School Counseling Concentration

M.S. in Professional Counseling Policy and Procedure Handbook

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Mission and Vision ...... 3 Program Objectives ...... 4 Overview of Curriculum & Requirements ...... 5 Professional Counseling Program Concentrations...... 6 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration...... 6 Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration ...... 8 School Counseling Concentration………………………………………………………………………9 Other Program Requirements……………………………………………………………………….………..…...12 Thesis……………………………………………………………………………………………………….….……………….13 Post-Masters Certificates………………………………………………………………………………………………13 Endorsement of Graduates..…………………………………………………………………………….……….....13 Trauma Counseling Certificate of Completion…………………………………………………………. 14 Clinical Experience: Practicum & Internship…………………………………………………………..…..…15 Culminating Experience (Comprehensive Exam)……………………………………………………..…….16 Assessment and Feedback………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 Student Improvement Plan & Dismissal of Students…………………………………………………....17 Additional Program Information Attendance Policy …………………………………………………………………………..…....23 Late Work Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 Changing Concentrations…………………………………………………………………………..…....23 Incompletes……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 Program Policy on Disclosure of Personal Information ……………………………..…... 24 Transfer Credit…...... 24 Withdrawal & Re-Entry…………………………………………………………....………………….....24 Plagiarism…………………….………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Time Limit.………………………………………………………….…………………………..…….….. 26 Student Services and Support ...... …..25 Orientation ...... 25 Accommodations for Disability ...... 26 Student Success Center ...... 26 Student Engagement Graduate Student Counseling Organization ...... 27 Spring Intensive Workshop ...... 27 Service Learning ...... 27 Professional Organizations ...... 27 National Board for Certified Counselors.……………………………………………………………………….28 WI Licensure & Certification of Counselors ...... ……………………....28 Department Faculty for 2019-2020 ...... 30 MS in Counseling Course Descriptions ...... 33

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PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

The Professional Counseling Program recruits, admits, and retains a culturally diverse student body and prepares professionals who possess a sense of vision, are committed to social justice, are effective communicators, and are skilled to assist diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. The Professional Counseling Program has three separate concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (60 credits), Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (60 credits) and School Counseling (54 credits). Completing dual concentrations is an option. Post-master certificates are also available in each program area.

The Master of Science in Professional Counseling Program is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Both the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling concentration is on the list of approved education programs meeting WI education requirements for initial licensure for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT). The Professional Counseling Program is approved by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), Division of Education and Examinations, to offer a Substance Abuse Counselor Pre-Certification Program. Students graduating from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration are eligible in Wisconsin for a training certificate as a Substance Abuse Counselor – In Training (SAC-IT). The School Counseling Concentration is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI).

MISSION & VISION

Mount Mary University, an urban Catholic university for women, sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, provides an environment for the development of the whole person. The University encourages leadership, integrity, and a deep sense of social justice arising from a sensitivity to moral values and Christian principles. Mount Mary commits itself to excellence in teaching and learning with an emphasis on thinking critically and creatively. The baccalaureate curriculum integrates the liberal arts with career preparation for women of diverse ages and personal circumstances; the programs at the graduate level provide opportunities for both men and women to enhance their professional excellence.

Mount Mary provides graduate education that results in students who are committed to being critical and creative scholars, ethical and just human beings with global perspectives, and leaders who put knowledge into transforming action. The goals of graduate education include reflective thinking, development of in-depth knowledge and specialized skills in an area of concentration, and application of theoretical and empirical findings to relevant issues within the discipline.

Master of Science in Professional Counseling Program Mission Statement The mission of the Professional Counseling Program is to develop a diverse holistic learning community that prepares students for professional practice while developing a strong counselor identity, advocacy and leadership skills, integrity, and a deep sense of social justice. Students are trained to become multiculturally conscious trauma-responsive practitioners who are committed to the values and ethical principles of Mount Mary University and the counseling profession. The program fosters students’ development of self-awareness, knowledge and the use of culturally inclusive practices to work with individuals, groups, and families in mental health, rehabilitation, and school settings.

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Vision Statement The Professional Counseling Program is recognized as a diverse learning community that is intentional about inclusion and ensuring personal growth and accountability for all students as they learn to become multiculturally conscious trauma-responsive practitioners.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The following objectives are relevant to all students in the program regardless of area of counseling concentration and are met through students' involvement with course work, related experiences, practicum, and the internship: 1. Students will acquire knowledge of the history and philosophy of counseling; professional roles, collaboration, professional organizations, credentialing, ACA ethical standards and wellness. Students will know about public and private policy issues and advocacy processes. 2. Students will acquire knowledge of how culture, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, and other factors impact an individual, family, or group. Students will gain self- awareness regarding their culture, in addition to developing a personal understanding social justice, advocacy, ethical, and legal issues. 3. Students will acquire knowledge of adaptive and maladaptive individual and family development, developmental crises, disability, psychopathology, and theories of individual and family development. Students will apply theories of learning, personality development, and strategies for helping individuals throughout the lifespan. Ethical and legal issues that arise when counseling children, adolescents, and the elderly are addressed. 4. Students will know and apply career development theories, decision making models, vocational & occupational information, gender issues, assessment, ethical issues, and legal issues. Students will understand basic career development program planning, organization, implementation, administration, and evaluation. 5. Students will demonstrate basic and advanced interviewing and counseling skills, including developing goals, counseling preventions/interventions, and consultation. Students will apply the ethical and legal principals in counseling and will gain awareness of how their own perspectives may affect the counseling relationship. 6. Students will know group theory and gain an experiential understanding of group development, dynamics, and leadership styles. Students will learn about various types of groups, ethical and legal issues in group work, and group counseling methods. 7. Students will develop the ability to conduct individual and group assessment and evaluation, including suicide risk, standardized and non-standardized testing. Students will know statistical concepts, reliability, validity, multicultural issues in assessment, ethical & legal issues, as well as learn bio-psychosocial assessment, case conceptualization, principles of diagnosis, and use of the current DSM. 8. Students will acquire knowledge of research methods, statistical analyses, needs assessment, and counseling program evaluation, including qualitative and quantitative methods, technology uses, and ethical and legal issues; apply evaluation results and research to inform evidence- based counseling practice. 9. Students will demonstrate the advanced knowledge necessary to practice in chosen counseling program concentration (i.e. clinical rehabilitation, clinical mental health, and school). Students will develop and demonstrate clinical skills related to concentrated-specific field experience/internships.

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OVERVIEW OF CURRICULUM AND REQUIREMENTS

The Master of Science in Professional Counseling Program uses the most relevant and recent research in the field to guide curriculum development. It includes a common core of foundational coursework and then more specialized courses that correspond to each of the specializations offered within the program.

The core curriculum for the Master of Science in Professional Counseling Program is based on current Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards. As such, the Professional Counseling Program includes coursework in each of the eight core curricular areas:

Eight Core Curricular Areas (30 Credits) * Eight Core Curricular Areas (30 Credits) 1. Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice CON 600 Professional Identity & Ethics (3 credits) CON 601 Orientation to School Counseling/Orientation to Practicum-Internship (0 credits) 2. Social & Cultural Diversity CON 700 Multicultural Counseling (3 credits) 3. Human Growth & Development CON 750 Counseling Across the Lifespan (3 credits) 4. Career Development CON 611 Career Development (3 credits) CON 711 Academic and Career Planning and Development (3 credits) 5. Helping Relationships CON 610 Theories of Counseling (3 credits) CON 612 Techniques of Counseling (3 credits) CON 741 Family Systems Theory, Assessment, and Practice (3 credits) 6. Group Work CON 740 Group Procedures (3 credits) 7. Assessment CON 720 Counseling Assessment (3 credits) CON 770 Psychopathology (3 credits) 8. Research & Program Evaluation CON 630 Statistics, Research, & Program Evaluation (3 credits)

Context, Knowledge, and Skills (12-21 credits) Context, Knowledge, and Skills (12-21 credits) CON 615 Introduction to Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management (3 credits) CON 622 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (formally Advanced Counseling Techniques) (3 credits) CON 640 Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities (3 credits) CON 650 Trauma Counseling I (3 credits) CON 651 Trauma Counseling II (3 credits) CON 679 Special Topics in Counseling (1-3 credits) EDU 703 Exceptional Learners (3 credits; required for students without WI teaching certification) CON 712 Child and Adolescent Counseling (3 credits) CON 714 Addictions Counseling (3 credits) CON 715 Professional Issues in Addictions Counseling (3 credits) CON 730 CON 730 Counseling in the Schools (3 credits) CON 760 Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Intervention

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EDU 742 Instructional Strategies (3 credits; required for those without WI teaching certification) CON 775 Psychopharmacology (3 credits) CON 785 Advanced Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3 credits)

Clinical Instruction (9 Credits required) CON 795 Supervised Practicum (3 credits) CON 796 Counseling Internship I (3 credits) CON 797 Counseling Internship II (3 credits) CON 798 Counseling Internship III (1-3 credits)

CON 790 Research/Thesis Students who are interested in developing their research skills or pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervisor have the option of completing research/thesis credits for elective credit.

Sequence of Courses The sequence of courses shown for each concentration is illustrate how students may progress through the program if enrolled on a full-time basis. The intent is to provide an informative guide to use as a resource for program planning. The Professional Counseling Program makes every effort to offer all required courses indicated on Sequence of Courses document (Appendix A) so that students create a plan for completing coursework. See course descriptions for information on prerequisites.

CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING – CACREP ACCREDITED The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) concentration prepares culturally competent and skilled clinicians who are dedicated to working for social justice and capable of identifying and removing barriers that impede equal access to mental health services. Through advocacy, collaboration, teamwork, leadership, and individual and group counseling interventions, a community of practice is created that supports graduate students as they move from novice status towards competent mental health practitioners with specialized skills in Trauma-Informed Care/Healing and Addictions Counseling

The CMHC concentration is on the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services’ approved list of institutions meeting the educational requirements necessary to obtain the Licensed Professional Counselor – Initial Training license (LPC-IT) and designated as an approved substance abuse Professional Counseling Program by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Therefore, students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration are eligible in WI for a training certificate as a Substance Abuse Counselor–In Training (SAC-IT).

Using 2016 CACREP standards, students who are preparing to specialize as clinical mental health counselors will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and disposition necessary to address a wide variety of circumstances within the context of clinical mental health counseling.

Graduates of the program may find employment in mental health centers; private, community or nonprofit counseling agencies; addictions treatment centers, centers for counseling the elderly, child protective services, child counseling clinics, family counseling centers, school-based mental health, adjunct teaching positions, psychiatric hospitals, and business and industry.

