Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation: Graduate Counseling Program
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Events
Graduate Counseling Program
Graduate Student Clubs and Organizations
Chi Sigma Iota
Chi Sigma Iota is an international academic and professional counseling honor society, dedicated to scholarship, academic excellence, and community service. Hofstra's Lambda Nu chapter of Chi Sigma affords its members both personal and professional development, while benefiting the community. Members are encouraged to attend meetings and activities throughout the semester, which may include speakers on such issues as suicide, counseling in a multi-cultural world, counselor licensure legislation, fundraising, and library research. A minimum of 12 graduate level course credits and a GPA of 3.5, or above, is required for membership. Information on upcoming events will be distributed via counseling classes and e-mails throughout the semesters.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Holly Seirup
Counseling Club
The Hofstra University Counseling Club is a faculty advised, student-run professional development and community service organization, which holds meetings once a month during the fall and spring semesters. Guest speakers are invited to present on current topics and concerns related to the field of counseling. Dates and times of meetings are distributed via counseling classes and e-mail.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Genevieve Weber
Professional Organizations
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA): www.schoolcounselor.org
- New York Counseling Association (NYCA): www.nycounseling.org
- New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA): www.nyssca.org
- Nassau Counselors’ Association (NCA): wwv.nassaucounselors.org
- Western Suffolk Counselors’ Association (WSCA): www.wsuffolkcounselors.org
- American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA): www.amhca.org
- New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA): www.nymhca.org
- National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): www.nbcc.org
- National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC): www.nacac.com
- New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling (NYSACAC): www.nysacac.org