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Graduate Studies in Counseling New Student Orientation

Graduate Studies in Counseling New Student Orientation. Welcome! We are glad you are here!. Introductions. What You are Undertaking:. (Not just a master ’ s degree!) A professional training program that impacts human lives.

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Graduate Studies in Counseling New Student Orientation

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  1. Graduate Studies in Counseling New Student Orientation Welcome! We are glad you are here!

  2. Introductions

  3. What You are Undertaking: (Not just a master’s degree!) • A professional training program that impacts human lives. • A professional career that requires responsibility, ethical practice, and commitment to helping.  • A Degree program that is a transformative experience

  4. What it Means to be a Counselor: Stetson University endorses students for graduation and licensure who demonstrate: • Academic performance • Clinical competence • Psychological fitness • Adherence to professional standards and ethics

  5. Expectations of Graduate Students • Appreciation/understanding of the responsibility involved in becoming a mental health professional. • We expect you to take this learning process seriously and with a full commitment. • Participation in transformative experiences. • Academic integrity.

  6. Expectations of Graduate Students • Engagement with others in the learning community (not just doing your own thing). • Awareness that the training process is powerful, involved, and sometimes difficult. • Openness to the importance of social justice and advocacy in the process of counseling.

  7. Expectations of Graduate Students • Self-responsibility for learning, growth, and development as a counselor. • Ability to appropriately give and receive feedback. • Attendance, attention, and participation in class is mandatory.

  8. Scheduling Considerations • Meet with your advisor and set-up a Planned Program • Standard and Moderate Tracks • Evening and weekend classes, although some may meet during the week for site visits and other activities • Do not alter your Planned program without talking with your Advisor! • Be mindful of your personal well-being and life balance especially while in Practicum and Internship

  9. Assessment System and Livetext • Continuous systematic evaluation of our program and Student Learning Outcomes • CACREP standards are assessed in key assignments and activities throughout the program.

  10. Advancement to Candidacy Students must meet the following requirements for advancement to candidacy: • Complete at least eighteen hours of graduate work at Stetson with the minimum of a 3.0 average (e.g., application for advancement to candidacy is due 30 days after the completion of 18 credit hours) • Make an application for advancement to candidacy. (Located in the Student Handbook Appendix) http://www.stetson.edu/artsci/counselor/media/SH%202015-2016.pdf • Receive approval from the Graduate Council of the Department of Counselor Education

  11. Advancement to Candidacy • Complete the application along with your self- assessment and send to your advisor for feedback • Academic Performance • Personal Growth • Professional Development • Include a Portfolio Outline (not the actual assignments) • The student is notified by letter when advanced to candidacy.

  12. Other Requirements • 2 Professional Conferences- what counts? • 8 Personal Counseling Sessions • CPCE (Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam) • Capstone Project • Portfolio

  13. University Resources • Career and Professional Development • http://www.stetson.edu/portal/career/ • Academic Success • http://www.stetson.edu/administration/academic-success-center/ • Writing Center • http://www.stetson.edu/other/writing-center/ • duPont Ball Library • https://www2.stetson.edu/library/ • Other contact information in your Student Handbook

  14. Tips for Success in the ProgramWhat Students’ Say • Laugh! You have to be able to laugh with fellow students! You will be spending A LOT of time with them  Build relationships – they are your future colleagues and your “lifesavers” • Be okay with change. You will change, and you will see the world around you differently. • Participate in class - you are already there and you paid for it so get something out of it. Start networking!

  15. Tips for Success in the ProgramWhat Students’ Say • Do the big stuff early; conferences, sessions, advancement etc. • Save everything, including syllabi – both physically and digitally – use Livetext • Do not be afraid to speak up and say when something is not working for you whether its internship site, a project, or group- if you have a problem, change it! • Join Stetson Counselor Ed on Facebook

  16. What questions do you have?

  17. Homework Assignment #1 • Thoroughly read: • The Department of Counselor Education Student Handbook • Print and Sign the last page. • Return to Donna or your advisor.

  18. Your journey begins now!

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