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Counseling*Psychology*Faculty*&*Staff!

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Professor,!Psychology!Department!Chair,!Jeremy!Pettit,!Ph.D.!!

Email!Address:![email protected]!

Program!Director,!Associate!Teaching!Professor,!and!Associate!Chair,!Kristin!Nichols-Lopez,!Ph.D.!

Email!Address:!![email protected]#

Associate!Professor,!Paulo!Graziano,!Ph.D.!

Email!Address:![email protected]!

Teaching!Professor,!Internship!Faculty!Supervisor,!Lisa!Arango,!Ph.D.,#LMHC!

Email!Address:![email protected]!

Visiting!Associate!Teaching!Professor,!Practicum!Faculty!Supervisor,!Jessica!Robb!Mazzant,!Ph.D.!

Email!Address:![email protected]!

Associate!Professor,!Elisa!Trucco,!Ph.D.!

Email!Address:![email protected]!

Teaching!Professor,!Paige!Telan,!Ph.D.,!LMHC!

Email!Address:![email protected]!

Adjunct!Faculty,!Erika!Coles,!Ph.D.!

Email!Address:![email protected]!

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Program!Coordinator:!!Yaimara!Roman!Gonzalez!

Email!Address:!![email protected]!

Psychology!Department!Office!Manager:!Jackie!Pena!

Email:![email protected]!

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Counseling*Psychology*Master’s*Program!

The$information$contained$in$this$Handbook$is$designed$to$guide$students$through$the$educational$and$clinical$

training$ experience$ requirements$ necessary$ for$ completing$ the$ master’s$ degree$ in$ psychology$ with$ a$

specialization$in$counseling,$and$for$obtaining$eligibility$for$a$license$as$a$Mental$Health$Counselor$as$outlined$

in$Florida$Statute$491.$$The$degree$requirements$for$the$Counseling$Psychology$Master’s$program$are$designed$

to$be$consistent$with$the$state$licensure$requirements,$however,$the$Board$of$Clinical$Social$Work,$Marriage$&$

Family$Therapy$and$Mental$health$Counseling$meets$several$times$annually$and$may$change$the$rules$outlined$

in$Chapter$491$at$any$meeting.$$It$is$recommended$that$all$students$obtain$a$copy$of$the$Florida$Statutes$(Laws$

and$ Rules)$ governing$ the$ profession.$ Students$ should$ stay$ current$ with$ changes$ and$ new$ information$ by$

maintaining$contact$with$the$Florida$Board.$

Division$of$Medical$Quality$Assurance$

Board$of$Clinical$Social$Work,$Marriage$and$Family$Therapy$and$Counseling$Psychology$$

4052$Bald$Cypress$Way$

Tallahassee,$Florida$32399-3258$$$$

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It$is$recommended$that$Students$join$the$Florida$Mental$Health$Counselors$Association$(FMHCA),$which$offers$

important$information$regarding$upcoming$changes$in$the$laws$and$rules$as$well$as$other$vital$information.$

Their$website$is$http://www.fmhca.org/$

It$is$also$suggested$that$students$planning$to$have$a$career$in$Psychology$and$ Counseling$join$the$American$

Counseling$ Association$ and$ the$ American$ Psychological$ Association.$ They$ both$ offer$ student$ memberships,$

many$discounts,$publications,$etc.$and$they$offer$student$liability$insurance.$$$

$ACA$Membership$Services:$$800-347-6647$x.$222,$http://www.counseling.org/.$$$

$APA$Membership$Services:$$800-374-2721$http://www.apa.org/students.$

Student$ Liability$ Insurance$ can$ be$ obtained$ through,$ Healthcare$ Providers$ Service$ Organization$44

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Most$of$the$counseling$program$policies$and$requirements$are$explained$in$the$Student$Handbook$–please$read$

all$of$it;$you$are$responsible$for$all$of$it.$You$will$be$asked$to$sign$a$form,$indicating$that$you$have$read$all$the$

materials$and$understand$that$you$are$responsible$for$knowing$and$complying$with$program$requirements.$$

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Informed&Consent&

Description+of+Course+Expectations+and+Program+Experiences+

The#course#content#and#experiential#activities#in#the#Professional#Counseling#Program#(PCP)#are#designed#to#afford#students#

the#opportunity#to#advance#their#personal,#intellectual,#and#professional#development.#Throughout#the#program#of#study,#you#

will#be# expected#to#receive#and#integrate#feedback# concerning#your#personal,#academic,#and#professional#strengths,#limitations,#

and#performance#as#a#counselor.###

The#expectations#of#the#counseling#curriculum#are#that#you#will#explore#and#recognize#the#effect#that#your#personal#beliefs,#

values,#issues,#emotions,#and#behaviors#have#on#your#ability#to#function# as#a#counseling#professional.#Students#in#the#Counseling#

Psychology# Master’s# Program# are# encouraged# to# seek# out# experiences# for# personal# growth# and# reflection# (i.e.,# personal#

counseling)#while#in#the#program#to#assist#in#this#self-reflective#process.##This#service#is#offered#free#of#charge#for#students#at#

the#FIU#Counseling#Ce nter.##

The# various# teaching# methods,# courses,# practica,# and# internships# will# require# that# you# develop # and# demonstrate# your#

counseling#skills#as#you#work#with#other#students#in#role-play#scenarios#and#with#clients#in#actual#counseling#sessions.#You#will#

be#required#to#share#audio#and/or#video#tapes#of#these#sessions#with#your#supervisors,#instructors,#and#peers#for#feedback.#In#

addition#to#technical#feedback#about#your#developing#counseling#and#interviewing#skills,#you#will#be#asked#to#consistently#and#

systematically#examine#your#behaviors,#beliefs,#and#emotions#in#relation#to#your#counseling#activities#and#experiences.#

Student+Responsibilities+

It#is#the#student’s#responsibility#to#know#and#follow #the# American#Counseling#Association#Code#of#Ethics.##Acco r d ing#to#the#Code,#

counselors-in-training#have#a#responsibility#to#adhere#to#the#laws,#rules,#and#policies#that#govern#professional#behavior#at#the#

placement#setting.#Furthermore,#students#have#the#same#obligation#to#clients#as#those#required#of#a#professional#counselor.###

Impairment+and+Remediation+

If,#in#the#professional#judgment#of#a#supervisor,#instructor,#or#faculty#member,#a#student’s#behavior#is#deemed#substandard,#

unethical,#illegal,#and/or#professionally#unbecoming#at#any#time#during#the#course#of#training,#a#student#may#be#referred#for#

faculty# review# and# remediation.# At# that# time# the# Faculty# Review# Committee# will# be# called# to# review# the# performance#

evaluations,#record,#and#behavior#of#the#student# and#will#make#recommendations#as#to# whether#the#student#should#refrain#from#

providing#counseling#services#and/or#develop#a#plan#for#remediation#(see#appendix#in#manual#for#full#explanation#of#policy).#####

The#2014# American# Counseling# Association#Code# of# Ethics# provides# the# foundation# for#our#ethical#standards.#Section# F.9.b#

states#that#“Counselor#educators#do#the#following#1)#assist#students#in#securing#reme-#dial#assistance#when#needed,#2)#seek#

professional#consultation#and#document#their#decision#to#dismiss#or#refer#students#for#assistance,#and#3)ensure#that#students#

have# recourse# in# a# timely# manner# to# address# decisions# requiring# them# to# seek# assistance# or# to# dismiss# them# and# provide#

students#with#due#process#according#to#institutional#policies#and#procedures.”##

Attestation+Statement###

I"am"willing"to"adhere"to"the"principles,"requirements,"and"student"responsibilities"as"described."I"have"also" read"the"

description"of"course"requirements" and"program"experiences"required"in"the"curriculum" fo r "the"program."I"am"willing"to"

participate"fully"in"the"courses"and"requirements"of"the"Professional"Counseling"Program."I"further"understand"that"a"

course"grade"of"B-"or"better"and"a"GPA"of"3.0" or"higher"must"be"obtained"to"progress"in,"and"graduate"from,"the" pr og ra m.""

