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Graduate Studies in
Counseling New Student
OrientationWelcome!
Welcome New Students!
We are glad you are here!
Let’s get to know each other…
Introductions
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What Does it Mean to be a
Graduate Counseling Student?
Committing yourself to a professional training
program that impacts lives in significant ways;
Committing yourself to a career that involves
responsibility to yourself and others and to
maintaining the highest ethical practice;
Fully engaging in the learning process;
The ability to appropriately give and receive feedback.
Attendance, attention, and participation in class is
mandatory.
Maintaining academic integrity;
Advocating for your clients and the profession.
What Does it Mean to be a
Graduate Counseling Student?
Embracing a commitment to wellness and self-
care;
Having the courage to grow and change-to become
the best version of yourself;
Opening yourself to feedback and transformative
experiences;
Taking responsibility for your development as a
counselor;
Connecting with others in the program and in the
community (not just doing your own thing).
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Your Student Handbook
It is imperative that you read the Counselor
Education Student Handbook, which informs you
about:
Your ethical and professional obligations
Your personal growth expectations
Eligibility for licensure and certification
Polices and Procedures
Everything you could possibly want to know about being a
graduate student in counseling at Stetson.
Download the student handbook by clicking here:
Stetson University Counselor Education Student
Handbook
Scheduling Considerations
Meet with your advisor and set-up a Planned
Program
Standard and Moderate Tracks
Evening and weekend classes, although some
may meet during the week for site visits and other
activities
Do not alter your Planned program without talking
with your Advisor!
Be mindful of your personal well-being and life
balance especially while in Practicum and
Internship
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Certificate and Dual Degree
Options
Certificate Options for Degree-Seeking Students- Students currently enrolled in Stetson’s Counselor Education Program must complete the following requirements in addition to their primary program track.
http://catalog.stetson.edu/graduate/arts-sciences/graduate-education-counselor-education/degree-seeking-certificate-progams/
Dual Degree Options for Degree-Seeking Students in Counseling. Students are eligible to apply for this option with adviser approval. If a student wishes to graduate from two counseling specialty areas concurrently, he or she must meet the degree requirements for both CACREP accredited specialties. This would include meeting the curricular requirements for each specialty and a minimum of a 600 clock hour internship for each specialty. The awarding of the degrees must occur simultaneously.
http://catalog.stetson.edu/graduate/arts-sciences/graduate-education-counselor-education/dual-degree/
What do I do now?
1. Talk with your Advisor and get approval
2. Work with your Advisor to revise your Planned
Program
3. Complete the Dual Degree or Certificate Request
Form and turn it in to the Office of Graduate Studies
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Assessment System and
Livetext
Continuous systematic evaluation of our program and Student Learning Outcomes
CACREP standards are assessed in key performance indicators (KPI’s) and activities throughout the program.
It is strongly recommended that you begin uploading your assignments/activities into your Livetext Portfolio early in the program.
Advancement to Candidacy
Students must meet the following requirements for advancement to candidacy:
1. Complete at least eighteen hours of graduate work at Stetson with the minimum of a 3.0 GPA average;
2. Make an application for advancement to candidacy (Located in the Student Handbook Appendix). Applications are due according to the calendar dates, the semester following the completion of 18 credit hours;
3. Receive approval from the Graduate Council of the Department of Counselor Education.
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Advancement to Candidacy Complete the application along with your
self- assessment at least 2 weeks prior to
the deadline and send to your academic
advisor for feedback.
Academic Performance
Personal Growth
Professional Development
Include a Portfolio Outline (not the actual
assignments)
The student is notified by letter when
advanced to candidacy.
Other Requirements
2 Professional Conferences- what
counts?
8 Personal Counseling Sessions
CPCE (Counselor Preparation
Comprehensive Exam)
Capstone Project
Portfolio
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University Resources
Career and Professional Development
http://www.stetson.edu/portal/career/
Academic Success
http://www.stetson.edu/administration/academic-success-center/
Writing Center
http://www.stetson.edu/other/writing-center/
duPont Ball Library
https://www2.stetson.edu/library/
Other contact information in your Student Handbook
Tips for Success in the Program
What Students’ Say
Laugh! You have to be able to laugh with fellow students! You will be spending A LOT of time with them Build relationships – they are your future colleagues and your “lifesavers”
Be okay with change. You will change, and you will see the world around you differently.
Participate in class - you are already there and you paid for it so get something out of it. Start networking!
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Tips for Success in the Program
What Students’ Say
Do the big stuff early; conferences, sessions, advancement etc.
Save everything, including syllabi –both physically and digitally – use Livetext
Do not be afraid to speak up and say when something is not working for you whether its internship site, a project, or group- if you have a problem, change it!
Join Stetson Counselor Ed on Facebook
ACTIVITY:
Sharing Strengths and Fears
New Students: Divide into groups of three.
Be strong enough to stand alone,
Be yourself enough to stand apart,
And be wise enough to stand together when the time comes.
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Making Connections
Each student has a 3 minute turn to share.
Listeners: Practice deep listening by:
Serving as a witness,
Listening intently and fully,
Refraining from asking questions.
Sharing Strengths
Share your thoughts about beginning the
program:
1) What are one or two strengths that you
believe you bring to your first year
group?
2) How did these strengths develop?
“You, my colleagues, will be so happy that I
am in this class with you because….”
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Sharing Fears
Share your thoughts about
beginning the program:
1. What is your greatest fear about
entering the mental health
counseling profession?
2. What contributes to this fear?
Combine with
Another Triad
(5-6 students)
Debrief: What was it like to share your
strengths and fears with your colleagues?
(talk about the process of sharing)
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Debrief in the Large
Group
What questions do
you have?
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Homework Assignment #1
Thoroughly read:
The Department of Counselor
Education Student Handbook
Print and Sign the last page.
Return to Vicky or your advisor.
Your journey begins now!