WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY

August 29, 2016

STUDENT HANDBOOK

MA CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PROGRAM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SGPS Dean’s Welcome .................................................................... 2

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Director’s Welcome ............................. 2

Admission Policies .......................................................................... 2

Mission Statement ........................................................................... 2

MA Program Objectives ................................................................... 3

Professional Organizations ................................................................. 4

Counseling Specialties ...................................................................... 4

Expectations of Graduate Students (Grade Policy) .................................... 4

Class Attendance ............................................................................ 8

Written Endorsement Policy .............................................................. 8

Matriculation Requirements .............................................................. 8

Graduate Assistantships .................................................................... 9

MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Core Curriculum ........................... 9

Courses for the Alcohol and Drug Track ............................................... 12

WAU Psychology MA Program Policies ............................................... 13

Appendix A – MA Program Philosophical Orientation .............................. 15

Appendix B – Practicum Checklist ..................................................... 17

Appendix C –Practicum Site Selection ................................................ 18

Appendix D – WAU Practicum Agreement Form .................................. 19

Appendix E – Clinical Internship Checklist ........................................... 24

Appendix F – Clinical Internship Site Selection ...................................... 25

Appendix G – WAU Clinical Internship Agreement Form ......................... 26

Appendix H – WAU Personal Counseling Form .................................... 31

Appendix I – LCPC Application Instruction .......................................... 32

Appendix J – WAU Course Comparison With MD LCPC ........................ 34

Appendix K – Argosy University Doctoral Program Agreement .................. 35

Appendix L – Graduate Student Clinical Evaluation Form ........................ 36

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SGPS DEAN’S WELCOME Welcome to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) at Washington Adventist University! We are so happy that you have decided to join our campus community. At Washington Adventist University, we are committed to excellence—not only in our academics, but also in the service that we offer to students, alumni, and fellow members of the campus community. We understand that you are busy working professionals, and we strive to create an environment that is mindful of your needs. We hope that this is reflected in every aspect of your experience with SGPS. If you have any questions or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you again for choosing to be a part of the WAU/SGPS community! Nicole A. Currier, Interim Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies

CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING DIRECTOR’S WELCOME Welcome to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program at WAU! As part of your educational experience, you will have the benefit of being trained in our own Maryland state certified Community Counseling Center (CCC) located in the psychology department’s office suite. The CCC is equipped for videotaping and monitoring of individual or group counseling session. Second year graduate students must apply directly to CCC’s licensed director or Campus Counseling Center to obtain supervised counseling hours. As you develop professionally by interacting with our competent and caring faculty and participating in our supervised Practicum and Clinical Internship experiences, you will discover the personal satisfaction of helping others to overcome emotional and mental difficulties. Grant Leitma, Ph.D. Chair/Psychology Department

ADMISSION POLICIES The School of Graduate and Professional Studies, in conjunction with Washington Adventist University’s Department of Psychology, offers two masters of arts degree programs: 39 hours MA Counseling Psychology and a 60 hour MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Licensure Track Program (LCPC). Admission to the MA degree program requires that a student have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field (social work, mental health, etc) and a GPA of 2.75 or greater. GPA between 2.60 and 2.74 will require a GRE Psychology Field test score of 150 or greater. Students who possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree but in a unrelated area will be required to 9 hours of upper division psychology courses before being admitted to the MA program. It is recommended that the student select from the following undergraduate psychology courses: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Psychological Testing, Theories of Personality, and Abnormal Psychology. Special Student Status: Students who are granted special student status to the MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program must complete the required prerequisites before being allowed to enroll beyond the first four MA courses: CPSY 510, CPSY 520, CPSY 530, and CPSY 540.

MISSION STATEMENT Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA program at Washington Adventist University is a 60 hour residential program that is designed to train, equip, and prepare graduate students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experiences in counseling from a faith based perspective. Students develop professional counselor skills that promote the mental health and holistic wellness of clients from diverse populations. Students throughout the program are taught to be sensitive to the client’s emotional, spiritual, and physical health in order to facilitate the healing process. Therefore, our mission is to assist the student to develop into a fully competent, caring, ethically motivated counselor based upon the eight core

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competencies established by National Board of Certified Counselors and by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in order to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC).

MA PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

1. Students develop knowledge in the eight common core curricular experiences identified in CACREP standards. These include: professional orientation and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, group work, assessment, helping relationships, research and program evaluation, and career development.

2. Theory and Research to Practice Students develop an understanding of a range of counseling theories consistent with a developmental perspective. Students develop treatment plans and interventions consistent with their own theoretical orientation, a critical evaluation of the literature, client mental health needs and goals in counseling, diagnosis, and best practices in the profession.

3. Clinical Skill (Helping Relationships) Students develop therapeutic communications skills, emphasize the client-counselor relationship, and facilitate and manage the counseling process with individuals, families, and groups.

4. Self as Counselor (Reflective Practitioners) Students develop a strong awareness of their own values and worldviews, recognize their own competencies and limitations, maintain openness to supervision, and recognize/acknowledge/remediate personal issues that may impact client care.

5. Multicultural Competence Students develop awareness of power, privilege, and difference and their own cultural attitudes, beliefs, and effects of social location, and learn strategies for working with gender and gender spectrum issues, diverse populations, ethnic and other non-dominant groups.

6. Professional Counseling Identity Students develop understanding of the history of professional counseling, knowledge of the philosophical foundations of the profession, knowledge of the roles and functions of counselors, professional pride/professional engagement, and knowledge and understanding of professional ethics. Students recognize the importance of career counseling as unique to the counseling profession, and recognize the value of career work in all counseling settings.

7. Ethical Practice Students commit to and follow professional ethics consistent with the American Counseling Association ethical guidelines. They seek supervision/consultation to resolve ethical dilemmas and take personal responsibility in the event an ethical error is committed.

8. Mental Health Advocacy and Community Involvement Students develop an ability to recognize the critical issues that affect physical, academic, career, economic, and mental well-being of individuals and learn skill sets to help clients resolve personal and family problems that have an impact on the society.

9. Research and Assessment Students develop an understanding and skills in the use of research, assessment and program evaluation to inform and improve clinical practice.

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10. Practice & Spirituality Students develop sensitivity to the client’s emotional, spiritual, and physical health in order to facilitate the healing process and develop a personal biblical worldview for counseling.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS In order to maximize your professional development as a counselor, we strongly encourage you to join the American Counseling Association (ACA) by following this link: http://www.counseling.org. As a ACA graduate student member, this organization will help to develop your professional identity and counselor development by allowing you to purchase liability insurance at a reduce cost, obtain academic journals, notification of local, regional, and national conferences, CE workshops, and networking possibilities.

COUNSELING SPECIALITIES

1. Addiction Counseling 2. Alternate Lifestyle Counseling 3. Career Counseling 4. Child/Adolescent Counseling 5. College Counseling 6. Community Counseling 7. Crisis/Trauma Counseling 8. Drug & Alcohol Counseling 9. Geriatric Counseling 10. Grief Counseling 11. Group Counseling 12. Individual Counseling 13. Marriage & Family Counseling 14. Mental Health Counseling 15. Pastoral Counseling 16. Rehabilitation/Disability Counseling 17. School Counseling 18. Sexual Abuse Counseling 19. Sexual Offender Counseling 20. Spiritual Counseling

EXPECTATIONS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS

Grade Policy As an institution of higher education rooted in the Seventh-Day Adventists tradition, Washington Adventist University is committed to the search for truth – a search that requires careful compliance with the principles of academic integrity in the discovery, clarification, and dissemination of all information. This commitment to truth assumes that each member of the campus community adhere to the highest standards of honesty and integrity in the completion of his or her academic requirements. The Academic Integrity Policy set forth below describes the responsibilities of students, faculty and the Provost. It also defines and gives examples of academic dishonesty, describes the consequences for violations of academic integrity, and provides an appeals process. Finally, the policy is intended to be both educational and redemptive.

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Student Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with and uphold the WAU Academic Integrity Policy and the policy of each of their instructors. • Take responsibility to protect academic integrity in their own work and in the university community. • Avoid both dishonest practices and the appearance of dishonesty. • Make the necessary effort to ensure their work is not used by others. • Be prepared to offer verification of work and demonstrate abilities in a monitored setting.

