School of EducationNew Mexico Highlands UniversityBox 9000Las Vegas N.M. 87701www.nmhu.edu/counselingEmail: mmain@nmhu.edu Updated 2018

COUNSELING PROGRAMSTUDENT HANDBOOK

Clinical Mental Health CounselingClinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Rehabilitation CounselingSchool Counseling

CONTENTSWelcometotheCounselingProfession.......................................................................................................3

NMHUCounselingProgram.........................................................................................................................4

UniversityVision,MissionandCoreValues.................................................................................................4

SchoolofEducationVision,MissionandCoreValues..................................................................................4

CounselingProgramVision,Mission,andCoreValues................................................................................5

Vision........................................................................................................................................................5

Mission.....................................................................................................................................................5

CoreValues..............................................................................................................................................5

ExpectationsofStudents..............................................................................................................................5

Personally.................................................................................................................................................5

Academically............................................................................................................................................6

Professionally...........................................................................................................................................6

ProgramProcedures.....................................................................................................................................6

MatriculationRequirements....................................................................................................................6

ApplicationDeadlines...........................................................................................................................6

RecruitmentofStudents......................................................................................................................7

AcademicRequirements..........................................................................................................................7

TheStudent’sAdvisor..........................................................................................................................7

ProgramofStudy(POS)....................................................................................................................7

TechnologyRequirement.................................................................................................................7

CreditTransfer......................................................................................................................................7

ProfessionalPractice(FieldPlacement).......................................................................................................8

PracticumRequirement...........................................................................................................................8

InternshipRequirement...........................................................................................................................8

LiabilityInsurance.....................................................................................................................................8

SelectionofSite........................................................................................................................................8

GradingofProfessionalPractice..............................................................................................................9

PracticumandInternshipLetterGrades..............................................................................................9

ReviewOfProgress......................................................................................................................................9

ExitCriteriaforGuidanceandCounseling................................................................................................9

CounselorPreparationComprehensiveExam(CPCE)........................................................................10

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ReviewofCounseling.............................................................................................................................10

StudentProbation,RemediationandDismissalPolicy.......................................................................10

AcademicAppealPolicy.....................................................................................................................11

EnrollmentandLeaveofAbsencePolicy................................................................................................11

DenialofReadmission........................................................................................................................12

TimeLimitations.................................................................................................................................12

Currency.............................................................................................................................................12

StudentsCredentialingandEmploymentRecommendationPolicy...........................................................12

CounselingCurriculum...............................................................................................................................13

MasterofArtsinCounseling..................................................................................................................13

CoreRequirements............................................................................................................................13

Concentrations–SpecialityAreas..........................................................................................................14

ClinicalMentalHealthCounseling(CMHC)........................................................................................14

ClinicalRehabilitationCounseling......................................................................................................14

RehabilitationCounseling..................................................................................................................14

SchoolCounseling..............................................................................................................................15

DualConcentrations...............................................................................................................................16

CMHC/SchoolCounseling...................................................................................................................16

Rehab/SchoolCounseling...................................................................................................................16

CounselingCertificatePrograms............................................................................................................16

ProfessionalCounselingCertificate(LMHC).......................................................................................16

RehabilitationCounselingCertificate(CRC,PedK-12).........................................................................1

SchoolCounseling(PedK-12)...............................................................................................................1

SequencingofProgram................................................................................................................................2

CourseScheduling....................................................................................................................................2

CounselingCourses–CatalogDescriptions..................................................................................................2

ProfessionalCounselingOrganizations......................................................................................................10

AmericanCounselingAssociation(ACA)................................................................................................10

ACADivisions......................................................................................................................................11

BenefitsofStudentMembership.......................................................................................................11

ChiSigmaIota(CSI)................................................................................................................................11

CounselingAcademicandProfessionalHonorSocietyInternationalInc...........................................11

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NationalBoardforCertifiedCounselors(NBCC)....................................................................................12

ApplicationRequirements..................................................................................................................12

BenefitsofMembership.....................................................................................................................12

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WELCOMETOTHECOUNSELINGPROFESSIONDearCounselingStudent,Welcome to theNewMexicoHighlandsUniversity Counseling Program. You have entered during anexcitingtimefortheprofession.Counselorsacrossthecountryareinvolvedingrowthanddevelopment.Intheupcomingyears,youwillbeanimportantpartinthelivesofothersandintheadvancementofthecounselingprofession.Weareheretomakecertainthatyouwillreceivetherequiredtrainingtoprepareyouinyourfuturejobasaclinicalmentalhealthcounselor,schoolcounselororarehabilitationcounselor.Thishandbookwillprovide youwith critical information tomake thematriculation processmost effective and efficient.IncludedattheendofthehandbookarevariousWebsitelinksthatwehopeyouwillfindvaluable.Stay in frequent communication with your advisor throughout your program to ensure that you aremakingthebestdecisionsconcerningyouracademicandprofessionalcareer.Werecommendadvisingatleastoncepersemester.Again,welcometotheCounselingprogramatNMHU.Sincerely,GeriGlover,Ph.D.,LPCC,NCC,RPT-SAssociateProfessor&Chair,CounselingDepartment

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NMHUCOUNSELINGPROGRAMTheDepartmentofGuidance&CounselingintheSchoolofEducationoffersaMasterofArtsinCounselingwith the choice of four different concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), ClinicalRehabilitationCounseling,RehabilitationCounseling,andSchoolCounseling.StudentswhoalreadyhaveaMaster’sinCounselingoracloselyrelatedfieldasdeterminedbythecounselingfaculty,canobtainaCertificateinProfessionalCounseling,RehabilitationCounselingand/orSchoolCounselingtoqualifyforadditionallicensureorcertificationopportunities.During the Spring of 2018, the Counseling Department began in earnest, its pursuit of nationalaccreditationthroughtheCouncilfortheAccreditationofCounselingandRelatedEducationalPrograms(CACREP). Although the program and its concentrations have always endeavored to follow nationalstandards,inpursuingaccreditation,theCounselingDepartmenthastakenthisopportunitytoconductacompletereviewofthecoreofthecounselingprogramandeachconcentrationwithspecialattentiontothe CACREP standards introduced in 2016. The revisions approved by our NMHU Academic AffairsCommitteemeetthestandardsthroughtheadditionofnewcourses,revisionofoldcourses,clarificationof course descriptions, and changing course titles. In addition, in order to meet proposed CACREPrequirements,theSchoolCounselingConcentrationhasbeenincreasedfrom48creditsto60credits.TheRehabilitationCounselingConcentrationwillremainat48creditsandwillbere-evaluatedbefore2023whenanincreaseto60creditswillberequiredforCACREPAccreditationtocontinue.StudentswhobegantheircourseworkpriortotheFallof2018willcontinuewiththeircurrentprogramofstudy.Insomecases,coursesubstitutionsmayneedtobemadewhenacoursehasbeenremovedfromtheprogramandisnolongerbeingtaught.AllstudentswhobegintheircourseworkasoftheFallof2018willfollowtheprogramsofstudyoutlinedlaterinthishandbook.

UNIVERSITYVISION,MISSIONANDCOREVALUESTheCounselingProgramispartof theNewMexicoHighlandsUniversity family. WecontributetotheUniversityVisionandMissionandsupporttheCoreValuesoftheinstitution.NMHU’svisionistobeapremiercomprehensiveuniversitytransforminglivesandcommunitiesnowandfor generations to come. NMHU is a public comprehensive university serving our local and globalcommunitieswithamissiontoprovideopportunitiesforundergraduateandgraduatestudentstoattainanexceptionaleducationbyfosteringcreativity,criticalthinkingandresearchintheliberalarts,sciences,and professions within a diverse community. NMHU identifies excellence, diversity, accessibility, andresponsivenessasourprimaryCoreValues.

SCHOOLOFEDUCATIONVISION,MISSIONANDCOREVALUESTheCounselingDepartmentishousedwithintheSchoolofEducation(SOE). TheSOEVisionistobeapremierschoolofeducationthatprepareseducators,leadersandcounselorsasagentsofsocialchangewhotransformthelivesofindividualsandcommunitiestheyserve.TheMissionoftheSOEistoimmerseourstudentsinauthenticacademicandprofessionalsettings,providingthemwithopportunitiestobridgetheoryandpracticeandtoengageincriticalreflectionthatinformsaction.TheSOEidentifiesauthentic

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learning, reflectivepractice,diversity, social justice,excellence/quality, and transformationas itsCoreValues.

COUNSELINGPROGRAMVISION,MISSION,ANDCOREVALUESVISIONTheVisionoftheCounselingProgramistopositivelyimpactthegrowthanddevelopmentofeachstudentandtopromoteapositiveself-conceptandtomaximizepotentialinalldomains.

MISSIONThemissionof theNMHUCounselingProgram is to trainentry-levelcounselorswhoareprepared forpositions in community service agencies as mental health counselors, in school systems as schoolcounselors,orinrehabilitationsettingsasrehabilitationcounselors.COREVALUESThe program is student-centered and outcome-based, seeking to train individuals who are skilled inworkingwith diverse populations andwho are ethical, competent, reflective practitioners. Proactive,knowledgeable,professionalcounselorsarecrucialtothegrowthoftheprofession.