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PCP*Terms*and*Conditions*of*the*Program*

This$Agreement$specifies$the$terms$and$conditions$under$which$the$School$of$Integrated$Sciences$and$Humanity$of$

Florida$ International$ University$ will$ offer$ a$ professional$ program$ for$ students$ seeking$ a$ Master$ of$ Science$ in$

Psychology$with$a$concentration$in$Counseling$Psychology.$Each$student$participating$in$the$program$must$accept$

the$terms$and$conditions$outlined$below$prior$to$starting$their$first$semester.$

Cohort$Integrity$

A. The$program$structure$is$that$of$lock-step,$cohort$program.$$Students$need$to$adhere$to$program$schedule$

at$all$times.$

B. The$consequence$for$skipping$or$unsatisfactorily$completing$a$course$or$program$component$includes,$but$

is$not$limited$to$

a. one$course$forgiveness-$withdraw$from$current$cohort$and$join$the$students$in$the$following$year$

to$ repeat$ the$ failed$ course$ when$ the$ course$ is$ offered$ again,$ should$ the$ program$ be$ offered.$

Forgiveness$will$only$be$allowed$for$one$course.$Unsatisfactory$completion$of$more$than$one$course$

will$be$cause$for$dismissal$from$the$program.$

b. automatic$withdrawal$from$the$program$with$an$option$to$re-apply$for$the$next$admission$term$

It$is$at$the$discretion$of$the$Program$Director,$Program$Supervisor(s),$and/or$Course$Instructor(s)$which$of$

the$ delineated$ consequences$ will$ apply.$ Decisions$ are$ made$ on$ a$ case$ by$ case$ basis$ and$ will$ be$

communicated$to$the$student$in$writing.$$

Curriculum$

A. Credits.$$This$is$a$60-semester$hour,$lock-step$graduate$program.$The$program$consists$of$6$semesters$(3-4$

courses$per$term).$$

B. $$$$$$$$$$$Clinical$Experience$Hours.$Students$are$required$to$complete$clinical$experience$hours$as$outlined$by$the$

program.$ If$ a$ student$ is$ unable$ to$ complete$ these$ hours$ according$ to$ their$ semester$ requirements.$The$

student$ will$ be$ considered$non-compliant$ with$program$requirements$ and$ may$ be$withdrawn$from$the$

program.$Students$ must$receive$a$passing$grade$in$the$clinical$experience$courses$each$semester$before$

moving$forward$with$each$step$in$the$clinical$training$process.$This$includes$both$Practicum$and$Internship$

courses.$$$

C. $$$$$$$$$$$Location$and$Scheduling$of$Course$Offerings.$ $ All$of$the$program$courses$will$ be$ offered$at$ the$ Modesto$

Maidique$ Campus$ or$ Online.$ Some$ courses$ will$ be$ hybrid$ courses$ with$ both$ an$ online$ and$ on-campus$

component.$Some$courses$may$be$online$only.$$Courses$that$meet$on-campus$will$vary$in$days$and$times$

each$semester.$Students$are$expected$to$be$able$to$be$on$campus$for$various$program$components$during$

the$day$and$evenings,$as$well$as$on$the$weekends.$$

?1 Maintenance$of$ Good$Standing.$$In$order$to$remain$in$good$standing$in$the$program$students$must$maintain$

a$3.0$(out$of$4.0)$grade$point$average$during$their$studies.$Additionally,$students$must$obtain$a$grade$of$B-$

or$better$in$all$of$their$courses.$If$a$student$receives$a$failing$grade$(i.e.$a$grade$of$C+$or$lower)$the$student$

will$be$seen$as$not$completing$the$program$satisfactorily$and$may$be$withdrawn$from$the$program$(see$

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section$on$cohort$integrity).$Students$whose$GPA$falls$below$a$3.0$will$be$given$a$warning,$probation,$and/or$

dismissal$as$outlined$below.4

a. @,)0*02$$$A$PCP$student$whose$cumulative$GPA$falls$below$3.0$will$be$placed$on$warning$for$the$

following$term.$$Warning$indicates$academic$difficulty.$

b. 7)(=,"*(0$$$A$PCP$student$on$warning$whose$cumulative$GPA$remains$below$the$3.0$after$the$next$

term$will$be$placed$on$probation.$$Such$a$student$will$have$one$semester$to$raise$his/her$cumulative$

GPA$to$3.0$or$above.$$Probation$indicates$serious$academic$difficulty.$

c. ?*-.*--,'$$$A$graduate$student$on$probation$who$does$not$improve$his/her$cumulative$GPA$above$

the$3.0$level$during$the$next$term$will$be$automatically$dismissed$from$the$program.$$The$dismissal$

is$ for$ a$ minimum$ of$ one$ year.$ $ After$ one$ year,$ the$ student$ may$ apply$ for$ readmission$ to$ the$

University$in$the$same$or$different$program.$

E. Expectations$ for$ Student$ Professional,$ Personal,$ and$ Academic$ Development.$ In$ addition$ to$ their$ academic$

performance,$students$will$be$evaluated$throughout$the$program$on$three$criteria:$$

1. Ability$to$understand$and$adhere$to$the$counseling$profession’s$professional$and$ethicalstandards$

of$behavior;$$

2. Ability$to$demonstrate$adequate$counseling$skills$and$competencies;$and$$

3. Freedom$from$any$psychological$impairment$that$may$act$as$a$barrier$to$their$ability$to$provide$

effective$professional$counseling.$$

If$at$any$time,$one$or$more$of$these$expectations$are$not$being$met,$the$student$will$be$referred$for$Remediation$

(see$Remediation$Policy).$$Students$deemed$incompetent$to$complete$the$required$coursework,$practicum,$and/or$

internship$due$to$failed$remediation$efforts$will$be$dismissed$from$the$program.$4

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I,$_______________________________________,$have$read,$understand,$and$accept$the$terms$and$conditions$stated$above$in$

this$Agreement$and$in$the$accompanying$Program$Information$and$Policies$brochure.$I$understand$that$changes$

may$be$made$based$on$changes$in$University$policies$and$State$of$Florida$laws,$rules,$and$regulations.$

_____________________________________$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$________________$

Signature$ $ $ $ $ $$ Date$ $ 4

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Student*Survival*Guide*&*Tips*

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The$Counseling$Program,$and$the$psychology$department$in$general,$+/#/0+4(04/F.,*'4,-4"!/4.,*04./"!(+4

(&4:(..<0*:,"*(0.$You$must$use$your$active$FIU$e-mail$account$and$have$it$registered$with$the$Counseling$

Program$Office,$your$Practicum/Internship$site,$and$the$Department$Main$Office.$$This$email$must$be$checked$

daily.$It$is$your$responsibility$to$ensure$that$you$receive$important$communications.$If$your$contact$information$

changes$at$any$time$during$the$course$of$completing$the$program$please$fill$out$the$contact$information$page$

found$in$the$Program$Forms,$and$turn$into$the$following$people:$

• Counseling$Program$Office$staff$

• Practicum/Internship$site$

?*-,=*'*"G%D.#,*)./0"4D--</-4

If$you$have$any$impairment,$including$a$temporary$impairment,$due$to$health,$psychological,$family,$or$personal$

reasons,$ understand$ that$ it$ is$ your$ responsibility$ to$ let$ those$ who$ supervise$ you$ know$ of$ your$

disability/impairment.$ Personal$ problems$ do$ not$ “excuse”$ you$ from$ conducting$ yourself$ in$ a$ professional$

manner$(e.g.$meeting$clients$on$time,$showing$up$for$class,$etc.).$ Faculty,$instructors,$and$supervisors$are$willing$

to$make$reasonable$accommodations,$if$they$are$consulted$in$a$timely$manner.$

If$you$have$a$more$extensive$disability$(e.g.$Learning$Disability,$a$physical$or$mental$health$condition)$that$may$

affect$your$academic,$research,$or$clinical$performance,$you$should$consult$with$the$Disability$Resource$Cen ter.$

Reasonable$accommodations$ can$be$ m ade$if$a$disability$ is$documented,$ but$needs$to$be$done$ “before”$a$problem$

occurs$not$after.$$

Contact$information$for$the$Disability$Resource$Center$is$as$follows:$

University$Park$Campus$

GC$190$

Voice:$(305)$348-3532$

TTY:$(305)$348-3852$

Fax:$(305)$348-3850$

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Florida$International$University's$Graduate$School$assists$both$prospective$and$current$graduate$students$in$the$

pursuit$of$graduate-level$programs$of$study.$4

At$the$UGS$website$you$can$find$information$and$forms$for$many$things,$including$but$not$limited$to:4

• Time$limits$for$Graduation4

• Transfer$Credit$Limits4

• Leave$of$Absence4

• Graduation4

• Graduate$Student$Catalog4

• Graduate$Policies$&$Procedures4

Please$take$some$time$to$visit$their$website$(http://gradschool.fiu.edu/),$as$you$will$find$it$useful$for$addressing$

many$ different$ issues.$ The$ UGS$ website$ also$ includes$ important$ deadlines$ for$ graduate$ students.$ All$ of$ the$

information$in$this$section$is$found$in$the$Graduate$Course$Catalog.$It$is$highly$recommended$that$you$download$a$

copy$of$the$Graduate$Course$Catalog.$

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A:,+/.*:4C,'/0+,)4

It$is$important$that$you$stay$up$to$date$with$university$dates$and$deadlines.$You$can$find$all$important$University$

deadlines$ are$ available$ on$ the$ Academic$ Calendar.$ This$ is$ the$ same$ calendar$ that$ faculty,$ instructor,$ and$

administrators$use$to$plan$their$courses.$The$academic$calendar$also$includes$dates$in$which$the$University$is$closed$

