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ProfessionalCounselingPsychologyStudentHandbookHybridProgram
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Phone(305)348-7076Fax(305)348-3879
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TableofContents
InformedConsent....................................................................................................................................................5
PCPTermsandConditionsoftheProgram....................................................................................................6
StudentSurvivalGuide&Tips............................................................................................................................8
ProgramCurriculum...........................................................................................................................................10
CourseDescriptions............................................................................................................................................12
GraduationInformation.....................................................................................................................................15
CPCEExamInformation.....................................................................................................................................16
AlumniDataForm................................................................................................................................................19
GraduationChecklist..........................................................................................................................................20
ChangeofContactInformation........................................................................................................................21
Policy&ProcedureforRemediation.............................................................................................................22
NotificationofImpairment...............................................................................................................................23
INDIVIDUALIZEDREMEDIATIONPLAN(IRP).............................................................................................24
SampleSyllabusforRemedialProfessionalDevelopment....................................................................25
LicensingInformation........................................................................................................................................28
Practicum&InternshipVerificationForm..................................................................................................29
ObtainingaLicense.............................................................................................................................................30
EducationWorksheet.........................................................................................................................................31
FAQ’sMentalHealthCounselingLicense.....................................................................................................32
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CounselingPsychologyFaculty&Staff
CounselingPsychologyFacultyProfessor,PsychologyDepartmentChair,JeremyPettit,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected],AssociateTeachingProfessor,andAssociateChair,KristinNichols-Lopez,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected]
AssociateProfessor,PauloGraziano,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected],InternshipFacultySupervisor,LisaArango,Ph.D.,LMHCEmailAddress:[email protected],PracticumFacultySupervisor,JessicaRobbMazzant,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected]
AssociateProfessor,ElisaTrucco,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected],PaigeTelan,Ph.D.,LMHCEmailAddress:[email protected],ErikaColes,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected]
Staff
ProgramCoordinator:YaimaraRomanGonzalezEmailAddress:[email protected]
PsychologyDepartmentOfficeManager:JackiePenaEmail:[email protected]
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CounselingPsychologyMaster’sProgram
TheinformationcontainedinthisHandbookisdesignedtoguidestudentsthroughtheeducationalandclinicaltraining experience requirements necessary for completing the master’s degree in psychology with aspecializationincounseling,andforobtainingeligibilityforalicenseasaMentalHealthCounselorasoutlinedinFloridaStatute491.ThedegreerequirementsfortheCounselingPsychologyMaster’sprogramaredesignedtobeconsistentwiththestatelicensurerequirements,however,theBoardofClinicalSocialWork,Marriage&FamilyTherapyandMentalhealthCounselingmeetsseveraltimesannuallyandmaychangetherulesoutlinedinChapter491atanymeeting.ItisrecommendedthatallstudentsobtainacopyoftheFloridaStatutes(Lawsand Rules) governing the profession. Students should stay current with changes and new information bymaintainingcontactwiththeFloridaBoard.
DivisionofMedicalQualityAssuranceBoardofClinicalSocialWork,MarriageandFamilyTherapyandCounselingPsychology
4052BaldCypressWayTallahassee,Florida32399-3258
http://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov(850)245-4474
ItisrecommendedthatStudentsjointheFloridaMentalHealthCounselorsAssociation(FMHCA),whichoffersimportantinformationregardingupcomingchangesinthelawsandrulesaswellasothervital information.Theirwebsiteishttp://www.fmhca.org/It isalsosuggestedthatstudentsplanningtohaveacareerinPsychologyandCounselingjointheAmericanCounselingAssociation and theAmericanPsychologicalAssociation. Theyboth offer studentmemberships,manydiscounts,publications,etc.andtheyofferstudentliabilityinsurance.ACAMembershipServices:800-347-6647x.222,http://www.counseling.org/.APAMembershipServices:800-374-2721http://www.apa.org/students.Student Liability Insurance can be obtained through, Healthcare Providers Service Organization:www.HPSO.com
YouareresponsibleforthematerialinthishandbookMostofthecounselingprogrampoliciesandrequirementsareexplainedintheStudentHandbook–pleasereadallofit;youareresponsibleforallofit.Youwillbeaskedtosignaform,indicatingthatyouhavereadallthematerialsandunderstandthatyouareresponsibleforknowingandcomplyingwithprogramrequirements.
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InformedConsent
DescriptionofCourseExpectationsandProgramExperiencesThecoursecontentandexperientialactivitiesintheProfessionalCounselingProgram(PCP)aredesignedtoaffordstudentstheopportunitytoadvancetheirpersonal,intellectual,andprofessionaldevelopment.Throughouttheprogramofstudy,youwillbeexpectedtoreceiveandintegratefeedbackconcerningyourpersonal,academic,andprofessionalstrengths,limitations,andperformanceasacounselor.Theexpectationsofthecounselingcurriculumarethatyouwillexploreandrecognizetheeffectthatyourpersonalbeliefs,values,issues,emotions,andbehaviorshaveonyourabilitytofunctionasacounselingprofessional.StudentsintheCounselingPsychology Master’s Program are encouraged to seek out experiences for personal growth and reflection (i.e., personalcounseling)whileintheprogramtoassistinthisself-reflectiveprocess.ThisserviceisofferedfreeofchargeforstudentsattheFIUCounselingCenter.The various teaching methods, courses, practica, and internships will require that you develop and demonstrate yourcounselingskillsasyouworkwithotherstudentsinrole-playscenariosandwithclientsinactualcounselingsessions.Youwillberequiredtoshareaudioand/orvideotapesofthesesessionswithyoursupervisors,instructors,andpeersforfeedback.Inadditiontotechnicalfeedbackaboutyourdevelopingcounselingandinterviewingskills,youwillbeaskedtoconsistentlyandsystematicallyexamineyourbehaviors,beliefs,andemotionsinrelationtoyourcounselingactivitiesandexperiences.StudentResponsibilitiesItisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoknowandfollowtheAmericanCounselingAssociationCodeofEthics.AccordingtotheCode,counselors-in-traininghavearesponsibilitytoadheretothelaws,rules,andpoliciesthatgovernprofessionalbehaviorattheplacementsetting.Furthermore,studentshavethesameobligationtoclientsasthoserequiredofaprofessionalcounselor.ImpairmentandRemediationIf,intheprofessionaljudgmentofasupervisor,instructor,orfacultymember,astudent’sbehaviorisdeemedsubstandard,unethical,illegal,and/orprofessionallyunbecomingatanytimeduringthecourseoftraining,astudentmaybereferredforfaculty review and remediation. At that time the Faculty Review Committee will be called to review the performanceevaluations,record,andbehaviorofthestudentandwillmakerecommendationsastowhetherthestudentshouldrefrainfromprovidingcounselingservicesand/ordevelopaplanforremediation(seeappendixinmanualforfullexplanationofpolicy).The2014AmericanCounselingAssociationCodeofEthicsprovides the foundation forourethicalstandards.SectionF.9.bstatesthat“Counseloreducatorsdothefollowing1)assiststudentsinsecuringreme-dialassistancewhenneeded,2)seekprofessionalconsultationanddocumenttheirdecisiontodismissorreferstudentsforassistance,and3)ensurethatstudentshave recourse in a timelymanner to addressdecisions requiring them to seekassistanceor todismiss themandprovidestudentswithdueprocessaccordingtoinstitutionalpoliciesandprocedures.”AttestationStatementIamwillingtoadheretotheprinciples,requirements,andstudentresponsibilitiesasdescribed.Ihavealsoreadthedescriptionofcourserequirementsandprogramexperiencesrequiredinthecurriculumfortheprogram.IamwillingtoparticipatefullyinthecoursesandrequirementsoftheProfessionalCounselingProgram.IfurtherunderstandthatacoursegradeofB-orbetterandaGPAof3.0orhighermustbeobtainedtoprogressin,andgraduatefrom,theprogram.______________________________ ______________________________________________________StudentName Signature&Date
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PCPTermsandConditionsoftheProgram
ThisAgreementspecifiesthetermsandconditionsunderwhichtheSchoolofIntegratedSciencesandHumanityofFlorida International University will offer a professional program for students seeking a Master of Science inPsychologywithaconcentrationinCounselingPsychology.Eachstudentparticipatingintheprogrammustacceptthetermsandconditionsoutlinedbelowpriortostartingtheirfirstsemester.CohortIntegrity