EXPECTATIONSOFSTUDENTSStudents are expected to conduct themselves in line with the ethical expectations that guide thecounselingprofessiononthreelevels:PERSONALLYMaintain constant mental-wellness availing yourself of personal counseling experiences. Counselingstudents are expected to develop insight and self-awareness. Students are encouraged to establishcongruencebetweentheir identitiesandthecounselingprofession.Biasesareexploredwithadequateopportunitiesprovidedforpersonal,professionalandintellectualgrowth.“Carl Rogers (1961) stated that the person of the counselor has a greater impact on the therapeuticprocessthantheskillsandtechniquesused.Cavanagh(1982)supportedRogers’suppositionindicatingthat the personality of the counselor ismore important than skills and knowledge. In the counselingprocess,thepersonofthecounseloristheinstrumentthroughwhichtheservicesareprovided.Whiledifferentcounselorsmayusethesametechniques,thedeliveryofthesetechniqueswillnotbethesamebecausetheinstrumentsbeingusedtodelivertheservicesarenotthesame”(Pierce,2010,p.48).StudentsintheNMHUCounselingProgramwillbeevaluatedonthefollowingdispositionsseveraltimesthroughouttheirprogramstoinsureunderstandingandprogresstowardtheirfuturerolesascounselors.

1. Empathy (thecounselorsensesaccurately the feelingsandpersonalmeaningthat theclient isexperiencingandcommunicatesthisacceptantunderstandingtotheclients).

2. Genuineness(clientiswillingtobeauthentic,open,honestwithinthehelpingrelationship).

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3. Acceptance(beingabletoregardclientsunconditionally,despitedifferencesinculturalheritage,values,orbeliefsystems).

4. Open-Mindedness (freedomfromfixedpreconceptionsandanattitudeofopenreceptive thatwhichtheclientisexpressing).

5. Cognitive Complexity (ability to view an individualwithin both an individualistic and systemicframework).

6. PsychologicalAdjustment(willingnesstoself-reflectandpromoteone’spsychologicalwell-being).7. Competence(monitoringone’seffectiveness,knowswhentoconsultwithothers,keepscurrent

onnewesttrendsinthefield).8. Sensitivetoissuesofdiversity(competentincounselingdiverseclients).

ACADEMICALLYYou are encouraged to maintain constant interaction with your advisor and instructors aboutexpectations.Weexpectyoutomasterthecontentofyourstudyandacquiretheskillsneededtopracticeprofessionally.Wealsoexpectyoutocommunicateeffectivelywithawarenessofculturaldifferencesandexhibitcriticalandreflectivethinkingskills.Studentsinthecounselingprogramneedtousetechnologyeffectivelyandresponsiblyandmaintainhighethicalstandardsinregardtoacademicintegrity.PROFESSIONALLYCounselors are expected to stay up-to-datewith current developments in the counseling field. As astudent, it is yourprimarygoal todevelopa foundation in counselingknowledgeandskillswhilealsolearning to evaluate and use current research to enhance your future career. In addition, you areencouraged to join one of the many counseling organizations as you prepare yourself to become aprofessionalcounselor.

PROGRAMPROCEDURESMATRICULATIONREQUIREMENTS

• One-timenon-refundableapplicationfeeof$15• Bachelor’sdegreefromanaccreditedinstitutionofhigherlearningwitha3.0GradePointAverage

(GPA).• Sealedofficialtranscriptsfromallcolleges/universitiesattended.• Resume• LettersofRecommendation(2Minimum)• Composeanessayofbetween350-500wordswhichspecificallydescribeswhatmotivatesyouto

becomeacounselorandwhatyouhopetocontributetothecounselingprofession.• Nograduateadmissionstestisrequired.

Internationalstudentsshouldcheckforadditionalrequirementsat:http://newmexicohighlands.com/admissions/international-students-full-application/VisitNMHUgraduateCataloguefordetailsAPPLICATIONDEADLINESSpringsemester:November15th.Summer&Fallsemesters:April15th.

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RECRUITMENTOFSTUDENTSItisthepolicyoftheCounselingProgramatNMHUtoactivelyrecruitstudentsfromavarietyofbackgrounds,experiences,andculturalinfluences.TheNMHUCounselingProgramvaluesdiversityandplanstoengageinactivitiesandstrategiesthatwillbroadenitsstudentpopulationandfacultyresourcesandstudentexperiencestoincludepersonsrepresentativeofethnic/racialminorities,variousreligions,differentsexualorientations,bothgenders,personswithdisabilities,variousagegroups,personswhospeaklanguagesotherthanEnglish,andpeoplefromavarietyofsocio-economicbackgrounds.ACADEMICREQUIREMENTSTHESTUDENT’SADVISORThefacultyadvisorservesasamentoraswellasanadviserandshouldbeconsultedaboutregisteringforclasses;aboutcareerplansandopportunities;aboutpossiblepracticumandinternshipexperiencesthatwouldbeconsistentwiththestudent'sgoals;aboutcoursesthatmightenhancethegraduatetrainingprogram;and,aboutmattersrelatingtotransferofcreditsfromotheruniversitiesorcolleges.Your acceptance letter includes the name of your faculty advisor who will partner with you in yourprogressionthroughtheprogram.Scheduleanappointmentwithyouradvisoraroundthemiddleofyourfirstsemester,toreviewexpectationsfortheprogramandtoprepareanofficialProgramofStudy(POS).PROGRAMOFSTUDY(POS)AProgramofStudyisyourcoursescheduleforthedurationofyourprogram.Itcontainsthecoursesyououghttotakeeachsemester.ItisimportanttocommunicatewithyouradvisorearlyinyourprogramtoprepareyourPOS.Itmayneedtobeupdatedtoreflectanychangesthatoccuroveryourcourseofstudy.Tograduate,studentsmusthaveanaccuratePOSfiledintheRegistrar’soffice.Visit http://www.nmhu.edu/current-students/graduate/education/ma-education-concentration-in-counseling/tofindFORMS.TECHNOLOGYREQUIREMENTDesire-to-Learn(D2L)istheinteractiveLearningManagementSystemadoptedbyNMHUforsynchronousandasynchronous teaching, traditional instructionanddisseminationof information. Faculty regularlypostcoursework,materialsandassignmentsonD2LandmostfacultyrequireyoutosubmitassignmentsthroughD2L.Youareassigneda student identificationnumberand schoole-mailwhenadmittedandenrolled intoNMHU. This ID# and the password you set up allow you to access securewebpages forNMHU; i.e.,registration,payments,D2L,DegreeAudit,schedules,etc.ForhelpwithD2Landanyothertechnologyquestions,sendamailtoitshelpdesk@nmhu.eduorcall505-54-3496.CREDITTRANSFERIncominggraduatestudentsofNMHUareallowedtotransferupto25%ofqualifiedgraduatecreditfromaccreditedhighereducationinstitutions;however,onlygraduatecreditthathasnotbeenusedaspartofan earned graduate degree is accepted. This process of transferring credits is conducted with the

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assistanceandapprovalofyouradvisor.Transferofcreditformsarefiledalongsidecoursesubstitutionforms.TheadvisorforwardstheseformstotheDepartmentChairforadditionalprocessing.Totransfermorethan6credits,anacademic-petitionisfiledwiththeaforementionedforms,detailingtherequest.Visit http://www.nmhu.edu/current-students/graduate/education/ma-education-concentration-in-counseling/tofindFORMS.

PROFESSIONALPRACTICE(FIELDPLACEMENT)ForProfessionalpracticeaccordingtotheCouncilforAccreditationofCounselingandRelatedEducationalPrograms(CACREP,2016),counselingstudentsmustcompleteapprovedandsupervisedfieldplacementexperience. Typically, this experience takes place during you final 3-4 semesters after you havesuccessfully completedmost of core requirements, but in particular, your Essential Interviewing andGroupCounselingcourses.PRACTICUMREQUIREMENT

• Studentsmust completea supervised counselingpracticumexperienceofminimum100clockhours,overafullacademictermof10weeksminimum.

• Participate in at least 40 hours of direct service with actual clients that contribute to thedevelopmentofcounselingskills.

• Haveaweeklyinteractionofaverage1hourwithsupervisors;ortriadicsupervisionwithfacultymember,supervisororsitesupervisorduringpracticum.

• Participate ina regular scheduleof group supervisionof average1!"hoursweekly, throughoutpracticum.

INTERNSHIPREQUIREMENT• AfterPracticum,studentscomplete600clockhoursofasupervisedcounselinginternshipinroles

andsettingssimilartotheirspecialtyareas.• Completeatleast240clockhoursofdirectservice.• Haveweekly interaction of average 1hourwith supervisors or triadic supervisionwith faculty

member,supervisororsitesupervisorduringinternship.• Participate ina regular scheduleof group supervisionof average1!"hoursweekly, throughout

internship.

LIABILITYINSURANCEAll Students registering for Counseling Practicum or Counseling Internship are required to acquireadequateliabilityinsurance.ProfessionalLiabilityInsuranceforcounselingstudentsisavailablethroughtheAmericanCounselingAssociation(800-347-6647),aswellasothermentalhealthorganizations.Thereisalistofwebsitesattheendofthismanual.ProofofinsurancemustaccompanythecompletedandsignedcopyoftheLearningAgreement.SELECTIONOFSITE

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Thefirstconsiderationinarrangingplacementistheparticularinterestsoftheindividualstudent.Eachpotentialinternshipstudentisaskedtoindicatethetypeofschoolorclientpopulationwithwhichheorshewouldliketobeinvolved.Listsofrecommendedand/orapprovedinternshipsitesarethensurveyedinanattempttomatchthestudent’sinterestswiththeavailableschooloragency.PlacementproceduresarearrangedbythestudentwithguidancefromtheUniversityinternshipsupervisor.GRADINGOFPROFESSIONALPRACTICEPracticumandInternshipsaregradedpassorfailwhichdoesnotaffectGPA.Practicummustbepassedtoenrollinthefirstinternship,andthefirstinternshipmustbepassedtoenrollinasubsequentinternship.Internshipgradingisbasedon:ClassAttendanceCompletionofRequiredInternshipHoursSiteSupervisorVerifiedRecordofInternshipHoursOn-SiteSupervisor’sFormalEvaluationsProfessionalismPositiveAssessmentofCounselingDispositionsPRACTICUMANDINTERNSHIPLETTERGRADES“S”meansSatisfactory:

• Courserequirementscompletedtimelyandprofessionally.• StrongCounselingSkills• HighPersonal&ProfessionalStandards• WillingnesstoLearn• Co-operativeandResourcefulinWorkenvironment• CommitmenttoCounselingProfession

“U”meansUnsatisfactory:

• UnprofessionalandIncompleteCourseRequirements• LackofDevelopmentallyAppropriateCounselingSkills• LackofProfessionalStandards• UnwillingnesstoLearn• InadequateCommitmenttotheProgram

“PR”meansProgress:• APRtypicallyresults fromfailuretomeetrequired internshipclockhourswithinthespecified

time.Unlessunder specific arrangementwith faculty supervisor, failure tomeet the specifiedrequirementsbythefollowingsemestera“PR”canbecomea“U”withassociatedconsequences.