Faculty Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with and uphold the WAU Academic Integrity Policy. • Include, in every course outlines, academic integrity policies relating to the particular course. • Discuss course policies on the first day of each class and reaffirm the importance of academic integrity within

the educational process. • File with the provost a written report of all instances of academic dishonesty (as determined by the

instructor after information discussions with student, even if resolved internally within department) with a copy for the student (as more particularly set forth in the Procedures).

Provost Responsibilities:

• Chair Academic integrity Council (as non-voting member except to break a tie vote). • Maintain student files including all Reports of Academic Dishonesty. • Refer all multiple reports of academic dishonesty to Academic Integrity Council. • Refer all XF grades to the registrar.

Academic Dishonesty: Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited, to the following: Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise. Examples of cheating may include but not limited to:

• Sharing answers or collaborating with another student on any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor.

• Possessing unauthorized notes, study sheets, or other materials during an examination or other academic exercise.

• Tampering with an examination or other academic requirement after it has been corrected, then returning it for more credit.

• Stealing or attempting to steal an assignment or answer key. • Submitting substantial portions of the same work for credit in more than one course without the knowledge

and approval of all instructors involved. Plagiarism: Intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one’s own in any academic exercise. Examples of plagiarism may include but are not limited to:

• Copying from another source without quotation marks and appropriate documentation. • Using material from the Internet or other online service without proper documentation. • Buying or using the whole or any part of a paper from a current or graduated student, research or

term paper service, or any other source not representing your own efforts.

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Fabrication: Intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise. Examples of fabrication include but are not limited to:

• Changing or attempting to change academic records without proper authorization. • Altering documents after signatures have been obtained. • Forging of signatures on any document. • Obtaining unauthorized files or accounts. • Facilitating academic dishonesty: Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another

to violate any provision of this Code. • Providing inaccurate information, misleading information, or omission of information on a

Washington Adventist University application shall constitute a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Other: Any other instance that undermines or has the potential to undermine academic integrity.

CONSEQUENCES: Violations of academic integrity may be imposed singularly or in any combination. Possibilities include:

• Reduction in or failing assignment grade. • Reduction in course grade. • XF grade (see explanation below). • Academic Suspension from school including XF grade in course (right of appeal in the following

semester). • Academic Dismissal from school including XF grade in course (no right of appeal). • Revocation of degree.

PROCEDURES:

1. Upon suspicion of academic dishonesty, the instructor shall, within 10 school days after discovery, hold an information discussion with the student about the incident, try to reach resolution and, if appropriate, recommend a consequence to the student. This meeting should be promptly documented with a memo from the instructor to the student with a copy to the Provost and department chair.

2. If the student elects to appeal the instructor’s decision, then within 10 days after the instructor’s memo, the student shall meet with the department chair to discuss the incident, try to reach resolution, and if appropriate, the department chair will assign the same or a different consequence. If the teacher and the department chair are the same individual, then this second discussion will take place with another full-time faculty member in the department. This meeting should be promptly documented with a memo from the instructor to the student with a copy to the Provost.

3. If the student elects to appeal the department’s decision, the student may, within 10 days after the Departmental memo, appeal the situation to the Academic Integrity Council.

4. The Academic Integrity Council shall promptly investigate the facts of the situation and hear formally from the student and the instructor. The student shall be entitled to one guest (which guest may not be a lawyer) at any and all appearances before the Academic Integrity Council. If the Academic Integrity Council agrees with the fact findings of the department, it will affirm the Departmental decision. If the Academic Integrity Council disagrees, in whole or in part, with the fact findings of the Department, the Academic Integrity Council may modify the consequences to include any consequences (equal, lesser, or greater than that of the department).

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5. Until a final decision has been reached (whether within the department or by the Academic Integrity Council), the student shall remain an active member of the class in which the alleged instance of dishonesty occurred. In the event the student elects to drop or withdraw from the class, the alleged act of academic dishonesty will be pursued to its conclusion and any final consequence (including assignment of an XF grade, suspension, dismissal, or expulsion) shall be unaffected by such drop or withdrawal.

XF GRADE: The grade of “XF” is intended to denote a failure to accept and exhibit the fundamental value of academic integrity. The XF grade shall be recorded on the student’s transcript with the notation “failure due to academic dishonesty.” The XF grade shall be treated in the same manner as a “F” for purposes of computing a grade point average, course repeatability and determination of academic standing. No student with an “XF” grade on their transcript shall be permitted to run for or hold any office in any student organization or serve as a member of any campus committee. The student may file a petition with the Academic Integrity Council to replace an “XF” grade with an “F.” The decision to approve or deny the petition shall rest solely with the Academic Integrity Council which shall consider the following minimum criteria:

a) At the time the petition is received, at least 12 months have lapsed since the “XF” grade was imposed or since a prior petition for the same action was denied;

b) An essay submitted by the student with the petition adequately explains why the grade should be changed; and

c) The student has not been found responsible of any other act of academic dishonesty or similar disciplinary offense at the University or any other institution.

The Academic Integrity Council is not obligated to approve any such petition. REVOCATION OF DEGREE: An awarded degree may be revoked for violations of the academic integrity policy of Washington Adventist University which occur prior to the award of the degree, but are not discovered after the degree has been awarded, where the violation is sufficient to justify the awarding of an XF grade, or the suspension or permanent dismissal of the student. In all instances, the investigation of a matter of academic integrity after the rewarding of a degree shall be conducted by the Academic Integrity Committee and revocation of a degree shall be subject to both two-thirds majority vote of the full membership of the Academic Integrity Committee and a two-thirds majority vote of a quorum of the faculty meeting. ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: Students who feel they have received prejudiced academic evaluation are entitled to appeal for an impartial review and reconsideration of their cases. Procedures to be followed are:

1. Students should go first to the teacher involved to discuss the matter. 2. They may next appeal to the chair of the department. If the teacher involved is the department

chair, then the chair must appoint another faculty member in the department or a related department to hear the student’s case.

3. If a satisfactory decision has not been reached, the case may be presented in writing to the dean of the school after which students can appeal in writing or in person to the Academic Appeals Committee.

4. The student can appeal the decision of the Academic Appeals Committee to the provost. The decision of the provost is final.

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5. Any appeal of a grade must be initiated within the first semester following the awarding of the grade in question.

ACADEMIC PROBATION Academic Probation: A student enrolled in any of the undergraduate schools/programs whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) is less than 2.00 at the end of the first semester or any subsequent semester will automatically be placed on academic probation. The probationary status is communicated in writing to the student and the adviser. Academic Suspension: Any student whose cumulative GPA remains below a 2.00 for two consecutive semesters will automatically be placed on academic suspension for one academic year. During the suspension period the student may not register for classes at WAU. A suspended student may appeal to the Academic Appeals Committee to be reinstated at WAU after two semester excluding summer term. Students wishing to have their cases reconsidered must initiate the appeals process.

Class Attendance Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories is required. Missing instruction for any reason may lower the class grade or otherwise adversely affect a student’s standing in class as stated in the instructor’s syllabus. A student who is not present for at least 80 percent of class instruction, during an academic session, or semester, may be administratively withdrawn by the instructor.

Written Endorsement Policy Students who desire faculty recommendation for employment, practicum/internship placement, and educational admission need to provide faculty with the following information: Students goals and plans, professional interest, course title and grades earned with the faculty while at WAU, graduation date, contact name, employment site or school degree program and mailing address or email.

Matriculation Requirements

Course No Course Title Day and Time Start End

CPSY520 Psychopathology (3 credit hr.) Mon (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 8/29/2016 10/17/2016

CPSY510 Advanced Lifespan Development (3

credit hr.) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 8/31/2016 10/19/2016

CPSY580 Career Counseling (3 credit hr.) Mon (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 10/24/2016 12/12/2016

CPSY540 Counseling Techniques (3 credit hr.) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 10/26/2016 12/14/2016

CPSY550* Field Experiences (3 credit hr.) (16

weeks) Mon (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 1/9/2017 4/24/2017

CPSY560 Group Therapy (3 hr) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 1/11/2017 3/1/2017

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CPSY620 Marriage & Family Counseling (3

credit hr.) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 3/8/2017 4/26/2017

CPSY530 Systems & Theories of Psychotherapy(3

credit hr.) Mon (6:00pm-10:10

pm) 5/8/2017 6/26/2017

CPSY570

Ethical & Legal Issues for Counseling Services A&D Emphasis (3

credit hr) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 5/10/2017 6/28/2017

CPSY610 Research in Counseling (3 credit hr.) Mon (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 8/28/2017 10/16/2017

CPSY630 Alcohol & Drug Counseling (3 credit

hr.) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 8/30/2017 10/18/2017

CPSY640 Multicultural Counseling (3 credit hr.) Mon (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 10/23/2017 12/11/2017

CPSY510 Evaluation & Appraisal (3 credit hr) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 10/25/2017 12/13/2017

Beginning of MPCP=Student must have completed all classwork before starting

MPCP. (only 1 "C" allowed for program) (Do Graduation Contract for

1st year).