A. Theprogramstructureisthatoflock-step,cohortprogram.Studentsneedtoadheretoprogramscheduleatalltimes.
B. Theconsequenceforskippingorunsatisfactorilycompletingacourseorprogramcomponentincludes,but
isnotlimitedtoa. onecourseforgiveness-withdrawfromcurrentcohortandjointhestudentsinthefollowingyear
to repeat the failed course when the course is offered again, should the program be offered.Forgivenesswillonlybeallowedforonecourse.Unsatisfactorycompletionofmorethanonecoursewillbecausefordismissalfromtheprogram.
b. automaticwithdrawalfromtheprogramwithanoptiontore-applyforthenextadmissionterm
ItisatthediscretionoftheProgramDirector,ProgramSupervisor(s),and/orCourseInstructor(s)whichofthe delineated consequences will apply. Decisions are made on a case by case basis and will becommunicatedtothestudentinwriting.
CurriculumA. Credits.Thisisa60-semesterhour,lock-stepgraduateprogram.Theprogramconsistsof6semesters(3-4
coursesperterm).
B. ClinicalExperienceHours.Studentsarerequiredtocompleteclinicalexperiencehoursasoutlinedbytheprogram. If a student isunable to complete thesehours according to their semester requirements.Thestudentwillbeconsiderednon-compliantwithprogramrequirementsandmaybewithdrawn fromtheprogram.Studentsmustreceiveapassinggrade intheclinicalexperiencecourseseachsemesterbeforemovingforwardwitheachstepintheclinicaltrainingprocess.ThisincludesbothPracticumandInternshipcourses.
C. LocationandSchedulingofCourseOfferings. Allof theprogramcourseswillbeofferedat theModesto
Maidique Campus or Online. Some courseswill be hybrid courseswith both an online and on-campuscomponent.Somecoursesmaybeonlineonly.Coursesthatmeeton-campuswillvaryindaysandtimeseachsemester.Studentsareexpectedtobeabletobeoncampusforvariousprogramcomponentsduringthedayandevenings,aswellasontheweekends.
D. MaintenanceofGoodStanding.Inordertoremainingoodstandingintheprogramstudentsmustmaintaina3.0(outof4.0)gradepointaverageduringtheirstudies.Additionally,studentsmustobtainagradeofB-orbetterinalloftheircourses.Ifastudentreceivesafailinggrade(i.e.agradeofC+orlower)thestudentwillbeseenasnotcompletingtheprogramsatisfactorilyandmaybewithdrawnfromtheprogram(see
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sectiononcohortintegrity).StudentswhoseGPAfallsbelowa3.0willbegivenawarning,probation,and/ordismissalasoutlinedbelow.
a. Warning:APCPstudentwhosecumulativeGPAfallsbelow3.0willbeplacedonwarningforthe
followingterm.Warningindicatesacademicdifficulty.
b. Probation:APCPstudentonwarningwhosecumulativeGPAremainsbelowthe3.0afterthenexttermwillbeplacedonprobation.Suchastudentwillhaveonesemestertoraisehis/hercumulativeGPAto3.0orabove.Probationindicatesseriousacademicdifficulty.
c. Dismissal:Agraduatestudentonprobationwhodoesnotimprovehis/hercumulativeGPAabove
the3.0levelduringthenexttermwillbeautomaticallydismissedfromtheprogram.Thedismissalis for a minimum of one year. After one year, the student may apply for readmission to theUniversityinthesameordifferentprogram.
E. Expectations for Student Professional, Personal, and Academic Development. In addition to their academic
performance,studentswillbeevaluatedthroughouttheprogramonthreecriteria:
1. Abilitytounderstandandadheretothecounselingprofession’sprofessionalandethicalstandardsofbehavior;
2. Abilitytodemonstrateadequatecounselingskillsandcompetencies;and3. Freedomfromanypsychologicalimpairmentthatmayactasabarriertotheirabilitytoprovide
effectiveprofessionalcounseling.Ifatanytime,oneormoreoftheseexpectationsarenotbeingmet,thestudentwillbereferredforRemediation(seeRemediationPolicy).Studentsdeemedincompetenttocompletetherequiredcoursework,practicum,and/orinternshipduetofailedremediationeffortswillbedismissedfromtheprogram.AcceptanceofTermsandConditionsI,_______________________________________,haveread,understand,andacceptthetermsandconditionsstatedaboveinthisAgreementandintheaccompanyingProgramInformationandPoliciesbrochure.IunderstandthatchangesmaybemadebasedonchangesinUniversitypoliciesandStateofFloridalaws,rules,andregulations._____________________________________ ________________Signature Date
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StudentSurvivalGuide&Tips
ContactInformation:email,phones,andaddressesTheCounselingProgram,andthepsychologydepartmentingeneral,dependone-mailasthemainmethodofcommunication.YoumustuseyouractiveFIUe-mailaccountandhaveitregisteredwiththeCounselingProgramOffice,yourPracticum/Internshipsite,andtheDepartmentMainOffice.Thisemailmustbecheckeddaily.Itisyourresponsibilitytoensurethatyoureceiveimportantcommunications.IfyourcontactinformationchangesatanytimeduringthecourseofcompletingtheprogrampleasefilloutthecontactinformationpagefoundintheProgramForms,andturnintothefollowingpeople:
• CounselingProgramOfficestaff• Practicum/Internshipsite
Disability/ImpairmentIssues
Ifyouhaveanyimpairment,includingatemporaryimpairment,duetohealth,psychological,family,orpersonalreasons, understand that it is your responsibility to let those who supervise you know of yourdisability/impairment. Personal problems do not “excuse” you from conducting yourself in a professionalmanner(e.g.meetingclientsontime,showingupforclass,etc.).Faculty,instructors,andsupervisorsarewillingtomakereasonableaccommodations,iftheyareconsultedinatimelymanner.Ifyouhaveamoreextensivedisability(e.g.LearningDisability,aphysicalormentalhealthcondition)thatmayaffectyouracademic,research,orclinicalperformance,youshouldconsultwiththeDisabilityResourceCenter.Reasonableaccommodationscanbemadeifadisabilityisdocumented,butneedstobedone“before”aproblemoccursnotafter.
ContactinformationfortheDisabilityResourceCenterisasfollows:UniversityParkCampus
GC190Voice:(305)348-3532TTY:(305)348-3852Fax:(305)348-3850
UniversityGraduateSchool(UGS)FloridaInternationalUniversity'sGraduateSchoolassistsbothprospectiveandcurrentgraduatestudentsinthepursuitofgraduate-levelprogramsofstudy.AttheUGSwebsiteyoucanfindinformationandformsformanythings,includingbutnotlimitedto:
• TimelimitsforGraduation• TransferCreditLimits• LeaveofAbsence• Graduation• GraduateStudentCatalog• GraduatePolicies&Procedures
Pleasetakesometimetovisittheirwebsite(http://gradschool.fiu.edu/),asyouwillfinditusefulforaddressingmany different issues. The UGS website also includes important deadlines for graduate students. All of theinformationinthissectionisfoundintheGraduateCourseCatalog.ItishighlyrecommendedthatyoudownloadacopyoftheGraduateCourseCatalog.
