Professional Counseling Psychology Student Handbook FALL 2019 · 2020. 8. 6. · Professional...

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ProfessionalCounselingPsychologyStudentHandbookHybridProgram

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Phone(305)348-7076Fax(305)348-3879

PCPHybridStudentHandbookAugust2020

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TableofContents

InformedConsent....................................................................................................................................................5

PCPTermsandConditionsoftheProgram....................................................................................................6

StudentSurvivalGuide&Tips............................................................................................................................8

ProgramCurriculum...........................................................................................................................................10

CourseDescriptions............................................................................................................................................12

GraduationInformation.....................................................................................................................................15

CPCEExamInformation.....................................................................................................................................16

AlumniDataForm................................................................................................................................................19

GraduationChecklist..........................................................................................................................................20

ChangeofContactInformation........................................................................................................................21

Policy&ProcedureforRemediation.............................................................................................................22

NotificationofImpairment...............................................................................................................................23

INDIVIDUALIZEDREMEDIATIONPLAN(IRP).............................................................................................24

SampleSyllabusforRemedialProfessionalDevelopment....................................................................25

LicensingInformation........................................................................................................................................28

Practicum&InternshipVerificationForm..................................................................................................29

ObtainingaLicense.............................................................................................................................................30

EducationWorksheet.........................................................................................................................................31

FAQ’sMentalHealthCounselingLicense.....................................................................................................32


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CounselingPsychologyFaculty&Staff

CounselingPsychologyFacultyProfessor,PsychologyDepartmentChair,JeremyPettit,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected],AssociateTeachingProfessor,andAssociateChair,KristinNichols-Lopez,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected]

AssociateProfessor,PauloGraziano,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected],InternshipFacultySupervisor,LisaArango,Ph.D.,LMHCEmailAddress:[email protected],PracticumFacultySupervisor,JessicaRobbMazzant,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected]

AssociateProfessor,ElisaTrucco,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected],PaigeTelan,Ph.D.,LMHCEmailAddress:[email protected],ErikaColes,Ph.D.EmailAddress:[email protected]

Staff

ProgramCoordinator:YaimaraRomanGonzalezEmailAddress:[email protected]

PsychologyDepartmentOfficeManager:JackiePenaEmail:[email protected]


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CounselingPsychologyMaster’sProgram

TheinformationcontainedinthisHandbookisdesignedtoguidestudentsthroughtheeducationalandclinicaltraining experience requirements necessary for completing the master’s degree in psychology with aspecializationincounseling,andforobtainingeligibilityforalicenseasaMentalHealthCounselorasoutlinedinFloridaStatute491.ThedegreerequirementsfortheCounselingPsychologyMaster’sprogramaredesignedtobeconsistentwiththestatelicensurerequirements,however,theBoardofClinicalSocialWork,Marriage&FamilyTherapyandMentalhealthCounselingmeetsseveraltimesannuallyandmaychangetherulesoutlinedinChapter491atanymeeting.ItisrecommendedthatallstudentsobtainacopyoftheFloridaStatutes(Lawsand Rules) governing the profession. Students should stay current with changes and new information bymaintainingcontactwiththeFloridaBoard.

DivisionofMedicalQualityAssuranceBoardofClinicalSocialWork,MarriageandFamilyTherapyandCounselingPsychology

4052BaldCypressWayTallahassee,Florida32399-3258

http://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov(850)245-4474

ItisrecommendedthatStudentsjointheFloridaMentalHealthCounselorsAssociation(FMHCA),whichoffersimportantinformationregardingupcomingchangesinthelawsandrulesaswellasothervital information.Theirwebsiteishttp://www.fmhca.org/It isalsosuggestedthatstudentsplanningtohaveacareerinPsychologyandCounselingjointheAmericanCounselingAssociation and theAmericanPsychologicalAssociation. Theyboth offer studentmemberships,manydiscounts,publications,etc.andtheyofferstudentliabilityinsurance.ACAMembershipServices:800-347-6647x.222,http://www.counseling.org/.APAMembershipServices:800-374-2721http://www.apa.org/students.Student Liability Insurance can be obtained through, Healthcare Providers Service Organization:www.HPSO.com

YouareresponsibleforthematerialinthishandbookMostofthecounselingprogrampoliciesandrequirementsareexplainedintheStudentHandbook–pleasereadallofit;youareresponsibleforallofit.Youwillbeaskedtosignaform,indicatingthatyouhavereadallthematerialsandunderstandthatyouareresponsibleforknowingandcomplyingwithprogramrequirements.


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InformedConsent

DescriptionofCourseExpectationsandProgramExperiencesThecoursecontentandexperientialactivitiesintheProfessionalCounselingProgram(PCP)aredesignedtoaffordstudentstheopportunitytoadvancetheirpersonal,intellectual,andprofessionaldevelopment.Throughouttheprogramofstudy,youwillbeexpectedtoreceiveandintegratefeedbackconcerningyourpersonal,academic,andprofessionalstrengths,limitations,andperformanceasacounselor.Theexpectationsofthecounselingcurriculumarethatyouwillexploreandrecognizetheeffectthatyourpersonalbeliefs,values,issues,emotions,andbehaviorshaveonyourabilitytofunctionasacounselingprofessional.StudentsintheCounselingPsychology Master’s Program are encouraged to seek out experiences for personal growth and reflection (i.e., personalcounseling)whileintheprogramtoassistinthisself-reflectiveprocess.ThisserviceisofferedfreeofchargeforstudentsattheFIUCounselingCenter.The various teaching methods, courses, practica, and internships will require that you develop and demonstrate yourcounselingskillsasyouworkwithotherstudentsinrole-playscenariosandwithclientsinactualcounselingsessions.Youwillberequiredtoshareaudioand/orvideotapesofthesesessionswithyoursupervisors,instructors,andpeersforfeedback.Inadditiontotechnicalfeedbackaboutyourdevelopingcounselingandinterviewingskills,youwillbeaskedtoconsistentlyandsystematicallyexamineyourbehaviors,beliefs,andemotionsinrelationtoyourcounselingactivitiesandexperiences.StudentResponsibilitiesItisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoknowandfollowtheAmericanCounselingAssociationCodeofEthics.AccordingtotheCode,counselors-in-traininghavearesponsibilitytoadheretothelaws,rules,andpoliciesthatgovernprofessionalbehaviorattheplacementsetting.Furthermore,studentshavethesameobligationtoclientsasthoserequiredofaprofessionalcounselor.ImpairmentandRemediationIf,intheprofessionaljudgmentofasupervisor,instructor,orfacultymember,astudent’sbehaviorisdeemedsubstandard,unethical,illegal,and/orprofessionallyunbecomingatanytimeduringthecourseoftraining,astudentmaybereferredforfaculty review and remediation. At that time the Faculty Review Committee will be called to review the performanceevaluations,record,andbehaviorofthestudentandwillmakerecommendationsastowhetherthestudentshouldrefrainfromprovidingcounselingservicesand/ordevelopaplanforremediation(seeappendixinmanualforfullexplanationofpolicy).The2014AmericanCounselingAssociationCodeofEthicsprovides the foundation forourethicalstandards.SectionF.9.bstatesthat“Counseloreducatorsdothefollowing1)assiststudentsinsecuringreme-dialassistancewhenneeded,2)seekprofessionalconsultationanddocumenttheirdecisiontodismissorreferstudentsforassistance,and3)ensurethatstudentshave recourse in a timelymanner to addressdecisions requiring them to seekassistanceor todismiss themandprovidestudentswithdueprocessaccordingtoinstitutionalpoliciesandprocedures.”AttestationStatementIamwillingtoadheretotheprinciples,requirements,andstudentresponsibilitiesasdescribed.Ihavealsoreadthedescriptionofcourserequirementsandprogramexperiencesrequiredinthecurriculumfortheprogram.IamwillingtoparticipatefullyinthecoursesandrequirementsoftheProfessionalCounselingProgram.IfurtherunderstandthatacoursegradeofB-orbetterandaGPAof3.0orhighermustbeobtainedtoprogressin,andgraduatefrom,theprogram.______________________________ ______________________________________________________StudentName Signature&Date