(i.e.$holidays).$You$are$responsible$for$obtaining$a$copy$of$the$academic$calendar$and$adhering$to$the$university’s$

deadlines$for$registration,$drop/add,$graduation$application,$etc.$ 4

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It$is$important$that$you$>//#4,''4G(<)4-G'',=*4&)(.4,''4G(<)42),+<,"/4:(<)-/-!!!$You$will$need$to$use$your$syllabi$

as$evidence$that$you$have$covered$a$specific$content$area$as$part$of$one$or$more$courses.$Thus,$it$is$important$to$

keep$a$copy$of$your$course$syllabi$for$ALL$graduate$level$classes.$You$will$need$your$syllabi$when$you$register$to$

become$ an$ intern$ with$ the$ State$ of$ Florida.$ You$ can$ also$ find$ brief$ descriptions$ of$ our$ courses$ in$ the$ graduate$

catalog,$student$program$manual,$and$program$website.$

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In$the$event$of$any$type$of$emergencies,$we$would$like$our$students$to$be$prepared.$Our$main$concern$is$the$safety$

of$ our$ students!$ Please$ become$ familiar$ with$ the$ University’s$ policies$ in$ cases$ of$ emergencies.$ FIU’s$ Office$ of$

Emergency$Management$has$information$to$help$you$personally$prepare$for$emergencies$(including$hurricanes),$

as$well$as$notify$the$university$community$about$any$emergencies.$Please$visit$the$Office$of$Emergency$Management$

Website.$$

They$ will$ provide$ you$ with$ definitions$ of$ emergencies,$ notification$ procedures,$ and$ resources.$ Some$ quick$

resources$include:$

• FIU’s$emergency$hotline$:$305-348-HELP$$(available$24/7)$

• FIU’s$emergency$website:$www.fiu911.org$(goes$live$as$soon$as$the$university$has$declared$an$emergency$

situation)$

• MDH4 A'/)"$is$ an$ emergency $ notification$ system$ used$ to$ notify$ the$ FIU$ community$ of$ any$ imminent$ or$

immediate$threat$to$life$safety.$It$is$designed$to$reach$as$many$people$as$possible$in$a$timely$manner$while$

also$ maintaining$ redundancy$ should$ one$ or$ several$ of$ the$ methods$ fail.$ Students$ who$ are$ in$ cohort$

programs$must$log$into$http://my.fiu.edu$(instructions)$and$provide$their$cell$phone$number$to$receive$FIU$

Alerts.$

L"!*:-4

Your$professional$training$at$FIU$includes$becoming$socialized$to$the$role$of$a$counselor.$$As$a$counselor$in$training$

you$must$conduct$your$clinical,$and$personal$actvities$in$a$manner$that$is$consistent$with$the$American$Counseling$

Association$(ACA)$ethics$guidelines$and$standards.$As$a$graduate$student$(effective$immediately)$you$are$required$

to$know$and$abide$by$the$ACA$ethics$guidelines$and$standards.$You$may$download$a$free$copy$of$the$guidelines$at$

any$time$by$going$to$the$ACA$website.$$

7)(&/--*(0,'4C(0+<:"4

Counseling$students$are$in$a$professional$training$program$and$are$expected$to$behave$in$a$professional$manner$

throughout$ their$ training.$ Examples$ of$ unprofessional$ behavior$ include:$ frequently$ arriving$ late$ for$ classes,$

supervision,$clinical$appointments$with$clients,$or$other$professional$meetings;$inappropriate$dress$during$clinical$

activities.$Evidence$of$unethical$behavior$in$research,$clinical$work,$or$classes$(e .g.$cheating$on$exams,$or$plagiarism,$

unethical$or$inappropriate$behavior$at$practicum$site)$will$be$dealt$with$according$to$the$policies$of$the$university.$

Students$violating$ professional$conduct$policies$may$ be$ referred$ for$ remediation,$which$could$ lead$to$dismissal$

from$the$program.4

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Program*Curriculum44

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I(,'-:$$To$prepare$students$for$the$independent$and$licensed$professional$practice$of$mental$health$counseling.$$$$$$

Our$program$focuses$on$providing$students$with$a$solid$foundation$in$Counseling$Psychology,$and$opportunities$

for$specializing$in$a$range$of$clinical$problems$and$diverse$populations.$$$$$$$

9=N/:"*3/-:$$$

• To$offer$courses$that$emphasize$an$evidence-based$structure$for$customizing$the$therapeutic$relationship$

(ESR’s)$and$treatment$methods$(EST's)$to$individual$clients.$$$

• To$offer$courses$and$clinical$training$that$fulfill$the$master’s$degree$requirements$for$a$Florida$license$in$

Mental$Health$Counseling.$$

• To$ facilitate$ students’$ growth$ toward$ a$ professional$ identity$ that$ focuses$ on$ development$ of$ counselor$

competencies,$cultural$awareness,$and$ethical$standards$in$line$with$the$APA$and$ACA$Codes$of$Ethics.$$$

• To$ offer$ students$ an$ opportunity$ to$ specialize$ in$ a$ particular$ clinical$ problem$ and$ specific$ population$

through$faculty$guided$research$and$selected$clinical$training$experiences.$44$$

• To$ facilitate$ students’$ recognition$ of$ what$ qualifies$ as$ evidence$ of$ effective$ “best$ practice”$ through$ the$

instruction$of,$and$exposure$to,$methods$of$outcome$research$designed$to$$

• tailor$the$therapeutic$relationship$$

• develop$appropriate$treatment$goals,$$

• implement$effective$evidence-based$treatment$and$$

• measure$treatment$outcome.$$

• To$ provide$ instruction$ &$ skills$ training$ to$ enable$ students$ to$utilize$ applied$ behavioral$ science$ and$

counseling$theories,$and$evidence-based$methods$and$techniques,$for$the$purpose$of$$

• describing,$$

• preventing,$and$treating$psychological$problems,$and$$

• enhancing$mental$health$and$human$development.$

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A''4:(<)-/5()>4*-4:(.#'/"/+4*04-/Q</0:/4&(''(5*024,4"5(FG/,)4,:,+/.*:4#',01444

DD14CRDSDCAR4BOADSDSI4JTU4:)/+*"4!(<)-K$

O/Q<*)/./0"-4&()4"!/4:(.#'/"*(04(&4"!/4TVVV4!(<)-4(&4:'*0*:,'4/W#/)*/0:/4&(''(54"!/4CACOL742<*+/'*0/-4

&()4#),:"*:<.4,0+4*0"/)0-!*#4,0+4CACOL74-",0+,)+-4&()4:'*0*:,'4*0-")<:"*(0144$

400$hours$of$practicum$$

600$hours$of$internship$$

Forty$percent$of$clinical$work$is$in$direct$client$contact.$$

Trainees$will$receive$1$hour$of$individual$supervision$per$week,$and$$

1$½$hours$of$group$supervision$per$week$by$a$qualified$professional.$$

Formal$evaluation$of$student’s$performance.$$

CR74XYZU4C'*0*:,'47),:"*:<.4(3)$

7)/)/Q<*-*"/$44A+.*--*(04"(4#)(2),.$

This$is$the$first$semester$of$supervised$experience$in$clinical$techniques$and$methods.$$Topics$include$basic$

overview$of$ethics,$professional$identity,$basic$interviewing$skills,$and$group$supervision.$$Assessment,$clinical$

interviewing$and$case$presentation$methods$skills$are$covered.$$$$

CR74XYZ[4A+3,0:/+4C'*0*:,'47),:"*:<.4(6)44

7)/)/Q<*-*"/$4C(.#'/"*(04(&4CR74XYZU4$

This$is$the$second$and$third$semester$of$the$supervised$clinical$practicum$where$students$are$given$the$opportunity$

to$sharpen$basic$counseling$skills$through$their$work$with$clients.$$Tapes$&$transcriptions$of$counseling$sessions$

are$ shared$ for$ peer$ review$ and$ feedback$ during$ group$ supervision.$$Counselor$ counter$ transference$ issues$ are$