REVIEWOFPROGRESSEXITCRITERIAFORGUIDANCEANDCOUNSELING1. Completionofallcourseworkwithaminimumofa3.0overallGPA2. Successfulcompletionofinternships

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3. A written comprehensive exam: The Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE), whichcovers theeightcore-curriculumcontentareas.Rehabilitationcounselingstudentscanchoose totaketheCertifiedRehabilitationCounselor(CRC)ExamthatcoverstencurriculumareasratherthantheCPCE.StudentswilltaketheCounselorPreparationComprehensiveExam(CPCE)onaspecifiedday,tobearrangedeachsemester.ExamsareusuallygiveninthemonthsofOctoberandMarch.

4. Acomprehensivecasepresentationorprofessionalpaper.5. Earlyinthesemester,priortograduation,studentsmustcompleteaDegreeCheckwiththeGraduate

Office.

COUNSELORPREPARATIONCOMPREHENSIVEEXAM(CPCE)TheCounselorPreparationComprehensiveExaminationispublishedbytheNationalBoardforCertifiedCounselors.ItisarequiredexamforallHighlandsCounselingProgramstudentsandmustbepassedinordertoreceiveadiploma.Studentsneedtoscoreaminimumof70pointscalculatedfromall8areastopass.Thisscore isnotapercentagebutarawscorewhichmeansyouneedtoanswercorrectlyon70testitems.Forthosewhodonotpassthetest,youcanretaketheexam.Ifyouretaketheexam,anddonotmeettheminimumscore,analternativemaybeprovided.[Currentalternative:Ifyoudonotpasstheexam,analternativesetof tests that correlate toeachof the8areasmaybeprovidedwhich is administered through theCounselingDepartment,self-paced,open-book,andcanbetakenasmanytimesasnecessarytomeettheminimumscoresrequired.]REVIEWOFCOUNSELINGThecounselingstudentwillbeassessedbythefacultyaftercompletingCounselingPracticuminClinicalMentalHealth/SchoolandRehabilitationCounseling.(Ifconcernisraised,thisprocesscanbeginatanylevel.) The purpose of this review is to inform the student of her/his potential for development as acounselorasspecifiedbothbyNewMexicoHighlandsUniversityandtheAmericanCounselingAssociation(ACA)andtheAmericanSchoolCounselorAssociation(ASCA).STUDENTPROBATION,REMEDIATIONANDDISMISSALPOLICYGraduatestudentsareexpectedtomaintainaGradePointAverageof3.0orhighertoremainenrolledintheprogram. Studentswhodonotmeet faculty’s evaluationof academic, professional andpersonaldevelopmentareplacedonprobationandrequiredtodrawaremediationplan,signedwiththeiradvisors.Remediation plans are approved by the counseling faculty and filed in student’s records. AcademicdismissalisissuedtostudentswhodonotmeettherequiredGPAafterbeingonacademicprobationfortwoconsecutivesemesters.AsrequiredbytheAmericanCounselingAssociation’s(ACA)CodeofEthicsandtheCertifiedRehabilitationCounselor (C)CodeofEthics, studentswho fail todemonstratepersonalandprofessionalappropriateand/orethicalbehaviormaybedeniedcontinuationintheprogramuntilsomeformofremediation isfulfilled.Ifastudentdemonstratessuchquestionablebehavior,heorshewillmeetwiththefacultyoftheCounselingProgramtodiscussthefaculty’sconcerns. Ifremediationisdeemednecessary,thestudentwill not be allowed to continue in the program until such remediation is completed. The student’sacceptanceofadmissionintotheCounselingProgramisunderstoodasatacitacceptanceofthesetermsofadmission.

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Otherwise,counselingstudentsareassessedbythefacultyatthreemajorpoints:aftercompletionofthepre-practicumcourse,duringandafterthepracticum,andthroughoutthetwo-semesterInternship.(Asnotedabove,ifthereisaconcernbeforethesepoints,thefacultywillcallameetingwiththestudenttodeterminetheneedforandnatureofremediation.)Thepurposeoftheseassessmentsistodeterminestudents’suitabilityandpotentialfordevelopmentascounselors.Ifthefacultyhasconcernsatanypointregardingastudent’spotential forbeingacounselor,theadviserwillberesponsiblefor informingthestudentofthisconcern.AccordingtotheACAandtheAmericanSchoolCounselorAssociation(ASCA),itistheresponsibilityofthecounseloreducatorstomonitortheprofessionaldevelopmentofthestudent-counseloratalltimesandtotakeappropriatemeasuresifindicationsofbehavioral,emotional,ormentalproblemsariseinanygivenstudent.Ifastudentneedsremediation,theformthatitmaytakeincludethefollowing:•Thestudentmaybeaskedtoretakethepre-practicumcourse.•Thestudentmaybeaskedtotakeadditionalcourseworktomakeupanyacademicdeficienciesthatmightbenoticed.

•Thestudentmaybeaskedtoseekoutandengageinpersonalcounselingorpsychotherapy.Ifthisisrequired,thestudentmaybeaskedtospendasemesteroutoftheprogram.

•Thestudentmaybeaskedtodis-enrollfromtheprogramaltogether.•Ifremediationisrequired,thestudenthastheoptiontoappealsuchdecisions.Thestepsoftheappealprocessare:

•Thestudentwritesanappealwithinoneweekofreceivingtheremediationplanstatingthereasonswhythestudentbelievestheremediationtobeunjustorinappropriate.Thestatementisaddressedtothestudent’sadviserandtothechairoftheCounselingDepartment.

•Theadviserand/orthechairmeetswiththestudentwithinaweekafterreceivingthewrittenappealtoheartheappealandtolistentosuggestedalternatives.

• Theadviser and chairmeetwith theother counseling facultywithinaweekaftermeetingwith thestudenttodiscussthestudent’scase.

•Ifnochangeismadetotheoriginaldecision,thenthestudentcantaketheappealtotheDeanoftheSchoolofEducation.

•IfnochangeismadetotheoriginaldecisionthestudentcantaketheappealtotheDeanofStudents. Ateachstep,thesameprocessisfollowed.ThestudentsubmitsawrittenappealtotheUniversitypersoninvolved.Ameetingisarrangedwiththestudentbythatperson.Thestudentpresentshisorhercasewithsuggestionsforanalternativeremediation.Adecisionfollows.ACADEMICAPPEALPOLICYToappealoneormoregrades,gradeappealformisavailableintheOfficeofAcademicAffairsandtheOfficeofGraduateStudies.TheOfficeofGraduateStudiesnotifiesstudentsofacademicdismissalimmediatelyaftersemestergradesareposted.StudentsmayappealdismissalthroughtheAcademicAffairsGraduateSubcommitteewithin30daysofthebeginningofthesemesterwhenthedismissalbegins.Visithttp://its.nmhu.edu/www/oonlinedocs/index.htmlforappealforms.ENROLLMENTANDLEAVEOFABSENCEPOLICY

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Students normally have five years from their first semester of enrollment in courses to complete thegraduatedegree.Fromadmission throughconferralof thedegree, theuniversity requires students tomaintaincontinuousenrollmentforallsemestersoftheacademicyear(excludingsummers).However,the university also recognizes that circumstances arise where this may not be possible. In suchcircumstances,upontheirreturntoHighlands,astudentmustsubmittheApplicationfortheReactivationofStatustotheGraduateCoordinatorandDepartmentChair.Studentswhodonotregisterforclassesfortwoormoreconsecutivesemesters,butwhoremainwithinthefive-yeartimelimitforconferralofthedegree,mustapplyforaReactivationofStatusthroughtheGraduate Coordinator and Department Chair. Whether a student is approved for reactivation is theprerogativeofthegraduateprogram.AnNMHUstudentwhohasnotregisteredforclassesformorethanfiveyearssincetheirinitialenrollmentincoursesisrequiredtoreapplyforadmissiontothegraduateprogramthroughtheOfficeofGraduateStudies.Theapplicationshouldbesubmittedatleast30dayspriortothestartofthesemester.Aswithregular admissions, the Graduate Coordinator and/or the Department Chair will review and make adecision about the application. Admission status will be determined by previous NMHU academicstanding,althoughacademicperformanceatotherinstitutionsattendedduringtheabsencefromNMHUmaybetakenintoconsiderationindeterminingthestudent’sreadmission.DENIALOFREADMISSIONAgraduateprogrammaydenythereadmissionofastudent.Studentsdeniedadmissiontoagraduateprogramwhowishtobeconsideredforanotherone,mustcompleteanewapplication.TIMELIMITATIONSStudentsunabletocompletethedegreewithinthefiveyearsfromtheirfirstsemesterofenrollmentinclassesmaysubmitaPetitionforHardshiptotheAcademicAffairsCommitteeforanextensionofoneyear, demonstrating legitimate reasons for failing to complete the program. Additional extensions, ifrequested,maybegranted. If theextension is grantedand theprogramhasa currency requirement,studentsshouldcontactthegraduatecoordinatorordepartmentchairconcerningclassesthatwillbeoverfiveyearsoldatthetimeofgraduation.SeebelowforinformationonCurrency.CURRENCYAtthetimeofgraduation,students’courseworkshouldbecurrent;thatis,allcoursesshouldhavebeencompletedwithinthefiveyearssincethestudentfirstenrolledingraduateclasses.Foranycoursethatexceedsthefive-yearcurrencyrequirement,thestudentmustcompleteandsubmittheDeclarationofCurrencyformtotheOfficeoftheRegistrar.TheDeclarationofCurrencyformisaccessibleintheOnlineDocuments. Moreover, individual graduate programs have different standards of currency. TheCounselingProgramtypicallyrequiresthatstudentstaketeststodeterminecurrency.Studentsshouldcontacttheiradvisorandthedepartmentchairforinformationonhowtomeetcurrencyrequirements.

