Approved by the American Psychological Association since 1952, the program has roots that reach back into the 1930s, when the University first established a counseling center. Today, it trains master's and doctoral students to become counselors and psychologists with a combined approach of theoretical course work and real-world practice. Faculty, whose blend of academic, professional, and editorial leadership contributes to the program's international presence, closely mentor the students through to completion. And we attract excellent students. It makes for an excellent program.
Good students make a good program.
In the paragraphs that follow, you will be introduced to four CSPP graduates. Fall 1999 Vol. Ten years ago, Benita Powell flew from her native North Carolina to check out the Twin Cities. Everything looked so gloomy and bad, I thought this would be the place for me. Starting bad, then it would just pick up.