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PCPTermsandConditionsoftheProgram

ThisAgreementspecifiesthetermsandconditionsunderwhichtheSchoolofIntegratedSciencesandHumanityofFlorida International University will offer a professional program for students seeking a Master of Science inPsychologywithaconcentrationinCounselingPsychology.Eachstudentparticipatingintheprogrammustacceptthetermsandconditionsoutlinedbelowpriortostartingtheirfirstsemester.CohortIntegrity

A. Theprogramstructureisthatoflock-step,cohortprogram.Studentsneedtoadheretoprogramscheduleatalltimes.

B. Theconsequenceforskippingorunsatisfactorilycompletingacourseorprogramcomponentincludes,but

isnotlimitedtoa. onecourseforgiveness-withdrawfromcurrentcohortandjointhestudentsinthefollowingyear

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

b. automaticwithdrawalfromtheprogramwithanoptiontore-applyforthenextadmissionterm

ItisatthediscretionoftheProgramDirector,ProgramSupervisor(s),and/orCourseInstructor(s)whichofthe delineated consequences will apply. Decisions are made on a case by case basis and will becommunicatedtothestudentinwriting.

CurriculumA. Credits.Thisisa60-semesterhour,lock-stepgraduateprogram.Theprogramconsistsof6semesters(3-4

coursesperterm).

B. ClinicalExperienceHours.Studentsarerequiredtocompleteclinicalexperiencehoursasoutlinedbytheprogram. If a student isunable to complete thesehours according to their semester requirements.Thestudentwillbeconsiderednon-compliantwithprogramrequirementsandmaybewithdrawn fromtheprogram.Studentsmustreceiveapassinggrade intheclinicalexperiencecourseseachsemesterbeforemovingforwardwitheachstepintheclinicaltrainingprocess.ThisincludesbothPracticumandInternshipcourses.

C. LocationandSchedulingofCourseOfferings. Allof theprogramcourseswillbeofferedat theModesto

Maidique Campus or Online. Some courseswill be hybrid courseswith both an online and on-campuscomponent.Somecoursesmaybeonlineonly.Coursesthatmeeton-campuswillvaryindaysandtimeseachsemester.Studentsareexpectedtobeabletobeoncampusforvariousprogramcomponentsduringthedayandevenings,aswellasontheweekends.

D. MaintenanceofGoodStanding.Inordertoremainingoodstandingintheprogramstudentsmustmaintaina3.0(outof4.0)gradepointaverageduringtheirstudies.Additionally,studentsmustobtainagradeofB-orbetterinalloftheircourses.Ifastudentreceivesafailinggrade(i.e.agradeofC+orlower)thestudentwillbeseenasnotcompletingtheprogramsatisfactorilyandmaybewithdrawnfromtheprogram(see


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sectiononcohortintegrity).StudentswhoseGPAfallsbelowa3.0willbegivenawarning,probation,and/ordismissalasoutlinedbelow.

a. Warning:APCPstudentwhosecumulativeGPAfallsbelow3.0willbeplacedonwarningforthe

followingterm.Warningindicatesacademicdifficulty.

b. Probation:APCPstudentonwarningwhosecumulativeGPAremainsbelowthe3.0afterthenexttermwillbeplacedonprobation.Suchastudentwillhaveonesemestertoraisehis/hercumulativeGPAto3.0orabove.Probationindicatesseriousacademicdifficulty.

c. Dismissal:Agraduatestudentonprobationwhodoesnotimprovehis/hercumulativeGPAabove

the3.0levelduringthenexttermwillbeautomaticallydismissedfromtheprogram.Thedismissalis for a minimum of one year. After one year, the student may apply for readmission to theUniversityinthesameordifferentprogram.

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

performance,studentswillbeevaluatedthroughouttheprogramonthreecriteria:

1. Abilitytounderstandandadheretothecounselingprofession’sprofessionalandethicalstandardsofbehavior;

2. Abilitytodemonstrateadequatecounselingskillsandcompetencies;and3. Freedomfromanypsychologicalimpairmentthatmayactasabarriertotheirabilitytoprovide

effectiveprofessionalcounseling.Ifatanytime,oneormoreoftheseexpectationsarenotbeingmet,thestudentwillbereferredforRemediation(seeRemediationPolicy).Studentsdeemedincompetenttocompletetherequiredcoursework,practicum,and/orinternshipduetofailedremediationeffortswillbedismissedfromtheprogram.AcceptanceofTermsandConditionsI,_______________________________________,haveread,understand,andacceptthetermsandconditionsstatedaboveinthisAgreementandintheaccompanyingProgramInformationandPoliciesbrochure.IunderstandthatchangesmaybemadebasedonchangesinUniversitypoliciesandStateofFloridalaws,rules,andregulations._____________________________________ ________________Signature Date


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StudentSurvivalGuide&Tips

ContactInformation:email,phones,andaddressesTheCounselingProgram,andthepsychologydepartmentingeneral,dependone-mailasthemainmethodofcommunication.YoumustuseyouractiveFIUe-mailaccountandhaveitregisteredwiththeCounselingProgramOffice,yourPracticum/Internshipsite,andtheDepartmentMainOffice.Thisemailmustbecheckeddaily.Itisyourresponsibilitytoensurethatyoureceiveimportantcommunications.IfyourcontactinformationchangesatanytimeduringthecourseofcompletingtheprogrampleasefilloutthecontactinformationpagefoundintheProgramForms,andturnintothefollowingpeople:

• CounselingProgramOfficestaff• Practicum/Internshipsite

Disability/ImpairmentIssues

Ifyouhaveanyimpairment,includingatemporaryimpairment,duetohealth,psychological,family,orpersonalreasons, understand that it is your responsibility to let those who supervise you know of yourdisability/impairment. Personal problems do not “excuse” you from conducting yourself in a professionalmanner(e.g.meetingclientsontime,showingupforclass,etc.).Faculty,instructors,andsupervisorsarewillingtomakereasonableaccommodations,iftheyareconsultedinatimelymanner.Ifyouhaveamoreextensivedisability(e.g.LearningDisability,aphysicalormentalhealthcondition)thatmayaffectyouracademic,research,orclinicalperformance,youshouldconsultwiththeDisabilityResourceCenter.Reasonableaccommodationscanbemadeifadisabilityisdocumented,butneedstobedone“before”aproblemoccursnotafter.

ContactinformationfortheDisabilityResourceCenterisasfollows:UniversityParkCampus

GC190Voice:(305)348-3532TTY:(305)348-3852Fax:(305)348-3850

UniversityGraduateSchool(UGS)FloridaInternationalUniversity'sGraduateSchoolassistsbothprospectiveandcurrentgraduatestudentsinthepursuitofgraduate-levelprogramsofstudy.AttheUGSwebsiteyoucanfindinformationandformsformanythings,includingbutnotlimitedto:

• TimelimitsforGraduation• TransferCreditLimits• LeaveofAbsence• Graduation• GraduateStudentCatalog• GraduatePolicies&Procedures

Pleasetakesometimetovisittheirwebsite(http://gradschool.fiu.edu/),asyouwillfinditusefulforaddressingmany different issues. The UGS website also includes important deadlines for graduate students. All of theinformationinthissectionisfoundintheGraduateCourseCatalog.ItishighlyrecommendedthatyoudownloadacopyoftheGraduateCourseCatalog.