introduced$and$reviewed.$$$$$$$

CR74XYZ\4C'*0*:,'4D0"/)0-!*#$(3)$$

7)/)/Q<*-*"/$4C(.#'/"*(04(&4CR74XYZU4,0+4CR74XYZ[4$

Supervised$ 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$ and$

group$ exercises$ designed$ to$ promote$ self-awareness$ and$ insight$ pertaining$ to$ becoming$ a$ professional$

counselor/therapist.$$$

CR74XYZY4A+3,0:/+4C'*0*:,'4D0"/)0-!*#$(3)$

7)/)/Q<*-*"/$4C(.#'/"*(04(&4CR74XYZ\1$

Advanced$ supervised$ clinical$ experiences$ in$ which$ students$ are$ engaging$ in$ individual,$ group,$ and$ family$

counseling/psychotherapy$ sessions$ including$ treatment$ planning$ and$ implementation.$$ Students$ will$ have$ the$

opportunity$to$develop$an$in$depth$case$study$and$advanced$case$conceptualization$based$on$a$specific$client$and$

clinical$problem,$thereby$ d emonstrating$the$development$of$a$treatment$plan$and$implementation,$application$of$a$

clinical$intervention$or$treatment$of$the$problem,$and$treatment$outcome.$

DDD14C(.#)/!/0-*3/4LW,.4

In$addition$to$coursework$and$clinical$training$requirements,$students$are$required$to$receive$a$passing$score$on$

the$Counselor$Preparation$Comprehensive$Examination$(CPCE)$to$become$eligible$for$graduation.$$The$CPCE$exam$

is$a$160$question$multiple$choice$exam$administered$by$the$National$Board$for$Certified$Counselors$(NBCC).$

The$exam$may$be$repeated$at$the$student’s$expense.$$

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Course*Descriptions*

7C94X]VX47)*0:*#'/-4^47),:"*:/-4(&4C(<0-/'*024^47-G:!("!/),#G4(3):$$

R*:/0-/4C(0"/0"4A)/,$!Counseling$Theories$and$Practice4

This$ course$ reviews$ counseling$ theories$ and$ advanced$ practice$ with$ a$ focus$ on$ patient$ assessment,$ case$

conceptualization,$ treatment$ planning,$ and$ measurement$ of$ treatment$ outcome.$$ This$ course$ will$ also$ guide$

students$through$the$development$of$an$advanced$case$conceptualization$and$a$personal$approach$to$counseling$

and$psychotherapy$based$on$methods$of$psychotherapy$integration.$$$

C;74XU[X47)*0:*#'/-4^4_/"!(+-4(&47-G:!('(2*:,'4C(0-<'","*(0$(3):$$

Core$Psychology$Course$

This$course$provides$ an$introduction$to$basic$counseling$skills$and$theories$and$looks$at$variables$of$the$counselor-

client$ relationship$ and$ the$ stages$ of$ counseling$ and$ psychotherapy.$$ The$ course$ will$ help$ students$ develop$ an$

understanding$ of$ how$ theoretical$ perspectives$ of$ counseling$ and$ psychotherapy$ approaches$ can$ be$ applied$ to$

patients’$ presenting$ problems,$ the$ development$ of$ treatment$ goals$ and$ therapeutic$ intervention$ (e.g.,$ basic$

strategies$and$techniques).$$$

?L74U`YX4?/3/'(#./0",'4O/-/,):!4_/"!(+-4&()4C(<0-/'()-4(3):4

Core$Psychology$Course$

This$course$provides$an$overview$of$the$latest$ research$and$research$methods$used$in$psychotherapy$and$evidence-

based$treatments.$

78;4UY[Y4A+3,0:/+4C,-/4C(0:/#"<,'*a,"*(0$(3):$

Core$Psychology$Course$

This$course$will$provide$instruction$and$guidance$for$completing$the$advanced$case$conceptualization.$The$

project$for$this$course$will$result$in$a$paper$and$formal$presentation$of$a$clinical$case$the$student$has$treated$at$

the$Internship$Site.$A$formal$evaluation$of$the$Written$Content,$Oral$Communication,$and$Content$Knowledge$will$

be$completed$by$faculty.$Students$will$develop$literature$reviews,$identify$evidence-based$assessments$and$

interventions$used$to$treat$a$particular$clinical$problem,$develop$treatment$plans,$and$be$able$to$measure$and$

evaluate$treatment$outcomes$of$a$clinical$case$while$identifying$ethical$and$cultural$considerations$involved$with$

treatment.$$

?L74UVX\4A##'*/+4R*&/-#,04?/3/'(#./0",'47-G:!('(2G4(3):$

R*:/0-*024C(0"/0"4A)/,:$Human$Growth$and$Development$$

This$course$surveys$contemporary$and$classic$themes$and$issues$in$developmental$psychology$that$are$relevant$to$

front-line$ clinicans$ in$ the$ practice$ of$ mental$ health$ counseling.$ $ Application$ of$ developmental$ theories,$ and$

principles$of$learning$and$personality$development$will$be$covered$to$assist$students$in$assessing$clients$from$a$

developmental$perspective,$and$to$facilitate$an$understanding$of$how$theory$and$research$can$be$translated$into$

professional$ “best-practice”$ clinical$ intervention.$ $ Several$ domains$ of$ development$ including$ social,$ emotional,$

neural,$and$cognitive$development$across$the$lifespan$from$early$childhood$through$adulthood$will$be$explored$in$

the$context$of$cultural$and$systemic$influences$on$human$growth$and$change.$Developmental$psychopathology$will$

be$ examined$ along$ with$ some$ specific$ evidence-based$ interventions$ used$ to$ treat$ emotional$ and$ behavioral$

problems.$ Research-based$ knowledge$ applied$ to$ the$ facilitation$ of$ optimal$ development$ and$ wellness$ over$ the$

lifespan$will$also$be$addressed.$$$$$$$$$

CR74UTXX4A+3,0:/+47-G:!(#,"!('(2G4(3)$44

R*:/0-*024C(0"/0"4A)/,$$$Psychopathology$

In$this$course$students$will$gain$knowledge$and$understanding$of$psychopathology,$its$symptoms,$diagnosis,$and$

treatment.$$Students$will$become$familiar$with$the$DSM-IV-TR,$used$to$describe$psychological$disorders.$$Cultural$

and$ medical$ issues$ will$ be$ covered$ as$relevant$ to$the$ diagnosis$of$ a$ particular$ disorder.$$ Students$ will$ learn$ to$

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classify$ psychopathology$ using$ the$DSM-IV-TR,$and$ gain$ an$understanding$ of$cultural$variants$ in$ diagnosis$and$

treatment.$$$$$$$$

CR74XZY\4?*,20(-*-4^4B)/,"./0"4(&48/W<,'4?*-()+/)-$(3):$

R*:/0-*024C(0"/0"4A)/,:$$Human$Sexuality$

This$course$focuses$the$recent$theory$and$research$pertaining$to$sexual$disorders$and$treatment.$$The$course$will$

offer$an$in$depth$clinical$examination$of$sexual$functioning,$emphasizing$disorders$of$gender$identity,$paraphilias$

and$other$dysfunctions$of$intimacy$problems.$$4

C;74UU[Z4I)(<#-4,-4A2/0"-4(&4C!,02/4(3):$

R*:/0-*024C(0"/0"4A)/,:$$Group$Theories$

This$ course$ provides$ an$ overview$ of$ theoretical$ concepts$ and$ research$ findings$ relevant$ to$ group$

psychotherapy.$$ The$ course$ covers$ therapist$ issues,$ patient$ election$ criteria,$ group$ structuring,$ and$ basic$

therapeutic$ techniques.$$ Students$ will$ acquire$ basic$ skills$ in$ leading$ group$ therapy$ sessions$ and$ dealing$ with$

difficult$situations$through$experiential$exercises.$

CR74XZ[X4D0")(+<:"*(04"(47-G:!('(2*:,'4A--/--./0"$(3):$$

R*:/0-*024C(0"/0"4A)/,:$$Individual$Evaluation$and$Assessment$$

This$course$provides$an$overview$of$the$principles$and$methods$underlying$the$administration,$construction$and$

evaluation$of$psychological$tests$and$measures.$$Students$will$become$familiar$with$the$instruments$available$for$

assessment$and$measurement$along$with$strategies$for$selecting,$administering,$and$interpreting$assessment$and$

evaluation$instruments.$$Ethical$and$legal$considerations$will$also$be$reviewed.$$$$