CPSY680A Practicum A (3 credit hrs.) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 1/10/2018 2/28/2018

CPSY690 Advanced Counseling Techniques(3

credit hr.) Mon (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 3/5/2018 4/23/2018

CPSY 680 B Practicum B (3 credit hrs.) Wed (6:00-10:10 pm) 3/7/2018 4/25/2018

CPSY 699 A Clinical Internship A (3 credit hrs.) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 5/9/2018 6/27/2018

CPSY 699 B Clinical Internship B (3 credit hrs.) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 7/4/2018 8/22/2018

CPSY699 C Clinical Internship C (3 credit hr.) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 8/29/2018 10/17/2018

CPSY 699 D Clinical Internship D (3 credit hr.) Wed (6:00pm-

10:10pm) 10/24/2018 12/12/2018

Graduate Assistantships The psychology department offers opportunities for students to become more involved with the WAU campus. In the past we have offered selected graduate students the opportunity to teach Introduction to Psychology and Adolescent Psychology for the traditional psychology program, function as supervised campus counselor intern, assist the placement and admissions coordinator, function as a supervised drug/alcohol intern, and as a tutor in the Betty Howard Learning Center.

MA CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CORE CURRICULUM CPSY 510 – Advanced Lifespan Development [3] – An examination of how specific stages of development contribute to the understanding of the risks associated with the development of psychopathology from infancy through adulthood. The demographic, sociological, physiological, and psychological factors that contribute to both dysfunctional and optimal functioning will be discussed. Factors associated with the development of the healthy

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personality are also covered.

CPSY 520 – Psychopathology [3] – This course focuses on the scientific and methodological diagnosis of mental disorders. It explores the etiology, dynamics, and diagnosis of the range of physiological, interpersonal, family systems and larger systems of pathologies affecting individuals and in society. Attention is also given to specific disorders of childhood and adulthood. The DSM system of diagnosis provides a framework for the course.

CPSY 530 – Systems & Theories of Psychotherapy [3] – This course provides an introduction to psychotherapeutic principles, strategies, systems, and skills of psychotherapies. The theoretical framework and applications of each strategy is critically reviewed. Such mainstream approaches as psychoanalytical, humanistic, behavioral, family, feminist, cognitive therapies and postmodern theories are examined to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

CPSY 540 – Counseling Techniques [3] – This is an introduction to a number of practice issues and skills that are necessary for practitioners in counseling. Students will acquire interviewing skills for psychological diagnosis through role play and videotape mock interviews; they will also learn how to do client-counselor treatment contract and different stages of treatment including referral and termination. In addition, students also acquire information on professional and governmental organizations, training standards, ethical codes, professional issues, multicultural diversity, credentialing bodies. Attention will also be given to interpersonal skills such as attending and listening, restatement, questioning, reflection of feelings, challenge, interpretation, appropriate self disclosure, immediacy, information and direct guidance.

CPSY 550 – Field Experiences [3] (125 clock hours)

Prerequisites: Advanced Development, Psychopathology, Systems & Theory of Psychotherapy, and Counseling Techniques.

This course introduces students to the counseling field by the selection of a relevant site placement in consultation with the classroom instructor. The first level of assessment is based upon completion of this course, maintaining an adequate graduate GPA. A requirement and the recommendation from the instructor, the student will qualify to begin Field Experience II.

CPSY 560 – Group Therapy [3] – This course is designed to provide an overview of the basic dynamics, theoretical components, and developmental aspects of therapy groups. In addition to providing instruction about group therapy theory, techniques and ethical behavior, class participants form themselves into small groups and analyze its own process in relation to the personality and roles of its members. Students will gain special experience in exploring group leader and member roles.

CPSY 571 – Ethical & Legal Issues for Counseling Services [3] – The cultural, legal, ethical, and professional issues affecting therapists and their professional administrative counseling services are surveyed. The course will also review the impact and appropriate use of counseling techniques to resolve individual and family problems. Attention is also given to understanding of how Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) influence the counseling practice. Code of Ethics of the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists are reviewed.

CPSY 580 – Career Counseling [3] – The student is exposed to the various theories, concepts and techniques to aid individuals in making a career choice are discussed. The development of an occupational choice and career decision-making styles are discussed as a lifelong process that influences the establishment of work values and motivation for work. Patterns of work adjustment and how that process influences a career identity and enhances the integration of a mature personality are surveyed.

CPSY 590 – Evaluation & Appraisal [3] – The student is introduced to the theory and practice of testing procedures and the interpretation of personality, intelligence, occupational, and neurological tests. Various kinds of formal and

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informal assessment procedures are covered throughout the course. Some attention is also given to the theory of test construction, validity, reliability, and standardization of tests.

CPSY 610 – Research in Counseling [3] – How to read, interpret, and understand the various kinds of research methodology for the purpose of increasing the counselor’s ability to stay current in their profession are studied. Principles of quantitative and qualitative research studies are reviewed. Statistical techniques are studied so the counselor can better understand how scholarly research articles are written and their interpretation of research findings.

CPSY 620 – Marriage & Family Counseling [3] – This course will cover the principles for working with couples and families using appropriate intervention strategies. An overview of the system theory approach is discussed. The stages of the family life cycle development are reviewed so students learn how to apply their counseling knowledge for the resolution of marriage and family conflict.

CPSY 630 – Alcohol & Drug Counseling [3] – This course is an overview of current theoretical and clinical approaches to etiology, diagnosis, treatment of alcohol and drug dependency. It addresses the fundamental concepts and issues necessary to gain the basic understanding of alcohol and drug counseling. Students will be able to define the chemical dependency and describe the various models of addiction. They will also explore the roles of personality factors, physiological, psychological and spiritual effects. Students will be able to identify and discuss the clinical issues involved in treating drug dependent individuals. This includes such issues as the use of denial and defense mechanisms, stages of recovery, relapse and relapse prevention counseling, shame and guilt, co-occurring disorders, effects of family intervention, and 12 Step groups. Students will gain an understanding of the knowledge, skills, abilities required to be an effective counselor.

CPSY 640 – Multicultural Counseling [3] – This course will emphasize how multicultural counseling seeks to have students become aware and acknowledge cultural diversity, appreciating the value of the culture and using it to aid the client. The types of cultural issues such as gender, ethnicity, aging, sexual orientation and their effects on the counseling situation are discussed.

CPSY 680 – Practicum [6] MA LCPC Track 275 hours* Prerequisites: Field Experiences The Practicum experience involves 275 clock hours at a placement setting where students provide counseling under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Field Experience must be completed before enrolling in this course. Practicum placements are arranged by the coordinator of clinical training in consultation with the student and available licensed supervisors. During the Practicum, students engage in clinical experiences appropriate for their level of professional training. Practicum requires the attendance and participation in required weekly class on campus. The student will demonstrate their ability to integrate counseling theory, practice and to resolve a client’s clinical problem by the presentation of an appropriate case study from their Practicum. The completion of a case study is required before advancing to Clinical Internship.

CPSY 690 – Advanced Counseling Techniques [3] LCPC Track Prerequisites: Field Experiences and Practicum This course focuses on case conceptualization and the integration of counseling techniques into the student’s repertoire of counseling and written skills. Case presentations and analysis of videotaped sessions will be emphasized. This is restricted to LCPC students enrolled in the Clinical Internship. This course must be taken at the beginning of the clinical internship.

