Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) At the completion of the Master’s Degree in Counseling, students will:
1. Demonstrate the ability to apply code of ethics and legal standards in the profession. [2.F.1.i.] 2. Demonstrate the ability to apply the multicultural competencies in diversity, multiculturalism, and advocacy. [2.F.2.b.; 2.F.2.c.] 3. Describe and apply theories of individual and family development across the lifespan. [2.F.3.a.] 4. Describe and apply theories and models of career development, counseling and decision- making. [2.F.4.a.] 5. Describe, compare, contrast and apply major counseling skills and approaches to practice. [2.F.5.a.; 2.F.5.b.; 2.F.5.g.] 6. Demonstrate the ability to select and utilize assessments for diagnostic and intervention planning purposes. [2.F.7.e.; 2.F.7.i.; 2.F.7.j.; 2.F.7.k.; 2.F.7.l.] 7. Describe, compare, contrast and apply major counseling theories to practice. [2.F.5.a.] 8. Demonstrate effective group leadership through the application of theoretical foundations and techniques of group counseling, process and development. [2.F.6.a.; 2.F.6.b.; 2.F.6.d.; 2.F.6.e.] 9. Demonstrate awareness of personal characteristics and behaviors that influence the counseling process and engage in ongoing personal and professional self-evaluation and implications for practice. [2.F.1.k.; 2.F.5.f.] 10. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of evidence-based, ethical, and culturally relevant research in advancing the counseling profession. [2.F.8.a.; 2.F.8.b.; 2.F.8.j.] [2016 CACREP Standards] Diversity Statement The Master of Science in Counseling Program is committed to the achievement of excellence and diversity for its students, faculty, and staff. The program is committed to recruiting and educating students who reflect the diversity of the Tampa metropolitan area as well as the national and international communities where they may be employed. Program curriculum is oriented to promoting an understanding and respect for multiple perspectives that are represented in today’s world. Handbook Policies Handbook policies and programmatic revisions contained herein may supersede the general descriptions and explanations set forth in the NLU Catalog. Accreditation National Louis University (NLU) is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional institutional accreditors recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Currently, NLU is on the
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