Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
Graduates of the program will promote a respect for others and demonstrate a strong value for diversity . Graduates will be strong advocates of clients , causes , social justice , and the profession . Graduates will have a life-long commitment to enhance and enrich human development and to work with others to improve the quality of life for all .
Counseling Program Learning Outcomes 1 . Establish a counseling identity . 2 . Exhibit a strong consistent counseling disposition . 3 . Demonstrate proficiency in counseling knowledge and skills as outlined in the 2016 CACREP
Standards as applicable to each student concentration area . 4 . Demonstrate a multicultural sensitivity , knowledge and competency . 5 . Implement the ethical guidelines of the American Counseling Association and its divisions in all counseling practice . 6 . Use evidence-based intervention and assessment techniques . 7 . Articulate the necessity of counseling advocacy and engage in advocacy activities with regard to the Mercy tradition . 8 . Engage in lifelong learning .
Practicum and Internship Application Students seeking to begin their Practicum or Internship experiences must meet the following application deadlines ; February 1st for Fall starts and October 1st for Spring starts . The field application process for Counseling is long and detailed and students are recommended to begin the process well ahead of the submission deadline . Students who miss the deadline or fail to submit all application materials and supporting documents by the deadline will have their application considered void . A voided application will be returned to the student and the student must wait till the next time the practicum or internship class is offered to reapply for field experience . For further information regarding the field expectations and process in the Counseling Program please see the program ’ s Field Handbooks ( Pre-Practicum , Practicum and Internship ) located on the student portal .
Eligibility for License as a Professional Counselor ( LPC ) in the State of Pennsylvania Eligibility for license as a Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania requires sixty semester hours of graduate coursework that meets the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Program ( CACREP ) curriculum requirements . Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s Counseling Program curriculum meets these requirements for all concentrations of study . Graduates from the program must pass the National Counselor Exam and fulfill the required post degree supervision requirements to earn the LPC credential in the State of Pennsylvania .
Admission Requirements – Master Degree in Counseling
Applicants for admission to the Counseling Program must meet the following requirements ; 1 . A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of Higher Education 2 . Completion of the following undergraduate prerequisites ; 3 . Submission of official transcripts from all academic institutions attended 4 . Earned a minimum grade point average ( GPA ) of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 5 . Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination ( GRE )
This requirement is waived for ; a . Applicants whose GPA is above a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or
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