CPSY 699 – Clinical Internship [12] MA Degree LCPC Track 600 Hours* Thiscourseprovidesopportunitiesforpracticalclinical/fieldexperiencewithactualclientsincommunityagencysettings.GoalsoftheInternshipcourse:

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ThegeneralgoalisforClinicalMentalHealthCounselingstudentstomasterskillslearnedinpreviouscoursesbyeffectivelyworkingwithactualclientsinindividualandgroupcounselingsessionsasdescribedintheCPSY699A/B/C/Dsyllabus.PrerequisitesforregisteringforInternship:Successfulcompletionofthefollowingcourses:PracticumCPSY680A&CPSY680B;CPSY690AdvancedCounselingTechniques

GUIDELINESANDEXPECTATIONSFORINTERNSHIPSTUDENTSTheInternshipcourseintheClinicalMentalHealthCounselingprogramatWAUrequiresstudentstocompletesupervisedclinical/fieldexperienceswhichincludeindividualandgroupcounseling,thattotal600clockhours.Internshipincludesthefollowing:

A) Aminimumofonehourperweekofindividualclinicalsupervisionfromtheon-sitesupervisor.

B) Anaverageofoneandone-halfhoursperweekofgroupsupervisionwithstudentsinInternship(actualmeetingtimesanddateswillbedeterminedandassignedbytheUniversitysupervisor).

C) StudentsareexpectedtoadheretoAmericanCounselingAssociationCodeofEthics.

Students are permitted to register for the Clinical Internship upon the successful completion of the Practicum. Students complete a supervised 600 hour internship in a clinical setting on a full-time basis (40 hours a week). Internships are supervised on site by a licensed mental health professional and include a weekly meeting with the supervising instructor or clinical faculty member. Must have taken or concurrently enrolled in Advanced Counseling Techniques. *MD State Board Licensure Requirement Before applying for the LCPC license, 3,000 supervised hours must be completed. Approximately 1,000 hours of that requirement may be completed upon earning the MA degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at WAU. The student must arrange for the remaining 2,000 clinically supervised hours. A part of the 3000 total required hours, 1500 hours must be supervised by a LCPC mental health professional to meet MD state licensure requirements. All supervisors must be on the MD approved list.

COURSES FOR THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG TRACK CPSY 645 – Alcohol and Drug Dependency [3] Prerequisite: CPSY 630 or permission of the chair This course will give an overview for the standard of care for substance abuse treatment. The course emphasizes solution focused therapy as a way to effectively deal with substance abuse. The student will be introduced to case management, for use in both individual and the group treatment setting. Concepts for alcohol and drugs dependency are addressed within the context of cultural awareness and personal addictions. Clinical examples, lesson learned and clear explanations are given throughout the course. CPSY 655 – Addiction Counseling Theories & Approaches [3] Prerequisite: CPSY 630 or permission of the chair This course covers the theoretical and research work about the addiction counseling discipline. A counseling framework that is pragmatic is emphasized throughout the course. The course is designed to give the student guidance needed to choose appropriate techniques and best practices for treating addicted individuals.

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CPSY 661 – Psychopharmacology of Addictions [3] Prerequisite: CPSY 630 or permission of the chair This course provides sufficient background in neuroanatomy and physiology so that students can comprehend the necessary details of drug action. It also presents psychopharmacology in the context of the behavioral disorders they are designed to treat, not necessarily by traditional drug classification. Psychopharmacology is presented as it pertains to familiar disorders strengthening the students’ understanding of the physiology and neurochemistry underlying the disorders as well as the approaches to their treatment. Each disorder is discussed from a historical context along with diagnostic criteria and descriptions of typical cases. In addition, what is presently known about the underlying pathology of each disorder is carefully described. CPSY 665 – Psychotherapy in Alcohol & Drug Disorders [3] Prerequisite: CPSY 630 or permission of the chair This course will cover the diagnosis of substance use disorders based on the DSM and ICD criteria. The application of one or more models for substance abuse disorders and the treatment of mental disorders co-occurring with substance use disorders will be emphasized. Professional counselor preparation at WAU is distinguished by three fundamental factors. The counseling faculty believes that choosing to study at WAU is an excellent choice because of: (1) our philosophical orientation, (2) opportunity for service, and (3) biblical counseling principles.

CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING MA PROGRAM POLICY

Academic Conferences Graduate students are expected to attend at least one academic conference each year they are in residence at WAU. Schedules of conferences are posted in the psychology department bulletin board.

Academic Performance Evaluation of student’s academic performance is the responsibility of the course instructors. Students must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress to continue in the program. Grades of B or higher are considered satisfactory. Students are allowed only one grade of C for the entire graduate program. A student who receives a grade of C in more than one course will be placed on academic probation and required to repeat the additional C grade the next time the course is offered and obtain a grade of B or higher. Students who receive a D or F (a failing grade) in a course will be placed on academic probation and must repeat the course the next time the course is offered and obtain grade B or higher. Students who receive more than two grades lower than a C will be dismissed from their Program of Study. No student may carry more than two incomplete (I) grades at any time in the program. All (I) grades must be resolved within eight weeks after the original course grade was issued.

Clinical Progress The psychology department will review your clinical progress each semester and throughout the MA program. The field of counseling demands outstanding intrapersonal and interpersonal skills. Therefore, we may ask you to suspend your academic/clinical work if the opinion of the psychology faculty there is evidence of personal issues, outside of academic challenges, which may in some way become a hindrance to you becoming an effective professional counselor. Based upon semester evaluations by faculty, staff, and

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onsite supervisors, we may require that you seek therapeutic help, remediation courses, or complete a psychological evaluation to resolve any personal issues that may interfere with your academic/clinical progress. Your well-being and that of the client is extremely important as you work toward the completion of your degree at WAU. See Appendix L for details.

Course Repeat Policy A course in which a grade below B is received may be repeated. Individual courses may be repeated only once. Students who obtain a failing grade for a repeated course will be dismissed from their Program of Study.

Criminal Background Check Many agencies require a criminal background check before a graduate student is permitted to start the practicum or internship. Since we serve a vulnerable population, the state of Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will require a background check before licensure is approved. It is the responsibility of every student to ensure that they are cleared before applying for Practicum, Internship, or state licensure.

Departmentals Graduate students are encouraged to participate in monthly psychology departmental. Notifications of meetings are sent by email to all undergraduate and graduate students. Departmentals are organized to encourage students to develop a sense of career mindedness within the discipline of counselor education.

Liabil ity Insurance Students are required to obtain personal counseling liability insurance through the American Counseling Association (ACA) or American Psychological Association (APA).

Licensing Requirements & State Exams Students are to be aware of state licensing requirements if they intend to practice in Maryland or in another state ( see Appendix E). Students are to prepare for the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) given during the last semester of the 60 hour program. Students are encouraged to purchase and read Rosenthal’s Encyclopedia of Counseling to prepare for the CPCE and for the National Counselor Exam (NCE). Students are responsible for understanding and application of the eight core competencies for counselors in preparation for the National Counselor Exam (NCE).

Personal Counseling Personal experience in counseling is an important educational benefit. We need to ensure that every student has properly dealt with any personal issues that may interfere with their counselor training. Before students are permitted to start Practicum CPSY 680 they must provide documented evidence to indicate

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they have completed five hours of personal counseling at their expense. This requirement is considered a part of the students’ professional education program to become a highly effective counselor. Students need to be aware of their own mental health issues in order to function in a competent and ethical manner. The form can be found in Appendix H.

. Practicum/Internship Placement Students are to contact the placement site coordinator before the end of the first semester to secure a field experience site and later practicum and internship sites as well. Madge Quesenberry is our placement coordinator and can be reached at 301-653-6388 or madgej@wau.edu.

Psi Chi Students are encouraged to join Psi Chi, The International Honor Society for Psychology for recognition of strong academic scholarship by going to this site: www.psichi.org.

Signature Please sign your name below indicating you have read and understood WAU’s MA Program policies. ___________________________________________________ Signed _________________Date

Appendix A

Philosophical Orientation National health surveys indicate that more people suffer from mental disorders than cancer, heart disease and stroke combined in the United States. The counseling faculty believes that a strong academic and spiritual foundation is necessary to meet the professional challenges that lie ahead.

Students are encouraged to consider their future profession as a personal ministry of healing. The faculty believes that counselor education that integrates faith and learning provides the foundation for a successful ministry in the professional and private lives of students. We encourage students to prayerfully join with heavenly agencies for the restoration and healing of minds as they enter the counseling profession. A personal ministry of healing is wonderfully illustrated in Matthew 9:35-38.

“Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then he said to His disciples, The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray The Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”

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After reading the above scripture, we are not surprised that Jesus is referred to as the “Great Physician” and the “Wonderful Counselor.” Ellen White, an important religious and health advocate and writer, describes the work of Jesus as the “Healer of Souls” and the “Physician of Souls.” People sought out Jesus because “From Him flowed a stream of healing power and in body, mind and soul men were made whole.” 1 We understand from scripture that fundamentally sickness results when we are out of harmony with God’s laws. When Jesus healed the sick they were made to feel whole again. From the Christian perspective, the deepest healing occurs at the spiritual level. It is only the Great Physician who can heal and renew the human heart. Therefore, our approach is to use a Christian-Holistic orientation for counseling. Students are encouraged to assess their client’s physical, spiritual, and mental health. A “lifestyle assessment” is used to determine the client’s level of holistic functioning. The results from this type of assessment help the counselor discover their client’s sources of anxiety and/or discomfort. Students may truly experience wheat it means to be a “Physician of the Soul.”

Opportunity for Service The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offers an excellent opportunity for service. Opportunities for internships, practicum and field experiences are plentiful in the national capital area. As a result, students will have the opportunity to fulfill WAU’s motto “Gate Way to Service.” Counseling preparation is best achieved when service and study are properly balanced. We are told that “His (Jesus) life is an example of obedience and service.” 2 WAU students have found rewarding practicum/internship experiences with various private hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and community mental health centers. Counseling is a helping and human service profession. Students who succeed at counseling are those who are compassionate and have a good listening ear. The counseling profession provides opportunities to help others to become more effective and productive at work, in school, and with their families. As you help others to achieve their potential, you will feel a personal sense of gratification from gaining insight into human behavior. You will observe with satisfaction how your clients improve emotionally and behaviorally. As a human service profession, the counselor is intellectually challenged to stay current by understanding the changes that take place in such related fields as biology, neurosciences, and medicine.

Biblical Principles of Counseling The counseling faculty fundamentally believes that the Bible provides the ultimate principles for healing. The Bible supplies us with at least thirty specific promises for healing. Consequently, students are encouraged to treat people with compassion and sympathy regardless of their cultural background or religious persuasion. Jesus was so sensitive to the emotional and physical needs of others that His life exemplified the healing process. Jesus’ ministry of healing is a great example of anyone pursuing a career in personal counseling. The counseling profession means that students learn to accept people for who they are and treat each client as a unique child of God with infinite possibilities. They learn how to help others to overcome mental barriers and rigid behavioral patterns. Even though at times the work may be frustrating they know that Jesus is their personal counselor, helper, and friend. Therefore, a life of personal prayer becomes essential. “In the work of soul-winning (teaching, counseling), great tact and wisdom are needed. The Savior never suppressed the truth, but He uttered it always in love. In His intercourse with others, He exercised the greatest tact, and He was always

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kind and thoughtful. He was never rude, never needlessly spoke a severe word, Never gave unnecessary pain to a sensitive soul. He did not ensure human weakness. He fearlessly denounced hypocrisy, unbelief, and iniquity, but tears were in His voice as He uttered His scathing rebukes. He never made truth cruel, but ever manifested a deep tenderness for humanity. Every soul was precious in His sight. He bore Himself with divine dignity; yet He bowed with the most tender compassion and regard to every member of the family of God. He saw in all, souls whom it was His mission to save.” 3 The patience and love towards others that Jesus expressed is an example for anyone entering the counseling profession. If Jesus is our example, then the Christian counselor will desire to reach out to those who are suffering mentally and emotionally. At WAU the counseling faculty encourages graduate students to explore and study the depths of the human condition and thereby learn how to help others to achieve inner peace and happiness. “Then saith He unto the graduate counseling students at WAU, the number of sick are vast but he counselors are few. Pray to the Lord who created us in His image, that He will inspire many trained counselors to go out and heal the people.” References 1White, E. (1942). The Ministry of Healing (p.17). Mountain View, Calif: Paciffic Pub. Association. 2White, E. (1942). The Ministry of Healing (p.452). Mountain View, Calif: Paciffic Pub. Association. 3White, E. (1915). Gospel Workers: Instruction for all who are “Laborers together with God.” (Rev. and enl. Ed., p. 117). Washington: Review & Herald.

Appendix B

StudentChecklisttoCompleteBeforeStartingPracticumCPSY680A:_______Read the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Handbook _______ Meet with your advisor to discuss your Practicum plan _______ Complete ALL Practicum course prerequisites _______ Schedule and complete an interview with potential site supervisor _______ Ensure that your site supervisor is licensed as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist _______ Submit a Practicum Site Selection form to the Clinical Coordinator by the due date during the semester prior starting CPSY 680. _______ Submit a Practicum Site Agreement to the Clinical Coordinator by the due date during the semester prior starting CPSY 680._______ SecureProfessionalLiabilityInsurance_______Successful completion of the following courses:

CPSY 510,CPSY 520,CPSY 530,CPSY 540,CPSY 550,CPSY 560,CPSY 571,CPSY 580,CPSY 590,CPSY 610,CPSY 620,CPSY 630, and CPSY 640.

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_______ Submit Personal Five Hour Counseling Form to Practicum Coordinator prior to starting Practicum course

Appendix C

WAUDepartmentofPsychology&CounselingPracticumSiteSelectionYOURNAME_______________________________________________________PracticumSiteInformationNAMEOFCOUNSELINGANGENCY/CENTER______________________________________ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________COUNTY_____________________PHONE()___________________________FAX()_________________________WEBSITE___________________________________________________________________SITESUPERVISORINFORMATIONNAME&TITLE_______________________________________________________________________HIGHESTDEGREE___EdD___PhD___EdS___MS___MEd___MAOther_______________________CREDENTIALSLPC#___________NCC#_______________Other______________________________YEARSOFEXPERIENCEINAMENTALHEALTH/COMMUNITYCOUNSELINGSETTING__________PHONE()____________________EMAIL_____________________________________________Your anticipated schedule at your placement site (days & times) and other relevant information

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Pleasecheckallthatapply:PracticumActivities_____IndividualCounseling(Required)personal/social/occupationaloreducational_____IndividualSupervision(Required)_____IntakeInterviewing:includingpsychosocialhistory_____Consultation:Referralsandteamcollaboration,andassessment_____ReportWriting:includingprogressnotes,treatment,plans,terminationsummaries_____PsychoeducationalActivities:parentconferences,outreach,in-servicetrainings,etc_____GroupCounseling:Leadingand/orco-leading_____PeerorGroupSupervision_____CareerCounseling_____Testingadministration,analysisandinterpretation_____StaffMeetings_____Other(pleaselist)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________SiteSupervisor:________________________________Date:_____________

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Student:______________________________________Date:_____________Faculty liaison: _________________________________ Date: _____________

Appendix D

WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY

MASTERS IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PRACTICUM AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into on the ______(day) of ______ (month), 20__, by and between the Washington Adventist University Department of Psychology Counseling Program, hereinafter called the “UNIVERSITY,” and _________________________________________, hereinafter called “PRACTICUM SITE.” Whereas, PRACTICUM SITE is able to provide supervised field experience for graduate students in the Counseling Psychology Program in the Department of Psychology at Washington Adventist University, and; WHEREAS, this experience would further the professional training of such students, and; WHEREAS, PRACTICUM SITE believes the services to be provided by the students as part of their learning experience would be of benefit to PRACTIUM SITE, and; WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of the parties hereto that students of the UNIVERSITY use the counseling facilities of the PRACTICUM SITE for their practicum experience. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions and stipulations hereinafter expressed and in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties hereto agree as follows:

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY

1) The UNIVERSITY shall designate in writing a faculty member to serve as liaison to the PRACTICUM SITE.

2) The UNIVERSITY shall complete periodic evaluations of the student regarding his/her performance at the PRACTICUM SITE.

3) The UNIVERSITY will assure that the student shall be eligible for practicum only after satisfactory completion in all required courses and field experiences.

4) The UNIVERSITY will assure that acceptance as a practicum student will be based on an application review and personal interview process by and on the approval of the UNIVERSITY and PRACTICUM SITE.

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5) The UNIVERSITY will assure that the student will participate in the PRACTICUM program for the period of ____________________ to ____________________.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT 1) The student will conform to the administrative policies, standard and practices of the

PRACTICUM SITE and to the ethical and legal standards of the counseling profession. 2) The student shall identify himself/herself to the public as a “Counseling Psychology Student” or

Counseling Psychology Trainee.”