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AcademicCalendarItisimportantthatyoustayuptodatewithuniversitydatesanddeadlines.YoucanfindallimportantUniversitydeadlines are available on the Academic Calendar. This is the same calendar that faculty, instructor, andadministratorsusetoplantheircourses.TheacademiccalendaralsoincludesdatesinwhichtheUniversityisclosed(i.e.holidays).Youareresponsibleforobtainingacopyoftheacademiccalendarandadheringtotheuniversity’sdeadlinesforregistration,drop/add,graduationapplication,etc. SyllabiItisimportantthatyoukeepallyoursyllabifromallyourgraduatecourses!!!Youwillneedtouseyoursyllabiasevidencethatyouhavecoveredaspecificcontentareaaspartofoneormorecourses.Thus,itisimportanttokeepacopyofyourcoursesyllabiforALLgraduatelevelclasses.Youwillneedyoursyllabiwhenyouregistertobecomean internwith theStateofFlorida.You canalso findbriefdescriptionsof our courses in thegraduatecatalog,studentprogrammanual,andprogramwebsite.EmergencyInformationIntheeventofanytypeofemergencies,wewouldlikeourstudentstobeprepared.Ourmainconcernisthesafetyof our students! Please become familiar with the University’s policies in cases of emergencies. FIU’s Office ofEmergencyManagementhasinformationtohelpyoupersonallyprepareforemergencies(includinghurricanes),aswellasnotifytheuniversitycommunityaboutanyemergencies.PleasevisittheOfficeofEmergencyManagementWebsite.They will provide you with definitions of emergencies, notification procedures, and resources. Some quickresourcesinclude:
• FIU’semergencyhotline:305-348-HELP(available24/7)• FIU’semergencywebsite:www.fiu911.org(goesliveassoonastheuniversityhasdeclaredanemergency
situation)• FIU Alertis an emergency notification system used to notify the FIU community of any imminent or
immediatethreattolifesafety.Itisdesignedtoreachasmanypeopleaspossibleinatimelymannerwhilealso maintaining redundancy should one or several of the methods fail. Students who are in cohortprogramsmustlogintohttp://my.fiu.edu(instructions)andprovidetheircellphonenumbertoreceiveFIUAlerts.
EthicsYourprofessionaltrainingatFIUincludesbecomingsocializedtotheroleofacounselor.Asacounselorintrainingyoumustconductyourclinical,andpersonalactvitiesinamannerthatisconsistentwiththeAmericanCounselingAssociation(ACA)ethicsguidelinesandstandards.Asagraduatestudent(effectiveimmediately)youarerequiredtoknowandabidebytheACAethicsguidelinesandstandards.YoumaydownloadafreecopyoftheguidelinesatanytimebygoingtotheACAwebsite.ProfessionalConductCounselingstudentsareinaprofessionaltrainingprogramandareexpectedtobehaveinaprofessionalmannerthroughout their training. Examples of unprofessional behavior include: frequently arriving late for classes,supervision,clinicalappointmentswithclients,orotherprofessionalmeetings;inappropriatedressduringclinicalactivities.Evidenceofunethicalbehaviorinresearch,clinicalwork,orclasses(e.g.cheatingonexams,orplagiarism,unethicalorinappropriatebehavioratpracticumsite)willbedealtwithaccordingtothepoliciesoftheuniversity.Studentsviolatingprofessionalconductpoliciesmaybereferredforremediation,whichcould leadtodismissalfromtheprogram.
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ProgramCurriculumDescriptionofCurriculumGoals:Topreparestudentsfortheindependentandlicensedprofessionalpracticeofmentalhealthcounseling.OurprogramfocusesonprovidingstudentswithasolidfoundationinCounselingPsychology,andopportunitiesforspecializinginarangeofclinicalproblemsanddiversepopulations.Objectives:
• Tooffercoursesthatemphasizeanevidence-basedstructureforcustomizingthetherapeuticrelationship(ESR’s)andtreatmentmethods(EST's)toindividualclients.
• Tooffercoursesandclinicaltrainingthatfulfillthemaster’sdegreerequirementsforaFloridalicensein
MentalHealthCounseling.
• To facilitate students’ growth toward a professional identity that focuses on development of counselorcompetencies,culturalawareness,andethicalstandardsinlinewiththeAPAandACACodesofEthics.
• To offer students an opportunity to specialize in a particular clinical problem and specific population
throughfacultyguidedresearchandselectedclinicaltrainingexperiences.
• To facilitate students’ recognition ofwhat qualifies as evidence of effective “best practice” through theinstructionof,andexposureto,methodsofoutcomeresearchdesignedto
• tailorthetherapeuticrelationship
• developappropriatetreatmentgoals,
• implementeffectiveevidence-basedtreatmentand
• measuretreatmentoutcome.
• To provide instruction & skills training to enable students toutilize applied behavioral science and
counselingtheories,andevidence-basedmethodsandtechniques,forthepurposeof
• describing,
• preventing,andtreatingpsychologicalproblems,and
• enhancingmentalhealthandhumandevelopment.
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I.COURSEWORK
Allcourseworkiscompletedinsequencefollowingatwo-yearacademicplan.II.CLINICALTRAINING(15credithours)
Requirementsforthecompletionofthe1000hoursofclinicalexperiencefollowtheCACREPguidelinesforpracticumandinternshipandCACREPstandardsforclinicalinstruction.
400hoursofpracticum600hoursofinternship
Fortypercentofclinicalworkisindirectclientcontact.Traineeswillreceive1hourofindividualsupervisionperweek,and1½hoursofgroupsupervisionperweekbyaqualifiedprofessional.
Formalevaluationofstudent’sperformance.
CLP6945ClinicalPracticum(3)Prerequisite:AdmissiontoprogramThisisthefirstsemesterofsupervisedexperienceinclinicaltechniquesandmethods.Topicsincludebasicoverviewofethics,professionalidentity,basicinterviewingskills,andgroupsupervision.Assessment,clinicalinterviewingandcasepresentationmethodsskillsarecovered.CLP6943AdvancedClinicalPracticum(6)Prerequisite:CompletionofCLP6945Thisisthesecondandthirdsemesterofthesupervisedclinicalpracticumwherestudentsaregiventheopportunitytosharpenbasiccounselingskillsthroughtheirworkwithclients.Tapes&transcriptionsofcounselingsessionsare shared forpeer reviewand feedbackduringgroup supervision. Counselor counter transference issues areintroducedandreviewed.CLP6948ClinicalInternship(3)Prerequisite:CompletionofCLP6945andCLP6943Supervised Clinical experiences in which students are engaging in individual, group, and family counseling/psychotherapy sessions. Course focus is on the development of a professional identity through individual andgroup exercises designed to promote self-awareness and insight pertaining to becoming a professionalcounselor/therapist.CLP6949AdvancedClinicalInternship(3)Prerequisite:CompletionofCLP6948.Advanced supervised clinical experiences in which students are engaging in individual, group, and familycounseling/psychotherapy sessions including treatment planning and implementation. Students will have theopportunitytodevelopanindepthcasestudyandadvancedcaseconceptualizationbasedonaspecificclientandclinicalproblem,therebydemonstratingthedevelopmentofatreatmentplanandimplementation,applicationofaclinicalinterventionortreatmentoftheproblem,andtreatmentoutcome.III.ComprehensiveExamInadditiontocourseworkandclinicaltrainingrequirements,studentsarerequiredtoreceiveapassingscoreontheCounselorPreparationComprehensiveExamination(CPCE)tobecomeeligibleforgraduation.TheCPCEexamisa160questionmultiplechoiceexamadministeredbytheNationalBoardforCertifiedCounselors(NBCC).Theexammayberepeatedatthestudent’sexpense.
