Therefore, we pledge to provide college counseling services that nurture environments where similarities and differences among people are recognized, respected, and honored. The Counseling Center staff regards training and supervision as an integral part of their mission. Each training experience has distinct eligibility requirements, application processes, and training components. All UCC professionals, which includes Fellows and all others providing direct counseling services, are considered professional colleagues and are expected to uphold professional practice standards and adhere to the ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the American Counseling Association. All UCC professionals affiliated with the Training Program, regardless of the level of involvement within the University Counseling Center, are expected to demonstrate professional involvement in training activities, a commitment toward cultivating effective working relationships among colleagues, and accountability toward administrative responsibilities.
Further elaboration is found in the training manual.
Fellows completing this program are prepared with the number of supervised postdoctoral hours needed to meet the requirements for licensure in Pennsylvania as independent professional practitioners. Fellows are viewed as emerging professional colleagues and are given the support and training to participate fully within a comprehensive counseling center setting. In addition to obtaining a broad experience in providing counseling services to undergraduate and graduate students, Fellows are encouraged to be actively involved in designing components of their training program. Intake, assessment, conceptualization and treatment planning. Fellows will provide initial intake interviews and evaluative assessments as a regular part of their weekly activities.