Master of Education in Counseling
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Graduate Catalog 2006-2007 Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling Program Purpose :: Program Objectives :: Emphasis in Elementary/Secondary School Counseling :: Emphasis in Professional Counseling :: Dual Emphasis in Professional and School Counseling :: Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy :: Post-Graduate Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy :: Admission :: Graduation Requirements :: Evaluation :: Course Descriptions :: Faculty Program Purpose The Master of Education in Counseling Program trains students to become school and/or professional counselors. The program has been approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for state school counselor certification. It also meets the Missouri educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and educational requirements for Licensed Marital & Family Therapists (LMFT). Each student in the program must choose to emphasize school and/or professional counseling, or professional and marriage and family counseling. The school, professional counseling and marriage and family counseling emphases share many components but maintain different requirements to prepare students for certification as a school counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Graduates from this program will be able to analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply their learning in a professional setting. The program's research and theory base will encourage students to engage in ongoing analysis of their work with others, and to modify their approaches to more effectively meet the needs of their clients and help them reach their goals. Counselors will be able to effectively communicate their intentions and ideas through oral and written communication in presentations, workshops, and research papers. Programs designed by the counselors will reflect their knowledge of human development, individual and group analysis, and psychological theories. Emphasis in Elementary or Secondary School Counseling The school counseling emphasis prepares students to become certified as school counselors. The program requires 48 hours of coursework. Students who do not have a bachelor's degree in education must also complete two additional courses. Course requirements are the same for students seeking to become either elementary or secondary school counselors. The only exception occurs during Practica I and II. Certification in elementary school counseling requires that the practicum be completed in the elementary school environment. Certification in secondary school counseling requires that the practicum be completed in a secondary school environment. Persons wishing to be certified in K-12 must take the Practicum II course twice, once in an elementary setting and again in a secondary setting. Upon completion of our program, students may apply for an elementary or secondary counselor's professional certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), valid for a period of five (5) years. In addition, they must also receive a qualifying score on the PRAXIS II exam to be eligible for certification. Recommended Course Sequence (as of March 2006) PSY 530G: Foundations of Counseling PSY 505G: The Counselor as a Professional PSY 565G: Theories and Techniques of Counseling PSY 540G: Assessment PSY 555G: Abnormal Psychology PSY 545G: Advanced Human Development PSY 570G: Career Development PSY 525G: Multicultural Issues in Counseling PSY 510G: Topics in Educational Psychology and Behavior Management PSY 580G: Counseling Practicum I PSY 620G: Counseling Practicum II PSY 605G: Advanced Research Methods (prerequisite: MAT 207 or equivalent) PSY 600G: Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling PSY 563G: Family and Community PSY 575G: Group Procedures *Students must complete a 600-hour practicum in the school setting that corresponds with the certification they are seeking (K-7, K-12, K-8, Secondary). Additional courses required for students with no teaching experience: EDU 276G: Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process EDU 363D: Education and Psychology of the Exceptional Child Emphasis in Professional Counseling The professional counseling program is designed to meet the educational requirements of the Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors. Students are required to complete 42 hours of coursework and six hours in a practicum setting. (These requirements are subject to change based on revisions in licensure requirements.) Graduates of the program are prepared to take the National Counselor Examination (NCE). Recommended Course Sequence PSY 530G: Foundations of Counseling PSY 505G: The Counselor as a Professional PSY 565G: Theories and Techniques of Counseling PSY 540G: Assessment PSY 555G: Abnormal Psychology PSY 545G: Advanced Human Development PSY 570G: Career Development PSY 525G: Multicultural Issues in Counseling PSY 515G: Client Management for Professional Counselors PSY 580G: Counseling Practicum I PSY 620G: Counseling Practicum II PSY 605G: Advanced Research Methods (prerequisite: MAT 207 or equivalent) PSY 600G: Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling PSY 625G: Creative Therapies and Special Populations PSY 563G: Family and Community PSY 575G: Group Procedures Emphasis in Professional Counseling and School Counseling The completion of emphases in both professional counseling and school counseling allows students to work in both settings. The required courses are the same as those required for the emphasis in Elementary or Secondary School Counseling, including the practica. The