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AcademicCalendarItisimportantthatyoustayuptodatewithuniversitydatesanddeadlines.YoucanfindallimportantUniversitydeadlines are available on the Academic Calendar. This is the same calendar that faculty, instructor, andadministratorsusetoplantheircourses.TheacademiccalendaralsoincludesdatesinwhichtheUniversityisclosed(i.e.holidays).Youareresponsibleforobtainingacopyoftheacademiccalendarandadheringtotheuniversity’sdeadlinesforregistration,drop/add,graduationapplication,etc. SyllabiItisimportantthatyoukeepallyoursyllabifromallyourgraduatecourses!!!Youwillneedtouseyoursyllabiasevidencethatyouhavecoveredaspecificcontentareaaspartofoneormorecourses.Thus,itisimportanttokeepacopyofyourcoursesyllabiforALLgraduatelevelclasses.Youwillneedyoursyllabiwhenyouregistertobecomean internwith theStateofFlorida.You canalso findbriefdescriptionsof our courses in thegraduatecatalog,studentprogrammanual,andprogramwebsite.EmergencyInformationIntheeventofanytypeofemergencies,wewouldlikeourstudentstobeprepared.Ourmainconcernisthesafetyof our students! Please become familiar with the University’s policies in cases of emergencies. FIU’s Office ofEmergencyManagementhasinformationtohelpyoupersonallyprepareforemergencies(includinghurricanes),aswellasnotifytheuniversitycommunityaboutanyemergencies.PleasevisittheOfficeofEmergencyManagementWebsite.They will provide you with definitions of emergencies, notification procedures, and resources. Some quickresourcesinclude:

• FIU’semergencyhotline:305-348-HELP(available24/7)• FIU’semergencywebsite:www.fiu911.org(goesliveassoonastheuniversityhasdeclaredanemergency

situation)• FIU Alertis an emergency notification system used to notify the FIU community of any imminent or

immediatethreattolifesafety.Itisdesignedtoreachasmanypeopleaspossibleinatimelymannerwhilealso maintaining redundancy should one or several of the methods fail. Students who are in cohortprogramsmustlogintohttp://my.fiu.edu(instructions)andprovidetheircellphonenumbertoreceiveFIUAlerts.

EthicsYourprofessionaltrainingatFIUincludesbecomingsocializedtotheroleofacounselor.Asacounselorintrainingyoumustconductyourclinical,andpersonalactvitiesinamannerthatisconsistentwiththeAmericanCounselingAssociation(ACA)ethicsguidelinesandstandards.Asagraduatestudent(effectiveimmediately)youarerequiredtoknowandabidebytheACAethicsguidelinesandstandards.YoumaydownloadafreecopyoftheguidelinesatanytimebygoingtotheACAwebsite.ProfessionalConductCounselingstudentsareinaprofessionaltrainingprogramandareexpectedtobehaveinaprofessionalmannerthroughout their training. Examples of unprofessional behavior include: frequently arriving late for classes,supervision,clinicalappointmentswithclients,orotherprofessionalmeetings;inappropriatedressduringclinicalactivities.Evidenceofunethicalbehaviorinresearch,clinicalwork,orclasses(e.g.cheatingonexams,orplagiarism,unethicalorinappropriatebehavioratpracticumsite)willbedealtwithaccordingtothepoliciesoftheuniversity.Studentsviolatingprofessionalconductpoliciesmaybereferredforremediation,whichcould leadtodismissalfromtheprogram.


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ProgramCurriculumDescriptionofCurriculumGoals:Topreparestudentsfortheindependentandlicensedprofessionalpracticeofmentalhealthcounseling.OurprogramfocusesonprovidingstudentswithasolidfoundationinCounselingPsychology,andopportunitiesforspecializinginarangeofclinicalproblemsanddiversepopulations.Objectives:

• Tooffercoursesthatemphasizeanevidence-basedstructureforcustomizingthetherapeuticrelationship(ESR’s)andtreatmentmethods(EST's)toindividualclients.

• Tooffercoursesandclinicaltrainingthatfulfillthemaster’sdegreerequirementsforaFloridalicensein

MentalHealthCounseling.

• To facilitate students’ growth toward a professional identity that focuses on development of counselorcompetencies,culturalawareness,andethicalstandardsinlinewiththeAPAandACACodesofEthics.

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

throughfacultyguidedresearchandselectedclinicaltrainingexperiences.

• To facilitate students’ recognition ofwhat qualifies as evidence of effective “best practice” through theinstructionof,andexposureto,methodsofoutcomeresearchdesignedto

• tailorthetherapeuticrelationship

• developappropriatetreatmentgoals,

• implementeffectiveevidence-basedtreatmentand

• measuretreatmentoutcome.

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

counselingtheories,andevidence-basedmethodsandtechniques,forthepurposeof

• describing,

• preventing,andtreatingpsychologicalproblems,and

• enhancingmentalhealthandhumandevelopment.


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I.COURSEWORK

Allcourseworkiscompletedinsequencefollowingatwo-yearacademicplan.II.CLINICALTRAINING(15credithours)

Requirementsforthecompletionofthe1000hoursofclinicalexperiencefollowtheCACREPguidelinesforpracticumandinternshipandCACREPstandardsforclinicalinstruction.

400hoursofpracticum600hoursofinternship

Fortypercentofclinicalworkisindirectclientcontact.Traineeswillreceive1hourofindividualsupervisionperweek,and1½hoursofgroupsupervisionperweekbyaqualifiedprofessional.

Formalevaluationofstudent’sperformance.

CLP6945ClinicalPracticum(3)Prerequisite:AdmissiontoprogramThisisthefirstsemesterofsupervisedexperienceinclinicaltechniquesandmethods.Topicsincludebasicoverviewofethics,professionalidentity,basicinterviewingskills,andgroupsupervision.Assessment,clinicalinterviewingandcasepresentationmethodsskillsarecovered.CLP6943AdvancedClinicalPracticum(6)Prerequisite:CompletionofCLP6945Thisisthesecondandthirdsemesterofthesupervisedclinicalpracticumwherestudentsaregiventheopportunitytosharpenbasiccounselingskillsthroughtheirworkwithclients.Tapes&transcriptionsofcounselingsessionsare shared forpeer reviewand feedbackduringgroup supervision. Counselor counter transference issues areintroducedandreviewed.CLP6948ClinicalInternship(3)Prerequisite:CompletionofCLP6945andCLP6943Supervised Clinical experiences in which students are engaging in individual, group, and family counseling/psychotherapy sessions. Course focus is on the development of a professional identity through individual andgroup exercises designed to promote self-awareness and insight pertaining to becoming a professionalcounselor/therapist.CLP6949AdvancedClinicalInternship(3)Prerequisite:CompletionofCLP6948.Advanced supervised clinical experiences in which students are engaging in individual, group, and familycounseling/psychotherapy sessions including treatment planning and implementation. Students will have theopportunitytodevelopanindepthcasestudyandadvancedcaseconceptualizationbasedonaspecificclientandclinicalproblem,therebydemonstratingthedevelopmentofatreatmentplanandimplementation,applicationofaclinicalinterventionortreatmentoftheproblem,andtreatmentoutcome.III.ComprehensiveExamInadditiontocourseworkandclinicaltrainingrequirements,studentsarerequiredtoreceiveapassingscoreontheCounselorPreparationComprehensiveExamination(CPCE)tobecomeeligibleforgraduation.TheCPCEexamisa160questionmultiplechoiceexamadministeredbytheNationalBoardforCertifiedCounselors(NBCC).Theexammayberepeatedatthestudent’sexpense.