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CourseDescriptionsPCO6206Principles&PracticesofCounseling&Psychotherapy(3):LicenseContentArea:CounselingTheoriesandPracticeThis course reviews counseling theories and advanced practice with a focus on patient assessment, caseconceptualization, treatment planning, and measurement of treatment outcome. This course will also guidestudentsthroughthedevelopmentofanadvancedcaseconceptualizationandapersonalapproachtocounselingandpsychotherapybasedonmethodsofpsychotherapyintegration.CYP6536Principles&MethodsofPsychologicalConsultation(3):CorePsychologyCourseThiscourseprovidesanintroductiontobasiccounselingskillsandtheoriesandlooksatvariablesofthecounselor-client relationship and the stages of counseling and psychotherapy. The coursewill help students develop anunderstanding of how theoretical perspectives of counseling and psychotherapy approaches can be applied topatients’ presenting problems, the development of treatment goals and therapeutic intervention (e.g., basicstrategiesandtechniques).DEP5796DevelopmentalResearchMethodsforCounselors(3):CorePsychologyCourseThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofthelatestresearchandresearchmethodsusedinpsychotherapyandevidence-basedtreatments.PSY5939AdvancedCaseConceptualization(3):CorePsychologyCourseThiscoursewillprovideinstructionandguidanceforcompletingtheadvancedcaseconceptualization.TheprojectforthiscoursewillresultinapaperandformalpresentationofaclinicalcasethestudenthastreatedattheInternshipSite.AformalevaluationoftheWrittenContent,OralCommunication,andContentKnowledgewillbecompletedbyfaculty.Studentswilldevelopliteraturereviews,identifyevidence-basedassessmentsandinterventionsusedtotreataparticularclinicalproblem,developtreatmentplans,andbeabletomeasureandevaluatetreatmentoutcomesofaclinicalcasewhileidentifyingethicalandculturalconsiderationsinvolvedwithtreatment.DEP5068AppliedLifespanDevelopmentalPsychology(3):LicensingContentArea:HumanGrowthandDevelopmentThiscoursesurveyscontemporaryandclassicthemesandissuesindevelopmentalpsychologythatarerelevanttofront-line clinicans in the practice of mental health counseling. Application of developmental theories, andprinciplesoflearningandpersonalitydevelopmentwillbecoveredtoassiststudentsinassessingclientsfromadevelopmentalperspective,andtofacilitateanunderstandingofhowtheoryandresearchcanbetranslatedintoprofessional “best-practice” clinical intervention. Several domains of development including social, emotional,neural,andcognitivedevelopmentacrossthelifespanfromearlychildhoodthroughadulthoodwillbeexploredinthecontextofculturalandsystemicinfluencesonhumangrowthandchange.Developmentalpsychopathologywillbe examined along with some specific evidence-based interventions used to treat emotional and behavioralproblems.Research-basedknowledge applied to the facilitationof optimaldevelopment andwellness over thelifespanwillalsobeaddressed.CLP5166AdvancedPsychopathology(3):LicensingContentArea:PsychopathologyInthiscoursestudentswillgainknowledgeandunderstandingofpsychopathology,itssymptoms,diagnosis,andtreatment.StudentswillbecomefamiliarwiththeDSM-IV-TR,usedtodescribepsychologicaldisorders.Culturalandmedical issueswill be coveredas relevant to thediagnosisof aparticulardisorder. Studentswill learn to
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classifypsychopathologyusing theDSM-IV-TR,andgainanunderstandingof culturalvariants indiagnosisandtreatment.CLP6498Diagnosis&TreatmentofSexualDisorders(3):LicensingContentArea:HumanSexualityThiscoursefocusestherecenttheoryandresearchpertainingtosexualdisordersandtreatment.Thecoursewillofferanindepthclinicalexaminationofsexualfunctioning,emphasizingdisordersofgenderidentity,paraphiliasandotherdysfunctionsofintimacyproblems.CYP5534GroupsasAgentsofChange(3):LicensingContentArea:GroupTheoriesThis course provides an overview of theoretical concepts and research findings relevant to grouppsychotherapy. The course covers therapist issues, patient election criteria, group structuring, and basictherapeutic techniques. Students will acquire basic skills in leading group therapy sessions and dealing withdifficultsituationsthroughexperientialexercises.CLP6436IntroductiontoPsychologicalAssessment(3):LicensingContentArea:IndividualEvaluationandAssessmentThiscourseprovidesanoverviewoftheprinciplesandmethodsunderlyingtheadministration,constructionandevaluationofpsychologicaltestsandmeasures.Studentswillbecomefamiliarwiththeinstrumentsavailableforassessmentandmeasurementalongwithstrategiesforselecting,administering,andinterpretingassessmentandevaluationinstruments.Ethicalandlegalconsiderationswillalsobereviewed.CLP6449CareerDevelopmentinAdolescence&Adulthood(3):LicensingContentArea:CareerandLifestyleAssessmentThis course provides an overview of career development and other life factors relevant to adolescence andadulthood. From a lifespan developmental perspective. Issues related to research and proven strategies forworkingwithclientsinallstagesoftheircareerwillbereviewed.Careerandlifestyleassessmentinstrumentsandtechniqueswillalsobepresented.Theinterrelationshipsamongandbetweenwork,family,andotherliferolesandfactorsincludingtheroleofdiversityandgenderincareerdevelopmentwillalsobeexamined.CYP6526PsychologicalMethodsofProgramEvaluation(3):LicenseContentArea:ResearchThis course provides an overview of the methods and principles of program evaluation of human serviceprograms.Italsosurveysthemethodsavailableforclinicalresearch(e.g.,randomclinicaltrials,processoutcome)andtheapplicationof thebasicprinciplesofsuchmethods.Studentwillbecomefamiliarwithconceptualizing,designing,andwritingaresearchprojectandprogramevaluationproject.CYP6766ThePsychofCrossCulturalSensitization(3):LicensingContentArea:SocialandCulturalFoundationsThis coursewill offer a series ofweekly seminars to increase student sensitivity toworkingwith clients fromdifferentculturalbackgroundsto:(1)tofacilitateawarenessofculturaldifferencesandtheirimpactonsocialandhumanservicedelivery,services(2) identifystudentsownpersonalbiasesandvaluesand(3) tohelpstudentsdevelopculturallyappropriateinterventionskills.CYP6936CurrentIssuesinCommunityPsychology(3):LicensingContentArea:CounselinginCommunitySettingsThiscourseprovidesanindepthexaminationofresearchandpracticeintheareaofcommunitypsychologywithissuesrelatedtopreventingmentalhealthdisordersandpromotingmentalhealthandwellness.Thecoursewilllookatthedesignandimplementationmethodsusedtoimplementprogramandpoliciesthatbuildandstrengthen communities. Topics include:prevention, change strategies, social support, empowerment of clientpopulations,self-helpandnonprofessionalhelpers,outreach,socialjustice,andsocialpolicy.