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Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration – 60 credits Required Courses (beginning Summer 2019) CON 600 Professional Identity & Ethics (3 credits) CON 601 Orientation to Practicum-Internship (0 credits) CON 610 Theories of Counseling (3 credits) CON 611 Career Development (3 credits) CON 612 Techniques of Counseling (3 credits) CON 622 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (formally Advanced Counseling Techniques) (3 credits) CON 630 Counseling Statistics and Research and Program Evaluation (3 credits) CON 650 Trauma Counseling I (3 credits) CON 700 Multicultural Counseling (3 credits) CON 714 Addictions Counseling (3 credits) CON 720 Counseling Assessment (3 credits) CON 740 Group Procedures in Counseling (3 credits) CON 741 Family Systems Theory, Assessment, and Practice (3 credits) CON 750 Counseling across the Lifespan (3 credits) CON 770 Psychopathology (3 credits) CON 775 Psychopharmacology (3 credits) CON 785 Advanced Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3 credits) CON 795 Supervised Practicum (3 credits) CON 796 Counseling Internship I (CMHC/CRC placement) (3 credits) CON 797 Counseling Internship II (CMHC/CRC placement) (3 credits)

Elective Courses CON 615 Introduction to Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management (3 credits) CON 651 Trauma Counseling II (3 credits) CON 652 Trauma Counseling III (3 credits) CON 659 Conflict Mediation for Professionals (3 credits) CON 679 Special Topics in Counseling (1-3 credits) CON 715 Professional Issues in Addictions Counseling (3 credits) CON 712 Counseling Children and Adolescents (3 credits) CON 780 Independent Reading (1-3 credits) CON 790 Research or Thesis (1-3 credits)

Example of Clinical Mental Health Professional Counseling Program: Full-Time Sequence Fall Semester, Year I Spring Semester, Year I Summer, Year I CON 600 CON 630 CON 714 CON 610 CON 700 CON 750 CON 612 CON 770

Fall Semester, Year II Spring Semester, Year II Summer, Year II CON 650 CON 741 CON 795 or CON 775 CON 611 or CON 720 CON 622 or CON720 or elective (712, 659) CON 622 or 611 or elective (679) CON 740 CON 795 or CON 775 CON 601

Fall Semester, Year III Spring Semester, Year III ELECTIVE (715, 651, 615) CON 785 CON 796 CON 797

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CLINICAL REHABILITATION COUNSELING The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CLRC) concentration prepares certified rehabilitation counselors to provide a full range of rehabilitation counseling services to facilitate the personal, educational, and vocational development of individuals with emotional, cognitive, physical, and neurological impairments. Clinical rehabilitation counselors utilize knowledge from psychology, medicine, sociology, organizational behavior, management, business, and social work to assist individuals with physical and mental disabilities to become or remain self-sufficient and productive members of society. Students will develop the skills to work with a diverse range of individuals through culturally responsive/multiculturally competent approaches. Specialized skills in the areas of Trauma-Informed Care/Healing and Addictions Counseling are developed.

Graduates of the CLRC concentration are eligible to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by completing rehabilitation counseling internship of 600 clock hours supervised by a CRC, passing the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination (CRCE), and with twelve months of acceptable employment experience supervised by a CRC. Further national certification may also include Certificated Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), and Certified Case Manager (CCM). The students are also eligible to seek licensure as a Professional Counselor in the State of Wisconsin by completing a 3,000 of post-master’s supervised clinical counseling experience and passing the National Counselor Examination (NCE).

Using 2016 CACREP standards, students who are preparing to specialize as clinical rehabilitation counselors will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and disposition necessary to address a wide variety of circumstances within the context of both clinical rehabilitation and clinical mental health counseling.

Clinical rehabilitation counselors provide comprehensive counseling services in an array of counseling settings in partnership with persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses, including persons with mental health issues, to address the social, psychological, environmental, vocational, educational, and living needs of the individual and his/her family in order to assist the individual in achieving optimal access and community integration. Graduates of the program may find employment in: State or federal rehabilitation agencies; Veteran’s administration programs; community mental health programs, community and nonprofit agencies; hospital rehabilitation centers (psychiatric or physical disabilities); private practice consultation in legal cases; disability management consultation with insurance providers (e.g., worker’s compensation programs); correctional facilities; college programs for students with disabilities; substance abuse rehabilitation programs; school to work transition; programs for injured workers; employee assistance programs; life care planning; independent living centers; private, community and non-profit counseling agencies; for counseling the elderly; child protective services; child counseling clinics; and family counseling centers.

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration – 60 credits Required Courses (beginning Summer 2019) CON 600 Professional Identity & Ethics (3 credits) CON 601 Orientation to Practicum-Internship (0 credits) CON 610 Theories of Counseling (3 credits) CON 611 Career Development (3 credits) CON 612 Techniques of Counseling (3 credits) CON 615 Introduction to Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management (3 credits) CON 622 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (formally Advanced Counseling Techniques) (3 credits) CON 630 Counseling Statistics and Research and Program Evaluation (3 credits)

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CON 640 Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities (3 credits) CON 650 Trauma Counseling I (3 credits) CON 700 Multicultural Counseling (3 credits) CON 714 Addictions Counseling (3 credits) CON 720 Counseling Assessment (3 credits) CON 740 Group Procedures in Counseling (3 credits) CON 741 Family Systems Theory, Assessment, and Practice (3 credits) CON 750 Counseling across the Lifespan (3 credits) CON 760 Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Intervention (3 credits) CON 770 Psychopathology (3 credits) CON 795 Supervised Practicum (3 credits) CON 796 Counseling Internship I (CMHC/CRC placement) (3 credits) CON 797 Counseling Internship II (CMHC/CRC placement) (3 credits)

Elective Courses CON 651 Trauma Counseling II (3 credits) CON 652 Trauma Counseling III (3 credits) CON 659 Conflict Mediation for Professionals (3 credits) CON 679 Special Topics in Counseling (1-3 credits) CON 712 Counseling Children and Adolescents (3 credits) CON 715 Professional Issues in Addictions Counseling (3 credits) CON 775 Psychopharmacology (3 credits) CON 780 Independent Reading (1-3 credits) CON 790 Research or Thesis (1-3 credits)

Example of Clinical Rehabilitation Professional Counseling Program: Full-Time Sequence Fall Semester, Year I Spring Semester, Year I Summer, Year I CON 600 CON 770 OR 700 CON 714 CON 612 CON 610 CON 770 OR 700 CON 615 Clin Rehab Couns/Case Mgt CON 640 Med/Psychosocial Aspects of Disability

Fall Semester, Year II Spring Semester, Year II Summer, Year II CON 630 CON 720 Couns Assess/Prog Eval CON 795 Practicum CON 740 CON 750 OR CON 622 CON 750 OR CON 622 CON 650 Trauma Counseling CON 760 Psychiatric Rehab/ Interv

Fall Semester, Year III Spring Semester, Year III Summer, Year III CON 611 CON 741 CON 796 Internship I CON 797 Internship II

SCHOOL COUNSELING The Professional Counseling Program at Mount Mary University prepares culturally competent and skilled Professional School Counselors who are dedicated to working for social justice and capable of identifying and removing barriers that impede equal access to educational and career opportunities for all students. Through advocacy, collaboration, teamwork, leadership, individual and group counseling interventions, and the use of data and technology, the competency-based School Professional Counseling Program prepares Professional School Counselors to deliver comprehensive programs that promote success for all students (pre K-12) in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social development.

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The School Counseling Concentration qualifies graduates of the Professional Counseling Program for a Provisional Educator license: License Code 0754, under PI 34 in the State of Wisconsin. All students will be licensed at the K-12 grade levels. Additional information about requirements for licensing is available from the WDPI website at https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/elo/in-state..

In addition to the Counseling Program’s overall objectives, our School Counseling concentration is also designed to meet more specific standards set by CACREP and State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for school counselors, including the School Counseling Content Guidelines and PI34 Pupil Services Standards. See the School Counseling Concentration Policy and Procedure Handbook for complete list of standards.

School counseling positions are available in K-12 school settings. Other employment possibilities include: admission counseling in higher education, academic/career advising or student affairs in higher education, adjunct teaching positions, youth programs, and community centers.

School Counseling Concentration Required Coursework CON 600 Professional Identity & Ethics (3 credits) CON 601 Orientation to School Counseling (0 credits) CON 610 Theories of Counseling (3 credits) CON 612 Techniques of Counseling (3 credits) CON 630 Counseling Statistics, Research and Program Evaluation (3 credits) CON 650 Trauma Counseling I (3 credits) CON 700 Multicultural Counseling (3 credits) CON 711 Academic and Career Planning and Development (3 credits) CON 712 Counseling Children and Adolescents (3 credits) CON 720 Counseling Assessment (3 credits) CON 730 Counseling in Schools (3 credits) CON 740 Group Procedures in Counseling (3 credits) CON 741 Family Systems Theory, Assessment and Practice (3 credits) CON 750 Counseling across the Lifespan (3 credits) CON 795 Supervised Practicum (3 credits) CON 796 Internship I (School placement) (3 credits) CON 797 Internship II (School placement) (3 credits) EDU 703 Exceptional Learners (Required for students without WI teaching certification) (3 credits) EDU 742 Instructional Strategies (Required for students without WI teaching certification) (3 credits)

Elective Courses (for students with WI teaching certification) CON 615 Introduction to Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management (3 credits) CON 640 Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities (3 credits) CON 651 Trauma Counseling II (3 credits) CON 652 Trauma Counseling III (3 credits) CON 659 Conflict Mediation for Professionals (3 credits) CON 679 Special Topics in Counseling (1-3 credits) CON 714 Addictions Counseling (3 credits) CON 715 Professional Issues in Addictions Counseling (3 credits) CON 770 Psychopathology (3 credits) CON 775 Psychopharmacology (3 credits) CON 780 Independent Reading (1-3 credits) CON 790 Research or Thesis (1-3 credits)

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Examples of School Counseling Program: Full-Time Sequence Entry into program Spring 2019 or earlier (48cr) Fall Semester, Year I Spring Semester, Year I Summer, Year I CON 600 Professional Identity & EDU 742 Instructional Strategies EDU 703 Exceptional Learners Ethics CON 601 Orientation CON 700 Multicultural Counseling CON 730 Couns in Schools CON 610 Theories of Counseling CON 611 Career Development CON 612 Techniques of Counseling

Fall Semester, Year II Spring Semester, Year II Summer, Year II CON 712 Children/ Adolescence CON 741 Family Systems CON 740 Group Procedures CON 630 BES Statistics & Research CON 720 Counseling Assessment & CON 750 Lifespan Program Evaluation CON 796* Internship I–School CON 797 Internship II–School Placement Placement *Internships in schools are initiated in fall only to coincide with typical K-12 school year.

