General Program Information This Handbook is intended to provide detailed program information for students and field supervisors. The Handbook is divided into sections giving the user information about our programs in general, as well as specific information and forms for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For students, additional information is available in the National Louis University Catalog and the National Louis University Student Guidebook . If students have further questions, they should be directed to their assigned faculty advisor. National Louis University (NLU) strives for excellence in all its programs. The pursuit of excellence requires constant examination of program policies, procedures, faculty, and students. Therefore, information and material contained herein are subject to change. Every reasonable attempt will be made to inform students promptly of changes. Graduate Counseling Program The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling covered in this handbook is a 60- hour master’s degree offered by the Florida Department of Counseling and is eligible for licensure or certification in most states. Students must take all of the required courses in these programs without exception to meet State of licensure and certification requirements. Mission Statement The mission of the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is to train highly competent and humane individuals who are interested in working in clinical mental health agencies in urban, suburban, small town, and rural areas. The faculty is committed to providing experiential opportunities for students that link research and theory with hands-on experiences aimed at promoting personal, scholarly, and professional development. The counseling curriculum prepares individuals to become a Licensed Professional Counselors or equivalent in their state. Students will be trained to be diversity-sensitive counselors with expertise for working in an increasingly global society. In pursuit of this mission, the program has the following goals and outcomes: Program Goals The program faculty design the program and individual courses in such a way as to: 1. Provide students with the academic training and professional experiences needed to develop counseling knowledge and skills, including technological competencies as a professional counselor. [2.F.1.j.; 2.F.5.e] 2. Provide students with opportunities for self-reflection, and to impress upon students the necessity of continuing education, as well as the need for ongoing personal self- awareness and growth. [2.F.1.f.; 2.F.1.k.] 3. Instill in students an appreciation for the worth of each individual, a developmental perspective on human growth over the lifespan, and an awareness of the importance of context, culture, and diversity. [2.F.2.a.; 2.F.3.a.]
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