How can you prepare yourself for graduate study in each of these competency areas?
PSY4540 Introduction to Professional Counseling SU01
Students are assessed throughout a graduate program in professional counseling. Therefore, students must demonstrate competency in the following three areas: academic, professional, and clinical.
Academic refers to the student’s ability to achieve a 3.0 grade point average, and their ability to pass major examinations such as the Comprehensive Examination and the National Counselor Examination (NCE).
Professional refers to the student’s ability to understand and apply the ACA code of ethics, to understand and welcome diversity, to work as a team member, be part of a collaborative learning community, and be able to demonstrate constructive peer feedback.
Clinical refers to the student’s interpersonal competence to integrate counseling techniques and approaches, and the student’s motivation to engage in reflective practice for enhancing self and other awareness.
For this assignment, answer the following questions:
(a) How can you prepare yourself for graduate study in each of these competency areas?
(b) What information do you need to prepare yourself? Where can you find this information?
(c) What do you think your role will be in helping your fellow students gain competency in these areas?
(d) What do you think should happen if a student cannot demonstrate these competencies?
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