Entry into program Summer 2019 or later (54cr) Fall Semester, Year I Spring Semester, Year I Summer, Year I CON 600 Professional Identity & EDU 742 Instructional Strategies CON 795 Practicum OR Ethics CON 700 Multicultural Counseling CON 601 Orientation CON 795 Practicum OR CON 730 Counseling in the Schools CON 700 Multicultural CON 610 Theories of Counseling 712 Children/ Adolescence CON 650 Trauma CON 612 Techniques of Counseling

Fall Semester, Year II Spring Semester, Year II Summer, Year II CON 711 Academic/Career Planning CON 741 Family Systems CON 740 Group Procedures CON 630 CON 720 CON 750 BES Statistics & Research Counseling Assessment Lifespan CON 796* CON 797 EDU 703 Internship I – School Placement Internship II–School Placement Exceptional Learners *Internships in schools are initiated in fall only to coincide with typical K-12 school year.

DUAL CONCENTRATIONS

Students who wish to extend their employment options and professional affiliation can complete the requirements of more than one concentration.

Counseling students may earn their master’s degree with concentrations in both Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling. For most students, completing a dual concentration in CMHC/CLRC adds 6-9 credits to their program of study.

What are the benefits? Completing a Master of Science in Professional Counseling with a dual concentration in CMHC & CLRC provides students with a more unique and diverse skillset as a counselor. • Students seeking mental health counseling careers will find that the CLRC coursework provides them with additional education and knowledge in areas of medical aspects of disability, psychiatric intervention, community resources, and vocational rehabilitation.

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• Students seeking rehabilitation counseling careers will find that the CMHC coursework provides them with additional education and knowledge in areas of supervision, psychopharmacology, and advanced clinical skills. • The Clinical Rehabilitation Counselors certification expands the work settings and job opportunities (e.g. VA, DVR) available to graduates.  The dual CMHC/CLRC concentration equips students to best serve clients from a holistic perspective.

Counseling students may earn their master’s degree with concentrations in both School Counseling (SC) and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CLRC) or Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). For most students, completing a dual concentration in SC/CLRC or CMHC adds 21 credits to their program of study.

What are the benefits? Completing a Master of Science in Professional Counseling with a dual concentration in SC & CMCH or CLRC provides students with a more unique and diverse skill set as a counselor and makes graduates eligible for licensure in the state of Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and School Counselor.  CMHC coursework provides them with additional education and knowledge in areas diagnosis, addictions counseling, psychopharmacology, and advanced clinical skills.  CLRC coursework provides one with additional education and knowledge in areas of medical aspects of disability, psychiatric intervention, and vocational rehabilitation.  the dual SC/CLRC or CMHC concentration equips students to best serve younger people from a holistic perspective.

OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1. Students must follow all rules and procedures as specified in the Mount Mary University Graduate Student Handbook. 2. Prior to starting Practicum or Internship, students must register for CON 601 “Orientation to Practicum/Internship” or CON 601“Orientation to School Counseling”. Orientation is a zero- credit course that is offered in a one-time three-hour workshop format. 3. “Application of Intent to Start Practicum/Internship” must be completed at least two semesters prior to starting Practicum. Students must confirm that all prerequisites have been completed. 4. Each fall, all practicum/internship students accompany the Practicum/Internship Program Coordinator to a Ropes and Challenge Course. Those students who have documented medical issues that prohibit active participation can elect to either attend the event and have limited participation OR complete an interview with an experiential therapist and write a paper that details the use of no less than five experiential activities with clients seeking mental health services. A fee for each student may be assessed at the start of the semester and is based on the number of students participating. Only post-master’s students and students enrolled in CON 798 (Internship III) are exempt from this requirement. 5. All students complete 100 clock hours, on-site, of supervised practicum. 6. Internship I & II are intended to be 300 hours EACH. The essential criterion is that a student’s hours must add up to 600 by the end of CON 797 Internship 2. Students in the School Counseling Concentration complete a year-long (August/September to June), 600-hour internship that extends across the PK-12 school experience (i.e., elementary, middle, high

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school). 7. Students in the Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling concentrations are required to pass the CPCE. 8. Students in the School Counseling concentration are required to pass the PRAXIS II Professional School Counselor Exam. 9. Complete Exit Survey followed by an Exit Interview with graduate advisor. 10. Application for Graduation must be filed with the Program Director and the Registrar by the date established by the Registrar.

Endorsement of Graduates If students have successfully completed all the components of the program outlined in this handbook, they will be recommended for licensure and/or certification in areas closely aligned with their specific concentration. Should other endorsements be requested by the student (i.e. employment, doctoral programs, scholarships, or specific honors), faculty will make decisions on an individual basis by assessing the student’s known performance in the particular area.

THESIS RESEARCH

The graduate thesis provides an opportunity for a student to explore a topic relevant to the field of counseling in more depth and intensity. This exploration is done in collaboration with the advisor. Because of the nature of that study, the thesis is designed as a two-semester (minimum), six to 12-credit experience. In each semester, the student will work with the advisor and thesis committee to create, conduct and report his/her research. It is important that the student work intentionally and directly with the thesis chair and committee to design the research.

Evaluation of progress toward completion of thesis is made each semester that the student is enrolled for thesis credit with a mark of SP (satisfactory progress) or UP (unsatisfactory progress). The advisor determines the appropriate mark during this phase of the process and informs committee members of the mark. Once the student completes the thesis defense meeting, all committee members are involved with the decision to award the student with a pass or fail for the completed thesis. Graduate school policies apply related to the length of time to complete project (seven years in program unless exception is granted). Please refer to the “Thesis Guidelines” document that is posted on the Counseling Group Page of your MMU account for detailed information.

POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATES

Post-Master’s Certificates in Counseling are designed for students who have previously received a master’s degree in the counseling field and who seek an additional area of concentration in which to be licensed. In most cases specific licenses are granted by a state regulating and licensing boards and in some cases licensing or credentialing may be awarded by a national professional organization.

Post-Master’s Certificates are designed to meet the needs of the individual student, requirements may vary based on length of time since obtaining the original master’s degree, type of credentialing/licensure seeking, and curriculum content of the original master’s degree. In most cases, if the time period since obtaining the original counseling degree has been less than 7 years, students will typically need to complete 15-33 credit hours of course work. In some cases, students may also need to complete a minimum of 700 hours in a relevant practicum /internship experience.

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Post-Master’s Certificates Curriculum Needs Based on Previous Degree CERTIFICATE CONCENTRATION: CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH SCHOOL CLINICAL REHABILITATION CURRENT M.S. DEGREE 15-24 credits needed: CON Non-certified teachers (21- 27-30 credits needed: CON COMMUNITY 650, 714, 715 or 622, 741, 24 credits typically needed): 615, 622, 640, 650, 714, 741, 775, 785 & up to 700 hours CON 601, 650, 712, 730, 741 760, & up to 700 hours in a in a clinical mental EDU 703 & 742, & 600 hours clinical rehabilitation health/addictions in a school counseling internship, dependent on internship, dependent on internship (CON 796 & 797) previous internship previous internship placement (CON 795, 796 & placement (CON 796 & 797) Certified teachers (15-18 797) credits typically needed)– CON 601, 650, 712, 730 741 & 600 hours in a school counseling internship (CON 796 & 797) CLINICAL ------18 credits needed: CON 601, 9-15 credits needed: CON MENTAL 712, 730, EDU 703 & 742, & 615, 640, 760, & up to 700 HEALTH 600 hours in a school hours in a clinical counseling internship (CON rehabilitation internship, 796 & 797) dependent on previous internship placement (CON 796 & 797) SCHOOL 27-30 credits needed: CON ------30-30 credits needed: CON 650, 714, 715 or 622, 741, 615, 622, 640, 650, 714, 770, 770, 775 785, & up to 700 741, 760 & up to 700 hours in hours in a clinical mental a clinical rehabilitation health/ addictions internship, dependent on internship (CON 795, 796 & previous internship 797) placement (CON 795, 796 & 797) OTHER Curriculum Based On Curriculum Based On Curriculum Based On Previous Previous Degree. Must Previous Degree. Must meet Degree. Must meet meet equivalent or equivalent or complete: 600, equivalent or complete: 600, complete: 600, 610, 611 or 610, 611 or 711, 612, 630, 610, 611 or 711, 612, 630, 711, 612, 630, 700, 720, 700, 720, 740, 741, 750, 795 700, 720, 740, 741, 750, 795 740, 741, 750, 795

TRAUMA COUNSELING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Students who wish to become a trauma informed helpers may take Trauma I (CON 650) and either Trauma II (CON 651) or Trauma III (CON 652). Each three credit graduate level course provides 45 clock hours of instruction by qualified educators. The pre-requisite for Trauma I is the successful completion of CON 600, CON 610, and CON 612. The trauma series is designed to provide information on a wide range of trauma experiences, as well as clinical applications. Therefore, students with significant personal trauma histories are encouraged to seek support and counseling prior to and during the

Return to Table of Contents courses. Students must have completed Trauma I with a grade of AB or higher and have instructor’s consent in order to enroll in CON 651 Trauma II or CON 652 Trauma III.

Students who successfully complete Trauma I and either Trauma II or Trauma III with grades for “B” or higher (B/C does not qualify), for a total of 90 clock hours of instruction, will receive a certificate of completion. This series of courses documents a level of educational competency once completed. The certificate of completion may be used to meet the educational equivalency necessary to receive national certification through the either the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists (ATSS) (http://www.atss.info/) or International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP) (https://www.pesi.com/store/detail/7470/international-association-of-trauma-professionals-new/).

Those who are or become Licensed Professional Counselors would need to take professional responsibility for participating in additional professional development and securing an internship experience and/or a post-master’s 3,000-hour experience that would meet national certification standards. This trauma series does not offer supervised clinical hours.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: PRACTICUM & INTERNSHIP

(All details for the School Counseling Internship are in the School Counseling Policy & Procedure Manual & more information for the CMHC and CLRC practicum/internship can be found in the Practicum/Internship Manual. Both documents are posted on the M.S. in Counseling Group Page in the Handouts section.)

All students register for CON 601 Orientation the semester prior to starting CON 795 Supervised Practicum.

Clinical Mental Health & Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling students complete the Practicum Profile Form prior to registering for CON 795. Students will obtain signed verification that they have met with their faculty advisor to confirm the student meets CON 795 prerequisites.

