The faculty holds impressive credentials and is deeply invested in maintaining the outstanding quality of the program. The Counseling and Psychological Services Department requires that program faculty endorsement be given only for the program for which the graduate student has been prepared. Student-Faculty Relationships Students receive guidance from the faculty in planning their programs and in writing their dissertations. They must select major advisors by the end of the first semester of their course work, and together with their advisors they select the remaining members of the program committee. The student's program committee consists of a major advisor from the counseling psychology program faculty, one or more additional members from the Department, a member from outside the College of Education, and other members deemed appropriate by the student and advisor.
Students have the right to select a different committee for supervision of their dissertations.
To assist the student in completing the program in a timely manner and securing an appropriate internship, a progress report is maintained by each student. The progress report will entail a comprehensive record of all of the student's activities, including practicum hours, research and teaching experience, and goals and objectives. The ratio of faculty to students is exceptionally good and, as a consequence, faculty members demonstrate great concern for the professional and personal development of students. Students experiencing academic, financial, or personal problems are encouraged to seek the advice and counsel of the faculty. Students needing extended counseling are encouraged to seek assistance from the University Counseling Center.