CR74XZZY4C,)//)4?/3/'(#./0"4*04A+('/-:/0:/4^4A+<'"!((+4(3):$$

R*:/0-*024C(0"/0"4A)/,:$$Career$and$Lifestyle$Assessment$

This$ course$ provides$ an$ overview$ of$ career$ development$ and$ other$ life$ factors$ relevant$ to$ adolescence$ and$

adulthood.$ From$ a$ lifespan$ developmental$ perspective.$$ Issues$ related$ to$ research$ and$ proven$ strategies$ for$

working$with$clients$in$all$stages$of$their$career$will$be$reviewed.$$Career$ and$lifestyle$assessment$instruments$and$

techniques$will$also$be$presented.$$The$interrelationships$among$and$between$work,$family,$and$other$life$roles$and$

factors$including$the$role$of$diversity$and$gender$in$career$developme nt$will$also$be$examined.$$$$$$$$$$$

C;74XU]X47-G:!('(2*:,'4_/"!(+-4(&47)(2),.4L3,'<,"*(0$(3):$

R*:/0-/$C(0"/0"4A)/,:$$Research$$

This$ course$ provides$ an$ overview$ of$ the$ methods$ and$ principles$ of$ program$ evaluation$ of$ human$ service$

programs.$$It$also$surveys$the$methods$available$for$clinical$research$(e.g.,$random$clinical$trials,$process$outcome)$

and$the$ application$of$the$ basic$principles$of$such$methods.$$Student$ will$ become$familiar$with$conceptualizing,$

designing,$and$writing$a$research$project$and$program$evaluation$project.$$$$$$

C;74X`XX4B!/47-G:!4(&4C)(--4C<'"<),'48/0-*"*a,"*(0$(3):$

R*:/0-*024C(0"/0"4A)/,:$$Social$and$Cultural$Foundations$$

This$ course$ will$ offer$ a$ series$ of$ weekly$ seminars$ to$ increase$ student$ sensitivity$ to$ working$ with$ clients$ from$

different$cultural$backgrounds$to:$$(1)$to$facilitate$awareness$of$cultural$differences$and$their$impact$on$social$and$

human$service$delivery,$services$(2)$ identify$ students$ own$ personal$ biases$ and$ values$and$ (3)$ to$ help$ students$

develop$culturally$appropriate$intervention$skills.$$$$

C;74XY[X4C<))/0"4D--</-4*04C(..<0*"G47-G:!('(2G$(3):$$

R*:/0-*024C(0"/0"4A)/,:$$Counseling$in$Community$Settings$

This$course$provides$an$in$depth$examination$of$research$and$practice$in$the$area$of$community$psychology$with$

issues$related$to$preventing$mental$health$disorders$and$promoting$mental$health$and$wellness.$$The$

course$will$look$at$the$design$and$implementation$methods$used$to$implement$program$and$policies$that$build$and$

strengthen$ communities.$$ Topics$ include:$prevention,$ change$ strategies,$ social$ support,$ empowerment$ of$ client$

populations,$self-help$and$non$professional$helpers,$outreach,$social$justice,$and$social$policy.$$$$

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7C94U[TT4B!/()GE4O/-/,):!E4^4B)/,"./0"4(&4A++*:"*3/4b/!,3*()4(3):$

R*:/0-*024C(0"/0"4A)/,$4$Substance$Abuse$$

This$ course$ provides$ an$ overview$ of$ the$ latest$ theory$ and$ research$ findings$ that$ pertain$ to$ the$ process$ and$

development$of$addictive$behavior$and$the$stages$and$mechanisms$of$change.$$The$course$focus$is$on$providing$a$

practical$ and$comprehensive$ overview$ of$ the$ evidence-based$ interventions$ used$to$ treat$ substance$ abuse$ with$

adolescents,$families,$and$adults.$$$

CR74UY[T4L"!*:,'4C(+/4*047-G:!('(2*:,'47),:"*:/-$(3):$

R*:/0-*024C(0"/0"4A)/,:$$Legal,$Ethical,$and$Professional$Standards$

This$ course$ provides$ an$ overview$ of$ ethical$ theory$ and$ its$ practical$ applications$ to$ psychotherapy$ and$ mental$

health$counseling.$$The$course$will$cover$the$APA$and$ACA$Codes$of$Ethics$as$well$as$issues$related$to$Florida$Statute$

491,$Rule$Chapter$64B4,$F.A.C.,$legal$issues$and$professional$identity.$$$$

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Graduation*Information*

PJ,G,Z,J,(S!!

To!be!eligible!for!the!Masters!of!Science!in!Psychology,!Counseling!Psychology!Specialization,!the!

student!must!meet!the!following!requirements:!

1. Satisfactory!completion!of!all!required!courses!in!the!curriculum!(60!credit!hours)!

2. Receive!a!passing!score!on!the!CPCE!Exam!

QMMJ,N-(,67!A6)!K)-BH-(,67!!

!!!!!!!

%(*M!".!!The!student!must!complete!and!submit!an!Application!for!Graduation!Form!(found!online!at!

my.fiu.edu).!The!application!for!graduation!must!be!submitted!by!the!deadline!established!by!the!

University!during!the!beginning!of!the!final!semester!of!studies.!!Students!who!do!not!graduate!during!

that!semester!must!re-submit!an!Application!for!Graduation!for!the!semester!in!which!they!plan!to!

graduate.!!!

%(*M!#E!!Complete!the!Alumni!Data!Form!(found!in!the!Program!Forms!section!in!the!Handbook)!and!

submit!to!program!coordinator.!!

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Professional+Counseling+Psychology++

Exit+Requirement:+

Counselor*Preparation*Comprehensive*Examination*(CPCE)*

@6AB48BH?LSB84SLL?4B94PS9@4

The$comprehensive$exam$is$an$exit$examination$required$of$all$PCP$students$at$Florida$International$University.$

The$purpose$of$the$exam$is$to$assess$the$student’s$knowledge$of$counseling$to$ensure$minimum$competence$in$the$

field.$The$CPCE$will$also$provide$collective$feedback$that$can$be$used$by$the$program$in$developing/adapting$

curriculum.$$$

bLSLMDB849M4H8DSI4B6L4C7CL$$

• Provides$a$master’s$program$comprehensive$exam$that$meets$high$psychometric$standards.$

• Gives$programs$an$objective$view$of$the$knowledge$level$of$their$students.$$

• Allows$programs$to$examine$student$functioning$in$various$curricular$areas.$

• Promotes$longitudinal$self-study.$

• Compares$a$program’s$results$to$national$data.$

• Stimulates$student$integration$of$knowledge$learned$in$separate$courses.$

• Gives$students$comparative$strength$and$weakness$feedback.$$

Please$note$that$the$$CPCE$is$NOT$a$licensure$exam.$$

?LcLR97_LSB49M4B6L4C7CL4

The$CPCE$is$researched,$developed,$and$distributed$by$both$the$Research$and$Assessment$Corporation$for$

Counseling$(RACC)$and$the$Center$for$Credentialing$and$Education$(CCE),$two$affiliate$corporations$of$the$

National$Board$for$Certified$Counselors$(NBCC).$The$item$writing$committee$was$selected$from$master’s$and$

doctoral$level$professionals.$The$committee$compiled$a$comprehensive$listing$of$texts$used$in$counselor$education$

programs.$Each$question$was$developed$based$on$information$found$in$the$most$commonly$used$textbooks.$

C9SBLSB49M4B6L4C7CL$

The$CPCE$covers$the$eight$Council$for$Accreditation$of$Counseling$and$Related$Educational$Programs$(CACREP)$

common-core$areas$as$defined$by$their$Standards$for$Preparation:$$$

1.$Professional$Counseling$Orientation$and$Ethical$Practice$-$studies$that$provide$an$understanding$of$all$aspects$of$

professional$functioning.$$

2.$Social$and$Cultural$Diversity$-$studies$that$provide$an$understanding$of$the$cultural$context$of$relationships,$

issues,$and$trends$in$a$multicultural$society.$$

3.$Human$Growth$and$Development$-$studies$that$provide$an$understanding$of$the$nature$and$needs$of$persons$at$

all$developmental$levels$and$in$multicultural$contexts.$$

4.$Career$Development$-$studies$that$provide$an$understanding$of$career$development$and$related$life$factors.$$

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5.$Counseling$and$Helping$Relationships$-$studies$that$provide$an$understanding$of$the$counseling$process$in$a$

multicultural$society.$$

6.$Group$Counseling$and$Group$Work$-$studies$that$provide$both$theoretical$and$experiential$understandings$of$

group$purpose,$development,$dynamics,$theories,$methods,$skills,$and$other$group$approaches$in$a$multicultural$

society.$$

7.$Assessment$and$Testing$-$studies$that$provide$an$understanding$of$individual$and$group$approaches$to$

assessment$and$evaluation$in$a$multicultural$society.$$

8.$Research$and$Program$Evaluation$-$studies$that$provide$an$understanding$of$research$methods,$statistical$

analysis,$needs$assessment,$and$program$evaluation.$$

These$eight$core$areas$serve$as$the$primary$theoretical$basis$for$the$examination.$It$is$through$these$areas$that$the$