STUDENTSCREDENTIALINGANDEMPLOYMENTRECOMMENDATIONPOLICYStudentsrequiringcredentialingandemploymentrecommendationfromfacultymembersrequestsuchthrough e-mails, stating the nature and purpose of the requests. Providing students with

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recommendationsforcredentialingandemployment is totallyatthediscretionofthefacultymemberapproached.However,inaccordancewiththefollowingprovision:Supervisorsendorsesuperviseesforcertification,licensure,employment,orcompletionofanacademicor training program only when they believe that supervisees are qualified for the endorsement.Regardlessofqualifications,supervisorsdonotendorsesuperviseeswhomtheybelievetobeimpairedinanywaythatwouldinterferewiththeperformanceofthedutiesassociatedwiththeendorsement(ACACodeofEthics,2014,F.6.d.).

COUNSELINGCURRICULUMThecoreofthecounselingprogramisthesameforallfourconcentrations.Then,eachconcentrationhasa set of courses that prepare you to work within different settings. We have only one fully onlineconcentration which is a 48-credit concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling. For our other threeconcentrations, although a number of courses are available online for our Las Vegas Campus, andFarmingtonandSantaFeCenters,thereareseveralcoursesthataretaughtviaonlinevideotechnology,andthree-fourcourseswhichmustbetakenin-person.StudentsintheRioRancho/Albuquerqueareatakemostoftheircoursesinperson.Also,pleasebeawarethatonlyahandfulofouronlinecoursesaretaughtcompletelyasynchronously.Mostofouronlinecoursesdohaveascheduledonlinemeetingtime.MASTERofARTSinCOUNSELING

COREREQUIREMENTS

(39credits)

COUN600TheoriesandPracticeofCounselingCOUN601ProfessionalCounselingOrientation&EthicalPracticeCOUN603CareerDevelopmentCOUN608Assessment&TestingCOUN611SocialJusticeandCulturalDiversityCOUN625HumanGrowth&DevelopmentCOUN605EssentialInterviewing&ProcessinCounselingCOUN607GroupCounselingTheoryandPracticeCOUN631AddictionCounselingTheoryandPracticeCOUN634PracticuminCounselingCOUN628Research&ProgramEvaluationCOUN698InternshipinCounselingI*COUN698InternshipinCounselingII*

*600hoursovertwosemesters.Threecreditseachsemester.Thiscanbedone inonesemesterwithapprovalofadviserinspecialcircumstances.Incaseswhereastudentisunabletocompletethehoursrequirementbytheendofthesecondsemesterofinternship,thestudentmustcontinuetoenrollforatleastonecredithourofCOUN698untilrequirementsaremet.CoreTotal:39credithours

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Studentschooseoneofthefollowingconcentrations:CONCENTRATIONS–SPECIALITYAREAS

CLINICALMENTALHEALTHCOUNSELING(CMHC)(Totalof60credits)

The ClinicalMental Health Counseling concentration prepares and qualifies graduates to apply to beLicensedMentalHealthCounselors(LMHC)withtheNewMexicoCounselingandTherapyPracticeBoard,andtheapplicantisthengrantedpermissiontositfortheNationalCounselorExam(NCE).TheLMHCistheinitiallicenseforclinicalmentalhealthcounselorsinNewMexicoandisthefirststeptowardbecominga Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)who canwork independently. Clinicalmental healthcounselors work in a variety of settings including agencies, school health clinics, private practice,behavioralhealthinstitutions,drugandalcoholrehabilitationcenters,andcommunityclinics.Theyworkwithpeople individually, ingroups,andas familieson issueswhichcan range fromminoradjustmentproblemstochronicmentalillness.

COUN610DiagnosisandTreatmentPlanningCOUN615Family&CouplesCounselingCOUN619IssuesinClinicalMentalHealthCounselingCOUN629Trauma&CrisisInterventionELECTIVES(9credits) CLINICALREHABILITATIONCOUNSELING

(Totalof60credits)

ClinicalRehabilitationCounselorsworkinsettingsasidentifiedbelowunderthe48-creditRehabilitationCounseling concentration,butalsohave theadditional trainingneeded for licensureasmentalhealthcounselorswith thegeneralpopulationandqualify toapply tobeLicensedMentalHealthCounselors(LMHC)withtheNewMexicoCounselingandTherapyPracticeBoard.

COUN610DiagnosisandTreatmentPlanningCOUN640Foundations,CaseManagement,andJobPlacementinRehabilitationCOUN646VocationalEvaluation,AssistiveTechnology,andTransitionPlanningCOUN649PsychiatricRehabilitationandCo-OccurringDisordersCOUN673MedicalAspectsofDisabilityCOUN674PsychosocialandCulturalAspectsofDisability

REHABILITATIONCOUNSELING

(Totalof48credits)

Our48-creditRehabilitationCounselingconcentrationisaccreditedbytheCouncilfortheAccreditationofCounselingandRelatedEducationalPrograms(CACREP)andgraduatesarequalifiedtoapplyfortheir

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CertifiedRehabilitationCounselor (CRC)credential.RehabilitationCounselingalsomeets requirementsfor licensed rehabilitation counselors in the schools set by the StateofNewMexicoPublic EducationDepartment. Rehabilitation counselors work in vocational rehabilitation settings with people with avariety of disabilities including chronic mental illness, physical disabilities, traumatic brain injury,developmental delays, and drug and alcohol dependence. Rehabilitation counselors work in schools(typicallyhighschools)astransitioncounselorsassistingstudentswithspecialneedsintransitioningintoandoutofhighschool.

COUN640Foundations,CaseManagement,andJobPlacementinRehabilitationCOUN673MedicalAspectsofDisabilityCOUN674PsychosocialandCulturalAspectsofDisability

SPECIALIZATIONINVOCATIONALEVALUATIONINREHABILITATIONCOUNSELINGOPTIONThevocationalevaluationspecializationinrehabilitationcounselingatHighlandsisa54semester-hourprogram.Full-timestudentstaketherehabilitationcounselingemphasisinthemannerprescribedbytheiradviser.Inaddition,studentstakethefollowingcourses:Requiredcourses:6credithoursCOUN646VocationalEvaluation,AssistiveTechnology,andTransitionPlanning(3)COUN648AdvancedVocationalEvaluation(3)AdditionalRequirement:COUN698InternshipinVocationalEvaluation(3)**Thevocationalevaluationspecializationrequiresonesemesterofinternshipinavocationalevaluationsetting.Thisinternshipmustbeoneofthetwosemestersrequiredbytherehabilitationconcentration.Specializationtotal:6-9credithoursRehabilitationConcentration:48credithoursProgramtotal:54-57credithours

SCHOOLCOUNSELING(Totalof60credits)

TheSchoolCounselingconcentrationqualifiesandpreparescounselorstoapplyforlicensurebytheNewMexicoPublicEducationDepartment.SchoolcounselorsworkinPreK-12settingsfollowingamodelsuchas theonepromotedby theAmerican School CounselorAssociation. School counselors do classroomguidance(preventativeeducation);groupandindividualcounseling;programmanagement;and,studentplanning.

COUN602CounselingChildrenandAdolescentsCOUN615Family&CouplesCounselingCOUN620SchoolCounselingP-12COUN633CollegeandCareerPlanningP-12COUN636RestorativeJusticeandConflictResolutionELECTIVE(6credits)

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DUALCONCENTRATIONSAccording to the 2016 CACREP Standards, students must complete 600 clock hours of supervisedcounselinginternshipinrolesandsettingswithclientsrelevanttotheirspecialtyarea.Astudentwhowishestocompletetwoormoreconcentrationswithinonedegreewillberequiredtocomplete600clockhours of supervised experience for each concentration. The Clinical Rehabilitation CounselingConcentrationisalreadydesignedtomeetrequirementsforlicensureandcertificationforClinicalMentalHealthCounselingandRehabilitationCounseling.TheMasterofArtsinCounselingCoreRequirementis33creditsbeforethe600clockhours/6creditsofInternship.TheSpecialtyAreacourseworkforDualConcentrationsisdescribedbelow.