The clinical component of the program consists of three courses, generally taken in three consecutive semesters. Each course builds upon the skills and knowledge acquired in the previous course so that by the completion of the clinical component, students have demonstrated clinical competence. The clinical courses are as follows: 1) CON 795 Supervised Practicum – 3 credits (100 hours) 2) CON 796 Counseling Internship I – 3 credits (300 hours) 3) CON 797 Counseling Internship II – 3 credits (300 hours) 4) CON 798 Counseling Internship III – 1-3 credits

Students unable to complete 600 hours of internship by the end of internship II will be required to register for Internship III and choose between 1-3 credit hours depending on the number of hours remaining. Students may register for no more than 2 semesters of CON 798 (Internship III) in order to meet program requirements for completion of 600 supervised hours in internship experience. Practicum and Internship hours are typically unpaid.

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CULMINATING EXPERIENCE

A culminating experience is required for each student earning a graduate degree. Specifically, all Master’s in Professional Counseling Program students are required to pass a comprehensive examination. The exam is taken at the end of students’ programs after all or nearly all of their coursework has been completed.

The purpose of the comprehensive examination is to provide students the opportunity to review, study, assimilate, and demonstrate their knowledge of growth and development in the counseling profession and their chosen area of concentration. Students must be registered for a minimum of one credit during the semester the Comprehensive Exam is taken.

Students in the CMHC and CLRC concentrations must pass the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE). The CPCE will be administered electronically via an authorized Pearson VUE facility. A fee is required to be paid by credit card by the student at the time of exam registration. MMU CPCE coordinator emails detailed instruction of the online testing registration to the students qualified for the exam.

School Counseling students (including students who are certified teachers or getting a post-master’s certificate) must pass the PRAXIS II Professional School Counselor Exam (5421). During the semester prior to graduating, students register for this exam on their own. A fee is required to be paid by credit card by the student at the time of exam registration. Score results must be provided to the Program Director to verify the exam requirement has been met (cutoff score is 156). Students who do not pass the Praxis II will need to take a written comprehensive exam prior to graduating. Students with a dual concentration in SC and CMHC only need to take the Praxis 2 exam, not the CPCE.

Students with documented disabilities must make arrangements for accommodations at least one month prior to taking the examination. Students who do not pass the exam will be required to meet with their graduate advisor to develop a plan to retake the exam and meet the requirements of the program. This may involve students delaying graduation. For more information on this exam and accompanying policies, see the Handouts section of the Counseling Group page.

ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK

Before the end of the first semester of classes, students will meet with their advisor and complete a program of study utilizing the appropriate Advising Guide.

Students receive regular feedback regarding their progress toward the training goals and objectives of the Professional Counseling Program within each class every semester via varied forms of assessment are used by faculty to facilitate learning including written exams, integrative papers and projects, oral presentations, videotape reviews and presentations, and group projects. These specific assessments are chosen to reflect the learning objectives and outcomes in the course. Other program assessment includes the final site supervisor evaluation and the comprehensive examination.

At the end of each course, counseling faculty assess student learning outcomes on key performance indicators (KPIs), as well as student disposition. The Counseling Department incorporates this assessment information with academic performance (GPA 3.0 or higher, grades in courses B or higher) and practicum/internship evaluations in the annual assessment of all counseling students in fall of each

Return to Table of Contents academic year. The result categories of the annual assessment are 1) in good standing, 2) making adequate progress (when student improvement plan is in place), monitoring progress, and 4) insufficient progress (in the one or more areas of knowledge, skill and disposition). Graduate advisors may develop a student improvement plan with students making insufficient progress.

Students contribute to program evaluation via students’ evaluation of faculty at the end of each course, students’ evaluation of the Internship Site and Site Supervisor, and Exit Survey.

Exit Interview & Exit Survey In approximately the 9th week of students’ final semester (or spring for summer graduates), after the portfolio has been submitted for review, students are required to complete an Exit Survey (see School Counseling Policy and Procedure Handbook or Practicum-Internship Handbook for CMHC/CLRC) and schedule an in-person Exit Interview with their faculty advisors. The purpose of the exit interview is twofold: To provide the Professional Counseling Program an opportunity to receive feedback from pending graduates regarding their experiences during their graduate work; and to provide a final opportunity for the advisor to give the student feedback on their preparation for work as a professional counselor. During the Exit Interview, advisors give the student feedback and commendations.

STUDENT IMPROVEMENT, FORMAL REVIEW & DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS

Students must follow all rules and procedures as specified in the Mount Mary University Graduate Student Handbook. In addition, all students need to follow professional, ethical, and legal standards throughout their graduate studies in the Master’s in Professional Counseling Program. The ACA has developed a code of ethics which all members of the Association are expected to observe (http://www.counseling.org/Resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf). All students are expected to demonstrate professional and ethical behavior that is consistent with the ethical standards forwarded by the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), and the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), regardless of level in the program. This includes respectful behavior, attendance, and punctuality in class, colloquia, and meetings with faculty or administrators on campus as well as in all clinical and other professional settings. Failure to conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner and/or meet academic expectations may result in the student being placed on a student improvement plan or, in the most egregious incidences, recommended for dismissal from the program.

A. Non-Academic behaviors resulting in University Disciplinary Action Some cases involve multiple components which are governed by different offices on campus (e.g., the Dean of the School of Natural and Health Sciences and Education reviews many academic issues, the Vice President for Academic Affairs may review student conduct problems). In these cases, components of the problem may be separated and reviewed independently by the appropriate authorities. The department normally retains responsibility for reviewing components involving academic and training issues. Conduct violations by a student off-campus in university related activities (e.g. internship) will be handled the same as if the violation had occurred on-campus. The M.S. in Professional Counseling Program normally retains responsibility for reviewing components involving academic and training issues.

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B. Academic Behaviors Resulting in Disciplinary Action by the Professional Counseling Program “Counselor educators, throughout ongoing evaluation and appraisal, are aware of and address the inability of some students to achieve counseling competencies that might impede performance. Counselor educators: 1. assist students in securing remedial assistance when needed; 2. seek professional consultation and document their decision to dismiss or refer students for assistance; and 3. ensure that students have recourse in a timely manner to address decisions to require them to seek assistance or to dismiss them and provide students with due process according to institutional policies and procedures,” (2014 ACA Code of Ethics, F.9.b). During the on-going evaluation of students in the program, the faculty will consider performance and behavior that provides relevant information as to their likely performance as professional counselors as academic in nature. When a student’s behavior or performance raises concerns about the student’s ability to perform satisfactorily in the practice of counseling, that behavior and/or performance will be considered as grounds for academic discipline, in accordance with the procedures outlined in this document.

Academic disciplinary action (Student Improvement Plan or recommend dismissal from the program) may be initiated when a student exhibits the following behavior in one discrete episode that is a violation of law or of the ACA Code of Ethics and/or when a student exhibits a documented pattern of recurring behavior which may include, but is not limited to the following:

 Performance or behaviors that demonstrate poor interpersonal skills and an inability to effectively communicate with others, often evidenced by repeated complaints from the field supervisor, other students or departmental faculty.  Behaviors that place clients at risk during field placement, including current substance abuse problems; exploitation of clients; emotional, physical or verbal abuse; vindictive action toward clients; or stealing from clients.  Behavioral displays of mental or emotional difficulties that represent a risk to others.  Consistent inability or unwillingness to carry out academic or field placement responsibilities.  Frequent excuse making when tasks, assignments, tests, appointments are not completed in a timely manner or require rescheduling.  Consistent non-attendance and/or tardiness in classes, at field placement, and other required departmental functions.  Lack of insight into negative consequences of own behavior and frequent blame of others or external factors for failures and difficulties in the academic or field placement environment.  Inability to tolerate different points of view, constructive feedback, or supervision.  Failure to maintain regular contact with supervisors, which includes keeping them apprised of clinical and ethical issues pertaining to clients.  Dishonest academic practices, including but not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, aiding and abetting deception or dishonesty, and the falsification of records or official documents.  Verbal or physical aggressiveness toward others.  Inadequate academic performance (e.g., grades, early alerts, Professor Evaluation of Student).  Ethical Violations of the ACA Code of Ethics or applicable laws and regulations.

C1. Procedures for Handling Academic Issues Per Graduate School policy (see the Graduate Bulletin), students enrolled in the M.S. in Professional Counseling Program are expected to maintain an average of at least a “B” (3.0 cumulative GPA) in all graduate level courses.

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Grades and expectations of students in CON courses will be determined by the individual instructor of each course as outlined in the course syllabus. The following grading scale is used for all CON courses:

GRADE POINTS A 95-100 AB 91-94.99 B 87-90.99 BC 83-86.99 C 79-82.99 CD 75-78.99 D 70-74.99 F 69.99 and below

C2. Academic Probation, Warning, and Dismissal Note that course grades of BC and C are considered passing grades that are below average, with the exception of any practicum or internship course which requires a grade of B or higher to pass the course. Any graduate student who receives a grade of BC or below will be given an academic warning. The exception to this policy is CON 630 Counseling Statistics and Research. I grade of B or BC in this course will not result in an academic warning or dismissal as long as a student’s grade point average remains 3.0 or higher. Any course grade of CD and below are not acceptable for graduate credit, are grounds for academic probation, and students receiving these grades must repeat the course. Any graduate student admitted on probation, who earns an additional grade of BC or below, may be dismissed from the University. A student who has received an academic warning and receives another grade of BC or lower may be dismissed. Failure to pass a practicum or internship, a grade of Unsatisfactory Progress (UP), or a grade of No Pass (NP) on a project or thesis shall be grounds for academic warning or dismissal.

Probationary status is removed when the subsequent nine credits of Mount Mary University graduate coursework are completed with a grade of B or better in each course.

Valid grounds for an academic appeal is an academic decision that reflects a significant departure from the instructor’s published or announced standards for evaluating student work. The appeal process is intended to ensure that students and faculty have access to procedures that ensure due process. A student who is dismissed for failure to meet graduate program academic standards may request reinstatement by submitting a written request for reinstatement to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The request should include reasons why the reinstatement should be considered.

Please refer to the Graduate Bulletin for details how to proceed for academic grievances or dismissal appeals.

C3. Scholastic Performance Issues Resulting Department Action A student who is being placed on University academic warning must meet with her or his graduate advisor. The purpose of the meeting is to assist the student in finding ways to improve his or her performance or to explore the option of the student voluntarily leaving the program. A Student Improvement Plan will be required for continuation in the program. Note: In the case of an academic appeal, a Student Improvement Plan may be postponed until the appeal process is complete.

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Academic procedures specific to practicum and internship Students must receive a grade of B or better in CON 795 “Supervised Practicum” and have taken and passed CON 700 “Multicultural Counseling”, CON 740 “Group Counseling”, and CON 770 “Psychopathology” in order to register for CON 796 “Counseling Internship I”. Students must receive a grade of B or better in CON 796 in order to register for CON 797 “Counseling Internship II”. Students must pass CON 797 with a grade not lower than a “B” and must have documented competencies in the above areas by their faculty supervisor and/or their site supervisor. If any of these requirements are not met, the student will not be given credit for the course in question, will be placed on a student improvement plan, and will have to repeat coursework determined by the Practicum/Internship Coordinator.

