific to each of these areas are listed below.)

Community Counseling

Students in this program will:

  • Develop an understanding of the role and functions of a counselor in a community mental health setting;

  • Demonstrate the ability to incorporate effective counseling skills and practices needed in this setting; and

  • Acquire knowledge regarding the organization and administration of community mental health facilities.

School Counseling

Students in this program will:

  • Develop an understanding of the role and functions of a counselor in school settings (K-12);

  • Demonstrate the ability to incorporate effective counseling skills in this setting;

  • Acquire knowledge regarding the development of a balanced, developmental school counseling program that enhances the total educational experience for students and their families; and

  • Acquire knowledge and skills to offer needed support and resources to families.