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PCO5311Theory,Research,&TreatmentofAddictiveBehavior(3):LicensingContentArea:SubstanceAbuseThis course provides an overview of the latest theory and research findings that pertain to the process anddevelopmentofaddictivebehaviorandthestagesandmechanismsofchange.Thecoursefocusisonprovidingapractical and comprehensiveoverviewof the evidence-based interventionsused to treat substance abusewithadolescents,families,andadults.CLP5931EthicalCodeinPsychologicalPractices(3):LicensingContentArea:Legal,Ethical,andProfessionalStandardsThis courseprovides anoverviewof ethical theory and its practical applications topsychotherapy andmentalhealthcounseling.ThecoursewillcovertheAPAandACACodesofEthicsaswellasissuesrelatedtoFloridaStatute491,RuleChapter64B4,F.A.C.,legalissuesandprofessionalidentity.
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GraduationInformation
Eligibility
TobeeligiblefortheMastersofScienceinPsychology,CounselingPsychologySpecialization,thestudentmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:
1. Satisfactorycompletionofallrequiredcoursesinthecurriculum(60credithours)2. ReceiveapassingscoreontheCPCEExam
ApplicationforGraduationStep1.ThestudentmustcompleteandsubmitanApplicationforGraduationForm(foundonlineatmy.fiu.edu).TheapplicationforgraduationmustbesubmittedbythedeadlineestablishedbytheUniversityduringthebeginningofthefinalsemesterofstudies.Studentswhodonotgraduateduringthatsemestermustre-submitanApplicationforGraduationforthesemesterinwhichtheyplantograduate.Step2.CompletetheAlumniDataForm(foundintheProgramFormssectionintheHandbook)andsubmittoprogramcoordinator.
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ProfessionalCounselingPsychologyExitRequirement:
CounselorPreparationComprehensiveExamination(CPCE)
WHATSTUDENTSNEEDTOKNOW
ThecomprehensiveexamisanexitexaminationrequiredofallPCPstudentsatFloridaInternationalUniversity.Thepurposeoftheexamistoassessthestudent’sknowledgeofcounselingtoensureminimumcompetenceinthefield.TheCPCEwillalsoprovidecollectivefeedbackthatcanbeusedbytheprogramindeveloping/adaptingcurriculum.
BENEFITSOFUSINGTHECPCE
• Providesamaster’sprogramcomprehensiveexamthatmeetshighpsychometricstandards.• Givesprogramsanobjectiveviewoftheknowledgeleveloftheirstudents.• Allowsprogramstoexaminestudentfunctioninginvariouscurricularareas.• Promoteslongitudinalself-study.• Comparesaprogram’sresultstonationaldata.• Stimulatesstudentintegrationofknowledgelearnedinseparatecourses.• Givesstudentscomparativestrengthandweaknessfeedback.
PleasenotethattheCPCEisNOTalicensureexam.
DEVELOPMENTOFTHECPCE
TheCPCEisresearched,developed,anddistributedbyboththeResearchandAssessmentCorporationforCounseling(RACC)andtheCenterforCredentialingandEducation(CCE),twoaffiliatecorporationsoftheNationalBoardforCertifiedCounselors(NBCC).Theitemwritingcommitteewasselectedfrommaster’sanddoctorallevelprofessionals.Thecommitteecompiledacomprehensivelistingoftextsusedincounseloreducationprograms.Eachquestionwasdevelopedbasedoninformationfoundinthemostcommonlyusedtextbooks.
CONTENTOFTHECPCE
TheCPCEcoverstheeightCouncilforAccreditationofCounselingandRelatedEducationalPrograms(CACREP)common-coreareasasdefinedbytheirStandardsforPreparation:
1.ProfessionalCounselingOrientationandEthicalPractice-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofallaspectsofprofessionalfunctioning.
2.SocialandCulturalDiversity-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingoftheculturalcontextofrelationships,issues,andtrendsinamulticulturalsociety.
3.HumanGrowthandDevelopment-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofthenatureandneedsofpersonsatalldevelopmentallevelsandinmulticulturalcontexts.
4.CareerDevelopment-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofcareerdevelopmentandrelatedlifefactors.
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5.CounselingandHelpingRelationships-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofthecounselingprocessinamulticulturalsociety.
6.GroupCounselingandGroupWork-studiesthatprovideboththeoreticalandexperientialunderstandingsofgrouppurpose,development,dynamics,theories,methods,skills,andothergroupapproachesinamulticulturalsociety.
7.AssessmentandTesting-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofindividualandgroupapproachestoassessmentandevaluationinamulticulturalsociety.
8.ResearchandProgramEvaluation-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofresearchmethods,statisticalanalysis,needsassessment,andprogramevaluation.
Theseeightcoreareasserveastheprimarytheoreticalbasisfortheexamination.ItisthroughtheseareasthattheCPCEisassociatedwithacceptedprofessionalstandards.
FORMATOFTHECPCE
TheCPCEisaknowledge-basedexamthatconsistsofapproximately160itemswith20itemsperCACREParea.Ofthe20itemspersection,17willbescored;theremainingthreewillbepretestitemsthatarenotidentifiedtothestudent.Thepurposeofimbeddedpre-testingistogenerateactualscoreperformancedataonitems.ThisallowsCCEtoselectitemsforfuturetestconstructionthathavethemostdesirablepsychometricattributes.Scoresforeachsectionandatotalscorewillbereportedforeachstudent.TheCCEwillprovidestatisticsontheprogram’sstudentsaswellasnationaldata.Studentsareallowedfour(4)hourstocompletetheexamination.Aftereachexamination,thestudentisresponsibleforreportingtheirscoretotheprogram.Onceallstudentshavecompletedtheexamandreportedtheirscores,theprogramwillnotifyeachindividualstudentofthefinalresults.STUDYRESOURCESANDTIPS
Listedbelowarethreeresourcesrepresentativeofthestudymaterialsavailablethatofferpreparationmaterials.TheProgramdoesnotendorseanyonesetofpreparationmaterials.
1. MasteringtheNationalCounselorExamination(NCE)andthecounselorpreparationcomprehensiveexamination(CPCE)byBradleyT.Erford.Availableathttps://www.amazon.com/Mastering-National-Counselor-Preparation-Comprehensive/dp/0133786773/ref=dp_ob_image_bk
2. EncyclopediaofCounseling,FourthEditionbyHowardRosenthal.Availableathttps://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Counseling-Third-Examination-Comprehensive/dp/B004HL16ZQ
3. TheStudyGuidefortheNationalCounselorExaminationandCPCEbyDr.AndrewHelwig.Availableathttp://www.counselorprep.com/cpce-counselor-preparation-comprehensive-examination/
ThefollowingextremelyusefultipsarefromCounselor Exam Prep.1. Inpreparingtostudyfortheexam,doapretest,ifpossible.Determinewhatyourareasofstrengthand
weaknessaretohelpyoudevelopaplanofattackforstudying.
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2. Startingwiththesecondweekofstudy,youneedtogobackandreviewthematerialyoustudiedthefirstweeksoyoudon'tloseit.Eachsubsequentweek,youneedtokeepreviewingmaterialstudiedearlier.Thisre-reviewshouldbefairlyrapidalthoughyoumaywanttoaddafewnewconceptstothatcontentareayouhadnotstudiedbefore.Ofcourse,ifyouhavescheduledyourselffortheexamandyouhavelessthantwomonthsbeforeyoutest,youwillneedtoadjustyourstudyscheduleaccordingly.