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CourseDescriptionsPCO6206Principles&PracticesofCounseling&Psychotherapy(3):LicenseContentArea:CounselingTheoriesandPracticeThis course reviews counseling theories and advanced practice with a focus on patient assessment, caseconceptualization, treatment planning, and measurement of treatment outcome. This course will also guidestudentsthroughthedevelopmentofanadvancedcaseconceptualizationandapersonalapproachtocounselingandpsychotherapybasedonmethodsofpsychotherapyintegration.CYP6536Principles&MethodsofPsychologicalConsultation(3):CorePsychologyCourseThiscourseprovidesanintroductiontobasiccounselingskillsandtheoriesandlooksatvariablesofthecounselor-client relationship and the stages of counseling and psychotherapy. The coursewill help students develop anunderstanding of how theoretical perspectives of counseling and psychotherapy approaches can be applied topatients’ presenting problems, the development of treatment goals and therapeutic intervention (e.g., basicstrategiesandtechniques).DEP5796DevelopmentalResearchMethodsforCounselors(3):CorePsychologyCourseThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofthelatestresearchandresearchmethodsusedinpsychotherapyandevidence-basedtreatments.PSY5939AdvancedCaseConceptualization(3):CorePsychologyCourseThiscoursewillprovideinstructionandguidanceforcompletingtheadvancedcaseconceptualization.TheprojectforthiscoursewillresultinapaperandformalpresentationofaclinicalcasethestudenthastreatedattheInternshipSite.AformalevaluationoftheWrittenContent,OralCommunication,andContentKnowledgewillbecompletedbyfaculty.Studentswilldevelopliteraturereviews,identifyevidence-basedassessmentsandinterventionsusedtotreataparticularclinicalproblem,developtreatmentplans,andbeabletomeasureandevaluatetreatmentoutcomesofaclinicalcasewhileidentifyingethicalandculturalconsiderationsinvolvedwithtreatment.DEP5068AppliedLifespanDevelopmentalPsychology(3):LicensingContentArea:HumanGrowthandDevelopmentThiscoursesurveyscontemporaryandclassicthemesandissuesindevelopmentalpsychologythatarerelevanttofront-line clinicans in the practice of mental health counseling. Application of developmental theories, andprinciplesoflearningandpersonalitydevelopmentwillbecoveredtoassiststudentsinassessingclientsfromadevelopmentalperspective,andtofacilitateanunderstandingofhowtheoryandresearchcanbetranslatedintoprofessional “best-practice” clinical intervention. Several domains of development including social, emotional,neural,andcognitivedevelopmentacrossthelifespanfromearlychildhoodthroughadulthoodwillbeexploredinthecontextofculturalandsystemicinfluencesonhumangrowthandchange.Developmentalpsychopathologywillbe examined along with some specific evidence-based interventions used to treat emotional and behavioralproblems.Research-basedknowledge applied to the facilitationof optimaldevelopment andwellness over thelifespanwillalsobeaddressed.CLP5166AdvancedPsychopathology(3):LicensingContentArea:PsychopathologyInthiscoursestudentswillgainknowledgeandunderstandingofpsychopathology,itssymptoms,diagnosis,andtreatment.StudentswillbecomefamiliarwiththeDSM-IV-TR,usedtodescribepsychologicaldisorders.Culturalandmedical issueswill be coveredas relevant to thediagnosisof aparticulardisorder. Studentswill learn to


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classifypsychopathologyusing theDSM-IV-TR,andgainanunderstandingof culturalvariants indiagnosisandtreatment.CLP6498Diagnosis&TreatmentofSexualDisorders(3):LicensingContentArea:HumanSexualityThiscoursefocusestherecenttheoryandresearchpertainingtosexualdisordersandtreatment.Thecoursewillofferanindepthclinicalexaminationofsexualfunctioning,emphasizingdisordersofgenderidentity,paraphiliasandotherdysfunctionsofintimacyproblems.CYP5534GroupsasAgentsofChange(3):LicensingContentArea:GroupTheoriesThis course provides an overview of theoretical concepts and research findings relevant to grouppsychotherapy. The course covers therapist issues, patient election criteria, group structuring, and basictherapeutic techniques. Students will acquire basic skills in leading group therapy sessions and dealing withdifficultsituationsthroughexperientialexercises.CLP6436IntroductiontoPsychologicalAssessment(3):LicensingContentArea:IndividualEvaluationandAssessmentThiscourseprovidesanoverviewoftheprinciplesandmethodsunderlyingtheadministration,constructionandevaluationofpsychologicaltestsandmeasures.Studentswillbecomefamiliarwiththeinstrumentsavailableforassessmentandmeasurementalongwithstrategiesforselecting,administering,andinterpretingassessmentandevaluationinstruments.Ethicalandlegalconsiderationswillalsobereviewed.CLP6449CareerDevelopmentinAdolescence&Adulthood(3):LicensingContentArea:CareerandLifestyleAssessmentThis course provides an overview of career development and other life factors relevant to adolescence andadulthood. From a lifespan developmental perspective. Issues related to research and proven strategies forworkingwithclientsinallstagesoftheircareerwillbereviewed.Careerandlifestyleassessmentinstrumentsandtechniqueswillalsobepresented.Theinterrelationshipsamongandbetweenwork,family,andotherliferolesandfactorsincludingtheroleofdiversityandgenderincareerdevelopmentwillalsobeexamined.CYP6526PsychologicalMethodsofProgramEvaluation(3):LicenseContentArea:ResearchThis course provides an overview of the methods and principles of program evaluation of human serviceprograms.Italsosurveysthemethodsavailableforclinicalresearch(e.g.,randomclinicaltrials,processoutcome)andtheapplicationof thebasicprinciplesofsuchmethods.Studentwillbecomefamiliarwithconceptualizing,designing,andwritingaresearchprojectandprogramevaluationproject.CYP6766ThePsychofCrossCulturalSensitization(3):LicensingContentArea:SocialandCulturalFoundationsThis coursewill offer a series ofweekly seminars to increase student sensitivity toworkingwith clients fromdifferentculturalbackgroundsto:(1)tofacilitateawarenessofculturaldifferencesandtheirimpactonsocialandhumanservicedelivery,services(2) identifystudentsownpersonalbiasesandvaluesand(3) tohelpstudentsdevelopculturallyappropriateinterventionskills.CYP6936CurrentIssuesinCommunityPsychology(3):LicensingContentArea:CounselinginCommunitySettingsThiscourseprovidesanindepthexaminationofresearchandpracticeintheareaofcommunitypsychologywithissuesrelatedtopreventingmentalhealthdisordersandpromotingmentalhealthandwellness.Thecoursewilllookatthedesignandimplementationmethodsusedtoimplementprogramandpoliciesthatbuildandstrengthen communities. Topics include:prevention, change strategies, social support, empowerment of clientpopulations,self-helpandnonprofessionalhelpers,outreach,socialjustice,andsocialpolicy.