CMHC/SCHOOLCOUNSELING(Totalof72credits)

COUN610DiagnosisandTreatmentPlanningCOUN615Family&CouplesCounselingCOUN619IssuesinClinicalMentalHealthCounselingCOUN629Trauma&CrisisInterventionCOUN698InternshipI(Clinical–300hours)COUN698InternshipII(Clinical–300hours)

COUN602CounselingChildrenandAdolescentsCOUN615Family&CouplesCounselingCOUN620SchoolCounselingP-12COUN633CollegeandCareerPlanningP-12COUN636RestorativeJusticeandConflictResolutionCOUN698InternshipI(School–300hours)COUN698InternshipII(School–300hours)

REHAB/SCHOOLCOUNSELING(Totalof69credits)

COUN640Foundations,CaseManagement,andJobPlacementinRehabilitationCOUN673MedicalAspectsofDisabilityCOUN674PsychosocialandCulturalAspectsofDisabilityCOUN698InternshipI(Rehabilitation–300hours)COUN698InternshipII(Rehabilitation–300hours)

COUN602CounselingChildrenandAdolescentsCOUN615Family&CouplesCounselingCOUN620SchoolCounselingP-12COUN633CollegeandCareerPlanningP-12COUN636RestorativeJusticeandConflictResolutionCOUN698InternshipI(School–300hours)COUN698InternshipII(School–300hours)

COUNSELINGCERTIFICATEPROGRAMSThefollowingcertificateprogramsareopentostudentswithaMaster’sDegreeinCounseling,oraRelatedFieldasdeterminedbythecounselingfaculty(typicallyarelatedcounselingfield).Courseworkqualifiesapersontoapplyforlicensure.Licensureisconferredbytherespectivestateagency.StudentsapplytoaCounselingCertificateProgramthroughthesameprocessastheydidtobeadmittedinitiallyintotheCounselingDepartment.TheymusthavereceivedaMaster’sDegreeinCounselingorarelatedfieldasdeterminedbytheCounselingfaculty.Certificateprogramsareeligibleforfinancialaid.TheCertificateProgramswillnotbeCACREPAccredited.PROFESSIONALCOUNSELINGCERTIFICATE(LMHC)

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TheCertificatePrograminProfessionalCounselingqualifiesapersontoapplyforlicensurethroughtheNewMexico’s Counseling and TherapyPracticeBoard as an LMHC, and the applicant is then grantedpermissiontositfortheNationalCounselorExam(NCE).AnLMHCenablesthepersontopracticementalhealthcounselingundersupervisionwhileworkingtowardlicensedprofessionalclinicalcounselor(LPCC)status.Requiredcourses:COUN609HumanGrowthandDevelopment(3)COUN610DiagnosisandTreatmentPlanning(3)COUN615FamilyandCouplesCounseling(3)COUN619IssuesinClinicalMentalHealthCounseling(3)COUN629TraumaandCrisisIntervention(3)COUN698InternshipinCounseling(ClinicalSetting)(3)CertificateTotal:18credithoursREHABILITATIONCOUNSELINGCERTIFICATE(CRC,PEDK-12)TheCertificatePrograminRehabilitationCounselingqualifiesapersontoapplyforNationalRehabilitationCertification (CRC) under Category R if the applicant meets the requirement of thirty-six months ofacceptableworkexperienceincludingtwenty-fourmonthssupervisedbyaCRC.AsecondoptionisavailableforresidentsofNewMexicoandthat istobe licensedthroughthePublicEducationDepartment(PED)asarehabilitationcounselorK-12withthepublicschools.ThisPEDlicenseenablesapersontoworkspecificallywithstudentswhohaveanIEP(IndividualizedEducationPlan),andwithstudentsintransitionintheschools.Requiredcourses:COUN640Foundations,CaseManagement,andJobPlacementinRehabilitation(3)COUN646VocationalEvaluation,AssistiveTechnology,andTransitionPlanning(3)COUN649PsychiatricRehabilitationandCo-OccurringDisorders(3)COUN673MedicalAspectsofDisability(3)COUN674PsychosocialandCulturalAspectsofDisability(3)COUN698InternshipinCounseling(RehabilitationSetting)(3)CertificateTotal:18credithoursSCHOOLCOUNSELING(PEDK-12)TheCertificateProgram inSchoolCounselingqualifiesaperson to sit for theSchoolCounselingexamthroughthePED.Uponpassingthisexam, thepersoncanapply foraschoolcounselor licenseandbeeligibletoworkinpublicandprivateschoolsasaschoolcounselor.Requiredcourses:COUN602CounselingChildrenandAdolescents(3)COUN615FamilyandCouplesCounseling(3)COUN620SchoolCounselingP-12COUN698InternshipinCounseling(SchoolSetting)(3)CertificateTotal:12credithours

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SEQUENCINGOFPROGRAM

COURSESCHEDULING(asofFALL2018)COURSE# FA SP SUCOUN600TheoriesandPracticeofCounseling X X COUN601ProfessionalCounselingOrientationandEthicalPractice X X COUN602CounselingChildrenandAdolescents(Prereq600&601) X XCOUN603CareerDevelopment X X XCOUN605EssentialInterviewingandProcessinCounseling(Prereq600&601) X X COUN607GroupCounselingTheoryandPractice(Prereq600&601) X X COUN608AssessmentandTesting X X COUN609HumanGrowthandDevelopment X X COUN610DiagnosisandTreatmentPlanning X XCOUN611SocialJusticeandCulturalDiversity X X COUN615FamilyandCouplesCounseling(Prereq600&601) X XCOUN619IssuesinClinicalMentalHealthCounseling X XCOUN620SchoolCounselingP-12 X XCOUN628ResearchandProgramEvaluation X X COUN629TraumaandCrisisIntervention X XCOUN631AddictionCounselingTheoryandPractice X X XCOUN633CollegeandCareerPlanningP-12 X XCOUN634PracticuminCounseling(Prereq600,601,605,607) X X XCOUN636RestorativeJusticeandConflictResolution X XCOUN640Foundations,CaseManagement,andJobPlacementinRehabilitation X XCOUN646VocationalEvaluation,AssistiveTechnology,andTransitionPlanning X XCOUN649PsychiatricRehabilitationandCo-OccurringDisorders X XCOUN/SPED673MedicalAspectsofDisability X XCOUN/SPED674PsychosocialandCulturalAspectsofDisability X XCOUN698InternshipinCounseling(3hrs)(Prereq600,601,605,607,634) X X XCOUN698InternshipinCounseling(3hrs)(Prereq600,601,605,607,634) X X XCOUN6XXElectives X X X

Avarietyofelectivesandspecialtopicsareavailableoverthecourseofseveralsemestersincluding:

COUN614ExistentialCounseling COUN616OverviewofArtTherapy&theCreativeProcessCOUN617Art/SandtrayCounseling COUN621Grief,LossandExpressiveArtsTherapyCOUN622PlayTherapy COUN623FoundationsofAddiction:AlcoholAbuse COUN624Found.ofAddiction:DrugAbuse COUN626TreatingIndividualswithAlcoholAbuse COUN627TreatingIndividualsw/DrugAbuse COUN648AdvancedVocationalEvaluation COUN652Death,Dying,&BereavementinCounCOUN654SexualityinCounseling COUN635SpecialTopics

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COUN600.TheoryandPracticeofCounseling(3);Fa,SpThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofthehistory,suchaslegislation,governmentpolicyandphilosophyofthecounselingprofessionanditsspecialtyareas.Theroles,settings,deliverymodalitiesandfunctionsofall professional counselors, certification and responsibilities, public policy, standards and theirrelationshipswithhumanserviceandintegratedbehavioralhealthcaresystemsareaddressed.Legalandethical aspectsof professional counseling includingethical decision-makingmodelswill be addressed.Additionaltopicsincludebenefitsofmembershipinprofessionalcounselingorganizations;currentlabormarkettrendsinrelationtocredentialingbodies;theimpactoftechnologyontheprofession;advocacy;strategiesforpersonalandprofessionalself-evaluation;implicationsforpractice;and,theimportanceofself-carestrategiesforthecounselor.COUN601.ProfessionalCounselingOrientationandEthicalPractice(3);Fa,SpThis course coversethical standardsandanoverviewof thehistoryof counseling, suchas legislation,governmentpolicyandphilosophyofthecounselingprofessionanditsspecialtyareas.Theprofessionalroles, settings, delivery modalities and functions of counselors including those in specialty areas arediscussed.Theroleofcertificationandlicensureandrelatedresponsibilities,publicpolicy,standardsandtheir relationshipswith human service and integrated behavioral health care systems are addressed.Additional topics addressed include benefits ofmembership in professional counseling organizations,current labor market trends in relation to credentialing bodies, the impact of technology on theprofession,strategiesforpersonalandprofessionalself-evaluationandimplicationsforpracticeandtheimportanceofself-carestrategiesforthecounselor.COUN603.CareerDevelopment(3);Fa,Sp,SuThis course reviews theories and models of career development, counseling and decision-making.Studentswill learnapproachesforconceptualizingtherelationshipsamongandbetweenwork,mentalwell-being,relationships,andotherliferolesandfactors.Theywilldevelopprocessesforidentifyingandusingcareer,avocational,educational,occupationalandlabormarketinformationresources,technology,and information systems. Students will develop strategies for assessing abilities, interests, values,personality and other factors that contribute to career development; career development programplanning,organization, implementation,administration,andevaluation;advocating fordiverseclients’careerandeducationaldevelopmentandemploymentopportunitiesinaglobaleconomy;andfacilitatingclientskilldevelopmentforcareer,educational,andlife-workplanningandmanagement.COUN605.EssentialInterviewingandProcessinCounseling(3);Fa,SpThiscourseservesasthestudent’sfirstformalexposuretoessentialinterviewing,counseling,andcaseconceptualization skills to aid students in developing a personalmodel of counseling. As such, it willintroducethestudent,withinasafeandcontrolledsetting,tothedynamicsandprocessofthecounselor’srole, including core counseling skills, structure of the interview, and counselor characteristics.Prerequisites:COUN600andCOUN601.COUN607.GroupCounselingTheoryandPractice(3);Fa,SpThis course introduces students to theoryandprinciplesof groupdynamics aswell asdevelopmentalstagesofgroups.Inaddition,groupmembers’rolesandbehaviorsandtherapeuticfactorsofgroupworkwill be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to apply these principles through role-playing,participatingasgroupmembersinanexperientialcomponentofthiscourseaswellasdesigning,planning,leading,andco-leadinggroupsessionsfordiverseclientpopulations.Prerequisites:Tobeidentifiedwhencoursenumbersareassigned.Prerequisites:COUN600andCOUN601.