College recommends that those interested in the dual track also complete an additional course (PSY 515G Client Management for Professional Counselors), although it is not required. Students may choose to take a second practicum in an agency setting or divide their practicum between school and agency settings. At least 300 practicum hours must be completed in a school setting in order to qualify for school certification. Graduates of the program are eligible to take both the National Counselor Examination and the School Counselor state certification examination. (These requirements are subject to change based on revisions to licensure requirements.) For specific questions regarding the dual program, please contact the Director of the Master of Education in Counseling (M.Ed.) program or the Division of Graduate & Continuing Studies (GCS). Emphasis in Professional Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy This program is designed to meet the educational requirements of the Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors and the Missouri Committee for Marital & Family Therapists. Requirements includes 51 hours of coursework and six hours of practicum in an agency setting. Graduates of this program are prepared to take licensure exams for both disciplines and proceed with licensure requirements in the state of Missouri. (Requirements are subject to change based on revisions to state license requirements.) Recommended Course Sequence PSY 570G: Career Development PSY 505G: The Counselor as a Professional PSY 565G: Theories and Techniques of Counseling PSY 540G: Assessment PSY 555G: Abnormal Psychology PSY 545G: Advanced Human Development MFT 500G: Foundations of Marriage & Family Therapy PSY 525G: Multicultural Issues in Counseling MFT 510G: Theories and Techniques of Marriage & Family Therapy PSY 515G: Client Management for Professional Counselors PSY 580G: Counseling Practicum I MFT 610G: Advanced Couples Therapy PSY 620G: Counseling Practicum II PSY 605G: Advanced Research Methods (prerequisite: MAT 207 or equivalent) PSY 600G: Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling MFT 615G: Advanced Family Therapy MFT 520G: Family Life Cycle PSY 575G: Group Procedures
Post-Graduate Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy Students with a master's degree in counseling and/or Licensed Professional Counselors who wish to obtain a post-graduate certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy must complete the following classes: MFT 500G: Foundations of Marriage & Family Therapy MFT 510G: Theories and Techniques of Marriage & Family Therapy MFT 520G: Family Life Cycle PSY 563G: Family and Community MFT 615G: Advanced Family Therapy MFT 580G: Counseling Practicum I MFT 610G: Advanced Couples Therapy MFT 620G: Counseling Practicum II PSY 625G: Creative Therapies and Special Populations Applications are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed by the Director of the M.Ed. program in consultation with a committee of graduate program faculty. (See the GCS academic calendar for application priority deadlines.) Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework) to gain entry into the program. Admission is based on a combination of undergraduate GPA, Statement of Purpose, recommendation letters (Graduate Degree Reference forms), on-campus interview and TOEFL score, if applicable. Admission may be offered at full or probationary levels. To move to full acceptance, probationary students must attain a 3.0 GPA in the first two counseling courses. If a 3.0 GPA is not achieved, options are typically available. To receive the Master of Education degree, students must complete school and/or professional counseling course requirements, maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher in the program courses, and receive approval of their Practicum II supervisor and/or the Director of the M.Ed. program. This approval is subject to students understanding and compying with all ethics requirements as set forth by the American School Counselor Association and/or the American Counseling Association. For questions or additional information, please contact the Director of the M.Ed. program. Degree Candidacy Students may apply for graduate degree candidacy upon completion of Practicum I with a 3.0 cumulative GPA, submission of a self-evaluation, and a recommendation from the Practicum I faculty and field supervisor. Upon receipt of an application for candidacy, the faculty will evaluate each student's application using the following criteria: (a) a successful evaluation from the student's Practicum I instructor with at least a B (3.0) for that course; (b) a 3.0 cumulative GPA for the first 15 credits; (c) the student's written self-evaluation; and (d) the student's professional conduct during the program as outlined in the Ethical Standards of the American School Counselor Association and the American Counseling Association. Students who receive a favorable evaluation, and are admitted to candidacy, must continue to earn at least a B (3.0) in each successive course thereafter. Students who do not receive a grade of B (3.0) or above in a course must repeat the course until receiving a grade of B or higher. In addition, students must maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Students who do not receive a favorable evaluation may be awarded Provisional Acceptance to candidacy at which time the necessary remedial steps toward improvement will be specified by the M.Ed. faculty. Students will be reevaluated after an appropriate period of time. Students who fail to take the remedial steps or receive an unfavorable evaluation for the second time will be dropped from the program.