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PCO5311Theory,Research,&TreatmentofAddictiveBehavior(3):LicensingContentArea:SubstanceAbuseThis course provides an overview of the latest theory and research findings that pertain to the process anddevelopmentofaddictivebehaviorandthestagesandmechanismsofchange.Thecoursefocusisonprovidingapractical and comprehensiveoverviewof the evidence-based interventionsused to treat substance abusewithadolescents,families,andadults.CLP5931EthicalCodeinPsychologicalPractices(3):LicensingContentArea:Legal,Ethical,andProfessionalStandardsThis courseprovides anoverviewof ethical theory and its practical applications topsychotherapy andmentalhealthcounseling.ThecoursewillcovertheAPAandACACodesofEthicsaswellasissuesrelatedtoFloridaStatute491,RuleChapter64B4,F.A.C.,legalissuesandprofessionalidentity.


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GraduationInformation

Eligibility

TobeeligiblefortheMastersofScienceinPsychology,CounselingPsychologySpecialization,thestudentmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:

1. Satisfactorycompletionofallrequiredcoursesinthecurriculum(60credithours)2. ReceiveapassingscoreontheCPCEExam

ApplicationforGraduationStep1.ThestudentmustcompleteandsubmitanApplicationforGraduationForm(foundonlineatmy.fiu.edu).TheapplicationforgraduationmustbesubmittedbythedeadlineestablishedbytheUniversityduringthebeginningofthefinalsemesterofstudies.Studentswhodonotgraduateduringthatsemestermustre-submitanApplicationforGraduationforthesemesterinwhichtheyplantograduate.Step2.CompletetheAlumniDataForm(foundintheProgramFormssectionintheHandbook)andsubmittoprogramcoordinator.


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ProfessionalCounselingPsychologyExitRequirement:

CounselorPreparationComprehensiveExamination(CPCE)

WHATSTUDENTSNEEDTOKNOW

ThecomprehensiveexamisanexitexaminationrequiredofallPCPstudentsatFloridaInternationalUniversity.Thepurposeoftheexamistoassessthestudent’sknowledgeofcounselingtoensureminimumcompetenceinthefield.TheCPCEwillalsoprovidecollectivefeedbackthatcanbeusedbytheprogramindeveloping/adaptingcurriculum.

BENEFITSOFUSINGTHECPCE

• Providesamaster’sprogramcomprehensiveexamthatmeetshighpsychometricstandards.• Givesprogramsanobjectiveviewoftheknowledgeleveloftheirstudents.• Allowsprogramstoexaminestudentfunctioninginvariouscurricularareas.• Promoteslongitudinalself-study.• Comparesaprogram’sresultstonationaldata.• Stimulatesstudentintegrationofknowledgelearnedinseparatecourses.• Givesstudentscomparativestrengthandweaknessfeedback.

PleasenotethattheCPCEisNOTalicensureexam.

DEVELOPMENTOFTHECPCE

TheCPCEisresearched,developed,anddistributedbyboththeResearchandAssessmentCorporationforCounseling(RACC)andtheCenterforCredentialingandEducation(CCE),twoaffiliatecorporationsoftheNationalBoardforCertifiedCounselors(NBCC).Theitemwritingcommitteewasselectedfrommaster’sanddoctorallevelprofessionals.Thecommitteecompiledacomprehensivelistingoftextsusedincounseloreducationprograms.Eachquestionwasdevelopedbasedoninformationfoundinthemostcommonlyusedtextbooks.

CONTENTOFTHECPCE

TheCPCEcoverstheeightCouncilforAccreditationofCounselingandRelatedEducationalPrograms(CACREP)common-coreareasasdefinedbytheirStandardsforPreparation:

1.ProfessionalCounselingOrientationandEthicalPractice-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofallaspectsofprofessionalfunctioning.

2.SocialandCulturalDiversity-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingoftheculturalcontextofrelationships,issues,andtrendsinamulticulturalsociety.

3.HumanGrowthandDevelopment-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofthenatureandneedsofpersonsatalldevelopmentallevelsandinmulticulturalcontexts.

4.CareerDevelopment-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofcareerdevelopmentandrelatedlifefactors.


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5.CounselingandHelpingRelationships-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofthecounselingprocessinamulticulturalsociety.

6.GroupCounselingandGroupWork-studiesthatprovideboththeoreticalandexperientialunderstandingsofgrouppurpose,development,dynamics,theories,methods,skills,andothergroupapproachesinamulticulturalsociety.

7.AssessmentandTesting-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofindividualandgroupapproachestoassessmentandevaluationinamulticulturalsociety.

8.ResearchandProgramEvaluation-studiesthatprovideanunderstandingofresearchmethods,statisticalanalysis,needsassessment,andprogramevaluation.

Theseeightcoreareasserveastheprimarytheoreticalbasisfortheexamination.ItisthroughtheseareasthattheCPCEisassociatedwithacceptedprofessionalstandards.

FORMATOFTHECPCE

TheCPCEisaknowledge-basedexamthatconsistsofapproximately160itemswith20itemsperCACREParea.Ofthe20itemspersection,17willbescored;theremainingthreewillbepretestitemsthatarenotidentifiedtothestudent.Thepurposeofimbeddedpre-testingistogenerateactualscoreperformancedataonitems.ThisallowsCCEtoselectitemsforfuturetestconstructionthathavethemostdesirablepsychometricattributes.Scoresforeachsectionandatotalscorewillbereportedforeachstudent.TheCCEwillprovidestatisticsontheprogram’sstudentsaswellasnationaldata.Studentsareallowedfour(4)hourstocompletetheexamination.Aftereachexamination,thestudentisresponsibleforreportingtheirscoretotheprogram.Onceallstudentshavecompletedtheexamandreportedtheirscores,theprogramwillnotifyeachindividualstudentofthefinalresults.STUDYRESOURCESANDTIPS

Listedbelowarethreeresourcesrepresentativeofthestudymaterialsavailablethatofferpreparationmaterials.TheProgramdoesnotendorseanyonesetofpreparationmaterials.

1. MasteringtheNationalCounselorExamination(NCE)andthecounselorpreparationcomprehensiveexamination(CPCE)byBradleyT.Erford.Availableathttps://www.amazon.com/Mastering-National-Counselor-Preparation-Comprehensive/dp/0133786773/ref=dp_ob_image_bk

2. EncyclopediaofCounseling,FourthEditionbyHowardRosenthal.Availableathttps://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Counseling-Third-Examination-Comprehensive/dp/B004HL16ZQ

3. TheStudyGuidefortheNationalCounselorExaminationandCPCEbyDr.AndrewHelwig.Availableathttp://www.counselorprep.com/cpce-counselor-preparation-comprehensive-examination/

ThefollowingextremelyusefultipsarefromCounselor Exam Prep.1. Inpreparingtostudyfortheexam,doapretest,ifpossible.Determinewhatyourareasofstrengthand

weaknessaretohelpyoudevelopaplanofattackforstudying.


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2. Startingwiththesecondweekofstudy,youneedtogobackandreviewthematerialyoustudiedthefirstweeksoyoudon'tloseit.Eachsubsequentweek,youneedtokeepreviewingmaterialstudiedearlier.Thisre-reviewshouldbefairlyrapidalthoughyoumaywanttoaddafewnewconceptstothatcontentareayouhadnotstudiedbefore.Ofcourse,ifyouhavescheduledyourselffortheexamandyouhavelessthantwomonthsbeforeyoutest,youwillneedtoadjustyourstudyscheduleaccordingly.

3. Formostofyourstudyhours,trytousequalitydaytimehourswhenyouarerestedandalert.Schedulestudyhoursonyourcellphoneorinyourdaytimer.Yourlatenightstudyhours,afterthehouseisfinallyquiet,maybelesseffectivebecauseofyourfatigue.