CPCE$is$associated$with$accepted$professional$standards.$$

M9O_AB49M4B6L4C7CL$

The$CPCE$is$a$knowledge-based$exam$that$consists$of$approximately$160$items$with$20$items$per$CACREP$area.$Of$

the$20$items$per$section,$17$will$be$scored;$the$remaining$three$will$be$pretest$items$that$are$not$identified$to$the$

student.$The$purpose$of$imbedded$pre-testing$is$to$generate$actual$score$performance$data$on$items.$This$allows$

CCE$to$select$items$for$future$test$construction$that$have$the$most$desirable$psychometric$attributes.$Scores$for$

each$section$and$a$total$score$will$be$reported$for$each$student.$The$CCE$will$provide$statistics$on$the$program’s$

students$as$well$as$national$data.$Students$are$allowed$four$(4)$hours$to$complete$the$examination.$After$each$

examination,$the$student$is$responsible$for$reporting$their$score$to$the$program.$Once$all$students$have$completed$

the$exam$and$reported$their$scores,$the$program$will$notify$each$individual$student$of$the$final$results.$

8BH?;4OL89HOCL84AS?4BD78444

Listed$below$are$three$resources$representative$of$the$study$materials$available$that$offer$preparation$materials.$

B!/47)(2),.4+(/-40("4/0+()-/4,0G4(0/4-/"4(&4#)/#,),"*(04.,"/)*,'-.$$

1. Mastering$the$National$Counselor$Examination$(NCE)$and$the$counselor$preparation$comprehensive$

examination$(CPCE)$by$Bradley$T.$Erford.$Available$at$https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-National-

Counselor-Preparation-Comprehensive/dp/0133786773/ref=dp_ob_image_bk$

2. Encyclopedia$of$Counseling,$Fourth$Edition$by$Howard$Rosenthal.$Available$at$$

https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Counseling-Third-Examination-

Comprehensive/dp/B004HL16ZQ$

3. The$Study$Guide$for$the$National$Counselor$Examination$and$CPCE$by$Dr.$Andrew$Helwig.$Available$at$

http://www.counselorprep.com/cpce-counselor-preparation-comprehensive-examination/ $

The$following$extremely$useful$tips$are$from$Counselor Exam Prep1$

1. In$preparing$to$study$for$the$exam,$do$a$pretest,$if$possible.$Determine$what$your$areas$of$strength$and$

weakness$are$to$help$you$develop$a$plan$of$attack$for$studying.$

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2. Starting$with$the$second$week$of$study,$you$need$to$go$back$and$review$the$material$you$studied$the$first$

week$so$you$don't$lose$it.$Each$subsequent$week,$you$need$to$keep$reviewing$material$studied$earlier.$This$

re-review$should$be$fairly$rapid$although$you$may$want$to$add$a$few$new$concepts$to$that$content$area$you$

had$not$studied$before.$Of$course,$if$you$have$scheduled$yourself$for$the$exam$and$you$have$less$than$two$

months$before$you$test,$you$will$need$to$adjust$your$study$schedule$accordingly.$

3. For$most$of$your$study$hours,$try$to$use$quality$daytime$hours$when$you$are$rested$and$alert.$Schedule$study$

hours$on$your$cell$phone$or$in$your$day$timer.$Your$late$night$study$hours,$after$the$house$is$finally$quiet,$

may$be$less$effective$because$of$your$fatigue.$

4. Don't$overwhelm$yourself$with$tons$of$materials$to$study$that$you$have$gathered$from$all$over$including$

study$guides,$textbooks,$course$notes,$etc.$Use$one$comprehensive$source$(such$as$the$study$guides$provided$

above).$

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Students$will$need$to$schedule$their$own$exam$with$a$local$proctoring$site.$You$can$do$so$by$going$online$and$

setting$up$an$account$and$registering$for$an$available$testing$site:$http://www.pearsonvue.com/CPCE/$

The$program$will$provide$you$with$voucher$numbers$and$additional$instructions$so$that$you$can$register$for$the$

exam$at$least$one$month$in$advance$of$the$due$date$for$the$exam.$

You$will$be$given$a$timeline,$in$advance,$similar$to$the$timeline$that$appears$below.$$

You$must$complete$the$exam$by$July$10,$2017.$$

Please$make$sure$to$do$the$following:$

1. Schedule$the$exam$and$send$us$an$email$with$your$day$and$time$by$July$1,$2017.$Any$student$who$has$not$

reported$their$exam$date$will$not$be$confirmed$for$graduation.$$

2. Complete$the$exam$by$July$10,$2017.$$

3. Report$your$exam$score$by$July$11,$2017$via$email.$Send$a$scan$or$picture$of$your$unofficial$score$report.$$

4. Students$will$be$notified$if$they$have$passed$or$failed$the$exam$by$July$13,$2017.$$

5. If$a$student$fails$the$exam,$they$will$have$to$reschedule,$provide$confirmation,$and$complete$the$exam$by$July$

28,$2017.$They$will$have$to$report$their$exam$score$by$July$29,$2017.$Any$student$who$has$to$re-take$the$exam$

will$have$to$pay$for$the$exam$out$of$pocket.$$

Student$must$receive$a$passing$score.$Students$who$fail$the$exam$must$take$it$again$within$one$week$of$receiving$

notice$of$failure$in$order$to$graduate$on$time.$A$subsequent$failure$will$postpone$graduation.$Students$who$fail$the$

exam$two$(2)$times$should$consult$with$the$Program$Director$to$devise$an$individual$assessment$plan$in$order$to$

graduate.$$

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Alumni*Data*Form#

Name:!!__________________________________________________________________________________________!

Date!of!Graduation:!!___________!(semester)!of!20_________!

Address:!____________________________________________________________________!

!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!_____________________________________________________________________!

Phone:!!_____________________________________________________________________!

Email!address:!!____________________________________________________________!

Place!of!Employment:!_____________________________________________________!

Are!you!planning!to!register!with!the!Florida!Board!as!a!Mental!Health!Intern:!!________!

If!so,!when!do!you!plan!to!do!this?!!___________________________________________________________!

Where!are!you!planning!to!accumulate!your!post-masters!hours:!!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________!

May!we!contact!you!in!the!future!regarding!the!program,!employment!opportunities,!and!request!for!

updated!information?!!_________________________________________________________________________!

May!we!add!you!to!our!Alumni!Database!that!will!located!on!the!Student!website?!!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________!

What!information!do!you!allow!us!to!have!on!our!student!website?!

Name___! Year!of!Graduation___! Address___! ! Phone___! E-mail___!

Place!of!Employment___! ! Status!as!Intern___!###

(We#will#not#print#any#information#that#you#do#not#authorize#us#to#print)#

________________________________________________________#

Student!Signature!!

_____________________________________________________________________!

Print!Name!! ! ! ! ! ! Date!

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CYP$6766$The$Psychology$of$Cross$Cultural$Sensitization$(3)$$ $ $ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$______________$

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CLP$6943$Advanced$Clinical$Practicum$(3)$$ $ $ $ ___________4

CLP$6948$Clinical$Internship$(3)$$ $ $ $ $ ___________$

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Change*of*Contact*Information*

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Counseling*Psychology**

Master’s*Program*

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Policy*&*Procedure*for Remediation*Policy*

All$students$will$read$and$sign$the$Informed$Consent$Form$during$New$Student$Orientation.$$This$form$is$intended$

to$notify$students$of$the$program$description,$student$responsibilities,$and$procedures$for$dealing$with$student$

remediation.$

If,$in$the$professional$judgment$of$a$supervisor,$instructor,$or$faculty$member,$a$student$is$deemed$substandard,$

unethical,$illegal,$and/or$professionally$unbecoming$at$any$time$during$the$course$of$training,$a$student$may$be$

referred$for$faculty$review$and$remediation.$$Remedial$interventions$may$include$personal$therapy,$increased$

supervision,$the$repetition$of$academic$and$clinical$coursework,$additional$assignments,$and$student$restrictions$

within$the$program.$The$student$may$also$be$required$to$take$1-2$semesters$of$Remedial$Professional$

Development.$$

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The$student$will$be$notified$in$person$by$the$Program$Director$or$Faculty$Clinical$Supervisor$that$impairment$in$

the$student’s$performance$has$been$noted,$and$that$his$or$her$record$is$under$review$by$the$Faculty$Review$

Committee.$$A$Notification$of$Impairment$Form$will$be$signed$by$the$student$indicating$that$they$were$informed$

of$the$initiation$of$this$process.$$$$

The$Faculty$Review$Committee$(made$up$of$a$sub$committee$of$the$counseling$program$faculty)$will$meet$to$

review$and$discuss$the$student’s$performance$evaluation,$records,$and$behavior.$

An$Individualized$Remediation$Plan$will$be$initiated$by$the$committee$to$identify$the$competency$areas$that$fall$

below$standard$range.$$$$

The$Faculty$Supervisor$will$meet$with$the$student$to$further$develop$the$Individualized$Remediation$Plan,$based$

on$the$identified$competency$areas$that$are$in$need$of$remediation,$with$corresponding$goals$to$address$each$

area.$$$

The$Remediation$Plan$will$be$reviewed$throughout$the$semester$to$determine$the$student’s$readiness$to$progress$

in$the$program.$$At$this$time,$(1)$a$further$plan$for$remediation$will$be$developed,(2)$a$decision$will$be$made$to$

advance$the$student$in$the$practicum$or$internship,$or$(3)$the$student$will$be$dismissed$from$the$program.$$$$$

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Notification*of*Impairment*

Student!Name:!_________________________________________Date:!______________________!

