To become proficient in integrating counseling theory into practice. To demonstrate proficiency in the dynamics of the counseling process. To demonstrate proficiency in developing and implementing an advocacy leadership plan. To develop a theoretical foundation for the supervision process in counseling and to implement supervision theory into supervision practice. To understand the major roles (teaching, research & service) in being a counselor educator. To demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to conduct and summarize research. To demonstrate writing skills at the level needed to publish in journals and books. To demonstrate teaching skills at the level needed for university teaching. To develop a professional identity through involvement in professional associations including attendance at conferences and making presentations at conferences. To become an active member of professional counseling associations (ACA, ACA divisions, TCA, and WTCA). To demonstrate the ability to understand and apply ethical codes and to understand the legal system as it applies to ethical dilemmas. To demonstrate an increased understanding of the importance of understanding diversity and equity issues in counseling. To demonstrate multicultural counseling competencies, advocacy competencies, and respect for diversity. To identify major trends and issues in the counseling profession. To ascribe to the highest of ethical principles and ethical practice. Overview of Counselor Education Program The Counselor Education Program offers two degrees, master’s (MEd) and doctoral (PhD), and a Counselor Education certificate for post-master's level students seeking Texas School Counselor Certification (post-master’s level students seeking certification only must be admitted to the Counselor Education Program). The program also offers two graduate counseling certificates: the Mental Health Certificate and the College Student Counseling Certificate in conjunction with the Graduate School; please note that these are certificates, not certifications, and they do not substitute for a license or certification. The Counselor Education Program has three tracks. Two counseling tracks, School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, are offered at the master’s level; the third track, Counselor Education, is available at the doctoral level. The Counselor Education faculty prepares the program graduates to be counselors, not psychologists. Therefore, the program is not designed to prepare students for licensure as psychologists. Students desiring to be licensed as a psychologist should apply to
teaching, research, consultation, and leadership. EPCE 6360: Advanced Practicum in Counseling A course designed to help students with the initial implementation of advanced counseling skills. This course is a prerequisite to Advanced Internship in Counseling. Student successfully completes a practicum at a practicum site providing counseling services to clients/students EPCE 6366: Advanced Supervision A course designed to help students implement advanced supervision theory and skills into the practice of counseling. Student successfully completes supervision at a supervision site providing effective supervision. Summary As the above P1, P2, and P3 Scope and Sequence indicates, the above classes are distinctively separated into three phases. Collectively the phases are interrelated to focus on specific trademark outcomes. The trademark outcome (TO) for the PhD in Counselor Education is to implement an advocacy and social justice leadership plan that impacts the needs of institutions of higher education, communities, schools and the counseling profession.
Appendix C Prerequisites for Counselor Education Required/Recommended Courses Prerequisites for Counselor Education Required/Recommended Courses Course Title Prerequisite(s) EPCE 6335 Advanced Counseling Theory and Techniques Admission to EPCE Doctoral Counseling Program, EPCE 5357, and EPCE 5364 EPCE 6336 Advanced Consultation, Diversity, Social Justice, and Advocacy Admission to EPCE Doctoral Counseling Program and EPCE 5371