4. Don'toverwhelmyourselfwithtonsofmaterialstostudythatyouhavegatheredfromalloverincludingstudyguides,textbooks,coursenotes,etc.Useonecomprehensivesource(suchasthestudyguidesprovidedabove).

EXAMPLEPROCEDURESFORTHEEXAMFROMPREVIOUSSEMESTERS

Studentswillneedtoscheduletheirownexamwithalocalproctoringsite.Youcandosobygoingonlineandsettingupanaccountandregisteringforanavailabletestingsite:http://www.pearsonvue.com/CPCE/Theprogramwillprovideyouwithvouchernumbersandadditionalinstructionssothatyoucanregisterfortheexamatleastonemonthinadvanceoftheduedatefortheexam.

Youwillbegivenatimeline,inadvance,similartothetimelinethatappearsbelow.

YoumustcompletetheexambyJuly10,2017.

Pleasemakesuretodothefollowing:

1. ScheduletheexamandsendusanemailwithyourdayandtimebyJuly1,2017.Anystudentwhohasnotreportedtheirexamdatewillnotbeconfirmedforgraduation.

2. CompletetheexambyJuly10,2017.3. ReportyourexamscorebyJuly11,2017viaemail.Sendascanorpictureofyourunofficialscorereport.4. StudentswillbenotifiediftheyhavepassedorfailedtheexambyJuly13,2017.5. Ifastudentfailstheexam,theywillhavetoreschedule,provideconfirmation,andcompletetheexambyJuly

28,2017.TheywillhavetoreporttheirexamscorebyJuly29,2017.Anystudentwhohastore-taketheexamwillhavetopayfortheexamoutofpocket.

Studentmustreceiveapassingscore.Studentswhofailtheexammusttakeitagainwithinoneweekofreceivingnoticeoffailureinordertograduateontime.Asubsequentfailurewillpostponegraduation.Studentswhofailtheexamtwo(2)timesshouldconsultwiththeProgramDirectortodeviseanindividualassessmentplaninordertograduate.


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AlumniDataForm

Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________DateofGraduation:___________(semester)of20_________Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone:_____________________________________________________________________Emailaddress:____________________________________________________________PlaceofEmployment:_____________________________________________________AreyouplanningtoregisterwiththeFloridaBoardasaMentalHealthIntern:________Ifso,whendoyouplantodothis?___________________________________________________________Whereareyouplanningtoaccumulateyourpost-mastershours:___________________________________________________________________________________________________Maywecontactyouinthefutureregardingtheprogram,employmentopportunities,andrequestforupdatedinformation?_________________________________________________________________________MayweaddyoutoourAlumniDatabasethatwilllocatedontheStudentwebsite?___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Whatinformationdoyouallowustohaveonourstudentwebsite?Name___ YearofGraduation___ Address___ Phone___ E-mail___PlaceofEmployment___ StatusasIntern___(Wewillnotprintanyinformationthatyoudonotauthorizeustoprint)

________________________________________________________StudentSignature_____________________________________________________________________PrintName Date


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GraduationChecklist

CounselingPsychologyMaster’sProgram

FALL2020

45CREDITHOURSOFCOURSEWORK

PsychologyCoreCourses(9credits) Semester/Grade

CYP6526PsychologicalMethodsofProgramEvaluationandResearch(3) ______________CLP6436IntrotoPsychologicalAssessment(3) ______________DEP5796MethodsofDevelopmentalResearchforCounselors(3) ______________ CounselingPsychologyAreaCourses(36credits)CYP6536Principles&MethodsofPsychologicalConsultation(3) ______________CLP5931EthicalCodeinPsychologicalPractices(3) ______________CYP6766ThePsychologyofCrossCulturalSensitization(3) ______________PCO6206Principles&PracticesofCounseling&Psychotherapy(3) ______________CYP5534GroupsasAgentsofChange(3) ______________CLP5166AdvancedPsychopathology(3) ______________PCO5311Theory,Research,&TreatmentofAddictiveBehavior(3) ______________CYP6936CurrentIssuesinCommunityPsychology(3) ______________PSY5939AdvancedCaseConceptualization(3) ______________CLP6449CareerDevelopmentinAdolescence&Adulthood(3) ______________CLP6498Diagnosis&TreatmentofSexualDisorders(3) ______________DEP5068AppliedLifespanDevelopmentalPsychology(3) ______________

15CREDITHOURSOFCLINICALTRAINING SEMESTER/#OFCREDITS

CLP6945ClinicalPracticum(3) ___________ CLP6943AdvancedClinicalPracticum(3) ___________CLP6943AdvancedClinicalPracticum(3) ___________CLP6948ClinicalInternship(3) ___________CLP6949AdvancedClinicalInternship(3) ___________EXITREQUIREMENT_______PassingscoreonComprehensiveExam


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ChangeofContactInformationDepartmentofPsychologyCounselingPsychologyMaster’sProgram

Studentspleaseusethisformwhenevertherehasbeenachangeinanyoftheinformationthatisincludedinthisform.PleasesubmitcompletedformtotheProgramCoordinator,GraduateSecretary,andtheDepartmentOfficeAssistant.

PantherID:___________________Name:_________________________________________________________________________________Last, First, MiddleMailingAddress:__________________________________________________________________________________________Street City State ZipCodeHome#_(______)_______________________Cell#_(______)______________________________E-mail:____________________________________________________________________SecondaryEmail:_______________________________________________________Whendidyouentertheprogram(Semester,year):______________DateofBirth:________________________________________


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Policy&Procedurefor RemediationPolicy

AllstudentswillreadandsigntheInformedConsentFormduringNewStudentOrientation.Thisformisintendedtonotifystudentsoftheprogramdescription,studentresponsibilities,andproceduresfordealingwithstudentremediation.

If,intheprofessionaljudgmentofasupervisor,instructor,orfacultymember,astudentisdeemedsubstandard,unethical,illegal,and/orprofessionallyunbecomingatanytimeduringthecourseoftraining,astudentmaybereferredforfacultyreviewandremediation.Remedialinterventionsmayincludepersonaltherapy,increasedsupervision,therepetitionofacademicandclinicalcoursework,additionalassignments,andstudentrestrictionswithintheprogram.Thestudentmayalsoberequiredtotake1-2semestersofRemedialProfessionalDevelopment.

Procedure

ThestudentwillbenotifiedinpersonbytheProgramDirectororFacultyClinicalSupervisorthatimpairmentinthestudent’sperformancehasbeennoted,andthathisorherrecordisunderreviewbytheFacultyReviewCommittee.ANotificationofImpairmentFormwillbesignedbythestudentindicatingthattheywereinformedoftheinitiationofthisprocess.

TheFacultyReviewCommittee(madeupofasubcommitteeofthecounselingprogramfaculty)willmeettoreviewanddiscussthestudent’sperformanceevaluation,records,andbehavior.

AnIndividualizedRemediationPlanwillbeinitiatedbythecommitteetoidentifythecompetencyareasthatfallbelowstandardrange.

TheFacultySupervisorwillmeetwiththestudenttofurtherdeveloptheIndividualizedRemediationPlan,basedontheidentifiedcompetencyareasthatareinneedofremediation,withcorrespondinggoalstoaddresseacharea.

TheRemediationPlanwillbereviewedthroughoutthesemestertodeterminethestudent’sreadinesstoprogressintheprogram.Atthistime,(1)afurtherplanforremediationwillbedeveloped,(2)adecisionwillbemadetoadvancethestudentinthepracticumorinternship,or(3)thestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.