Any student released from the Practicum or Internship experience by one’s site, for student related reason(s), will receive an “F” in the course and will be recommended for dismissal from the program after final grades are posted.

D1. Procedures for Handling Behavior Issues Informal Review Process When a possible impairment or problematic behavior has been identified (by a faculty member, student, practicum/internship supervisor), core Counseling faculty will discuss the student issue in a Faculty Review Meeting to determine necessary action. In addition to the original report of the problem, information will be gathered from formal written and/or verbal evaluations of the student and from informal sources, which may include observations of student outside the training environment or reports from other interested parties.

Areas to be reviewed in an investigation of a possible problem include the nature, severity, and consequences of the reported impairment or problem behavior. While each case is different and requires individual assessment, the following factors may indicate that the problem may represent a more serious impairment rather than a problematic behavior that is easier to remediate:  The student does not acknowledge, understand or address the problematic behavior when it is identified.  The problematic behavior is not merely a reflection of a skill deficit that can be rectified by training.  The quality of service delivered by the student suffers.  The problematic behavior is not restricted to one area of professional functioning.  The behavior has the potential for ethical or legal ramifications if not addressed.  A disproportionate amount of attention by training personnel is required.  The behavior does not change as a function of feedback.  The behavior negatively affects the public image of the agency, university, or training site.

The faculty will schedule an initial meeting with the student within two weeks from the date of the Faculty Review Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is not to be interpreted as disciplinary, but rather as an effort to assist the student in finding ways to improve his/her performance or to explore the option of the student voluntarily leaving the program. This meeting will consist of the student, the student’s advisor and the faculty member. If the faculty member with the concern is also the student’s advisor, the faculty member and the student can mutually agree to either meet without a third person, ask another faculty member to sit in on the meeting or take the issue directly to the formal review process. After the initial meeting with the student, the core faculty meets to determine necessary

Return to Table of Contents action, which may include No Additional Action, the development of a Student Improvement Plan (SIP) and/or a recommendation of a Formal Review. If the recommendation is No Additional Action, a Student Performance Review will be completed and signed by the faculty member and student. It will be placed within the student’s file.

If the recommendation is a development of a Student Improvement Plan (SIP), the student is invited to submit her/his own ideas for student improvement to the faculty through their advisor, and the faculty will consider the student’s recommendations in developing her/his SIP. The SIP must include scheduled review dates and target dates for each issue identified. Examples of actions that may be included in the improvement plan are an increase in didactic instruction, a decrease in course load, a decrease in or temporary suspension of clinical responsibilities, increased supervision and/or faculty advisement, leave of absence, and individual psychotherapy. Progress must be reviewed at least once every semester for the fall and spring semesters. Additional reviews may be scheduled as necessary. After each review, a copy of the SIP form including the student’s comments and faculty signatures must be completed and filed in the student’s departmental file. If progress is viewed by the faculty as insufficient, they may recommend either a change in the improvement plan or a formal review that could result in a recommendation for dismissal. If the student refuses to be a part of the student improvement plan process, challenges portions of the SIP or refused to sign the SIP, the student will go to the Formal Review Process.

If the recommendation is a Formal Review, see Formal Review process outlined below.

D2. Formal Review Process Composition of the Formal Review Committee – The Formal Review Committee will consist of two (2) CON faculty members, one (1) Administrator. The Counseling Department Chair will appoint the Formal Review Committee annually and will select the following: two (2) full-time CON faculty members for the committee plus one (1) full-time CON faculty member as an alternate; and one (1) graduate faculty member from a different department. Upon their appointment, the three members of the Formal Review Committee will then select one member to serve as chair for the academic year.

A review committee member must be impartial and able to render a just and fair decision. A member not able to do so should disqualify him/herself from the review.

Should a student be enrolled in the practicum-internship sequence at the time of the formal review process, s/he may be suspended from the practicum-internship site until the outcome is determined by the formal review committee.

Notice to Student – The advisor will notify the student, in writing, at least two weeks before the review date, that there will be a formal review by the Formal Review Committee. The notice will be sent to the student’s last known address registered with the Office of Records and Registration and will set forth the following: 1. Date, time and place of the review meeting. 2. Allegations against the student, stated with specificity and detailed particulars. 3. Student’s rights during the review meeting. 4. Possible evidence to be presented by the student’s graduate advisor and witnesses likely to be called during the review. 5. Names of Formal Review Committee Members and Chair. 6. The student undergoing review may challenge any member of the Formal Review Committee on grounds of prejudice or impartiality and request the removal of that particular member from

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the review meeting. The challenge will be submitted, in writing, to the Counseling Department Chair no less than five (5) business days prior to the review.

Formal Review Meeting – During the review, the individual who raised concerns about the student’s behavior or performance will summarize the concerns to the committee. The student will have the opportunity to speak on his/her behalf, bring witnesses to speak at the review, and present any written or other type of evidence to be considered by the Review Committee. If the student does not attend the scheduled meeting, the Formal Review Meeting will proceed as scheduled. The meeting will be audio- recorded.

After the review meeting, the committee will determine whether or not the allegations have been substantiated by “clear and convincing” evidence. If the committee determines that the evidence is lacking, the case will be dismissed. If the evidence is sufficient, the committee will make a decision about the student’s continuation in the program, which can include, but is not limited to: 1. Requiring that a course be satisfactorily repeated. 2. Placing the student on a behavioral contract with stipulated conditions for remaining in the program. 3. Suspending a student for a specified or unspecified length of time with or without stipulated conditions for re-admission to the program. 4. Permanently dismissing the student from the program.

The Chair of the Formal Review Committee will notify the student, in writing, of the decision within five (5) business days of the review.

Right to Appeal – Any graduate student who receives an unsatisfactory decision in an academic matter (e.g. grades, probation) or dismissal has the right to appeal the decision. Please refer to the Graduate Bulletin or Graduate Student Handbook for details how to proceed for academic grievances or dismissal appeals.

D3. Rights of Students during a Formal Review

In order to protect a student’s legal rights and guarantee adequate due process during a Counseling Program Formal Review, the student is entitled to the following:

1. The student shall have the right to remain silent during the review. 2. The student shall have the right to a voluntary witness of her/his choice. This witness may be an active participant in the review. The witness must be a member in good standing of the University community (i.e. any person who is an MMU student, faculty or staff member, or any other person employed by the University). The student does not have the right to have an attorney present at the Formal Review. 3. The student undergoing review may challenge any member of the Formal Review Committee on grounds of prejudice or impartiality and request the removal of that particular member from the review meeting. The challenge will be submitted, in writing, to the Counseling Department Chair no less than five (5) business days prior to the review. 4. The student will have the right, within reason, to question anyone presenting information to the committee during the review. 5. The student will have the opportunity to speak on his/her behalf, bring a witnesses to comment at the review, and present any written or other type of evidence to be considered by the Review Committee. All evidence must be presented at the review in order to be considered.

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ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend every class. Participation in class discussions and exercises are required. As per university policy, attendance including tardy status will be recorded for each class session. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain the material discussed. One of the most important learning experiences in the class is the discussion and conceptualization of course material. Please inform the instructor ahead of time if you will be unavoidably late or absent from class. Students are strongly encouraged to speak with the instructor if they are concerned about attendance or participation in class.

Late Work Policy All work must be handed in as indicated on the syllabus. Generally, deadlines will not be excused. If an extenuating circumstance arises, a request for an extension should be submitted by email at least 24 hours before the due date. If for some reason, a student is unable to ask for an extension in advance of the due date, please contact the professor so that, if possible, a workable solution could be found. If a student knows that they will not be present for a class period in which an assignment is due, please arrange to submit the materials prior to the due date.

Religious Observance Department procedure regarding religious observances requires that faculty make every effort to deal reasonably and fairly with all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments, or required attendance. In so doing, faculty are careful not to inhibit or penalize those students who are exercising their rights to religious observance. For counseling classes, students are required to notify the instructor at the beginning of the semester of any absence(s) so appropriate accommodations can be made for the student to have access to the course content that corresponds to the date(s) of religious observances.

Early Alert Mount Mary University utilizes an ‘Early Alert’ system that allows instructors to alert advisors and other relevant support staff of student concerns. An Early Alert may be submitted after a student missed class, earned an assignment grade lower than a B or are earning a grade of BC or lower in a course.

Incompletes The grade of Incomplete may be given only at the end of a course for reasons of health and/or other serious emergency. The student must make arrangements with the instructor to receive an Incomplete by filing a Course Completion Agreement Form (Registrar’s Office) indicating a plan for completing outstanding work and a timeline for completion. Generally, outstanding work for the course in question must be completed by the end of the semester following that in which the Incomplete is granted or as determined by the instructor (not including the summer). The course agreement form must be signed by the student and the instructor, and filed in the Registrar’s Office by the student. An incomplete grade must be converted to a permanent grade or the Incomplete grade converts to an “F”.

Changing Counseling Concentrations All classification changes (e.g. changing concentration or adding a second concentration) are discussed and approved by the respective program director. Complete the top portion of the Request for Change of Concentration (Appendix B) and submit this to the appropriate program director. See Dr. King to add CMHC or School Counseling. See Dr. Jashinsky to add CLRC.

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Content Advisory Statement The content taught in the Professional Counseling program was designed with care and sensitivity; however, some may find certain topics personally upsetting. It is expected that material in counseling courses will push you emotionally, intellectually, and psychically, and may evoke strong emotions and reactions. It may be necessary for students to process discomfort and distress (e.g., with instructor, advisor, mental health counselor) to prepare you to address the full range of issues presented in counseling practice.

Program Policy on Disclosure of Personal Information The Professional Counseling Program believes that becoming a good counselor requires personal self- reflection and growth as well as academic and clinical preparation. Many learning experiences in the program call upon students to share and reflect upon personal values, attitudes, experiences, and ways of handling life situations to consider their effects on professional development. The program does not provide personal therapy. Students determine the extent of their own self-disclosure and are encouraged to respect their own privacy. If faculty members identify issues of program participation behaviors that appear to interfere with professional development, the faculty member(s) will meet with the student to recommend possible solutions that may include being referred to the remediation process.

Professional Dialogue It is imperative that there be an atmosphere of trust and safety in the classroom and within communications with one another. In order to create a climate for open and honest dialogue and to encourage the broadest range of viewpoints, students and faculty need to treat each other with respect. The purpose of dialogue is not to reach a consensus or to convince others of a specific viewpoint, but to reach higher levels of learning and understanding by examining different viewpoints and opinions” (Source: ASU Intergroup Relations Center, Classroom Resources - Discussion Ground Rules).