This!is!to!notify!you!that!you!under!faculty!review!for!remediation!for!the!due!to!the!following!concerns:!!

1.!!

2.!

3.!

4.!

5.!

The!faculty!will!hold!a!meeting!with!you!to!develop!an!Individualized!Remediation!Plan!to!address!these!

issues.!!!

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Student:________________________________________________Date:!______________________!

Faculty!Supervisor:!___________________________________Date:______________________!

Site!Supervisor:!_______________________________________Date:______________________!

Program!Director:_____________________________________Date:______________________!

Final!Outcome:!!

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INDIVIDUALIZED *R EM E DIA T IO N *P LA N *(IR P)*

NAME:!____________________________!SEMESTER:___________________!

Students!will!work!together!with!the!Faculty!Supervisors!to:!!

• Outline!performance!concerns!

• Identify!specific!remedial!goals!related!to!the!concerns!

• Outline!specific!methods!to!achieve!the!goals!!

• Identify!evaluation!procedures!

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Student:!________________________________________Date:!________________!

Faculty!Supervisor:!___________________________Date:_________________!

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Sample*Syllabus*for*Remedial*Professional*Development*(may*be*taken*for*credit)*

KPUPTQ1!@U0YT+QF@YU!!

Instructor:!Prof.!Lisa!Arango,!Ph.D.,!

LMHC!

Prof.!Jessica!Robb,!Ph.D.!

Phone:!(305)!348-7076!

Office:!Bldg.,!Room!#!DM!282,!MMC!

Class!Meetings:!Wed.!3:30-5:30!

Individual!Supervision!Meetings!(as!scheduled)!

Office!Hours:!Wednesdays!12:30-2:00!

&!by!appointment!

E-mail:[email protected]!

Fall!2013!

!CYWT%P!OP%CT@4F@YU!!

4H)M6D*^!The!purpose!of!this!course!is!to!facilitate!the!counseling!student’s!professional!development!

and!provide!support!to!the!student!through!the!remediation!process.!The!CACREP!Standards!require!

that!programs!have!a!student!retention!policy!that!addresses!remediation!procedures!(2009,!Section!.L).!

The!Standards!glossary!further!defines!student!retention!policy!as!“the!policy!by!which!program!faculty!

members!evaluate!each!student!for!academic,!professional,!and!personal!fitness!to!continue!in!a!

counseling!program...(p.!62).!When!counselor!educators!become!aware!that!a!student’s!competence!is!

interfering!with!performance,!the!student!should!be!offered!remedial!assistance!to!address!the!issues!at!

hand!(ACA!Code!of!Ethics!F.9.b.).!Students!with!any!impairment!should!refer!to!ACA!Code!of!Ethic!C.2.b.!!!

Remedial!interventions!may!include!personal!therapy,!increased!supervision,!the!repetition!of!academic!

and!clinical!coursework,!additional!assignments,!and!student!restrictions!within!the!program!as!

supported!in!relevant!literature!(Biaggio,!Gasparikova-Krasnec,!&!Bauer,!1983;!Bradey!&!Post,!1991;!Fly,!

van!Bark,!Weinman,!Kitchener,!&!Lang,!1997;!Henderson,!2010;!Kress!&!Protivnak,!2009;!Lamb!et!al.,!

1987;!McAdams!&!Foster,!2007;!Olkin!&!Gaughen,!1991;!Procidano,!Busch!Rossnagel,!Reznikoff,!&!

Geisinger,!1995;!Russell!&!Peterson,!2003).######!

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Student!will!be!able!to:!

1. Demonstrate!skills!in!developing!and!maintaining!a!counseling!relationship!while!maintaining!

appropriate!boundaries;!

2. Accurately!conceptualize!client!concerns!and!issues;!

3. Assess!clients!from!a!multicultural!perspective!to!understand!their!worldview,!values,!family!

structure!and!behavioral!norms;!

4. Interpret!data!about!clients!regarding!diagnosis!and!treatment!planning!and!demonstrate!

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familiarity!with!the!DSM-V!classification!of!disorders!!

5. Conduct!mock!individual!and!group!counseling!sessions!

6. Demonstrate!sensitivity!for!legal!and!ethical!dilemmas!and!conduct!oneself!in!a!professional!and!

ethical!manner!

7. Demonstrate!verbal!communications!that!are!clear!and!concise!in!daily!interactions!with!clients,!

co-workers!and!other!professionals;!

8. Engage!in!consultation!with!professionals!and!during!interdisciplinary!team!meetings;!

9. Demonstrate!effective!referral!and!collaboration!skill s;!

10. Write!reports!required!by!supervisor!including!progress!notes!and!written!client!records;!

FPaF_YYb!!

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Ø Suspension#from#clinical#work#

Ø Additional#Assignments#(see#course#outline)#

Ø Assigned#Reading#

Ø Attendance#at#Workshops#(as#assigned)##

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Remedial!Students!will!be!evaluated!on!a!Pass/Fail!basis.!!

A!grade!of!4-DD!will!be!earned!based!on!the!following!appraisals:!

!!!!!!!(1)!acceptable!evaluation/feedback!from!supervisors,!!

!!!!!!!(2)!!satisfactory!progress!made!on!remediation!goals!as!outlined!in!the!IRP!!!

!!!!!!!(4)!!class!and!supervision!meeting!attendance!!

!!!!!!!(5)!!completion!of!all!required!assignments.!!!

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A!grade!of!0-,J!will!be!given!for!any!of!the!following!!

(1)!!evaluation!and!feedback!from!supervisors!suggest!that!you!have!not!met!expectations!as!a!!!!!!!!!

graduate!level!!student!!

!!!!!!!(2)!semester!goals!not!met!

!!!!!!!(3)!!missed!class/supervision!meetings!without!excused!!

!!!!!!!(4)!missed!assignments!

`YWTUQ1!!

JOURNAL:!The!student!will!purchase!a!notebook!to!be!used!as!a!Journal!for!the!semester.!The!Journal!

will!be!brought!to!all!supervision!meetings!to!be!signed!by!Supervisor!and!Student.!Weekly!entries!will!

include:!!

(1) the!activities!for!the!week,!!

(2) reflection!of!what!has!been!learned!through!the!assigned!reading!and!activities,!!

(3) a!summary!of!what!was!discussed!in!supervision!

(4) feedback!and!follow!meeting.!!!

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Students!will!work!together!with!the!Faculty!Supervisors!to:!!

• Outline!performance!concerns!

• Identify!specific!remedial!goals!related!to!the!concerns!

• Outline!specific!methods!to!achieve!the!goals!!

• Identify!evaluation!procedures!

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Four!taped!and!transcribed!mock!sessions!will!be!submitted!for!feedback.!!

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If!the!requirements!for!a!“!Passing”!grade!for!the!RPD!course!ARE!met!then!the!student!will!move!onto!

the!next!semester!of!RPD.!

If!the!requirements!for!the!RPD!course!are!NOT!met!then!the!students!will!be!dismissed!from!the!PCP!

program.!!

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Licensing*Information*

The!following!information!is!intended!to!provide!you!with!some!basic!guidelines!for!obtaining!a!license!

in!Mental!Health!Counseling.!!!

The!PCP!Program!consists!of!60!credit!hours!of!graduate!study!that!leads!to!a!Master's!of!Science!in!

Psychology!(M.S.!in!Psychology)!and!eligibility!to!become!a!Licensed!Mental!Health!Counselor!(LMHC)!in!

the!state!of!Florida.!Note!that!State!requirements!undergo!annual!review!and!change.!Therefore,!it!is!the!

student's!responsibility!to!ensure!that!they!meet!the!requirements!current!at!the!time!they!apply!for!

licensure.!For!information!concerning!the!most!recent!requirements!for!all!licensed!professions!