3. Formostofyourstudyhours,trytousequalitydaytimehourswhenyouarerestedandalert.Schedulestudyhoursonyourcellphoneorinyourdaytimer.Yourlatenightstudyhours,afterthehouseisfinallyquiet,maybelesseffectivebecauseofyourfatigue.
4. Don'toverwhelmyourselfwithtonsofmaterialstostudythatyouhavegatheredfromalloverincludingstudyguides,textbooks,coursenotes,etc.Useonecomprehensivesource(suchasthestudyguidesprovidedabove).
EXAMPLEPROCEDURESFORTHEEXAMFROMPREVIOUSSEMESTERS
Studentswillneedtoscheduletheirownexamwithalocalproctoringsite.Youcandosobygoingonlineandsettingupanaccountandregisteringforanavailabletestingsite:http://www.pearsonvue.com/CPCE/Theprogramwillprovideyouwithvouchernumbersandadditionalinstructionssothatyoucanregisterfortheexamatleastonemonthinadvanceoftheduedatefortheexam.
Youwillbegivenatimeline,inadvance,similartothetimelinethatappearsbelow.
YoumustcompletetheexambyJuly10,2017.
Pleasemakesuretodothefollowing:
1. ScheduletheexamandsendusanemailwithyourdayandtimebyJuly1,2017.Anystudentwhohasnotreportedtheirexamdatewillnotbeconfirmedforgraduation.
2. CompletetheexambyJuly10,2017.3. ReportyourexamscorebyJuly11,2017viaemail.Sendascanorpictureofyourunofficialscorereport.4. StudentswillbenotifiediftheyhavepassedorfailedtheexambyJuly13,2017.5. Ifastudentfailstheexam,theywillhavetoreschedule,provideconfirmation,andcompletetheexambyJuly
28,2017.TheywillhavetoreporttheirexamscorebyJuly29,2017.Anystudentwhohastore-taketheexamwillhavetopayfortheexamoutofpocket.
Studentmustreceiveapassingscore.Studentswhofailtheexammusttakeitagainwithinoneweekofreceivingnoticeoffailureinordertograduateontime.Asubsequentfailurewillpostponegraduation.Studentswhofailtheexamtwo(2)timesshouldconsultwiththeProgramDirectortodeviseanindividualassessmentplaninordertograduate.
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AlumniDataForm
Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________DateofGraduation:___________(semester)of20_________Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone:_____________________________________________________________________Emailaddress:____________________________________________________________PlaceofEmployment:_____________________________________________________AreyouplanningtoregisterwiththeFloridaBoardasaMentalHealthIntern:________Ifso,whendoyouplantodothis?___________________________________________________________Whereareyouplanningtoaccumulateyourpost-mastershours:___________________________________________________________________________________________________Maywecontactyouinthefutureregardingtheprogram,employmentopportunities,andrequestforupdatedinformation?_________________________________________________________________________MayweaddyoutoourAlumniDatabasethatwilllocatedontheStudentwebsite?___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Whatinformationdoyouallowustohaveonourstudentwebsite?Name___ YearofGraduation___ Address___ Phone___ E-mail___PlaceofEmployment___ StatusasIntern___(Wewillnotprintanyinformationthatyoudonotauthorizeustoprint)
________________________________________________________StudentSignature_____________________________________________________________________PrintName Date
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GraduationChecklist
CounselingPsychologyMaster’sProgram
FALL2020
45CREDITHOURSOFCOURSEWORK
PsychologyCoreCourses(9credits) Semester/Grade
CYP6526PsychologicalMethodsofProgramEvaluationandResearch(3) ______________CLP6436IntrotoPsychologicalAssessment(3) ______________DEP5796MethodsofDevelopmentalResearchforCounselors(3) ______________ CounselingPsychologyAreaCourses(36credits)CYP6536Principles&MethodsofPsychologicalConsultation(3) ______________CLP5931EthicalCodeinPsychologicalPractices(3) ______________CYP6766ThePsychologyofCrossCulturalSensitization(3) ______________PCO6206Principles&PracticesofCounseling&Psychotherapy(3) ______________CYP5534GroupsasAgentsofChange(3) ______________CLP5166AdvancedPsychopathology(3) ______________PCO5311Theory,Research,&TreatmentofAddictiveBehavior(3) ______________CYP6936CurrentIssuesinCommunityPsychology(3) ______________PSY5939AdvancedCaseConceptualization(3) ______________CLP6449CareerDevelopmentinAdolescence&Adulthood(3) ______________CLP6498Diagnosis&TreatmentofSexualDisorders(3) ______________DEP5068AppliedLifespanDevelopmentalPsychology(3) ______________
15CREDITHOURSOFCLINICALTRAINING SEMESTER/#OFCREDITS
CLP6945ClinicalPracticum(3) ___________ CLP6943AdvancedClinicalPracticum(3) ___________CLP6943AdvancedClinicalPracticum(3) ___________CLP6948ClinicalInternship(3) ___________CLP6949AdvancedClinicalInternship(3) ___________EXITREQUIREMENT_______PassingscoreonComprehensiveExam
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ChangeofContactInformationDepartmentofPsychologyCounselingPsychologyMaster’sProgram
Studentspleaseusethisformwhenevertherehasbeenachangeinanyoftheinformationthatisincludedinthisform.PleasesubmitcompletedformtotheProgramCoordinator,GraduateSecretary,andtheDepartmentOfficeAssistant.
PantherID:___________________Name:_________________________________________________________________________________Last, First, MiddleMailingAddress:__________________________________________________________________________________________Street City State ZipCodeHome#_(______)_______________________Cell#_(______)______________________________E-mail:____________________________________________________________________SecondaryEmail:_______________________________________________________Whendidyouentertheprogram(Semester,year):______________DateofBirth:________________________________________
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Policy&Procedurefor RemediationPolicy
AllstudentswillreadandsigntheInformedConsentFormduringNewStudentOrientation.Thisformisintendedtonotifystudentsoftheprogramdescription,studentresponsibilities,andproceduresfordealingwithstudentremediation.
If,intheprofessionaljudgmentofasupervisor,instructor,orfacultymember,astudentisdeemedsubstandard,unethical,illegal,and/orprofessionallyunbecomingatanytimeduringthecourseoftraining,astudentmaybereferredforfacultyreviewandremediation.Remedialinterventionsmayincludepersonaltherapy,increasedsupervision,therepetitionofacademicandclinicalcoursework,additionalassignments,andstudentrestrictionswithintheprogram.Thestudentmayalsoberequiredtotake1-2semestersofRemedialProfessionalDevelopment.
Procedure
ThestudentwillbenotifiedinpersonbytheProgramDirectororFacultyClinicalSupervisorthatimpairmentinthestudent’sperformancehasbeennoted,andthathisorherrecordisunderreviewbytheFacultyReviewCommittee.ANotificationofImpairmentFormwillbesignedbythestudentindicatingthattheywereinformedoftheinitiationofthisprocess.
TheFacultyReviewCommittee(madeupofasubcommitteeofthecounselingprogramfaculty)willmeettoreviewanddiscussthestudent’sperformanceevaluation,records,andbehavior.
AnIndividualizedRemediationPlanwillbeinitiatedbythecommitteetoidentifythecompetencyareasthatfallbelowstandardrange.
TheFacultySupervisorwillmeetwiththestudenttofurtherdeveloptheIndividualizedRemediationPlan,basedontheidentifiedcompetencyareasthatareinneedofremediation,withcorrespondinggoalstoaddresseacharea.
TheRemediationPlanwillbereviewedthroughoutthesemestertodeterminethestudent’sreadinesstoprogressintheprogram.Atthistime,(1)afurtherplanforremediationwillbedeveloped,(2)adecisionwillbemadetoadvancethestudentinthepracticumorinternship,or(3)thestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.