Transfer Credit A maximum of 15-18 credits (30% of the credits required by the concentration) may be transferred from a CACREP accredited counseling program or regionally accredited institutions with the approval of the Program Director. Credit earned prior to admission will be evaluated during the admission process only. All transfer credits must be at a grade B or better and documented with an official transcript. The seven year time limit applies to such credit because the material that was covered is likely to be outdated. One admitted, courses may not be taking outside of MMU for transfer credit, with the exception of preapproved study abroad opportunities taken through a CACREP accredited counseling program.

Study Abroad A study abroad experience in Scotland is available to accepted and registered MMU counseling students. This opportunity is available every other year (even years) through a CACREP accredited peer institution, MMU financial aid and/or scholarships do not cover the cost of this experience. Up to two courses with grades of B or higher can be transferred back to MMU and count toward program requirements. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd60G6QVTcg&feature=youtu.be

Withdrawal & Re-Entry A student who is accepted into a program but who subsequently does not enroll in coursework for the fall or spring terms must withdraw from the University. A student desiring to re-enroll in coursework must complete an Application of Re-Entry. See the Graduate Bulletin for more information.

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Time Limit Program completion must be accomplished within seven years from the beginning of coursework that meets a program requirement.

Plagiarism ALL incidences of plagiarism must be reported to the Professional Counseling Program Director. A Documentation of Concern form will need to be completed and University Administration will be notified. Students will be given a zero for the assignment on which plagiarism occurs. STUDENT SERVICES & SUPPORT

Core Principle Inclusive Excellence The Counseling Department at Mount Mary University respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome, encourage, and seek to support students from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, veteran status, disability (mental or physical), genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law. Please request any accommodations you may require to ensure that you can participate fully and equally during you time here. If accommodations are needed please contact Sarah Olejniczak, Vice President for Student Affairs: [email protected] or 414-930-3372.

Orientation New students attend a graduate school orientation program. The orientation program is designed to acquaint new students with their department, fellow students, and the university. Orientation also affords the opportunity to ask a number of questions and explore issues most important at that time in the program. Other programs are offered periodically throughout the semester (practicum, internship meetings, etc.) to address immediate questions and concerns of students. Orientation to the clinical experience is also offered for students prior to seeking a site placement. School Counseling orientation occurs the fall prior to internship; Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling orientation occurs in the spring prior to Practicum. More details are given in the Program Requirements section.

Correspondence All official email communication to and from Mount Mary University (messages from students, faculty, announcements, etc) are to come from Mount Mary email accounts. Students are asked to also keep their personal contact information (e.g. address and email) current. Share changes to address, email, and phone with assigned advisor. Program announcements can found on the M.S. in Counseling group page at https://my.mtmary.edu.

Graduate Assistantships Two Counseling Graduate Assistantship positions are assigned to the Counseling Department to support the organizational and co-curricular aspects of the department and program assessment. Graduate assistants work 150 during each semester, an average of 10 hours per week during a 15-week semester and receive tuition remission for 3 graduate credits per semester.

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Accommodations for Disabilities Mount Mary University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which stipulates that the university will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations; please contact Jacqueline Wells, Director of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or 414-930-3214.

Student Success Center Learning and accessibility services are provided through the Student Success Center. Students may schedule an appointment for tutoring in a number of areas or have papers proofread or to get assistance with APA style and formatting.

Embedded Tutoring A tutor is embedded into the CON 630 Counseling Statistics and Research course. The tutor joins the class during lab time to assist the instructor and enrolled students. Individual tutoring appointments are available outside the scheduled class time.

Advising Upon admission into the Master’s program, each student is assigned a faculty member who serves as the student’s graduate advisor. Advising is a collaborative and interactive process between advisee and advisor. Throughout this process, students make important decisions regarding their educational path and goals, assisted by their advisors. One’s advisor is also normally the first faculty member that a student consults with regard to academic advising issues, problems that have emerged, and other issues of concern. While advisors are available for guidance and support, students are ultimately responsible for satisfying all degree requirements. It is important that students, as they progress through the program, maintain close contact with their advisors. The advisors stand ready to assist the students to plan and schedule a sequence of course work, including appropriate electives, which will provide the best possible preparation to meet students’ professional goals.

Counseling Personal counseling services are offered to MMU students free of charge. Short-term counseling is offered for a variety of personal concerns including: coping with life transitions, multiple roles and responsibilities, anxiety, depression, loss, relationships, food and body image concerns, substance abuse, self-esteem, and motivation and concentration. Counseling students are connected to mental health service providers within the community who participate in our Counseling Consortium or served through the Counseling and Wellness Center if a qualified provider is on staff. A referral will be made if long-term counseling is needed. Visit this page to complete a referral form: https://mtmary.edu/campuslife/resources/counseling.html.

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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Graduate Counseling Student Organization The Graduate Counseling Student Organization (GCSO) was established in 2016 for counseling students within the M.S. in Professional Counseling Program to participate in leadership, fellowship, and professional activities related to counseling. The GCSO has been recognized as a registered student organization by the MMU Student Government Association and membership is open to all current M.S. in Professional Counseling Program students. Board positions are available for students in good academic standing who have completed 9 credits in the M.S. in Professional Counseling Program. Benefits of membership include opportunities for networking, professional development, leadership, advocacy, and development of counseling professional identity.

Spectrum Spectrum is a graduate and undergraduate student run organization supporting and educating the campus about the LGBTQ+ community.

Spring Intensive Workshop The Counseling Department holds an annual spring conference each year at Mount Mary University. The conference includes a poster session designed to showcase high quality student work. Students writing a thesis are expected to present their work-in-progress.

Service Learning Early in the program, service to the community at large is incorporated into specific counseling courses. Service learning is used as a personal and professional growth experience, as well as to expose students to the mission of Mount Mary University and the Professional Counseling Program.

Professional Organizations Students are encouraged to participate in professional organizations that reflect their chosen area of interest. Such participation helps facilitate professional identity formation, provides important opportunities for professional development and introduces you to a network of colleagues. Faculty members will be glad to introduce you to and assist you in joining an organization that best meets your professional goals.

www.aca.org American Counseling Association www.wisconsincounselingassociation.com Wisconsin Counseling Association www.nbcc.org National Board for Certified Counselors www.schoolcounselor.org American School Counselor Association www.wscaweb.org Wisconsin School Counselor Association http://www.arcaweb.org American Rehabilitation Counseling Association http://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/home_page National Career Development Association www.wcda.org Wisconsin Career Development Association http://multiculturalcounseling.org Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development https://ncre.org National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE)

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NATIONAL BOARD FOR CERTIFIED COUNSELORS

The Master’s in Professional Counseling Program is a participant in the National Board for Certified Counselors’ national certification program - Graduate Student Administration - National Counselor Certification Examination (GSA-NCC Exam). Clinical Mental Health Counseling students who are currently enrolled are eligible to participate in this program. The NCC credential is the only master’s level, professional counselor certification that students can apply for while enrolled in graduate school. This National Counselor Exam is required for licensure as a professional counselor in Wisconsin and most other states.

Students who meet the eligibility requirements must submit the NCC online application and application fee by the appropriate deadline. Testing occurs in October and April of each year. Please be aware that participation in this testing is completely voluntary and is not used as an exit requirement for the program. Additional information regarding the NCE exam can be found at the National Board for Certified Counselors website, https://procounselor.nbcc.org/ and the Handouts section of the M.S. in Counseling Group Page. WI LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION OF COUNSELORS

The School Counseling concentration is approved by the Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction (WDPI). Curriculum is consistent with nationally recognized training standards and qualifies graduates of the program for a Provisional Educator license: School Counselor, License Code 7054, under PI 34 in the State of Wisconsin. All students will be licensed at the K-12 grade levels. Additional information about requirements for licensing is available from the WDPI website at https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/elo/in-state. Students in the school concentration will need additional course work, as well as internship experiences, to meet the academic requirements for licensure as an LPC in the State of Wisconsin. Please consult with the program director.

The CMHC and CLRC concentrations are on the approved list of institutions meeting the educational requirements necessary to obtain the Licensed Professional Counselor – Initial Training license (LPC-IT) in the state of Wisconsin by the Department of Safety and Professional Services, as well as outside of WI in most states requiring 60 credit programs for counselor licensure. There are additional requirements for full licensure as an LPC including obtaining a training license, completing 3,000 hours of post- master’s supervised clinical experience, and successfully passing the National Counselor Exam (NCE) or National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE). Complete information regarding application and requirements for licensing are available from DSPS’s website at https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/LPC/Default.aspx.

The CLRC concentration prepares student for eligibility to apply for several credentials as a result of successful completion of the training. Graduates are eligible to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by passing the National Certified Rehabilitation Counseling Exam and by obtaining twelve months of acceptable employment experience supervised by a CRC. Further national certification may also include Certificated Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), and Certified Case Manager (CCM).

Substance Abuse Counselor – In Training Credential. The Professional Counseling Program is approved by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), Division of Education and Examinations, to offer a Substance Abuse

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Counselor Pre-Certification Program. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration is designated as an approved substance abuse Professional Counseling Program by the Wisconsin DSPS. In order for students to take advantage of this program, they must be accepted into the Clinical Mental Health concentration, be in good standing, and be actively working on completing their M.S in Counseling degree. Students who have completed 21 credit hours (including completion of CON 600, CON 610, CON 612, CON 714, and one of the following: CON 650, CON 700, CON 715, CON 740, CON 741, CON 775 are eligible to apply to the DSPS for their Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC-IT) certificate. Decisions regarding the granting of a SAC-IT are the sole function of the DSPS. Changes to the state standards for the issuance of all substance use credentials (i.e., SAC-IT, SAC, CSAC, & ICS), will be in full effect on January 1, 2021. Until that time, should you chose to apply for a Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training Certificate, you may still be granted this certification through December 2020 once you have taken and pass the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) counselor exam and the open book examination on the Wisconsin Statues and Administrative Codes. Complete information regarding application and requirements for the SAC-IT are available from DSPS’s website at: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/SubstanceAbuseCounselorInTraining/Default.aspx

Your ability to treat substance use disorders once you have graduated and are licensed: LPC-ITs and LPCs can provide substance abuse counseling as part of their scope of practice in the state of WI. LPCs who have held their license for 5 years (this includes the time that they held their training license) are also able to supervise SAC-ITs and SACs. In 2018 the educational standards for LPCs in the state of WI changed to ensure that all license holders have completed substance use educational content. If a license holder graduated from a program prior to the 2018 state educational requirements, it is incumbent upon the license holder to practice within their scope.

