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What is counseling education?

The Counselor Education program faculty adheres to the scientist-practitioner model of training. Consistent with this approach is the program’s goal of graduating students who have broad knowledge of counseling theory and process, possess a high level of competency in providing professional services to diverse client populations, and view assessment and research in counseling as a continuous cyclical activity throughout the counseling process. Research is a means of obtaining and using information to generate and establish counseling goals and strategies, and for identifying “best practices” or empirically-based practices that are integral to effectiveness in counseling. The focus of this ongoing process is to bring about client change. The major tenets underlying the program include the following: 1 Exposure to a variety of theoretical orientations to counseling, 2 Reliance on both the clinical-counseling and vocational-educational approaches in designing counseling and programmatic interventions, 3 A commitment to developing the student’s skills as a clinician who uses research methodology in practice, 4 A strong emphasis on the normal developmental issues of the individual as opposed to an approach based on pathology, and 5 Intentionality around challenging students to increase their self-awareness about and knowledge of diverse populations, and to use culturally-appropriate interventions in an effort to become multiculturally competent practitioners.

What is the NCC credential?

The NCC credential is a prerequisite for national specialty certifications offered by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), including school counseling and clinical mental health counseling. School counseling graduates are eligible for the “G” state school counseling license.

What is research in counseling?

Research is a means of obtaining and using information to generate and establish counseling goals and strategies, and for identifying “best practices” or empirically-based practices that are integral to effectiveness in counseling. The focus of this ongoing process is to bring about client change.