CopiesoftheInformedConsent,NotificationofImpairment,andIndividualizedRemediationPlanwillbeprovidedtotheStudent,ProgramDirector,andFacultySupervisor.Copieswithbeplacedinthestudent’sfile.Inaddition,theDirectorofGraduateStudiesandtheDepartmentChairmaybeconsulted.


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NotificationofImpairment

StudentName:_________________________________________Date:______________________Thisistonotifyyouthatyouunderfacultyreviewforremediationfortheduetothefollowingconcerns:1.2.3.4.5.ThefacultywillholdameetingwithyoutodevelopanIndividualizedRemediationPlantoaddresstheseissues.Signatures:Student:________________________________________________Date:______________________FacultySupervisor:___________________________________Date:______________________SiteSupervisor:_______________________________________Date:______________________ProgramDirector:_____________________________________Date:______________________FinalOutcome:


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INDIVIDUALIZEDREMEDIATIONPLAN(IRP)

NAME:____________________________SEMESTER:___________________

StudentswillworktogetherwiththeFacultySupervisorsto:

• Outlineperformanceconcerns• Identifyspecificremedialgoalsrelatedtotheconcerns• Outlinespecificmethodstoachievethegoals• Identifyevaluationprocedures

PERFORMANCECONCERNS:

REMEDIATIONGOALS:

METHODSTOACHIEVEGOALS:

EVALUATIONPROCEDURES:SIGNATURES:Student:________________________________________Date:________________FacultySupervisor:___________________________Date:_________________FacultySupervisor:___________________________Date:_________________


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SampleSyllabusforRemedialProfessionalDevelopment(maybetakenforcredit) GENERALINFORMATION

Instructor:Prof.LisaArango,Ph.D.,

LMHC

Prof.JessicaRobb,Ph.D.

Phone:(305)348-7076

Office:Bldg.,Room#DM282,MMC

ClassMeetings:Wed.3:30-5:30

IndividualSupervisionMeetings(asscheduled)

OfficeHours:Wednesdays12:30-2:00

&byappointment E-mail:[email protected]

Fall2013 COURSEDESCRIPTIONPurpose:Thepurposeofthiscourseistofacilitatethecounselingstudent’sprofessionaldevelopmentandprovidesupporttothestudentthroughtheremediationprocess.TheCACREPStandardsrequirethatprogramshaveastudentretentionpolicythataddressesremediationprocedures(2009,Section.L).TheStandardsglossaryfurtherdefinesstudentretentionpolicyas“thepolicybywhichprogramfacultymembersevaluateeachstudentforacademic,professional,andpersonalfitnesstocontinueinacounselingprogram...(p.62).Whencounseloreducatorsbecomeawarethatastudent’scompetenceisinterferingwithperformance,thestudentshouldbeofferedremedialassistancetoaddresstheissuesathand(ACACodeofEthicsF.9.b.).StudentswithanyimpairmentshouldrefertoACACodeofEthicC.2.b.Remedialinterventionsmayincludepersonaltherapy,increasedsupervision,therepetitionofacademicandclinicalcoursework,additionalassignments,andstudentrestrictionswithintheprogramassupportedinrelevantliterature(Biaggio,Gasparikova-Krasnec,&Bauer,1983;Bradey&Post,1991;Fly,vanBark,Weinman,Kitchener,&Lang,1997;Henderson,2010;Kress&Protivnak,2009;Lambetal.,1987;McAdams&Foster,2007;Olkin&Gaughen,1991;Procidano,BuschRossnagel,Reznikoff,&Geisinger,1995;Russell&Peterson,2003).COURSEOBJECTIVES

Studentwillbeableto:

1. Demonstrateskillsindevelopingandmaintainingacounselingrelationshipwhilemaintainingappropriateboundaries;

2. Accuratelyconceptualizeclientconcernsandissues;3. Assessclientsfromamulticulturalperspectivetounderstandtheirworldview,values,family

structureandbehavioralnorms;4. Interpretdataaboutclientsregardingdiagnosisandtreatmentplanninganddemonstrate


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familiaritywiththeDSM-Vclassificationofdisorders5. Conductmockindividualandgroupcounselingsessions6. Demonstratesensitivityforlegalandethicaldilemmasandconductoneselfinaprofessionaland

ethicalmanner7. Demonstrateverbalcommunicationsthatareclearandconciseindailyinteractionswithclients,

co-workersandotherprofessionals;8. Engageinconsultationwithprofessionalsandduringinterdisciplinaryteammeetings;9. Demonstrateeffectivereferralandcollaborationskills;10. Writereportsrequiredbysupervisorincludingprogressnotesandwrittenclientrecords;

TEXTBOOKREQUIRED:

Echterling,Cowan,Evans,Staton,McKee,Presbury,&Stewarrt.(2008)Thriving!AManualforStudentsintheHelpingProfession.WadsworthPublishing.

Kiser,P.M.(2011).TheHumanServicesInternship.Brooks/Cole.

ACACodeofEthics

REMEDIALINTERVENTIONS

Ø Increasedfacultysupervisionmeetings(asscheduled)Ø ParticipateinpracticumweeklygroupsupervisionØ SuspensionfromclinicalworkØ AdditionalAssignments(seecourseoutline)Ø AssignedReadingØ AttendanceatWorkshops(asassigned)

GRADING

COURSEREQUIREMENTS:Journal,MockSession,IncreasedSupervision,ReadingAssignments,ViewCounselingVideos

EVALUATIONS&GRADINGPOLICY

RemedialStudentswillbeevaluatedonaPass/Failbasis.AgradeofPasswillbeearnedbasedonthefollowingappraisals:(1)acceptableevaluation/feedbackfromsupervisors,(2)satisfactoryprogressmadeonremediationgoalsasoutlinedintheIRP(4)classandsupervisionmeetingattendance(5)completionofallrequiredassignments.


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AgradeofFailwillbegivenforanyofthefollowing(1)evaluationandfeedbackfromsupervisorssuggestthatyouhavenotmetexpectationsasa

graduatelevelstudent(2)semestergoalsnotmet(3)missedclass/supervisionmeetingswithoutexcused(4)missedassignments

JOURNAL

JOURNAL:ThestudentwillpurchaseanotebooktobeusedasaJournalforthesemester.TheJournalwillbebroughttoallsupervisionmeetingstobesignedbySupervisorandStudent.Weeklyentrieswillinclude:

(1) theactivitiesfortheweek,(2) reflectionofwhathasbeenlearnedthroughtheassignedreadingandactivities,(3) asummaryofwhatwasdiscussedinsupervision(4) feedbackandfollowmeeting.

INDIVIDUALIZEDREMEDIATIONPLANStudentswillworktogetherwiththeFacultySupervisorsto:

• Outlineperformanceconcerns• Identifyspecificremedialgoalsrelatedtotheconcerns• Outlinespecificmethodstoachievethegoals• Identifyevaluationprocedures

TAPE/CASEPRESENTATION

Fourtapedandtranscribedmocksessionswillbesubmittedforfeedback.

POTENTIALOUTCOMESIftherequirementsfora“Passing”gradefortheRPDcourseAREmetthenthestudentwillmoveontothenextsemesterofRPD.IftherequirementsfortheRPDcourseareNOTmetthenthestudentswillbedismissedfromthePCPprogram.