CopiesoftheInformedConsent,NotificationofImpairment,andIndividualizedRemediationPlanwillbeprovidedtotheStudent,ProgramDirector,andFacultySupervisor.Copieswithbeplacedinthestudent’sfile.Inaddition,theDirectorofGraduateStudiesandtheDepartmentChairmaybeconsulted.
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NotificationofImpairment
StudentName:_________________________________________Date:______________________Thisistonotifyyouthatyouunderfacultyreviewforremediationfortheduetothefollowingconcerns:1.2.3.4.5.ThefacultywillholdameetingwithyoutodevelopanIndividualizedRemediationPlantoaddresstheseissues.Signatures:Student:________________________________________________Date:______________________FacultySupervisor:___________________________________Date:______________________SiteSupervisor:_______________________________________Date:______________________ProgramDirector:_____________________________________Date:______________________FinalOutcome:
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INDIVIDUALIZEDREMEDIATIONPLAN(IRP)
NAME:____________________________SEMESTER:___________________
StudentswillworktogetherwiththeFacultySupervisorsto:
• Outlineperformanceconcerns• Identifyspecificremedialgoalsrelatedtotheconcerns• Outlinespecificmethodstoachievethegoals• Identifyevaluationprocedures
PERFORMANCECONCERNS:
REMEDIATIONGOALS:
METHODSTOACHIEVEGOALS:
EVALUATIONPROCEDURES:SIGNATURES:Student:________________________________________Date:________________FacultySupervisor:___________________________Date:_________________FacultySupervisor:___________________________Date:_________________
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SampleSyllabusforRemedialProfessionalDevelopment(maybetakenforcredit) GENERALINFORMATION
Instructor:Prof.LisaArango,Ph.D.,
LMHC
Prof.JessicaRobb,Ph.D.
Phone:(305)348-7076
Office:Bldg.,Room#DM282,MMC
ClassMeetings:Wed.3:30-5:30
IndividualSupervisionMeetings(asscheduled)
OfficeHours:Wednesdays12:30-2:00
&byappointment E-mail:[email protected]
Fall2013 COURSEDESCRIPTIONPurpose:Thepurposeofthiscourseistofacilitatethecounselingstudent’sprofessionaldevelopmentandprovidesupporttothestudentthroughtheremediationprocess.TheCACREPStandardsrequirethatprogramshaveastudentretentionpolicythataddressesremediationprocedures(2009,Section.L).TheStandardsglossaryfurtherdefinesstudentretentionpolicyas“thepolicybywhichprogramfacultymembersevaluateeachstudentforacademic,professional,andpersonalfitnesstocontinueinacounselingprogram...(p.62).Whencounseloreducatorsbecomeawarethatastudent’scompetenceisinterferingwithperformance,thestudentshouldbeofferedremedialassistancetoaddresstheissuesathand(ACACodeofEthicsF.9.b.).StudentswithanyimpairmentshouldrefertoACACodeofEthicC.2.b.Remedialinterventionsmayincludepersonaltherapy,increasedsupervision,therepetitionofacademicandclinicalcoursework,additionalassignments,andstudentrestrictionswithintheprogramassupportedinrelevantliterature(Biaggio,Gasparikova-Krasnec,&Bauer,1983;Bradey&Post,1991;Fly,vanBark,Weinman,Kitchener,&Lang,1997;Henderson,2010;Kress&Protivnak,2009;Lambetal.,1987;McAdams&Foster,2007;Olkin&Gaughen,1991;Procidano,BuschRossnagel,Reznikoff,&Geisinger,1995;Russell&Peterson,2003).COURSEOBJECTIVES
Studentwillbeableto:
1. Demonstrateskillsindevelopingandmaintainingacounselingrelationshipwhilemaintainingappropriateboundaries;
2. Accuratelyconceptualizeclientconcernsandissues;3. Assessclientsfromamulticulturalperspectivetounderstandtheirworldview,values,family
structureandbehavioralnorms;4. Interpretdataaboutclientsregardingdiagnosisandtreatmentplanninganddemonstrate
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familiaritywiththeDSM-Vclassificationofdisorders5. Conductmockindividualandgroupcounselingsessions6. Demonstratesensitivityforlegalandethicaldilemmasandconductoneselfinaprofessionaland
ethicalmanner7. Demonstrateverbalcommunicationsthatareclearandconciseindailyinteractionswithclients,
co-workersandotherprofessionals;8. Engageinconsultationwithprofessionalsandduringinterdisciplinaryteammeetings;9. Demonstrateeffectivereferralandcollaborationskills;10. Writereportsrequiredbysupervisorincludingprogressnotesandwrittenclientrecords;
TEXTBOOKREQUIRED:
Echterling,Cowan,Evans,Staton,McKee,Presbury,&Stewarrt.(2008)Thriving!AManualforStudentsintheHelpingProfession.WadsworthPublishing.
Kiser,P.M.(2011).TheHumanServicesInternship.Brooks/Cole.
ACACodeofEthics
REMEDIALINTERVENTIONS
Ø Increasedfacultysupervisionmeetings(asscheduled)Ø ParticipateinpracticumweeklygroupsupervisionØ SuspensionfromclinicalworkØ AdditionalAssignments(seecourseoutline)Ø AssignedReadingØ AttendanceatWorkshops(asassigned)
GRADING
COURSEREQUIREMENTS:Journal,MockSession,IncreasedSupervision,ReadingAssignments,ViewCounselingVideos
EVALUATIONS&GRADINGPOLICY
RemedialStudentswillbeevaluatedonaPass/Failbasis.AgradeofPasswillbeearnedbasedonthefollowingappraisals:(1)acceptableevaluation/feedbackfromsupervisors,(2)satisfactoryprogressmadeonremediationgoalsasoutlinedintheIRP(4)classandsupervisionmeetingattendance(5)completionofallrequiredassignments.
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AgradeofFailwillbegivenforanyofthefollowing(1)evaluationandfeedbackfromsupervisorssuggestthatyouhavenotmetexpectationsasa
graduatelevelstudent(2)semestergoalsnotmet(3)missedclass/supervisionmeetingswithoutexcused(4)missedassignments
JOURNAL
JOURNAL:ThestudentwillpurchaseanotebooktobeusedasaJournalforthesemester.TheJournalwillbebroughttoallsupervisionmeetingstobesignedbySupervisorandStudent.Weeklyentrieswillinclude:
(1) theactivitiesfortheweek,(2) reflectionofwhathasbeenlearnedthroughtheassignedreadingandactivities,(3) asummaryofwhatwasdiscussedinsupervision(4) feedbackandfollowmeeting.
INDIVIDUALIZEDREMEDIATIONPLANStudentswillworktogetherwiththeFacultySupervisorsto:
• Outlineperformanceconcerns• Identifyspecificremedialgoalsrelatedtotheconcerns• Outlinespecificmethodstoachievethegoals• Identifyevaluationprocedures
TAPE/CASEPRESENTATION
Fourtapedandtranscribedmocksessionswillbesubmittedforfeedback.
POTENTIALOUTCOMESIftherequirementsfora“Passing”gradefortheRPDcourseAREmetthenthestudentwillmoveontothenextsemesterofRPD.IftherequirementsfortheRPDcourseareNOTmetthenthestudentswillbedismissedfromthePCPprogram.
