Master's Level Program Objectives

1. Objective 1: Social and Cultural Diversity – Students will articulate the impact of values, beliefs, and cultural perspectives relative to the counseling process.
2. Objective 2: Orientation and Ethics, Human Development, and Career Development – Students will demonstrate professional ethical standards of practice and the application of contemporary theories and principles of clinical mental health counseling.
3. Objective 3: Counseling Relationship and Group Counseling – Students will be able to conceptualize individual, group, and systemic approaches in clinical mental health counseling work.
4. Objective 4: Assessment and Research – Students will evaluate and integrate theory, research, and evidence-based approaches within their counseling practice.
5. Objective 5: MHC specialty – Students will demonstrate accurate conceptualization and diagnosis of clients’ presenting issues.
6. Objective 6: MHC specialty – Students will demonstrate effective counseling relationships with their clients and effective communication skills with colleagues within the agency setting.