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Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation: Graduate Counseling Program
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Graduate Counseling Program
Counseling Program Outcomes
CORE I Self-Awareness
- Strengthened sense of self
- Strengthened appreciation of the unique worth and contribution of all individuals and cultural groups
- Strengthened commitment to be responsive to others
- Commitment to advocacy and change agentry as a means of addressing systemic problems on behalf of the profession and those it serves
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development
CORE II Knowledge Acquisition in
- Counseling theory and practice, including family systems
- Human development and behavior
- Sociocultural foundations
- Testing, measurement and assessment
- Career development theory and applications
- Group counseling and dynamics
- Ethical and legal standards of practice
- Contemporary issues in counseling (e.g., AIDS, crisis intervention, bereavement)
CORE III Role and Skill Development in
- Counseling process (individual and group)
- Consultation
- Coordination of services and programs
- Career and educational planning
- Technological applications in counseling and guidance
- Individual assessment
- Advocacy and accountability
- Referral
- Action research methodology
- Multicultural competence
- Understanding of counselor role in school or agency
- Integration of attitudes, knowledge and skills in professional practice