To find the changes associated with the delivery of care to those with substance use issues that were brought about through emergency rule 262, and what they mean for LPCs in the state of WI, please go to the following statues: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/457  LPCs and LPC-ITs should pay particular attention to 457.02(5), (5m), 457.02(6)(a) (this one identifies that LPCs are allowed to provide services that are within their scope), and 457.12 (1-4). https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/related/acts/262  LPCs and LPC-ITs should pay particular attention to section 440.88(3m) of this act. Section 10. 440.88 (3m) of the statutes is amended to read:  440.88 (3m) Exception. This section does not apply to a physician, as defined in s. 448.01 (5), a clinical social worker, as defined in s. 457.01 (1r), or a licensed psychologist, as defined in s. 455.01 (4), a marriage and family therapist, as defined in s. 457.01 (3), or a professional counselor, as defined in s. 457.01 (7), who practices as a substance abuse clinical supervisor or provides substance abuse counseling, treatment, or prevention services within the scope of his or her licensure. https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/sps/professional_services/160/161  Pay particular attention to section 161.04(b) – give ability for license holders to supervise SAC-ITs and SACs. https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/dhs/030/75.pdf Pay particular attention to section 75.02(84)d Note: Not every state grants reciprocity for certification or licensure to applicants lacking prior credentials and/or experience. Students who plan to seek employment as counselors in states other than Wisconsin are advised to contact the entity in that state which certifies or licenses counselors in the appropriate setting.

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DEPARTMENT FACULTY FOR 2021-2022

Full-Time M.S. in Counseling Faculty Terri Jashinsky, Ph.D., CRC (Urban Education, Specialization Counseling Psychology, from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee); Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Program Director; Associate Professor.

Carrie King, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, Licensed School Counselor (Urban Education, Specialization Counseling Psychology, from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee); Counseling Department Chair, Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling Program Director; Professor.

Mary Muhammad, MS, LPC, (ABD, Walden University); Clinical Director of the MMU Counseling and Wellness Center; Assistant Professor.

Jane Rheineck, B.S.E., M.S., Ph.D., (CES, University of Arkansas); Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program director; Professor.

Tammy Scheidegger, Ph.D., LPC, NCC (Marriage and Family Therapy, from Ohio State University); Practicum and Internship Coordinator; Associate Professor.

Melissa Kraemer Smothers, Ph.D., LP (Urban Education, Specialization Counseling Psychology, from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee); Licensed Psychologist; Associate Professor.

Marion Toscano, Ph.D., LPC (WI), LCPC (MD), NCC, (CES, Loyola University Maryland); Assistant Professor.

Other Department Faculty

Cinny C. Adell, Ph.D., CSAC, LCSW I am a lifelong learner and compassionate educator. I enjoy reading, writing, learning about other cultures, teaching martial arts, and spending quality time with family. Last but not least, I love good humor.

John Bly, M.S. I was a school counselor in the Greendale School District for 34 years. The first half at the elementary level and the second half at the high school level. I enjoy reading, playing tennis, exercising, & doing volunteer work with youth ministry.

Damon Camarata, LCSW, CSAC Damon is a dedicated & compassionate Social Worker with 25+ years of broad based experience in support of special needs populations. He is a committed advocate for the mentally ill, for populations with AODA issues, & for other at-risk populations and strongly upholds core professional values, including: ethics, cultural diversity, empowerment, & social/economic justice. Return to Table of Contents

Michele Cohen, Ph.D. Currently my work in the field includes owning my own business, Choice Consulting & Counseling Services. For self-care, I enjoy cuddling up with my cats on the couch.

Sara Morgan, LPC I’m a Mount Mary alumni and currently the Manager of Behavioral Health for Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin. For self-care I like to spend time with my 6- year-old son and husband doing various outdoor, activities, including biking and swimming.

Natalie Anderson, M.S., LMFT I am a wife of 21 years and mother of three. My oldest in her first year of college. The younger two are in 8th and 11th grade. I have worked for MPS for 24 years. I began as a teacher then quickly realized I was a counselor at heart. Most recently, I served as the ACP coordinator before my current position as Extended Learning Opportunities Manager. I love what I do and feel working to serve the students in Milwaukee is one of the most rewarding jobs I could have.

Tim Kujawa, M.S. I’m starting my 11th year as a high school counselor and currently working with the students in Burlington. A few things I try to do for self care are doing things outside, playing/watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Kari Erickson, LPC Kari’s LPC experience led her into 14 years of school counseling experience. Her school counseling team at Hartford Union District High School was earned The Program of Promise award is the highest recognition that a comprehensive school counseling program can receive by the Wisconsin School Counselor Association.

Hannah Fry, MS, CRC, LPC-IT, SAC-IT Currently I’m working as an adjunct while also being a doctoral student in the Rehabilitation Counselor Education program at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. For self care I walk/run and play with my dog, I spend time with my partner and family, I bake and cook, and I clean; yes, cleaning is one of my favorite self-care activities!

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Bonneka Seals, LPC, CSAC, ICS, CCTP, NCC I am an adjunct professor and the founder/CEO of A New Breath(e) of Life Counseling & Consulting, LLC, an independent outpatient mental health private practice that provides innovative and outstanding psychotherapy. My self-care regiment is enjoying a hot bath with candles daily and a weekly massage. This is my "Me-Time."

Christine Eckblad, LPC I received a MS in Community Counseling from Mount Mary College. I am in my 7th year of teaching in MMU’s counseling program. I see patients aged 16 and up for conditions such as: anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD. I enjoy reading, working out and yoga, walking my dog and spending time with family.

Jeremy Mohelnitzky, LPC, CRC Jeremy is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He has supervised MMU counseling interns and teaches online CLRC classes for the counseling department.

Tory Mertz, LPC-IT I am an alum of Mount Mary’s clinical mental health program, and I am now working on my doctorate in counseling psychology. My goal is to specialize in working with people healing from trauma. I have two babies and a wonderful husband. For self-care I enjoy running, painting, photography, and reading whenever I get the chance.

Ben Rader, Ph.D. Ben is a graduate of Adler University in Chicago Illinois. He is in his 12th year of teaching in MMU’s counseling program. Ben's approach to working with clients and students is founded in the Adlerian tradition which views humans as creative and active beings who define themselves and find purpose relative to their past and current social contexts.

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COUNSELING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CON 600 Professional Identity & Ethics 3 credits Studies that provide a broad understanding of professional counselor roles and functions; professional organizations and associations; professional history and trends; ethical and legal standards of ACA and CRCC; professional preparation standards; and professional credentialing.

CON 601 Orientation to Practicum-Internship 0 credits Covers process for choosing and securing a practicum/internship; expectation of students during their clinical experience. Fall offering for school counseling and spring offering for clinical mental health and clinical rehabilitation counseling.

CON 610 Theories of Counseling 3 credits Exploration of a variety of counseling theories that are consistent with current research and practice in order to facilitate the development of students’ theoretical orientations. Prerequisite: graduate standing; priority given to students enrolled in Professional Counseling Program.

CON 611 Career Development 3 credits Covers career theories and decision-making models; educational planning and advocacy for diverse clients in a global economy; interrelationships between work, culture, family and other life roles; career counseling processes; techniques; assessment, program development and evaluation; online labor market information resources. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CON 612 Techniques of Counseling 3 credits Provides a broad understanding and practical application of helping processes, basic and advanced helping skills and interventions; client and helper self−understanding and self−development; and facilitation of client changes.

CON 615 Introduction to Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management 3 credits Provides an overview rehabilitation counseling including: history, development, theories and models; legislation; ethical principles; vocational rehabilitation; case management; intervention; prevention/wellness; consultation; education; advocacy; and the psychosocial aspects and impact of disability. Prerequisite: graduate standing

CON 622 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (formally Advanced Counseling Techniques) 3 credits Training in and demonstrate competence in the diagnostic process including writing clinical notes, clinical intake interviewing, suicide risk assessment, diagnosing (including differential and the ICD), and assessment and treatment planning for a broad range of mental health disorders. Prerequisite CON 795 or Concurrent with CON 795

CON 630 Statistics, Research, Program Evaluation 3 credits Examines principles, models, and applications of basic statistics and research in counseling; needs assessment; program evaluation; critical appraisal of counseling research literature; ethical and legal considerations. Prerequisite: Undergraduate statistics course & graduate standing.

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CON 640 Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities 3 credits Focuses on medical and psychosocial aspects of disability. Topics include advocacy, effects of disability on health/functioning, interdisciplinary collaboration, impact on families, and assistive technology. Includes medical terminology, etiology, and vocational implications of major diseases. Prerequisite: CON 615.

CON 650 Trauma Counseling I 3 credits Covers assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of responses that occur after a trauma, including potential neurobiological responses and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Students develop an understanding of assessment and crisis interventions and working in a culturally responsive manner with individuals. Prerequisites: CON 600, 610 & 612 or ATH 758, 764 & 773.

CON 651 Trauma Counseling II 3 credits Students develop skills in advanced interventions for work with individuals and organizations, including EMDR and trauma-informed care. Students gain further experience and practice in assessment and diagnosis as it informs treatment planning with special populations. Prerequisites: CON 650 with grade of AB or higher and instructor’s consent; priority given to students enrolled in the Professional Counseling Program.

CON 652 Trauma Counseling III 3 credits This advanced course explores embodied techniques for work with individuals and groups, including somatic interventions and mindfulness. Students will also develop a deeper understanding of how oppression and cultural identity impact diagnosis, assessment and treatment. Prerequisites: CON 650 with grade of AB or higher and instructor’s consent; priority given to students enrolled in the Professional Counseling Program.

CON 659 Conflict Mediation for Professionals 3 credits Provides the student a solid foundation in the theories and practice of conflict resolution using a mediation process. Students practice applying specific skill sets for conflict transformation, including formal mediation, dialogue circles, and problem-solving meetings. Students will complete required training for mediation certification. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.

CON 679 Special Topics in Counseling 1-3 credits Current and emerging issues/trends in counseling. Specific topics and prerequisites announced in schedule of classes. May be retaken with different topics up to a maximum of nine credits. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CON 680 Human Sexuality and Counseling 3 Credits Explores the relationship between mental health and human sexuality and the role of the professional counselor with sexuality related issues. Biological foundations, research methodology, gender roles, attraction and love, variations in sexual behavior, sexuality and the life cycle, sexual problems, infertility, sex therapy, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual coercion, and sexual responsibility are covered.