3) The student will provide his/her own transportation to the PRACTICUM SITE.

4) The student will obtain prior written approval of the PRACTICUM SITE and the UNIVERSITY before publishing any materials related to the practicum experience.

5) The student, in collaboration with the supervising licensed mental health professional at the PRACTICUM SITE, will set times, location and responsibilities of the practicum experience.

6) The student will provide supervising licensed mental health professional with copies of syllabi for courses requiring assignments in the PRACTICUM SITE.

7) The student will provide the licensed health professional with a copy of the program articulated Visions and Outcomes as well as the recommended Continuum of Field Experiences.

8) The student, in collaboration with the licensed mental health professional at the PRACTICUM SITE and the UNIVERSITY staff member, will plan activities in each area included in the Program’s Visions and Outcomes.

9) The student will demonstrate and document a wide variety of competencies, as required for the Counseling Psychology credential, and consistent with the Program’s Visions and Outcomes and Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental hygiene standards.

10) The student will NOT provide services beyond the limitations of their competencies.

11) The student in collaboration with the licensed mental health professional at the PRACTICUM SITE and the UNIVERSITY faculty member will integrate course requirements in the practicum experience.

12) The student will obtain a written evaluation of performance from the PRACTICUM SITE supervisor at least once a month according to the scheduled established by the UNIVERSITY faculty member. This written evaluation is required prior to posting a grade for the practicum course.

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13) The student will notify PRACTICUM SITE of illness, accident or any other situation which does not allow the student to meet the prearranged program at the PRACTICUM SITE.

14) The student will inform the UNIVERSITY of any changes in the on-site schedule.

15) Students and faculty advisors are advised to conduct a thorough investigation of the potential PRACTICUM SITE to determine any unique or unusual personal safety issues which may be present.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRACTICUM SITE 1) The PRACTICUM SITE will provide opportunities for the student to develop a broad and diverse

role, including development of professional competence, in for example, assessment, intervention, counseling and consultation.

2) The PRACTICUM SITE will provide opportunities for the student to develop professional and cultural competencies in individual, group and family counseling with clients of diverse population, ages, disabilities and cultures.

3) The PRACTICUM SITE will advise the UNIVERSITY of any personal safety issues, concerns or requirements that are pertinent to the location or specific area in which the student will be assigned.

4) The PRACTICUM SITE will accept no more graduate students from the UNIVERSITY than the PRACTICUM SITE staff, space and program permit; and except in pre-negotiated circumstances, any one supervisor will provide concurrent supervision with no more than two graduate students.

5) The PRACTICUM SITE will provide the student with a thorough orientation to the PRACTICUM SITE administrative policies, standards and practices and other field experience competencies as outlined by the UNIVERSITY.

6) The PRACTICUM SITE will designate one licensed mental health professional who has at least two years experience in counseling to serve as the primary supervisor.

7) The PRATICUM SITE will assure that the designated supervisor will serve as a model counselor engaging in broad and diverse service delivery.

8) The PRACTICUM SITE agrees that the designation of a supervisor is subject to the approval of the UNIVERSITY.

9) The PRACTICUM SITE supervisor will evaluate student competencies, oversee all student professional activities in agency related business, and provide guidance throughout the student’s professional growth.

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10) The PRACTICUM SITE supervisor, in collaboration with the UNIVERSITY faculty, will complete periodic evaluations of the student’s performance.

11) The PRACTICUM SITE assures that the student will receive face-to-face supervision for a minimum of one hour every day of the practicum experience.

12) The PRACTICUM SITE may notify in writing to the UNIVERSITY, the desire to terminate or cancel any student who performance is unsatisfactory, whose personal characteristics prevent relationships within the PRACTICUM SITE, or whose health status is detrimental to his/her successful completion of the practicum. Prior to cancellation or termination the PRACTICUM SITE and the UNIVERSITY will consult about proposed action.

13) The PRACTICUM SITE will advise the UNIVERSITY of any personal safely issues, concerns of requirements that are pertinent to the location or specific area in which the student will be assigned.

INSURANCE 1) Each student will purchase liability insurance before starting their Practicum from ACA or APA.

TERM AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT The term OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL EXTEND FROM ____________________,20 through ____________________20. This experience is to be at least __________day(s) per week (specific days and times: _________________________. PRACTICUM requires 275 hours of supervised counseling experience by a licensed mental health professional. THIS AGREEMENT may be terminated by either the UNIVERSITY or the PRACTICUMS SITE with two weeks (14 business days) prior written notice; unless all three parties agree to earlier termination. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have cause this Agreement to be signed in their behalf by their duly authorized representatives on the day and year first above written.

FOR THE AGENCY Supervising Licensed Mental Health Professional Participating Agency Site Signature_______________________ Agency_______________________ Name _________________________ Address_______________________ Date___________________________ _____________________________ Best Address for Communication Agency Designee _______________________________ Signature _______________________ _______________________________ Name (print) ____________________ _______________________________ Date___________________________

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Best Phone(s)_____________________ Email address______________________

FOR WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Student(s) Signature ___________________________ Name____________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________________________ Name____________________ Date_____________ Clinical Mental Health Counseling __________________________________ _____________ ____________ __________ University Supervisor Date Grant Leitma, Ph.D Date MA Prog. Director

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Appendix E

StudentChecklisttoCompleteBeforeStartingClinicalInternshipCPSY699A:_______ReadtheClinicalMentalHealthCounselingClinicalHandbook_______MeetwithyouradvisortodiscussyourInternshipplan_______CompleteALLInternshipcourseprerequisites_______Scheduleandcompleteaninterviewwithpotentialsitesupervisor_______Ensurethatyoursite-supervisorislicensedasaProfessionalCounselor,ClinicalSocialWorker,orPsychologist._______SubmitanInternshipSiteSelectiontotheClinicalCoordinatoronesemesterpriortoregisteringforCPSY699A._______SubmitanInternshipSiteAgreementformtotheClinicalCoordinatoronesemesterpriortoRegisteringforCPSY699A_______ReceiveInternshipApplicationapprovalfromtheClinicalCoordinator_______ Secure Professional Liability Insurance

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Appendix F WashingtonAdventistUniversityDepartmentofPsychology&CounselingInternshipSiteSelectionYOURNAME_______________________________________________________InternshipSiteInformationNAMEOFCOUNSELINGANGENCY/CENTER______________________________________ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________COUNTY_____________________PHONE()___________________________FAX()_________________________WEBSITE___________________________________________________________________SITESUPERVISORINFORMATIONNAME&TITLE_______________________________________________________________________HIGHESTDEGREE___EdD___PhD___EdS___MS___MEd___MAOther_______________________CREDENTIALSLPC#___________NCC#_______________Other______________________________YEARSOFEXPERIENCEINAMENTALHEALTH/COMMUNITYCOUNSELINGSETTING__________PHONE()____________________EMAIL_____________________________________________Youranticipatedscheduleatyourplacementsite(days&times)andotherrelevantinformation:__________________________________________________________________________________Pleasecheckallthatapply:InternshipActivities_____IndividualCounseling(Required)personal/social/occupationaloreducational_____IndividualSupervision(Required)_____IntakeInterviewing:includingpsychosocialhistory_____Consultation:Referralsandteamcollaboration,andassessment_____ReportWriting:includingprogressnotes,treatment,plans,terminationsummaries_____PsychoeducationalActivities:parentconferences,outreach,in-servicetrainings,etc_____GroupCounseling:Leadingand/orco-leading_____PeerorGroupSupervision_____CareerCounseling_____Testingadministration,analysisandinterpretation_____StaffMeetings_____Other(pleaselist)________________________________________________________________SiteSupervisor:________________________________Date:_____________Student:______________________________________Date:_____________Facultyliaison:_________________________________Date:______________

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Appendix G

WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY MASTERS IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, entered into on the ______(day) of __________(month), 20_____, by and between the Washington Adventist University Department of Psychology Counseling Program, hereinafter called the “UNIVERSITY,” and ____________________, hereinafter called “CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE.”

