THE M.S. IN COUNSELING HANDBOOK Department of Psychological Science and Counseling Revised 08/20/20 Table of Contents THE M.S. IN COUNSELING ............................................................................................................................................ 1 HANDBOOK ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 Counseling Program Faculty ................................................................................................................................... 5 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Accreditation ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Counseling Program Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 6 M.S. in Counseling Program Training Values Statement Addressing Diversity1 ...................................................... 8 From Admissions to Graduation ........................................................................................................................... 10 Admissions Process .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Non-Degree Seeking Students...................................................................................................................... 10 Transfer Students ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Financial Support Options................................................................................................................................. 11 Graduate Assistantships .............................................................................................................................. 11 Department of Psychological Science and Counseling Scholarships............................................................... 11 Special Support for Minority Students/Students with Disabilities ................................................................. 11 Program of Study and Admission to Candidacy ................................................................................................. 11 Academic Performance and Academic Probation/Suspension............................................................................ 11 Counseling Program Specific Academic Performance Guidelines ....................................................................... 12 Time Limitations............................................................................................................................................... 12 Changing the Program of Study ........................................................................................................................ 12 Changing Your Program Concentration ............................................................................................................. 12 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program of Study (60 Credit Hours) .............................................................. 14 School Counseling Program of Study (60 Credit Hours) ...................................................................................... 15 Suggested Sequence of Courses ........................................................................................................................ 17 Clinical Mental Health Concentration ........................................................................................................... 17 School Counseling Concentration ................................................................................................................. 18 Dual Track Option ........................................................................................................................................ 19 Registration ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Mentorship ...................................................................................................................................................... 20 Practicum and Internship.................................................................................................................................. 20 Getting started ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Clinical Mental Health Concentration. .......................................................................................................... 22 School Counseling Concentration ................................................................................................................. 22 Student Liability Insurance................................................................................................................................ 22 Professional Affiliations .................................................................................................................................... 23 Research Guidelines ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Research Involving Humans and Animals ..................................................................................................... 23 Thesis Guidelines and Information ............................................................................................................... 24 Comprehensive Exam ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) ......................................................................... 24 2 Benefits of Using the CPCE ........................................................................................................................... 25 Administration of the CPCE .......................................................................................................................... 25 Evaluation of the CPCE................................................................................................................................. 25 PRAXIS Exam (School Counseling Students ONLY) ......................................................................................... 26 Graduation ...................................................................................................................................................... 26 Degree and Graduation Fees........................................................................................................................ 27 Credentialing and Licensure Endorsement Policy ............................................................................................... 27 Clinical Mental Health Counselor Credentialing and Licensure. ..................................................................... 27 Professional School Counselor Credentialing and Licensure .......................................................................... 28 Student Conduct: Developing a Professional Orientation..................................................................................... 29 Academic and Classroom Misconduct ............................................................................................................... 29 Professional Behavior & Confidentiality ............................................................................................................ 30 Student Retention and Dismissal Policy ............................................................................................................. 31 Evaluating Student Academic and Non-Academic Performance .................................................................... 31 Student Remediation and Dismissal ............................................................................................................. 32 Statement of Understanding and Consent ........................................................................................................ 33 Personal Counseling for Students ...................................................................................................................... 33 Student Grievance Policy .................................................................................................................................. 33 Due Process...................................................................................................................................................... 34 Program and Student Evaluation Procedures and Annual Report ........................................................................ 34 LiveText E-Portfolio System............................................................................................................................... 34 Assessment Milestone Decision Points 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