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COUN608.AssessmentandTesting(3);Fa,SpThis course includes the history and effective methods of conducting ethical and culturally sensitiveassessments and testing in the field of counseling for individuals and groups relevant to career,educational,personal,andsocialdevelopment. Itwill includeassessmentsofsuicidalrisk,harmtoselfand others, trauma and abuse, and mandatory reporting. Students will explore statistical concepts,includingreliability,validity,scalesofmeasurement,measuresofcentraltendency,indicesofvariability,shapes and types of distributions, and correlations. Norm-referenced and criterion-referencedstandardizedandnon-standardizeddata informationgatheringmethodswillbeexplored.Avarietyofassessmentmeasuressuchasenvironmentalassessments,behavioralobservationchecklists,personality,andpsychologicaltestingwillbediscussedtoassistindiagnosingdevelopmental,behavioral,andmentaldisorders.609.HumanGrowthandDevelopment(3);Fa,SpThis course is designed toprovide studentswith anoverviewof the theories of learning, normal andabnormal personality development, and individual and family development from conception to lateadulthood. The focus is on the biological, neurological, and physiological factors that affect humandevelopmentandbehavior,includingthetheoriesandetiologyofaddictionandco-occurringdisorders.Systemicandenvironmentalfactorsthataffecthumandevelopment,functioning,andbehaviorwillalsobe addressed as well as the effects of crisis, disasters, and trauma on diverse individuals across thelifespan. In addition, classifications of pharmacological drugs will be discussed with an emphasis onappropriatemedicalreferralandconsultationwithmentalhealthproviders.Thecourseprovidesageneralframeworkforunderstandingdifferingabilitiesandstrategiesfordifferentiatedinterventions.Emphasiswill be placed on ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimumdevelopmentandwellnessacrossthelifespan.COUN610.DiagnosisandTreatmentPlanning(3);Sp,SuThiscourseexploresthewaycounselorsframeanddiagnosisdifficultandproblematichumanbehaviorandcharacteristics.Itbeginswithanexplorationofthehistorical,philosophical,andscientificfoundationsofthefield’sprimarydiagnosticframework,theDSM.Itdiscussesthestrengthsandlimitationsofthatframeworkandthereasonsitisimportantforcounselorstounderstandandmasterthatframework.ThecoursethenexploresthewayscounselorsusetheDSMframeworktoprovidediagnosesofclientsandpreparetreatmentplansbasedonthosediagnoses.ThediscussionoftreatmentplansalsoprovidesanoverviewofhowvariouspsychopharmacologicaltreatmentsareusedtotreatvariousDSMdiagnosesandthestrengthsand limitationsofsuchtreatments.Learningtools includereading,discussion,simulatedclient presentations and explorations of how those presentationsmight be diagnosed using theDSMframework.COUN611.SocialJusticeandCulturalDiversity(3);Fa,SpThis course is designed toprovideabasic foundationof knowledge, awareness, and skills needed forprovidingmoreeffective counseling services inamulticultural society. The coursewill cover theories,research, and practices associated with multicultural competence, social justice and advocacy withemphasesonpluralisticcharacteristicswithinandamongdiversegroupsnationallyand internationallyandtheintersectionsofrace,ethnicity,gender,religion,sexualorientation,countryoforigin,disability,and socioeconomic status. Students will be introduced to topics including oppression and privilege,racism,discrimination,sexism,power,andageism.COUN612.MentalHealthEthics,LawandPractice(3);Fa,Su

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This coursewill introduce students toprofessional, ethical and legal issues that affect thepracticeofcounseling. Ethical decision-making, understanding and applying ethical codes and laws, andopportunitiestodevelopcriticalthinkingskillswillbeemphasizedandpracticedthroughoutthecourse.Coursewillincludelecture,experientialactivities,discussion,role-plays,andgroupwork.COUN613.ResearchandProgramEvaluation(3);Fa,SpThiscoursewillemphasizetheimportanceofresearchinthecounselingprofessionandtheidentificationof evidence-based practices. Students will develop an understanding of statistical methods used inconductingresearch,andqualitative,quantitativeandmixedresearchmethods.Theywilllearnhowtoprepareanduseneedsassessmentstodevelopoutcomemeasures,anduseaccountabilitydatatoinformdecisionmaking,andtoadvocateforprogramsandindividuals.Studentswilllearnethicalandculturallyrelevant strategies for conducting, interpreting, and reporting the resultsof researchand/orprogramevaluation.COUN614.ExistentialCounseling(3);SuThiscourseisdesignedtogivethestudentanin-depthunderstandingoftheprinciplesandtechniquesofexistentialcounseling.Existentialcounselingisdefinedasbothatheoreticalorientationandapracticalapproachtoworkingwithindividualsandtheirproblemswitheverydayliving.Attentionisgiventotheapplication of existential principles to culturally diverse populations. It is also seen how existentialcounselingrespondstocurrentneedsformorebriefformsofcounseling.Theoverallapproachincludesthedevelopmentofunderstandingthroughpersonalreflection.COUN615.FamilyandCouplesCounseling(3);Fa,SuThiscoursewillprovideanintroductiontothebasicconceptsandprinciplesoffamilyandcoupletherapy.The emphasis is on understanding family and other systems theories, the structure and function ofmarriage/domesticpartnerships,andmodelsoffamilyandsystemicinterventions.Considerationsfromahistorical perspective are presented along with current developments within marriage/domesticpartnership and family systemic models. Issues include evaluation of families, diagnosis in a familycontext, interviewing strategies, redefining problems in a family systems context, and treatmentprinciples.Prerequisites:COUN600andCOUN601.COUN616.OverviewofArtTherapyandtheCreativeProcess(3);VarThiscoursewillextendovertwoweekendsandwillbeanexperientialjourneyintotheunconscious.Itwillprovide an opportunity through exercises using art, movement, music and imagery to experienceourselvesmoredeeplyandlearntoapplythecreativeprocessinourworkwithclients.Wewilllearntheorigin ofDynamicallyOrientedArt Therapy, useGestalt Art Therapy to explore our sub-personalities,discover archetypes and enact a fairy tale using Jungian Art Therapy and investigate our expandedconsciousnessthroughtheHumanPotentialMovementandcontactwithourHighSelf.Bydoingourowninnerworkwewill discover directly and profoundly the impact the creative process has on our ownunconsciousandhowtoholdandhonorthepsycheoftheother.Noexperienceinartormovementisnecessary.COUN617.Art/PlayTherapy/SandtrayCounseling(3);VarInthisclass,wewillexplorethepowerofsandtraytherapywithadultsandchildrenaswellasartandplaytherapyforchildren.Wewilldiscoverhowthesemodalitiescanhelptouncovertheclient’stherapeuticissues, learnaboutthematerialsneededandestablishingasafeenvironment,exploretheappropriateresponses to make and questions to ask and the use of directive and non-directive approaches.Additionally,wewillusesandtrayexperientiallytodeepenawarenessofourownissues,contactourinner

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childthroughplaytherapyandexperimentwithfundamentaltechniquesusingarttherapytoenhanceourabilitytoconnectwithourclientsinchildtherapy.COUN619.IssuesinClinicalMentalHealthCounseling(3);Sp,SuThiscourse isastudyof thefoundations,contextualdimensionsandpracticeofclinicalmentalhealthcounseling.Itwillcoverthehistoryanddevelopmentofclinicalmentalhealthcounseling,andtheoriesandmodels specific toCMHC. Contextual dimensions inCMHC including roles and settings, etiology,nomenclature,treatment,referral,andpreventionofmentalandemotionaldisorderswillbeexamined.Mentalhealth servicedeliverymodalitieswithin thecontinuumof care, suchas inpatient,outpatient,partial treatmentandaftercareand thementalhealth counseling servicesnetworkswill be reviewed.Studentswill examine legislationandgovernmentpolicy relevant to clinicalmentalhealth counseling.Theywill learnaboutrecordkeeping,thirdpartyreimbursement,andotherpracticeandmanagementissues in clinical mental health counseling. In addition, students will explore strategies related tointerfacingwithlegalsystemsandbehavioralhealthcareprofessionalswhileadvocatingforpersonswithmentalhealthissues.COUN620.SchoolCounselingP-12(3);Sp,SuThis course provides knowledge and skills necessary for school counselors to implement adevelopmentally appropriate, comprehensive school counseling program. Students learn schoolcounselorrolesascounselors,educators, leaders,advocates,membersofmultidisciplinaryteams,andsystemschangeagentsinP-12schools.Theywillexploremodelsofschoolcounselingprogramswithaspecial emphasis on developing a RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program). They will explore corecurriculum design, lesson plan development, classroom management strategies, and differentiatedinstructionalstrategies.Studentswilllearninterventionstopromoteacademicdevelopment,techniquesofpersonal/socialcounseling inschoolsettings,andtodiscussassessmentsspecifictoP-12education.Othertopicsincludeschool-basedcollaborationandconsultation.COUN621.Grief,LossandExpressiveArtsTherapy(3);VarIn this class, we will explore in a supportive environment our grief and how the experience of theExpressiveArtscanallowthegrievingprocessandhealingtounfold.Wewillexplorethestagesofgriefandtheuseofcreativityformovingthroughthesestages.Wewillexperienceourownissuesoflossandhow,throughthepowerofart,movementandjournaling,wecanaccessourinneralliesandbegintohealourownwounds.Wewillenactanancientmyth,discoverourownancestralworkthatmaystillneedcompleting,discusscomplicatedgrief,andlearntoapplytheExpressiveArtsinworkingwithourclients.Aswemovethroughourhealingandcontactourfullnesswewillbebetterabletoassistourclientsintheirabilitytotouchtheirfullnessastheymovethroughtheirrecovery.COUN622.PlayTherapy(3);VarThiscoursefocusesontrainingtobeatherapeuticagentinthelivesofchildrenthroughtheutilizationofplaytherapy.AltSu,evenCOUN623.FoundationsofAddiction:AlcoholAbuse(3);SpFoundationofAddictions–AlcoholAbuseisoneoffourcoursesfocusingonSubstanceAbuseandAlcoholAbuse.ThesecoursesareinalliancewiththerequirementforlicensureinNewMexicotoobtainalicenseastheLicensedAlcoholandDrugAbuseCounselor(LADAC).TheFoundationofAddictions–AlcoholAbusecovers: a) overview of alcohol abuse addictions, b) etiology models of alcohol abuse addictions, c)different populations effected by alcohol abuse addictions, and d) implications of alcohol abuseaddictions.