Whereas CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE is able to provide supervised CLINICAL INTERNSHIP for graduate students in the Counseling Psychology Program in the Department of Psychology at Washington Adventist University, and;

WHEREAS, this experience would further the professional training of such students, and;

WHEREAS, CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE believes the services to be provided by the students as part of their learning experience would be of benefit to CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE, and;

WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of the parties hereto that students of the UNIVERSITY use the counseling facilities of the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE for their CLINICAL INTERNSHIP experience.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions and stipulations hereinafter expressed and in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived there from, the parties hereto agree as follows:

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY

1) The UNIVERSITY shall designate in writing a faculty member to serve as liaison to the INTERNSHIP.

2) The UNIVERSITY shall complete periodic evaluations of the student regarding his/her performance at the INTERNSHIP SITE.

3) The UNIVERSITY will assure that the student shall be eligible for CLINICAL INTERNSHIP only after satisfactory completion in all required courses and CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS.

4) The UNIVERSITY will assure that acceptance as a practicum student will be based on an application review and personal interview process by and on the approval of the UNIVERSITY and INTERNSHIP SITE.

5) The UNIVERSITY will assure that the student will participate in the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP program for the period of ____________________ to ____________________.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT

1) The student will conform to the administrative policies, standard and practices of the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE and to the ethical and legal standards of the counseling profession.

2) The student shall identify himself/herself to the public as a “Counseling Psychology Student” or

Counseling Psychology Trainee.”

3) The student will provide his/her own transportation to the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE.

4) The student will obtain prior written approval of the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE and the UNIVERSITY before publishing any materials related to the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP experience.

5) The student, in collaboration with the supervising licensed mental health professional at the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE, will set times, location and responsibilities of the practicum experience.

6) The student will provide supervising licensed mental health professional with copies of syllabi for courses requiring assignments in the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE.

7) The student will provide the licensed health professional with a copy of the program articulated Visions and Outcomes as well as the recommended Continuum of CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS.

8) The student, in collaboration with the licensed mental health professional at the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE and the UNIVERSITY staff member, will plan activities in each area included in the Program’s Visions and Outcomes.

9) The student will demonstrate and document a wide variety of competencies, as required for the Counseling Psychology credential, and consistent with the Program’s Visions and Outcomes and Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental hygiene standards.

10) The student will NOT provide services beyond the limitations of their competencies.

11) The student in collaboration with the licensed mental health professional at the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE and the UNIVERSITY faculty member will integrate course requirements in the practicum experience.

12) The student will obtain a written evaluation of performance from the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE supervisor at least once a month according to the scheduled established by the UNIVERSITY faculty member. This written evaluation is required prior to posting a grade for the practicum course.

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13) The student will notify CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE of illness, accident or any other situation which does not allow the student to meet the prearranged program at the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE.

14) The student will inform the UNIVERSITY of any changes in the on-site schedule.

15) Students and faculty advisors are advised to conduct a thorough investigation of the potential CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE to determine any unique or unusual personal safety issues which may be present.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE 1) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE will provide opportunities for the student to develop a broad

and diverse role, including development of professional competence, in for example, assessment, intervention, counseling and consultation.

2) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE will provide opportunities for the student to develop professional and cultural competencies in individual, group and family counseling with clients of diverse population, ages, disabilities and cultures.

3) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE will advise the UNIVERSITY of any personal safety issues, concerns or requirements that are pertinent to the location or specific area in which the student will be assigned.

4) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE will accept no more graduate students from the UNIVERSITY than the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE staff, space and program permit; and except in pre-negotiated circumstances, any one supervisor will provide concurrent supervision with no more than two graduate students.

5) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE will provide the student with a thorough orientation to the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE administrative policies, standards and practices and other field experience competencies as outlined by the UNIVERSITY.

6) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE will designate one licensed mental health professional who has at least two years experience in counseling to serve as the primary supervisor.

7) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE will assure that the designated supervisor will serve as a model counselor engaging in broad and diverse service delivery.

8) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE agrees that the designation of a supervisor is subject to the approval of the UNIVERSITY.

9) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE supervisor will evaluate student competencies, oversee all student professional activities in agency related business, and provide guidance throughout the student’s professional growth.

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10) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE supervisor, in collaboration with the UNIVERSITY faculty,

will complete periodic evaluations of the student’s performance.

11) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE assures that the student will receive face-to-face supervision for a minimum of one hour every day of the practicum experience.

12) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE may notify in writing to the UNIVERSITY, the desire to terminate or cancel any student who performance is unsatisfactory, whose personal characteristics prevent relationships within the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE, or whose health status is detrimental to his/her successful completion of the practicum. Prior to cancellation or termination the CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE and the UNIVERSITY will consult about proposed action.

13) The CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SITE will advise the UNIVERSITY of any personal safely issues, concerns of requirements that are pertinent to the location or specific area in which the student will be assigned.

INSURANCE 1) Each student will purchase liability insurance policy before starting their clinical internship from the

ACA or APA.

TERM AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT The term OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL EXTEND FROM ____________________,20 through ____________________20. This experience is to be at least __________day(s) per week (specific days and times: _________________________. INTERNSHIP requires 600 hours of supervised counseling experience by a licensed mental health professional. THIS AGREEMENT may be terminated by either the UNIVERSITY or the PRACTICUMS SITE with two weeks (14 business days) prior written notice; unless all three parties agree to earlier termination. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have cause this Agreement to be signed in their behalf by their duly authorized representatives on the day and year first above written.

FOR THE AGENCY Supervising Licensed Mental Health Professional Participating Agency Site Signature_______________________ Agency_______________________ Name _________________________ Address_______________________ Date___________________________ _____________________________ Best Address for Communication Agency Designee

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_______________________________ Signature _______________________ _______________________________ Name (print) ____________________ _______________________________ Date___________________________ Best Phone(s)_____________________ Email address______________________

FOR WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Student(s) Signature ___________________________ Name____________________ Date ____________ Signature ___________________________ Name____________________ Date_____________ Clinical Mental Health Counseling __________________________________ _____________ ____________ __________ University Supervisor Date Grant Leitma, Ph.D Date MA Prog. Director

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Appendix H

Washington Adventist University’s Graduate CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING Program

Personal Counseling Form

Directions: Please have this form signed by your counselor. The psychology department requires each graduate psychology student who is seeking the 60 hour MA degree to complete five hours of personal counseling at their cost before starting the Practicum CPSY 680. We must have the counselor’s name, degree, license number if applicable, phone number, and work address. Dates and Time for Counseling: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Student’s Printed Name: __________________________________________________________________ Counselor’s Printed name: _________________________________________________________________ Counselor’s Signature: ____________________________________________________________________ Counselor’s Phone Number & Work Address: ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Counselor’s License Number: ______________________________________________________________ Counselor’s Degree: _____________________________________________________________________

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Appendix I

LCPC APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

4201 Patterson Avenue Baltimore MD 21215

410-764-4732 – Main Number 410-764-4735 – Licensure Coordinator

410-358-1610 – Fax

Application. An application for the LCPC and ATTACHMENT FORMS are required of all applicants. The application must be typed or printed legibly. LCPC APPLICATION FORMS will be found at this link:

http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/bope/SitePages/forms.aspx

1. Fee: Application fee of $75.00 must be included with the application. Make your check payable to the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

2. Transcrip(s): Please have your college send your transcript(s) directly to you in a sealed envelope. Return your sealed transcript(s), the application, application fee and other documentation in ONE packet.

3. Education: Official transcripts from the applicant’s accredited college(s) must be included with the application. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with (60) graduate credits or 90-graduate quarter credits. Or Doctoral degree with 90 graduate credits or 135-graduae quarter credits. A minimum of 3 graduate semester credit hours or a minimum of 5 graduate quarter hours must be in each of the following core courses. o Human Growth and Development o Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling o Counseling Theory o Counseling Techniques o Group, dynamics, processing and counseling o Lifestyle and Career Development o Appraisal of Individuals o Research and Evaluation o Professional, Legal and Ethical Responsibilities o Marriage and Family Therapy o Supervised Field Experience o Alcohol and Drug Counseling o Diagnosis and Psychopathology o Psychotherapy and Treatment of Mental Emotional Disorders

4. Required Supervised Expereince (see attached chart in packet) Master’s Level Applicant – 3 years/3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in professional counseling. Of the 3 years, a minimum of 2 years/2,000 hours must be completed after the awarding of the master’s degree. Doctoral Level Applicant – 2 years/2,000 of supervised clinical experience in professional counseling (1 year/1,000 hours must be post-doctorate).