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LicensingInformationThefollowinginformationisintendedtoprovideyouwithsomebasicguidelinesforobtainingalicenseinMentalHealthCounseling.ThePCPProgramconsistsof60credithoursofgraduatestudythatleadstoaMaster'sofScienceinPsychology(M.S.inPsychology)andeligibilitytobecomeaLicensedMentalHealthCounselor(LMHC)inthestateofFlorida.NotethatStaterequirementsundergoannualreviewandchange.Therefore,itisthestudent'sresponsibilitytoensurethattheymeettherequirementscurrentatthetimetheyapplyforlicensure.Forinformationconcerningthemostrecentrequirementsforalllicensedprofessions(includingtheMHClicense),pleasevisittheFloridalicensingrequirementswebsite.TheprogramdoesnotguaranteeeligibilityforlicensureinstatesotherthanFlorida,thoughstudentsmaybelicenseeligibleinseveralstates.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoresearchlicensurerequirementsinotherstatestodetermineifanyadditionalcourseworkortrainingisneededtobelicenseeligibleinthatparticularstate.Forspecificuptodatedetailsgoverningtheprofession,studentsshouldconsultthewebsiteoftheBoardofClinicalSocialWork,Marriage&FamilyTherapy,andMentalHealthCounseling.Floridastatute491,RuleChapter64B4,oftheFloridaAdministrativeCodedescribestherulesforlicensureasanLMHC.TheserulescanbechangedbytheFloridaLegislatureatanytime.TheAmericanCounselingAssociationprovidesalistingoflicensurerequirementsbystatethatcanbefoundhereforyourreference.Asstatedontheirwebsite,“Everyefforthasbeenmadetoensuretheaccuracyoftheinformationpresentedhere,but,duetothecomplexityoflawsandregulations,andthefrequencywithwhichstateregulationscananddochange,wecannotguaranteethatthisreportiscompletelywithouterror.”
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Practicum&InternshipVerificationFormWhenapplyingtobecomeaRegisteredIntern,theBoardwillrequestthataletterbesentfromtheUniversityverifyingyourpracticumandinternshipexpereince(i.e.,the1000hoursofClinicalTrainingExperience)wascompletedinaccordancewiththeCACREPstandards.Pleasefillouttheinformationbelowandemailtheformtotheprogramassistantatpcp@fiu.edusothattheprogramcanprepareandsendthelettertotheBoard.
StudentName:_________________________________________________________Date:__________________________
PleasecompletethisformandreturntotheProgramCoordinatorwhenyouarepreparingtoapplytotheBoardasaRegisteredIntern.
Semestertaken SiteName #ofhourscompletedCLP6945ClinicalPracticum________________,____________________________,__________________________CLP6943Ad.ClinicalPract________________,____________________________,__________________________CLP6943Ad.ClinicalPract________________,____________________________,__________________________CLP6948ClinicalInternship________________,____________________________,__________________________CLP6949Ad.ClinicalIntern________________,____________________________,__________________________
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ObtainingaLicense
InMentalHealthCounselinginFlorida____CompleteaMaster’sdegreefromaprogramrelatedtothepracticeofmentalhealthcounselingthatincludesapracticumandinternshipandconsistsofatleast60credithoursinthe12requiredcontentareas.____RegisterwiththeDepartmentasaMHCInternbycompletingallsectionsoftheInternRegistrationApplicationwhichcanbecompletedfullyonlineorobtainedasaPDFonlineorApplicationsectionsinclude:
• GeneralInformation• EducationalWorksheet• SubmitOfficialTranscripts• Practicum/InternshipFieldPlacementVerification(completetheVerificationForm(nextpage)and
turnintotheProgramCoordinatortobesenttotheBoard).• Returntheapplicationwiththeappropriatefee.
____Beginthetwo-yearspost-degreeclinicalexperienceinmentalhealthcounseling.Makesuretousethefollowingguidelines:
• Twoyears’experienceisdefinedas1500directclientcontacthoursand100hoursofsupervision.• Thehoursmustbecompletedovertwoyears,nolessthan100weeks(i.e.theymaynotbecompleted
inoneyear,butmaybecompletedinmorethan2years).• Thesehoursmustbecompletedinamentalhealthsettingwherethereisalicensedmentalhealth
counselor(ortheequivalent)onstaff.• YoumustobtainsupervisionforthisexperiencebysomeonewhoisaQualifiedSupervisor(asdefined
byRule64B4).Thispersonmayormaynotbeonstaffatplaceofemployment.• Youmustdocumentonehourofsupervisionforevery15clientcontacthours.• Fiftypercentofsupervisionhoursmaybecompletedingroupsupervision(definedasamaxofsix
persons)asopposedtoindividualsupervision(definedasnomorethantwopersons).
____Completeaneight-hourLawsandRulescourseandsubmittheoriginalcertificateofcompletiontotheBoard.____Completeatwo-hourPreventionofMedicalErrorscourseandsubmitacopyofthecertificateofcompletiontotheBoard.____Completeanapplicationforlicensure.____RegisterforandtaketheNationalClinicalMentalHealthCounselingExamination.APreparationguidecanbefoundatthewebsitemaintainedbytheNationalBoardforCertifiedCounselors.*EveryoneshouldobtainacopyofthecurrentLawsandRulesgoverningtheprofession.ThesecanbeorderedfromtheDepartmentordownloadedfromtheirwebsitehttp://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov..
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EducationWorksheetMENTALHEALTHCOUNSELING
(FLLicensureRequirementsforLMHC’s)
ContentArea SchoolCourseNumber CourseTitle______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CounselingTheoriesandPractice: PCO6206 Principles&PracticesofCounseling&Psychotherapy HumanGrowthand DEP5068 AppliedLifespanDevelopmentalPsychologyDevelopment:Psychopathology:CLP5166 AdvancedPsychopathology HumanSexuality: CLP6498 Diagnosis&TreatmentofSexualDisordersGroupTheories: CYP5534 GroupsasAgentsofChangeIndividualEvaluation CLP6436 IntrotoPsychologicalAssessmentandAssessment:CareerandLifestyle CLP6449 CareerDev.InAdolescence&AdulthoodAssessment:Research:CYP6526 PsychologicalMethodsofProgramEvaluation SocialandCulturalFoundations: CYP6766 ThePsychofCrossCulturalSensitizationCounselinginCommunitySettings: CYP6936 CurrentIssuesinCommunityPsychologySubstanceAbuse:PCO5311 Theory,Research,&TreatmentofAddictiveBehaviorLegal,EthicalandProfessionalStandards:CLP5931 EthicalCodeinPsychologicalPractice__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Toqualifyformentalhealthcounselinginternregistration,anapplicantmusthavecompletedaminimumof7oftheaboverequiredcoursecontentareas,oneofwhichmustbeacourseinpsychopathologyorabnormalpsychology.Pleasesees.491.005(4)(c),FloridaStatutes.
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FAQ’sMentalHealthCounselingLicense
1. CanIsitfortheNationalExaminationbeforeIfinishmypost-mastershours?
Yes.
2. DoIhavetobefinishedwithmysupervisedexperiencebeforeIcantakethelawsandrulescourseandthemedicalerrorscourse?
No.Youcantakethesecoursesanytime.
3. Asaregisteredintern,amIrequiredtoobtaincontinuingeducation?No,however,youmaychoosetotaketheHIV/AIDSandDomesticViolencerequirementsforinitialLicensureswhileyouarearegisteredintern.
4. I’vejustputmyapplicationforinternregistrationinthemail.CanIbegincountingmyhoursnow?No.Chapter491.0045,F.S.requiresthatyouregisterasaninternpriortocommencingandcountingthe
hourstowardsthepost-master’sexperience.
5. CanIcompletemyhoursinlessthan2years?
No.