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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!