(including!the!MHC!license),!please!visit!the!Florida!licensing!requirements!website.!!

The!program!does!not!guarantee!eligibility!for!licensure!in!states!other!than!Florida,!though!students!

may!be!license!eligible!in!several!states.!It!is!the!student’s!responsibility!to!research!licensure!

requirements!in!other!states!to!determine!if!any!additional!coursework!or!training!is!needed!to!be!

license!eligible!in!that!particular!state.!

For!specific!up!to!date!details!governing!t he! profession,!students!should!consult!the!website!of!the!Board!

of!Clinical!Social!Work,!Marriage!&!Family!Therapy,!and!Mental!Health!Counseling.!!Florida!statute! 491, !

Rule!Chapter!64B4,!of!the!Florida!Administrative!Code!describes!the!rules!for!licensure!as!an!LMHC.!

These!rules!can!be!changed!by!the!Florida!Legislature!at!any!time.!!

The!American!Counseling!Association!provides!a!listing!of!licensure!requirements!by!state!that!can!be!

found!here!for!your!reference.!As!stated!on!their!website,!“Every!effort!has!been!made!to!ensure!the!

accuracy!of!the!information!presented!here,!but,!due!to!the!complexity!of!laws!and!regulations,!and!the!

frequency!with!which!state!regulations!can!and!do!change,!we!cannot!guarantee!that!this!report!is!

completely!without!error.”!

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Practicum*&*Internship*Verification*Form*

When!applying!to!become!a!Registered!Intern,!the!Board!will!request!that!a!letter!be!sent!from!the!

University!verifying!your!practicum!and!internship!expereince!(i.e.,!the!1000!hours!of!Clinical!Training!

Experience)!was!completed!in!accordance!with!the!CACREP!standards.!!

Please!fill!out!the!information!below!and!email!the!form!to!the!program!assistant!at![email protected]!so!that!

the!program!can!prepare!and!send!the!letter!to!the!Board.!!

Student$Name:$_________________________________________________________$Date:$__________________________$

Please$complete$this$form$and$return$to$the$Program$Coordinator$when$you$are$preparing$to$apply$to$the$Board$

as$a$Registered$Intern.$

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$Semester$taken$ $ Site$Name$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$#$of$hours$completed$

CLP$6945$Clinical$Practicum4444________________,$$$____________________________,$__________________________$

CLP$6943$Ad.$Clinical$Pract444444________________,$$$____________________________,$__________________________$

CLP$6948$Clinical$Internship444________________,$$$____________________________,$__________________________$

CLP$6949$Ad.$Clinical$Intern4444________________,$$$____________________$________,$__________________________$

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Obtaining*a*License*

In*Mental*Health*C o un se ling *in*Florida+

____$$$Complete$a$Master’s$degree$from$a$program$related$to$the$practice$of$mental$health$counseling$that$$$$$$$

$$$$$$$$$$includes$a$practicum$and$internship$and$consists$of$at$least$60$credit$hours$in$the$12$required$content$$

$$$$$$$$$$areas.$

____$$Register$with$the$Department$as$a$MHC$Intern$by$completing$all$sections$of$the$Intern$Registration$$$

$$$$$$$$$$Application$which$can$be$completed$fully$online$or$obtained$as$a$PDF$online$or$$

$$$$$$$$$$$$

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Application$sections$include:$

• General$Information$

• Educational$Worksheet$$

• Submit$Official$Transcripts$

• Practicum/Internship$Field$Placement$Verification$(complete$the$Verification$Form$(next$page)$and$

turn$in$to$the$Program$Coordinator$to$be$sent$to$the$Board).$$$

• Return$the$application$with$the$appropriate$fee.$

____$$Begin$the$two-years$post-degree$clinical$experience$in$mental$health$counseling.$$Make$sure$to$use$the$$

$$$$$$$$$$following$guidelines:$

• Two$years’$experience$is$defined$as$1500$direct$client$contact$hours$and$100$hours$of$supervision.$$

• The$hours$must$be$completed$over$two$years,$no$less$than$100$weeks$(i.e.$they$may$not$be$completed$

in$one$year,$but$may$be$completed$in$more$than$2$years).$$$

• These$hours$must$be$completed$in$a$mental$health$setting$where$there$is$a$licensed$mental$health$

counselor$(or$the$equivalent)$on$staff.$

• You$must$obtain$supervision$for$this$experience$by$someone$who$is$a$Qualified$Supervisor$(as$defined$

by$Rule$64B4).$$This$person$may$or$may$not$be$on$staff$at$place$of$employment.$$

• You$must$document$one$hour$of$supervision$for$every$15$client$contact$hours.$$

• Fifty$percent$of$supervision$hours$may$be$completed$in$group$supervision$(defined$as$a$max$of$six$

persons)$as$opposed$to$individual$supervision$(defined$as$no$more$than$two$persons).$$$$

____$$Complete$an$eight-hour$Laws$and$Rules$course$and$submit$the$original$certificate$of$completion$to$$$$$

$$$$$$$$$$the$Board.$

____$$Complete$a$two-hour$Prevention$of$Medical$Errors$course$and$submit$a$copy$of$the$certificate$of$$$$$

$$$$$$$$$$completion$to$the$Board.$

____$$Complete$an$application$for$licensure.$

____$$Register$for$and$take$the$National$Clinical$Mental$Health$Counseling$Examination.$$A$Preparation$guide$can$be$

found$at$the$website$maintained$by$the$National$Board$for$Certified$Counselors.$$

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()+/)/+4&)(.4"!/4?/#,)"./0"4()4+(50'(,+/+4&)(.4"!/*)45/=-*"/4

http://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov.$144$

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Education*Worksheet*

MENTAL+HEALTH+COUNSELING+

(FL+Licensure+Requirements+for+LMHC’s)+

C(0"/0"4A)/,44 4444444448:!(('4C(<)-/4S<.=/)444 4444444444C(<)-/4B*"'/4#

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________$

Counseling$Theories$$

and$Practice:$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$PCO$6206$ $$$$$$$$$$$Principles$&$Practices$of$Counseling$&$Psychotherapy$ $

Human$Growth$and$ $$$$$$DEP5068$ $ Applied$Lifespan$Developmental$Psychology#

Development:$$$#

Psychopathology:$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ CLP$5166$ $ Advanced$Psychopathology$ $$$$#

Human$Sexuality:$$$$ $$$$$$CLP$6498$$ $ Diagnosis$&$Treatment$of$Sexual$Disorders$$#

Group$Theories:$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$CYP$5534$$ $ Groups$as$Agents$of$Change$$#

Individual$Evaluation$$ $$$$$$CLP$6436$ $ Intro$to$Psychological$Assessment#

and$Assessment:$$$$$$$$$

Career$and$Lifestyle$$ $$$$$$CLP$6449$ $ Career$Dev.$In$Adolescence$&$Adulthood$$$#

Assessment:$$$#

Research:$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$CYP$6526$ $ Psychological$Methods$of$Program$Evaluation$$$$$$ $ $

Social$and$Cultural$#

Foundations:$ $ $$$$$$CYP$6766$ $ The$Psych$of$Cross$Cultural$Sensitization$$$$#

Counseling$in$Community$#

Settings:$ $ $ $$$$$$CYP6936$ $$$$$$$$$$$Current$Issues$in$Community$Psychology$$$#

Substance$Abuse:$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$PCO$5311$ $ Theory,$Research,$&$Treatment$of$Addictive$Behavior$$$$$

Legal,$Ethical$and$$#

Professional$Standards:$$$$$$CLP$5931$$ $ Ethical$Code$in$Psychological$Practice$$$$#

#__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#

To#qualify#for#mental#health#counseling#intern#registration,#an#applicant#must#have#completed#a#minimum#of#7#of#the#above#

required#course#content#areas,#one#of#which#must#be#a#course#in#psychopathology#or#abnormal#psychology.##Please#see#s.#

491.005(4)(c),#Florida#Statutes.##

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FAQ’s*Mental*Health*Counseling*License*

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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$No.$$You$can$take$these$courses$anytime.$

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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$No,$however,$you$may$choose$to$take$the$HIV/AIDS$and$Domestic$Violence$requirements$for$initial$$$

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Licensures$while$you$are$a$registered$intern.$$$$

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$$$$$$$$$$$$$No.$$Chapter$491.0045,F.S.$requires$that$you$register$as$an$intern$prior!to!commencing!and!counting!the!!!!!!!!!!!

hours!towards!the!post-master’s!experience.!!!!!

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