Evaluation of the M.Ed. Program The Master of Education in Counseling program, in concert with the DESE review, will conduct a formal internal review of the graduate program every five years. A review committee composed of graduate faculty members and student representatives will conduct the reviews. This committee will utilize information prepared by the M.Ed. program in a self-study. The self-study will provide basic information on the nature of the program and an assessment of its strengths and weaknesses, and it will utilize evaluations completed by students at the conclusion of each course. Graduates of the M.Ed. program also will complete an evaluation of the program. DESE will conduct an external review every five years, which is necessary for continuation of certification. Student outcomes are assessed using program objectives as a guiding framework. A portfolio of student work will be maintained by the program. Periodic meetings between students and advisers will provide feedback about student and program performance. EDU
464G/EDU 363D: Education and Psychology of the Exceptional
Child EDU
465G/EDU 276: Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process
MFT 500G: Foundations of Marriage & Family Therapy This course presents the historical development of the marriage and family therapy profession. It includes an overview of the major theoretical influences and an in-depth examination of the family systems paradigm. PSY
505G: The Counselor as Professional PSY
510G: Topics in Educational Psychology and Behavioral Management
MFT 510G: Theories and Techniques of Marriage & Family Therapy This course provides an in-depth orientation to the following theoretical approaches to family therapy: Psychodynamic, Bowenian, experiential, cognitive-behavioral, structural, strategic, and systemic. PSY
515G: Client Management for Professional Counselors This course introduces a developmental approach to working with families and couples. It includes an examination of the physical, mental, and social changes that impact individual and family functioning, focusing on developmental crises and cultural influences. PSY
525G: Multicultural Issues in Counseling PSY
530G: Foundations of Counseling PSY
540G: Assessment PSY
545G: Advanced Human Development PSY
555G: Abnormal Psychology PSY
563G: Family and Community PSY
565G: Theories and Techniques of Counseling This course will focus on the study and application of theory, procedures and techniques of career counseling. A focus will be on assessment instruments used in career counseling and on education and career information used in the practice of career counseling. Career identification and decision-making will be emphasized. PSY
575G: Group Procedures PSY
580G/MFT 580G: Counseling Practicum I PSY 600G: Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling This course provides a comprehensive coverage of ethical codes and issues in psychological research and service, including: confidentiality, consent, deception, parentalism, voluntariness-coercion, exploitation, dual relationships, value conflicts and imposition. It also examines the history of and current interfaces between law and psychology to increase the understanding and value of behavioral science research findings and expertise in assisting the courts in rendering informed and just decisions. PSY 605G: Advanced Research Methods Prerequisite:
MAT 207: Statistics or equivalent MFT 610G: Advanced Couples Therapy Prerequisites: MFT 500, MFT 510, MFT 520 This course explores the human experience of the shared self in a coupled relationship. Theoretical concepts and techniques for working with committed couples focusing on issues of diversity, social and cultural mores, intimacy, trust, conflict resolution, and sexual dysfunctions are discussed. Emphasis is placed on assessment, intervention and treatment planning for relational and behavioral change. MFT 615G: Advanced Family Therapy Prerequisites MFT 500, MFT 510, MFT 520 This course includes advanced approaches to family therapy that integrate systemic concepts. Relevant issues in family functioning are addressed including family roles, boundaries, interactional and intergenerational patterns, violence, addiction, and social and cultural contexts. Emphasis is on assessment, intervention and treatment planning for systemic change. PSY
620G/MFT 620G: Counseling Practicum II MFT
620GB: Counseling Practicum III PSY 625G: Creative Therapies and Special Populations The course is designed to provide the advanced student with in-depth information about working with special populations, and typical challenges encountered in treatment situations. Therapeutic approaches tailored to specific disorders and populations will be reviewed. Students will use critical thinking skills to determine the most appropriate and effective treatment methods for specific presenting problems, based on individual, family, and cultural factors. Linda Taylor, Ph.D. , Psychology Department Chair, Director of the Master of Education in Counseling Program. Ph.D., St. Louis University, 1998; M.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City, 1986; B.A., Northeast Missouri State University, 1982. Dr. Taylor has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri since 1990. With an emphasis on system change and program development, she has worked in the public and private sectors of mental health for more than 25 years. She has published articles on adolescent psychology and the effects of father absence on psychosocial development. Deanna S. Pledge, Ph.D. brings her expertise in child, adolescent and family counseling to the graduate faculty. A Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. Pledge writes and maintains a private practice in addition to her teaching responsibilities. She has published articles in psychology journals, reference sources such as ERIC Digest , text and trade books. Chris Lawrence, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1996, Licensed Psychologist, 1995. Dr. Lawrence has 15 years of experience as a director in substance abuse treatment and has maintained a private practice for five years, working with children, adolescents and adults. Her specialites and interests include substance abuse, trauma and adolescent issues. |
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