CON 700 Multicultural Counseling 3 credits Examination of diversity factors including ability, gender, race, and sexual orientation focusing on counselors’ self-awareness and roles in eliminating biases, prejudices, intentional and unintentional oppression, and discrimination, while promoting wellness, growth, social justice, and advocacy. Prerequisites: graduate standing.

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CON 711 Academic and Career Planning and Development 3 credits Covers career theories; decision-making and P-12 comprehensive career development models; college and career readiness; advocacy for diverse people in a global economy; interrelationships between work, culture family and other life roles; academic and career counseling instruction and techniques; assessment; evaluation; program development and evaluation; online labor market information resources. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment with CON 796.

CON 712 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3 credits Describes various counseling issues and strategies applicable to working with children and adolescents. Topics include P-12 assessment, mental health and behavioral disorders, signs and symptoms of substance use. Prerequisites: CON 612.

CON 714 Addictions Counseling 3 credits Provides an overview of addiction theories, assessment, prevention, and treatment, and addiction work with individuals, couples/families, and groups. Co-occurring disorders, physiological effects, developmental issues, relapse prevention, cultural issues, and current research are explored. Prerequisites: CON 600, 610 & 612 or enrollment in graduate ATH program.

CON 715 Professional Issues in Addictions Counseling 3 credits Provides advanced skill development in assessment, case management, and addiction counseling. Includes focus on treatment planning and co-occurring disorders. Offers exposure to professional services in order to grasp the nature of addiction treatment in the community. Prerequisite: CON 714.

CON 720 Counseling Assessment 3 credits Provides understanding of assessment/appraisal, including test administration, scoring, and interpretation; behavior observation; and mental status examination. Statistical elements of assessment are explored, as well as ethical and culturally-relevant assessment of individuals, groups, and specific populations. Prerequisite: CON 600 & CON 630

CON 730 Counseling in Schools 3 credits Focus on the history, philosophy, and trends in school counseling. Topics in¬clude the ethical and legal issues, roles, functions, settings and professional identity of school counselors, and the American School Counselor Association National Model for developing, delivering, and evaluating school counseling programs. Prerequisites: CON 600, 610 & CON 612.

CON 740 Group Procedures in Counseling 3 credits Emphasizes applied work in group counseling methods. Group dynamics, leader¬ship styles, and purpose are considered. Students learn theories, concepts, and skills related to working with groups. Prerequisites: CON 600, 610 & 612; can take concurrent with 795 with instructor’s consent.

CON 741 Family Systems Theory, Assessment, and Practice 3 credits Provides students with an introduction to a Family Systems approach and the skills related to conducting counseling: assessment and treatment of partner, marital, family relationships, and ecosystem relationships is emphasized. Societal and cultural implications and the importance of interpersonal factors in human development are addressed. Prerequisites: CON 600, 610 & 612 or ATH 758, 764 & 773.

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CON 750 Counseling Across the Lifespan 3 credits Addresses counseling practice in the context of lifespan development. Developmental theories such as learning and personality are addressed, as well as those that are related to individuals, their family, and the larger environment. Life transitions and events are examined including developmental crises, psychopathology, addiction, and exceptional behavior. Emphasizes counseling techniques that promote optimal life experiences. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CON 760 Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Intervention 3 credits Coursework addressing diagnostic interviews, mental status examinations, symptom inventories, psychoeducational and personality assessments, biopsychosocial histories, assessments for treatment planning; career and work−related assessments including job−analysis, work site modification, transferrable skills analysis, and job readiness; strategies to advocate for clients with disabilities and rehabilitation counseling. Prerequisite: CON 640 & CON 770.

CON 770 Psychopathology 3 credits Covers assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of youth and adults who experience mental health and personality disorders, emotional distress, and psychological disorders. Teaches diagnosis skills using the DSM in a strengths-based and culturally appropriate manner. Prerequisites: CON 600, 610 & 612 or ATH 758, 764, & 773.

CON 775 Psychopharmacology 3 credits Focuses on the impact of biological and neurological mechanisms on mental health and psychopharmacological medications for appropriate diagnosis, treatment planning, medical referral and consultation. Prerequisite: CON 770.

CON 780 Independent Reading 1-3 credits For graduate students who wish to study in-depth, selected counseling topics. Also available for students who are unable to secure needed content in regular courses. Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.

CON 785 Advanced Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 3 credits Explores professional roles (e.g. prevention, intervention, consultation, education, and advocacy) and the operation of programs and networks that promote mental health in a multicultural society. Prerequisite: CON 795 or ATH 737.

CON 790 Research or Thesis 1-3 credits For graduate students who wish to complete a master’s thesis. Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.

CON 795 Supervised Practicum 3 credits Placement in a cooperating agency to explore the field of counseling, or a particular specialty area. Emphasizes development of practice and counseling techniques. 100 clock hours on-site required. Prerequisites: CON 600, 610, 612, 740 (concurrent) & consent of the instructor.

CON 796 Counseling Internship I 3 credits Placement at a cooperating site that is reflective of student’s competencies and career goals. Student works with clients under the supervision of a qualified field supervisor at the site, and a faculty supervisor. 300 clock hours on-site required. Prerequisites: (for Community & Clinical Mental Health concentrations) CON 770 (concurrent) & 795; (for School Counseling concentration) CON 730 & Passing score on Praxis II Exam.

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CON 797 Counseling Internship II 3 credits Placement in a cooperating site that is reflective of student’s competencies and career goals. Student works with clients under the supervision of a qualified field supervisor at the site, and a faculty supervisor. 300 additional clock hours on-site are required. Prerequisite: CON 796 or consent of instructor.

CON 798 Counseling Internship III 1-3 credits This course is for students unable to reach 700 hours by the end of Internship II. See below for number of credits needed per hours intending to be completed. Students may take Internship III as many times as needed. There is no class room component to this course. Students will be required to meet for individual supervision with the Practicum/Internship Program Coordinator throughout the semester based on the number of credit hours taken. Prerequisites: CON 797 and consent of instructor. 1 credit hour = <100 hours @ site = 1//2 hour of faculty supervision every week 2 credit hours=101-200 hours @ site = 1 hour of faculty supervision every week 3 credit hours= 201> hours @ site = 1 ½ hours of faculty supervision every week

CON 799 Continuing Registration 0 credits If a student is unable to complete the written research project and oral presentation within the time frame of the allotted credits, continuing registration until completion is required. Such continuous registration does not result in additional credit, but does underwrite the services implicit in the advisor/advisee relationship. Additionally, there is a continuation of Mount Mary University services, such as library circulation, interlibrary loan, use of the computer center and statistical consultation. Also refer to additional pages in the Graduate Bulletin.

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Appendix A

Sequence of Courses Fall 2019 through Summer 2022

FALL SPRING SUMMER CON 600 Professional Identity & Ethics CON 600 Professional Identity & Ethics CON 600 Professional Identity & Ethics (no prereq) (no prereq) (no prereq) CON 601 Orientation: CON 610 Theories of Counseling CON 610 Theories of Counseling Practicum/Internship (0-credit) (no prereq) (no prereq) CON 610 Theories of Counseling CON 612 Techniques CON 611 Career Development (no prereq) (no prereq) (no prereq) (ATH Priority) CON 611 Career Development CON 630 BES Statistics & Research CON 650 Trauma I (no prereq) (no prereq) (prereq 600, 610, 612; SC priority) CON 612 Techniques CON 640 Med/Psychosocial Aspects of CON 679: Special Topics in Counseling (no prereq) Disability (prereq 615; online) ’20, ‘22 (no prereq) CON 615 Clin Rehab Couns/Case Mgt CON 650 Trauma I CON 700 Multicultural Counseling (no prereq; online course) ’19, ‘21 (prereq 600, 610, 612; ATH Priority) (no prereq) CON 630 BES Statistics & Research CON 659 Conflict Mediation for CON 714 Addictions Counseling (no prereq) Professionals (no prereq) (prereq 600, 610, 612) CON 650 Trauma I CON 700 Multicultural Counseling CON 715 Profl Issues in Addiction Counseling (prereq 600, 610, 612) (no prereq) (prereq CON 714) (sum 2021 last offering) CON 651 Trauma II (prereq CON 650, CON 712 Counseling Children/Adol CON 730 Counseling in the Schools 795, instructor consent) (SC priority; prereq 600, 610, 612) (prereq 600, 610, 612; 700) CON 700 Multicultural Counseling CON 622 Adv Techniques CON 740 Group (no prereq) (beginning Spring 2020) (prereq 600, 610, 612) CON 711 Academic and Career 714 Addictions Counseling CON 750 Lifespan (no prereq) Planning (concurrent 796) (prereq 600, 610, 612) CON 714 Addictions Counseling CON 715 Prof Issues in Addiction Couns CON 622 Adv Techniques Prereq 795; (ATH Priority) (prereq 600, 610, 612) (prereq CON 714) (spr 2021 last offering) Concurrent with CON 795 (beg Sum 2021) CON 715 Prof Issues in Addiction CON 720 Counseling Assessment and CON 770 Psychopathology (Prereq, 600, Couns (prereq CON 714) (Beg fall 2020) Program Evaluation (prereq CON 630) 610, 612; cannot be taken with CON 795) CON 720 Counseling Assessment and CON 741 Family Systems CON 775 Psychopharmacology Program Evaluation (prereq CON 630) (prereq 600, 610, 612) (prereq CON 770; hybrid course) CON 740 Group CON 750 Lifespan (no prereq) CON 785 Adv. Issues in CMHC (prereq 600, 610, 612) (prereq CON 796; hybrid course) CON 741 Family Systems CON 760 Psychiatric Rehab and Interv CON 795 Practicum (prereq CON 600, 610, (ATH Priority); (prereq 600, 610, 612) (Prereq 615, 770); (online) ’21, ‘23 612, 622, 714, 650, 700, 740, 770 + 3cr), can be concurrent with 795 CON 770 Psychopathology CON 770 Psychopathology CON 798 Internship III (ATH Priority) (prereq, 600, 610, 612) (prereq 797, instructor consent) CON 796 Internship I CON 775 Psychopharmacology EDU 703 Exceptional Learner (prereq 795) (prereq CON 770; onlinne) CON 798 Internship III CON 785 Adv. Issues in CMHC (prereq 796; hybrid course; ATH) CON 795 Practicum School Counseling only (tentatively until 2021) CON 797 Internship II (prereq 796)

EDU 742 Instructional Strategies

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Appendix B

Request of change of Concentration for

2900 N Menomonee River Parkway M.S. in Counseling Program Milwaukee, WI 53222 Form must be signed by the Program Director or Academic Advisor to change into a new program then returned to the Registrar Assistant for Advising Technology, Registrar Department.

Today’s Date: ______Registrar's Office Student Name: ______ID#:______

Current Concentration New Concentration

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Student Signature: Advisor:______

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