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LicensingInformationThefollowinginformationisintendedtoprovideyouwithsomebasicguidelinesforobtainingalicenseinMentalHealthCounseling.ThePCPProgramconsistsof60credithoursofgraduatestudythatleadstoaMaster'sofScienceinPsychology(M.S.inPsychology)andeligibilitytobecomeaLicensedMentalHealthCounselor(LMHC)inthestateofFlorida.NotethatStaterequirementsundergoannualreviewandchange.Therefore,itisthestudent'sresponsibilitytoensurethattheymeettherequirementscurrentatthetimetheyapplyforlicensure.Forinformationconcerningthemostrecentrequirementsforalllicensedprofessions(includingtheMHClicense),pleasevisittheFloridalicensingrequirementswebsite.TheprogramdoesnotguaranteeeligibilityforlicensureinstatesotherthanFlorida,thoughstudentsmaybelicenseeligibleinseveralstates.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoresearchlicensurerequirementsinotherstatestodetermineifanyadditionalcourseworkortrainingisneededtobelicenseeligibleinthatparticularstate.Forspecificuptodatedetailsgoverningtheprofession,studentsshouldconsultthewebsiteoftheBoardofClinicalSocialWork,Marriage&FamilyTherapy,andMentalHealthCounseling.Floridastatute491,RuleChapter64B4,oftheFloridaAdministrativeCodedescribestherulesforlicensureasanLMHC.TheserulescanbechangedbytheFloridaLegislatureatanytime.TheAmericanCounselingAssociationprovidesalistingoflicensurerequirementsbystatethatcanbefoundhereforyourreference.Asstatedontheirwebsite,“Everyefforthasbeenmadetoensuretheaccuracyoftheinformationpresentedhere,but,duetothecomplexityoflawsandregulations,andthefrequencywithwhichstateregulationscananddochange,wecannotguaranteethatthisreportiscompletelywithouterror.”


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Practicum&InternshipVerificationFormWhenapplyingtobecomeaRegisteredIntern,theBoardwillrequestthataletterbesentfromtheUniversityverifyingyourpracticumandinternshipexpereince(i.e.,the1000hoursofClinicalTrainingExperience)wascompletedinaccordancewiththeCACREPstandards.Pleasefillouttheinformationbelowandemailtheformtotheprogramassistantatpcp@fiu.edusothattheprogramcanprepareandsendthelettertotheBoard.

StudentName:_________________________________________________________Date:__________________________

PleasecompletethisformandreturntotheProgramCoordinatorwhenyouarepreparingtoapplytotheBoardasaRegisteredIntern.

Semestertaken SiteName #ofhourscompletedCLP6945ClinicalPracticum________________,____________________________,__________________________CLP6943Ad.ClinicalPract________________,____________________________,__________________________CLP6943Ad.ClinicalPract________________,____________________________,__________________________CLP6948ClinicalInternship________________,____________________________,__________________________CLP6949Ad.ClinicalIntern________________,____________________________,__________________________


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ObtainingaLicense

InMentalHealthCounselinginFlorida____CompleteaMaster’sdegreefromaprogramrelatedtothepracticeofmentalhealthcounselingthatincludesapracticumandinternshipandconsistsofatleast60credithoursinthe12requiredcontentareas.____RegisterwiththeDepartmentasaMHCInternbycompletingallsectionsoftheInternRegistrationApplicationwhichcanbecompletedfullyonlineorobtainedasaPDFonlineorApplicationsectionsinclude:

• GeneralInformation• EducationalWorksheet• SubmitOfficialTranscripts• Practicum/InternshipFieldPlacementVerification(completetheVerificationForm(nextpage)and

turnintotheProgramCoordinatortobesenttotheBoard).• Returntheapplicationwiththeappropriatefee.

____Beginthetwo-yearspost-degreeclinicalexperienceinmentalhealthcounseling.Makesuretousethefollowingguidelines:

• Twoyears’experienceisdefinedas1500directclientcontacthoursand100hoursofsupervision.• Thehoursmustbecompletedovertwoyears,nolessthan100weeks(i.e.theymaynotbecompleted

inoneyear,butmaybecompletedinmorethan2years).• Thesehoursmustbecompletedinamentalhealthsettingwherethereisalicensedmentalhealth

counselor(ortheequivalent)onstaff.• YoumustobtainsupervisionforthisexperiencebysomeonewhoisaQualifiedSupervisor(asdefined

byRule64B4).Thispersonmayormaynotbeonstaffatplaceofemployment.• Youmustdocumentonehourofsupervisionforevery15clientcontacthours.• Fiftypercentofsupervisionhoursmaybecompletedingroupsupervision(definedasamaxofsix

persons)asopposedtoindividualsupervision(definedasnomorethantwopersons).

____Completeaneight-hourLawsandRulescourseandsubmittheoriginalcertificateofcompletiontotheBoard.____Completeatwo-hourPreventionofMedicalErrorscourseandsubmitacopyofthecertificateofcompletiontotheBoard.____Completeanapplicationforlicensure.____RegisterforandtaketheNationalClinicalMentalHealthCounselingExamination.APreparationguidecanbefoundatthewebsitemaintainedbytheNationalBoardforCertifiedCounselors.*EveryoneshouldobtainacopyofthecurrentLawsandRulesgoverningtheprofession.ThesecanbeorderedfromtheDepartmentordownloadedfromtheirwebsitehttp://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov..


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EducationWorksheetMENTALHEALTHCOUNSELING

(FLLicensureRequirementsforLMHC’s)

ContentArea SchoolCourseNumber CourseTitle______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CounselingTheoriesandPractice: PCO6206 Principles&PracticesofCounseling&Psychotherapy HumanGrowthand DEP5068 AppliedLifespanDevelopmentalPsychologyDevelopment:Psychopathology:CLP5166 AdvancedPsychopathology HumanSexuality: CLP6498 Diagnosis&TreatmentofSexualDisordersGroupTheories: CYP5534 GroupsasAgentsofChangeIndividualEvaluation CLP6436 IntrotoPsychologicalAssessmentandAssessment:CareerandLifestyle CLP6449 CareerDev.InAdolescence&AdulthoodAssessment:Research:CYP6526 PsychologicalMethodsofProgramEvaluation SocialandCulturalFoundations: CYP6766 ThePsychofCrossCulturalSensitizationCounselinginCommunitySettings: CYP6936 CurrentIssuesinCommunityPsychologySubstanceAbuse:PCO5311 Theory,Research,&TreatmentofAddictiveBehaviorLegal,EthicalandProfessionalStandards:CLP5931 EthicalCodeinPsychologicalPractice__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Toqualifyformentalhealthcounselinginternregistration,anapplicantmusthavecompletedaminimumof7oftheaboverequiredcoursecontentareas,oneofwhichmustbeacourseinpsychopathologyorabnormalpsychology.Pleasesees.491.005(4)(c),FloridaStatutes.


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FAQ’sMentalHealthCounselingLicense

1. CanIsitfortheNationalExaminationbeforeIfinishmypost-mastershours?

Yes.

2. DoIhavetobefinishedwithmysupervisedexperiencebeforeIcantakethelawsandrulescourseandthemedicalerrorscourse?

No.Youcantakethesecoursesanytime.

3. Asaregisteredintern,amIrequiredtoobtaincontinuingeducation?No,however,youmaychoosetotaketheHIV/AIDSandDomesticViolencerequirementsforinitialLicensureswhileyouarearegisteredintern.

4. I’vejustputmyapplicationforinternregistrationinthemail.CanIbegincountingmyhoursnow?No.Chapter491.0045,F.S.requiresthatyouregisterasaninternpriortocommencingandcountingthe

hourstowardsthepost-master’sexperience.

5. CanIcompletemyhoursinlessthan2years?

No.

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