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COUN624.FoundationsofAddiction:DrugAbuse(3);SuFoundationofAddictions–DrugAbuseisoneoffourcoursesfocusingonDrugAbuseandAlcoholAbuse.ThesecoursesareinalliancewiththerequirementforlicensureinNewMexicotoobtainalicenseastheLicensedAlcoholandDrugAbuseCounselor(LADAC).TheFoundationofAddictions–DrugAbusecovers:a)overviewofdrugabuseaddictions,b)etiologymodelsofdrugabuseaddictions,c)differentpopulationseffectedbydrugabuseaddictions,andd)implicationsofdrugabuseaddictions.COUN626.TreatingIndividualswithAlcoholAbuse(3);SuTreatingIndividualswithAlcoholAbuseAddictionsisoneoffourcoursesfocusingonSubstanceAbuseandAlcoholAbuse.Thesecoursesare inalliancewiththerequirementfor licensure inNewMexicotoobtaina licenseas theLicensedAlcoholandDrugAbuseCounselor (LADAC).Treating IndividualswithAlcoholAbuseAddictionscovers:a)overviewofalcoholabusetreatments,b)DSMandICDdiagnosesofalcoholabuseversesalcoholdependence,c)respondingtotheneedsofdifferentpopulationsofalcoholabusers,andd) implicationsforaddictionscounselors inregardstotheirtreatmentof individualswithalcoholabuseaddictions.COUN627.TreatingIndividualswithDrugAbuse(3)FaTreatingIndividualswithDrugAbuseAddictionsisoneoffourcoursesfocusingonDrugAbuseandAlcoholAbuse.ThesecoursesareinalliancewiththerequirementforlicensureinNewMexicotoobtainalicenseas the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC). Treating Individuals with Drug AbuseAddictionscovers:a)overviewofdrugabusetreatments,b)DSMandICDdiagnosesofdrugabuseversesdrugdependence,c)respondingtotheneedsofdifferentpopulationsofdrugabusers,andd)implicationsforaddictionscounselorsinregardstotheirtreatmentofindividualswithdrugabuseaddictions.COUN629.TraumaandCrisisIntervention(3);Fa,SuThis course explores the nature and experience of trauma and related crises and natural disasters.Multiple theories are explored regarding the effects of traumatic impact on the individual psyche.Theoreticalconstructsareanalyzed,fromabioecologicalperspective,fortheirpotentialapplicationintheareaof trauma, crisis, anddisaster; variousexamplesof interventionsand therapeutic techniquesareexaminedfortheirusefulnessinworkingwithsurvivorsoftrauma.COUN631.AddictionCounselingTheoryandPractice(3);Fa,Sp,SuThiscoursefocusesonanoverviewofsubstanceaddictionsandprocessaddictions:a)history,b)etiologymodelsofaddictions,c)typesofaddictions,d)differentpopulationsandsettingseffectedbyaddictions,e)treatment,f)evaluation,g)ethics,andh)policiesrelatedtoaddiction.Additionalemphasisisplacedontheuniqueneedsandcharacteristicsofpersonwithdisabilitiesas they interactwithaddictionanddependency.COUN632.CounselingChildrenandAdolescents(3);Sp,SuThiscourseprovidesknowledgeandskillsnecessarytoprovidedevelopmentallyappropriatetherapeuticinterventionsforchildren,adolescentsandtheirfamilies.Topicsincludecharacteristics,riskfactors,andwarningsignsofstudentsatriskformentalhealthandbehavioraldisorders;commonmedicationsthataffectlearning,behavior,andmoodinchildrenandadolescents;and,signsandsymptomsofsubstanceabuseinchildrenandadolescentsaswellasthesignsandsymptomsoflivinginahomewheresubstanceuse occurs. Interventions to promote academic development and techniques of personal/socialcounselingalongwithethicaland legalconsiderations regardingminorsand familieswillbeexaminedthroughoutthecourse.Prerequisites:COUN600andCOUN601.

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COUN633.CollegeandCareerPlanningP-12(3);Fa,SuThiscourseisintendedtopreparestudentstodesignandimplementadata-drivencomprehensivecollegeandcareercounselingprogramforstudentsintheP-12academicsetting.Topreparestudentstobecomeeffectiveschoolcounselorswhowillassumeaprimaryroleinhelpingtheirstudentsbecomecollegeandcareerready,specializedinformationaboutcollegeandcareersearchresources,collegeadmissionandselectionpractices,andthefinancialaidprocesswillbepresented.Additionally,theroleoftheschoolcounselor in facilitating school and postsecondary transitions, methods to improve promotion andgraduation rates, and strategies topromoteequity in studentachievementandcollegeaccesswill beemphasizedthroughoutthecourse.COUN634.PracticuminCounseling(3);Fa,Sp,SuThiscourseprovidesstudentstheirfirstsupervisedfieldexperience.Studentsmustcomplete100clockhoursofsupervisedcounselingpracticeofwhich40hoursmustbedirectservicetoclients.Studentsmustalsoreceive1houraweekofindividualortriadicsupervisionwiththeirsitesupervisorsand1.5hoursaweekofgroupsupervision.Mayberepeatedforcredit.Prerequisites:Pre-arrangementandpermissionofinstructor.COUN600,COUN601,COUN605.COUN635.SelectedTopicinCounselingandGuidance(1–4VC);VarCourseintopicortopicsincounselingandguidance.Mayberepeatedwithchangeofcontent.COUN636.RestorativeJusticeandConflictResolution(3);Fa,SuConflictresolutionskillscanprovehelpfulwherealackofacademic,social,and/orbehavioralskillsmaylead to significant consequences for students in conflict, such as social isolation or academic decline.Conversely,studentswhoexhibitcompetencyinconflictresolutionskillsmaybebetterabletoadheretothevariousacademicandsocialdemandsaswellasthepeernorms.Thiscourselooksatschool-basedpreventionmodelsfocusedonconflictresolution,peermediation,andotheroptionsfordecreasingorresolving the incidence of peer conflicts. A particular emphasis is placed on examining the origins ofinterpersonal conflict and the most methods of communication used in effectively dealing withdifferencesandmanagingconflictinthefuture.COUN640.Foundations,CaseManagement,andJobPlacementinRehabilitation(3);Sp,SuFoundations, case management, and job placement in rehabilitation acquaints the student with thelegislative, historical, and philosophical roots of rehabilitation counseling in America. This coursewillpresentanintroductiontothecasemanagementprocessandproceduresusedincounselingandhumanservicesettings.Inaddition,thiscourseaimstoenhancetheabilityofrehabilitationcounselingstudentstodevelopandimplementsuccessfuljobplacementstrategiesforpeoplewithdisabilities.Topicscoveredinclude federal and local mandates for rehabilitation of individuals with disability, organizationalstructures to assist individuals with disability, screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatmentplanning,counseling,casemanagement,crisisintervention,jobdevelopment,clienteducation,referral,recordkeepingandconsultation,aswell asethicsandconfidentiality.Current legislationandpracticeemphasizesparticipation,capabilities,adaptingenvironmentsandbuildingcommunity forpeoplewithdisabilities.COUN642.CaseManagementandJobPlacementinRehabilitation(3);FaThegoalofVocationalRehabilitationismostoftentoassistpeoplewithdisabilitiesinjobplacement,i.e.,preparing for employment, and obtaining and maintaining appropriate employment. This course isdesignedtoprovidetheRehabilitationCounselingstudentanoverviewof the jobplacementandcase