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5. Exams Required – Applicants must pass the National Counselors Examination (NCE) of the NBCC and Maryland Law Test on the Professional Counselors and Therapists Act. In order to take the NCE and Law test you must meet the education requirements in No. 4 above.

The NCE is now Computer Based and is administered on the first full week of each month. Applicants must receive approval from the Maryland Board before testing. God to the board’s website for information about the NCE. The Maryland Law test is administered at the Board’s office on the third (3rd) Wednesday of each month.

NOTE: You will be NOTIFIED IN WRITING about the STATUS of your application after the board has received and reviewed all of the required documentation. Please be sure to follow all directions. The processing of your application may be delayed if you do not. Specifically, your must complete the course description form correctly. (Include course titles and course numbers, and most importantly include the college syllabi and catalog course descriptions of courses if titles of your curses are different from those on the form).

AMHCA-ACES-NBCCPortabilityStandardsforCounselorsIntheUnitedStates,stateregulatorybodiesareresponsibleforthelicensingandregulationofhealthcareprofessionals,includingcounselors.Thisstate-basedsystemrequirescounselorstobelicensedinthestateswheretheypractice.Counselorswhomovebetweenorpracticeinmorethanonestatemustobtainalicenseineachstatewheretheywanttoofferservices.Licensureportabilityisthefacilitationofmovementbetweenstatesbylicenseesandisapriorityformanyhealthcareprofessions.Acongressionalreportstates:“Licensureportabilityisseenasoneelementinthepanoplyofstrategiesneededtoimproveaccesstoqualityhealthcareservices...Overcomingunnecessarylicensurebarrierstocross-statepracticeisseenaspartofageneralstrategytoexpeditethemobilityofhealthprofessionalsinordertoaddressworkforceneedsandimproveaccesstohealthcareservices,particularlyinlightofincreasingshortagesofhealthcareprofessionals.Itisalsoseenasawayofimprovingtheefficiencyofthelicensingsysteminthiscountrysothatscarceresourcescanbebetterusedinthedisciplinaryandenforcementactivitiesofstateboards,ratherthaninduplicativelicensingprocesses.”*Toreducethebarriersthatrestrictmovementbetweenstates,counselorlicensurelawsmustpossessahighlevelofuniformity.Akeyimpedimenttoportabilityisthevariabilityinthecounselorlicensuredegreerequirements.Thereareanumberoflicensureelementsthatvarybystate,includingdegreehourrequirements,coursework,clinicaltraininghoursandprofessionalidentity.Toaddressthesefactorsandfacilitatecross-statepracticeandmovement,professionalcounselingorganizationsmustestablishauniformeducationalandtrainingrequirementforportability.TheAssociationforCounselorEducationandSupervision(ACES),theAmericanMentalHealthCounselorsAssociation(AMHCA),andtheNationalBoardforCertifiedCounselors(NBCC)endorsethefollowingportabilitystandardsforlicensedcounselorsseekinglicensureinanotherstate:EITHER•AdegreefromaclinicallyfocusedcounselorpreparationprogramaccreditedbyCACREP;OR•CertificationasaNationalCertifiedCounselor;OR•Fulfillmentofstandardsadoptedbyastatecounselinglicensureboard;AND•Possessionofacounselorlicenseforindependentpracticeforatleasttwoyears.*Wakefield,M.(2013).“HealthlicensingboardreporttoCongress.”Retrievedfromwww.hrsa.gov/ruralhealth/about/telehealth/licenserpt10.pdf.

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Appendix J

MARYLAND BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR AND THERAPISTS

Credits Date Grade

A. Human Growth & Development = CPSY 510 Advance Lifespan Dev. 3 _____ _____

B. Social & Cultural Found. of Counseling = CPSY 640 Multicultural Counsel. 3 _____ _____

C. Counseling Theory = CPSY 530 Syst. Theories of Psychotherapy 3 _____ _____

D. Counseling Techniques = CPSY 540 Counseling Techniques 3 _____ _____

E. Group Dynamics, Pro. & Counseling = CPSY 560 Group Therapy 3 _____ _____

F. Lifestyle & Career Development = CPSY 580 Career Counseling 3 _____ _____

G. Appraisal & Diagnosis of Indiv. = CPSY 590 Evaluation & Appr. 3 _____ _____

H. Research & Evaluation = CPSY 610 Research in Counseling 3 _____ _____

I. Profession, Legal & Ethical Resp. = CPSY 571 Ethical & Legal Iss. in Counseling 3 _____ _____

J. Marriage & Family Therapy = CPSY 620 Marriage & Fam. Coun. 3 _____ _____

K. Alcohol & Drug Counseling = CPSY 630 Alcohol & Drug Coun. 3 _____ _____

L. Supervised Field Experience = CPSY 550 Field Experience (125 hours) 3 _____ _____

M. Diagnosis & Psychotherapy = CPSY 620 Psychotherapy 3 _____ _____

N. Psychotherapy & Treatment of Mental & Emotional Disorder = CPSY 690 Advance Counseling Techniques 3 _____ _____

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Appendix K – ARGOSY UNIVERSITY DOCTORAL PROGRAM ADMISSION

A partnership has been established between Argosy University (Arlington, VA campus) and Washington Adventist University psychology departments. Upon admission to one of Argosy University psychology doctoral programs, a WAU graduate with a M.A. 60 hour Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree will receive a 15% tuition discount. Please use the following link for more information about admission procedures and requirements:

https://www.argosy.edu/admissions.

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Appendix L – Graduate Student Clinical Evaluation CoreCounselingCompetence:TheClinicalMentalHealthCounselingfacultymeetsaftereverysemester(orasnecessary)toevaluatetheprogramprogressofeachmatriculatedstudent.Inputisobtainedfromfaculty,clinicalon-sitesupervisors,andadjunctfacultyconcerningeachstudent’sacademicandclinicalperformance.Additionalinformationthatwillbeevaluatedisthestudent’sdemonstrationofprofessionalismandethicalconduct.Eachstudent’sprogressisratedonascalefrom1to5:1.NoConcerns.Studentisprogressinginher/hisprogram.2.MinorConcerns.Potentialissueswillbemonitoredbyfacultyoverthesubsequentsemester.Theadvisormaymeetwiththestudenttodiscussfacultyconcerns,andthestudent’sprogresswillbereviewedduringthenextendofsemestermeeting.3.ModerateConcerns.AStudentEvaluationformwillbecompletedandthestudent’sadvisor,andotherfacultyasappropriate,willscheduleanappointmentwiththestudenttodiscussfacultyconcerns.Subsequenttomeetingwiththeiradvisor,studentswillbeaskedtosendanemailtotheiradvisorindicatingtheirunderstandingoftheconcerns.Theadvisorwillrespondtothestudent’semailconfirmingand/orclarifyingthestudent’sresponsetoensurethatthestudentclearlyunderstoodthefaculty’sconcerns.Thestudent’simprovement(orlackofsuch)willbeevaluatedduringthenextendofsemestermeeting.4.MajorConcerns.Facultywillclearlyidentifyproblematicareasthatneedtobeaddressedbythestudent.Thestudentwillworkwiththeiradvisor,andasappropriateotherfacultymembers,todeveloparemediationplan.Thewrittenremediationplanneedstobeapprovedbytheentirefulltimefacultyandsignedbythestudent.Theremediationplanwillincludespecifictargetbehaviorsthatthestudentneedstoaddress,specificactivitiesinwhichthestudentwillengagetoaddressthosebehaviors,anevaluationplan,consequencesfornotcompletingtheplan,andatimeline.Theremediationplanwillalsoindicateanycourserestrictionsthatthestudentmayhaveduringtheremediationperiod.(Forexampletheremediationplanmayrestrictthestudentfromenrollinginspecificclassessuchaspracticumorinternship.)5.ProgramSuspensionorTermination.Ifthefacultydeterminesthatthestudenthascommittedaseriousethicalorprofessionalviolation,orthestudentisimpaired,thestudentmaybeimmediatelysuspendedorterminatedfromtheprogram.Facultyrepresentativeswillmeetwiththestudenttooutlinetheissues.Facultyconcernsalongwiththedecisiontosuspendorterminatethestudentwillbeprovidedtothestudentinwriting.InthissituationthestudentretainstheirrighttoappealthefacultydecisionusingthestandardprocedureswithintheUniversityBulletin.