Academic Catalog 2012-2013 Antioch University New England Student Handbook 2012-2013 http://www.antiochne.edu/handbook/ On behalf of all faculty and staff, I am pleased to welcome you to Antioch University New England. The Antioch University New England community is made up of students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds and experience. Students come to our campus from throughout the U.S. and around the world to pursue graduate study and change the world for the better. We share a common commitment to Antioch University’s mission with our colleagues at the other Antioch University campuses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Seattle, and Yellow Springs, Ohio. All Antioch University campuses are covered by overarching policies; AUNE academic and administrative departments are guided by both these and our own campus policies and procedures. This Student Handbook is a reference for registration, academic, and financial policies and procedures, as well as for campus resources and academic supports. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with all pertinent policies and procedures and for adhering to them throughout your graduate studies. Of particular note are the Student Rights and Responsibilities. Again, welcome to Antioch University New England. I sincerely hope your graduate studies are both personally and professionally rewarding. David A. Caruso, PhD President 1 of 204 2012-2013 Degree Requirements Students are required to fulfill the set of course, competency area, and internship/practicum requirements in effect for the semester and year they enrolled as a degree student. Please be sure to refer to the correct academic year when consulting these pages. If you have any questions as to which curriculum you are governed by, please contact the Registrar’s Office. 2 of 204 2012-2013 Degree Requirements: Applied Psychology • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Specialization in Substance Abuse/Addictions Counseling • MA in Marriage and Family Therapy • PhD in Marriage & Family Therapy • MA in Dance Movement Therapy and Counseling • Post-Master's Certificate of Respecialization in Dance Movement Therapy • Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program • Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate Program Special Requirements for All Programs in the Department of Applied Psychology Because these are programs of professional preparation, students must meet professional as well as academic standards. The Department of Applied Psychology adheres to the code of ethics of the following organizations: The American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, The American Counseling Association, the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and the American Dance Therapy Association, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and also requires that students maintain the ability to function in a professional capacity and seek help, when necessary, in managing their personal issues. Questions about personal/professional competence or ethical conduct will be discussed with the student before any administrative action is taken. If resolution is not possible at the departmental level, the issues may be referred for more formal resolution through the Student Grievance Procedure. Policies and procedures employed by the Department of Applied Psychology in evaluating academic, clinical, interpersonal effectiveness, and professional behavior can be found in the Department of Applied Psychology Handbook. Certification and Licensing Graduates of the Department of Applied Psychology may apply for professional credentials, recognizing their level of training and experience. Credentials may be granted by national professional boards/organizations or by the regulatory boards of individual states. Generally there are three levels: Licensure Licensure is a legislatively established form of regulation granted and administered by individual states. It may protect the practice of an occupation as well as the title. This makes it the most desirable, both for public protection (its primary purpose) as well as for members of that profession. Only states may grant licenses. State licensure establishes standards for insurance payers to use in identifying Qualified practitioners. Examples of titles under current usage are licensed clinical mental health counselor, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, licensed alcohol and drug addictions counselor, or creative arts therapist. 3 of 204 Certification Certification is a process of verifying one's professional qualifications. State laws may establish certification; national professional organizations/boards may also certify. Most often this includes a written examination of one's knowledge in the field. The National Board of Certified Counselors offers certification as a National Certified Counselor and several specialty certifications. Certification for drug and alcohol counselors is available both through professional organizations and through state certifying bodies. Certification for Behavior Analysts and Assistant Behavior Analysts is available through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Certifications, memberships, and registries are not generally recognized by insurance payers, but are useful to the public in assessing a practitioner's qualifications. Registry or Roster Registry or roster usually refers to a listing of those using a title or providing a service. Registries can be maintained by the profession or by the state. Some states reQuire rostering in order to practice. Clinical Membership in AAMFT and Registry through the American Dance Therapy Association (American Dance Therapists—Registered) are examples of this level of credential. The state of Vermont, for example, maintains a roster of unlicensed practitioners and requires rostering prior to obtaining post degree supervised hours for licensure. The state of New Hampshire reQuires that applicants have supervision plans filed prior to beginning post-master's practice. The legislature in each state establishes the criteria for licensure and an appointed board determines an individual's eligibility for licensure. The Department has designed its programs to be consistent with the standards of the representative professional organizations. Individual states, many of which base their legislation on professional organization standards, vary as to specific coursework, number of hours of supervised practice, supervisor qualification, and other required criteria. The Department of Applied Psychology recognizes the importance of licensing and certification as part of the preparation for professional practice and offers coursework and internships that allow students to achieve a licensable portfolio. However, because licensure is the sole province of the state regulating bodies, the Department cannot guarantee that students will be licensed or certified. It is the students' responsibility to obtain their state's regulations and to meet specific state reQuirements. This is especially important since some states reQuire that all coursework be completed within the graduate degree program, and will not allow courses to be added at a later date. Additionally, board membership changes and new legislation may alter licensure requirements or interpretation of these reQuirements during a student's program. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of and to meet these requirements. The cost of any coursework over and above that reQuired for the student's program is the responsibility of the student, including the cost of meeting any future changing regulations. Membership in state professional organizations and ongoing contact with licensing boards in their respective states will assist students in assuring their own eligibility for professional licensure. Core faculty members in the Department are available for advice and counsel on licensing matters. 4 of 204 Changing State Licensing Requirements AUNE, while not responsible for actions of external licensing agencies, does intend to support both current masters and doctoral degree students and graduates in meeting changing reQuirements. In doing so, we strive to be fair and consistent to all students. Therefore, if licensing requirements enacted by an external agency exceed the current degree requirements, the following options are available: 1. For current masters or doctoral degree students: additional coursework to satisfy licensing reQuirements (either existing courses or SISs). Current students may use elective credits, or if necessary, study an additional semester at the current per-credit rate. 2. For graduates of masters or doctoral degree programs: the opportunity to enroll as a Continuing Education Student in either the appropriate course or, as an exception, in an SIS, at the following rate: 50% of the Continuing Education master’s per credit tuition. This charge is less than the current per credit fee for matriculated master’s students. MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 62 credits Students may enter the program in the Fall or Spring semesters. Both entry points require 6 semesters of study and the degree requirements are the same. The first year is an introduction to the foundations of Mental Health Counseling theory and practice. In the second year, students continue to study the fundamentals of the profession, adding a professional seminar and a 600-hour practicum/internship experience which should include a supervised experience in individual, group, and systems interventions. This field experience requires