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managementfunctionsofrehabilitationcounseling,andtoenhancetheabilityofrehabilitationcounselingstudentstodevelopandimplementsuccessfuljobplacementstrategiesforpeoplewithdisabilities.CaseManagement is theprocess throughwhichtherehabilitationcounselorhelpsasinglecliententerandmovethroughthevocationalrehabilitationprocess,concludingwithappropriateemployment.Thecourseaddressescasemanagementpracticedinindustry,public,andprivatesettings,andprovidesknowledgeofthemanagedcaresystem.Practicalexperiencesusingacasedevelopmentmodelwillbeprovided.COUN646.VocationalEvaluation,AssistiveTechnology,andTransitionPlanning(3);Fa,SuInthiscoursestudentswilllearnaboutvocationalevaluation,assistivetechnologyandtransitionplanning.Studentswilllearnhowvocationalevaluationisutilizedinidentifyingandappraisinganindividual'sleveloffunctioninginrelationtovocationalpreparationandemploymentdecisionmakingandservesasaneducationalprocessinwhichanindividualgainsgreaterselfandworkknowledgethroughparticipationin work activities designed to evaluate vocational skills, interests, and abilities. Through this processindividuals learn about the functional impact of their disability in relation to their career options.Vocational assessment is essential to school to career transition planning. Students will learn howtransitionplansbuiltuponaccurate,current,andrelevantinformationaremostlikelytoresultinpositiveoutcomes. Assistive technologywill be addressed from high to low tech in addition to the impact ofrelevantlegislationandregulations.COUN648.AdvancedVocationalEvaluation(3);VarThe focus of this course is on advanced techniques in vocational evaluation including the use anddevelopmentofworksamples,portfoliodevelopment,functionalvocationalevaluationintransition,andtheevaluation/useofassistivetechnology.Courseworkwillcovercurrentstateandfederalregulationsaffectingvocationalevaluationandworkadjustmentpractice.COUN649.PsychiatricRehabilitationandCo-OccurringDisorders(3);Sp,SuIn this course studentswill learn about psychiatric rehabilitation concepts and principles, techniques,history,treatmentsettingsandmodalities;emphasizingissuescentraltomentalhealthconsumerssuchas empowerment, the consumer movement, family intervention, cross-cultural issues, recovery andreintegrationwithinthecommunityandtheprevalenceandimpactofco-occurringdisorders.Studentswill be introduced to the philosophical and empirical bases of psychiatric rehabilitation, including anoverviewofprogrammingmodels,service-systemissues,currentresearchinpsychologicalco-occurringdisorders,andtheirtreatment.COUN652.Death,DyingandBereavementinCounseling(3);VarEvery counselorwill inevitablybe facedwithclientswhobring issuesofdeath,dyingorbereavement(DDB).Theseissuesarelikelytoraisepowerfulemotionsbecausetheyareissuesthateverycounselormusteventually face in theirown lives. This class combinesexperiential anddidactic learning tohelpstudentsunderstandhowDDBissuesmayaffecttheirclients,andhowtheirownemotionsaboutdeathanddyingmightaffecttheirresponsetotheirclients.Prerequisites:COUN600andCOUN601.COUN654.SexualityinCounseling(3);VarEvery counselorwill inevitablybe facedwithclientswhobring issuesofdeath,dyingorbereavement(DDB).Theseissuesarelikelytoraisepowerfulemotionsbecausetheyareissuesthateverycounselormusteventually face in their own lives. This class combinesexperiential anddidactic learning tohelpstudentsunderstandhowDDBissuesmayaffecttheirclients,andhowtheirownemotionsaboutdeathanddyingmightaffecttheirresponsetotheirclients.Prerequisites:COUN600andCOUN601.

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COUN673/SPED673.MedicalAspectsofDisability(3);Sp,SuThiscourseisanoverviewofhumandisabilityandmedicalterminology.Itprovidesareviewofhumanbodysystems,majordisablingconditionsandtheirimplicationsforrehabilitationcounseling.COUN674/SPED674.PsychosocialandCulturalAspectsofDisability(3);Fa,SuThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofpsychosocialandculturalaspectsofdisabilityemphasizingemotionalissuesinfluencingtheadjustmentprocessofpersonswithdisabilities.COUN690.IndependentStudy(1–4VC);VarIndependentstudyarrangedwithaninstructor.Prerequisite:Permissionofinstructor.COUN692.IndependentResearch(1–4VC);VarIndependentresearcharrangedwithaninstructor.Prerequisite:Permissionofinstructor.COUN696.ProfessionalPaper(1);VarThiscourseisdesignedtobeaonesemesterhourcourseforthosestudentswhoarefinishedwithalltheircourseworkbutstillneedtodotheirProfessionalPaper.ThiswillallowthestudentstobeenrolledintheuniversityastheycompletetheirProfessionalPaper.Acourselikethisismandatedbytheuniversitysothatstudentscanbeenrolledwhenallothercourseworkhasbeencompleted.Thisisnotamandatorycourseunlessthestudentneedstocontinuetobeenrolledintheuniversitybuthasnocoursesremainingtobetaken.COUN697.FieldProject(1–6VC);VarIndividual fieldresearchandwriting inpreparationofagraduate fieldproject (equivalent toa thesis).Prerequisite:Permissionofinstructor.COUN698.InternshipinCounseling(1-6VC);Fa,Sp,SuAftersuccessfulcompletionofthepracticum,studentscomplete600clockhoursofsupervisedcounselinginternshipinrolesandsettingswithclientsrelevanttotheirspecialtyarea.Internshipstudentscompleteatleast240clockhoursofdirectservice.Theinternshipisthefinalandmostcomprehensiveprofessionalexperienceinthecounselingprogram.Inordertoinsurethatthestudents’individualizedcareergoalsaremetintheinternshipexperience,arrangementsfortheinternshiparenegotiatedbetweenthestudent,the on-site supervisor and the student’s supervising professor at New Mexico Highlands University.Minimumof 6 credits.Maybe repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Pre-arrangement andpermissionofinstructor.COUN600,COUN601,COUN605,COUN607,COUN634.COUN699.Thesis(1–6VC);VarIndividualresearchandwritinginpreparationofagraduatethesis.Prerequisite:Permissionofinstructor.

PROFESSIONALCOUNSELINGORGANIZATIONSAMERICANCOUNSELINGASSOCIATION(ACA)AsanenrolledCounselingGraduatestudent,youhavetheopportunityofjoiningtheAmericanCounselingAssociation,theprofessionalbodyofcounselorsinAmerica,andanyofits20chartereddivisions.

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ACADIVISIONS• AssociationforAdultDevelopmentandAging(ADA,1986)• AssociationforAssessmentandResearchinCounseling(1965)• AssociationforChildandAdolescentCounseling(ACAC)• AssociationforCreativityinCounseling(ACA)• AmericanCollegeCounselingAssociation(ACCA,1991)• AssociationforCounselorEducationandSupervision(ACA,1952)• TheAssociationforHumanisticCounseling(ACA,1952)• AssociationforLesbian,Gay,BisexualandTransgenderIssuesinCounseling(ALGBTIC)• AssociationforMulticulturalCounselingandDevelopment(AMCD,1972)• AmericanMentalHealthCounselorsAssociation(AMHCA,1978)• AmericanRehabilitationCounselingAssociation(ARCA)• AssociationforSpiritual,Ethical,andReligiousValuesinCounseling(ASERVIC,1974)• AmericanSchoolCounselorAssociation(ASCA,1953)• AssociationforSpecialistsinGroupWork(ASGW,1973)• CounselorsforSocialJustice(CSJ)• InternationalAssociationofAddictionsandOffenderCounselors(IAAOC,1972)• InternationalAssociationofMarriageandFamilyCounselors(IAMFC,1989)• MilitaryandGovernmentCounselingAssociation(MGCA,1984)formerlyACEG• NationalCareerDevelopmentAssociation(NCDA,1952)• NationalEmploymentCounselingAssociation(NECA,1956)

BENEFITSOFSTUDENTMEMBERSHIP

• Professional liability insurance for students enrolled and engaged in a counseling curriculummaster’sdegreeatapost-secondaryinstitution.

• SubsidizedConferencefees.• Alldayelectronicaccesstoliterature,journalsandresearchresources.• Reducedstudentmemberfeewith3-monthpayment-planoption

Visithttps://www.counseling.org/fordetailstoenrollortheNMHUCounselingofficetopick-upforms.CHISIGMAIOTA(CSI)COUNSELINGACADEMICANDPROFESSIONALHONORSOCIETYINTERNATIONALINC.Thisisaninternationalacademicandprofessionalsocietyestablishedtopromotescholarship,research,professionalism,advocacyandexcellenceincounseling.Itrecognizeshighattainmentinthepursuitofacademicandclinicalexcellence in theprofessionof counselingand isopen to counselors-in-training,counseloreducatorsandprofessionalcounselors.Entrycriteriaismaster’slevelwithcompletionofatleastonefullacademicterm(semesterorquarter)maintaininganoverallscholasticGradePointAverageof3.5ormoreona4.0systemortheequivalent.Membership is campusbasedwithChaptersestablishedat regionallyaccredited institutionsofhighereducationthathaveofficiallydesignatedCouncilforAccreditationofCounselingandRelatedEducationalPrograms (CACREP) or Council for Rehabilitation Education (CORE) accredited counselor educationprogramsthatmeetuniformcriteriadeterminedbytheExecutiveCouncil.

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Visithttps://www.csi-net.org/fordetails.NATIONALBOARDFORCERTIFIEDCOUNSELORS(NBCC)Thisisthenationalboardthatdemonstratestothepublicthataprofessionalcounselorhasmetnationalstandards. The qualifying examinations are conducted twice a year in April and October on the 3rdSaturdayofeachmonth.APPLICATIONREQUIREMENTS

• Master’sdegreewithacounselingmajorfromaregionallyaccreditedprogram.• Atleast6semesteror10quarterhoursofdocumentedcounselingsupervisedfieldexperience.• Atleast100hoursofpostgraduatecounselingsupervisionoveraperiodof24-months.• At least3,000hoursofpost-graduatecounselingworkexperienceoveraminimum24-month

period. • Passing scoreon theNationalCounselorExamination forLicensureandCertification (NCE)or

theNationalClinicalMentalHealthCounselingExaminations(NCMHCE).• Endorsementfromaprofessionalcolleaguewithamaster’sdegreeorhigherinamentalhealth

field.(Notrelativenorverifyingsupervisor).

BENEFITSOFMEMBERSHIP• TheuseofNBCC’Scertificationmark.• Accesstopublicationsandmanuals• Accesstolowcostliabilityinsurance.

Visitwww.nbcc.org/fordetailsandwaivers.