COUNSELING PROGRAMS COUNSELING PROGRAMS

OrientationOrientation

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITYMISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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Welcome!Welcome!

Welcome to new and returning students!

Our students are here from -Springfield -West Plains campus -Missouri and across the country-International locations

What is this meeting?What is this meeting?

General information

Helpful for new and returning students

Specific information (new students, practicum/internship, 2nd year, etc.) provided in small groups after this meeting

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Our Department StructureOur Department Structure

The COUNSELING Program:The COUNSELING Program:is part of the is part of the

COUNSELING, LEADERSHIP AND COUNSELING, LEADERSHIP AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION Department Department which is part of the which is part of the

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

At MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY!At MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY!

•Dr. Tami Arthaud--Department Head Dr. Tami Arthaud--Department Head

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Counseling FacultyCounseling Faculty

Dr. Joe Hulgus, ProfessorInternship Coordinator

Dr. Marci Dowdy, Senior Instructor

Dr. Jef Cornelius-White, ProfessorPrograms Coordinator

Dr. Leslie Anderson,Professor Mr. Lyle

Foster, Instructor

Counseling Faculty Counseling Faculty

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Rebecca Smotherman,Instructor

Amy Chenoweth,Instructor

Dr. Taryne Mingo,Assistant Professor

Dr. Paul MaddoxAssistant Professor

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Per-Course Faculty Fall ’15 Per-Course Faculty Fall ’15

Mr. Steve Johnson

Also, teaching 701Dr. Paul Thomlinson

Ms. Teresa Coleman

Mr. Bill Holtmeyer

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Support Staff Support Staff

Judy Campbell

Rachelle McCartRachelle McCart Lisa MonkresLisa Monkres

We have three wonderful administrative assistants We have three wonderful administrative assistants in the office: Judy Campbell, Rachelle McCart, in the office: Judy Campbell, Rachelle McCart, and Lisa Monkresand Lisa Monkres..

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GRADUATE GRADUATE ASSISTANTSASSISTANTS

• Yasuko Kanamori • Lin Wang• Charlten Henderson

THESE THREE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS CAN BE FOUND ASSISTING FACULTY IN A

NUMBER OF PROGRAM AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES, AS

WELL AS ASSISTING WITH THE CLINIC OPERATIONS AND

HELPING RELATIONSHIP LAB FACILITATION.

Yasuko

Lin

Charlten

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Mission & PrinciplesMission & Principles

The Counseling Program has a Mission Statement and Operating Principles

Refer to your Student Handbook to read them

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Important RemindersImportant Reminders A BEAR PASS card is

REQUIRED for entry into the building.

Account info--Computer Services: 417-836-5891 or online:

missouristate.edu/bearpass

TechnologyTechnology Most program information is online.

Faculty use email to communicate.

Get your Bear Pass and email set up!

The wi-fi password is your Bearmail info.

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TechnologyTechnology

Student computers and printers are available in PCOB, first floor.

Hours are: (9am-9pm tentatively)

Additional computer resources on campus. Check online for details.

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Important RemindersImportant Reminders BEARMAIL is REQUIRED for ALL

students.

BLACKBOARD is used in most classes. You are automatically enrolled.

MISSOURI STATE ALERT system will notify you of weather or emergencies, via text, email or call. Sign up!

http://www.missouristate.edu/safetran/missouristatealert.htm

Navigating DowntownNavigating Downtown

Take the shuttle, or get a parking pass(Or get a parking ticket…)

Your Bear Pass is entry to PCOB building• Make sure doors lock behind you at night

Use the “Buddy System,” or call security for assistance when walking after dark

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Get to know each other!Get to know each other!

This may be difficult with commutes and schedules

Make an effort

Here’s a suggestion…

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Chi Sigma Iota: Mu Zeta BetaChi Sigma Iota: Mu Zeta Beta

• Stay informed• Be active• Add your voice

• First meeting August 25 @ 8:15 pm in PCOB (MTGS will be 4th Monday of every month/same place same time

• To get meeting reminders and other info via text, please text 81010 with the message @msucou

@msucounselingC.S.I (Chi Sigma Iota: Mu Zeta Beta)

Also join the Facebook group for all students and alumni—updates, events, job postings and support: Missouri State University Counseling

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Chi Sigma Iota: Mu Zeta Chi Sigma Iota: Mu Zeta BetaBeta

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•National Honors Society•Monthly Mtgs w/ Excellent Guest Speakers•Study groups/peer advising/support•Conference Attendance•Community Service Events •Community Fundraising/Donations•Other events as determined by the MEMBERS!•COME TO TRIVIA NIGHT-TBA, probably November!!!

For more info, please contact:Hollie2008@live.missouristate.edu

Hollie McLarnon

Sign up for text reminders Sign up for text reminders for COPE!for COPE!

Text the number 81010 with the message @msucou 

This will put you on our text list and we will send them information about meeting dates, volunteer opportunities, social events, and professional development opportunities. 

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Important RemindersImportant Reminders Join either the American Counseling Association

(ACA) or American School Counselors Association (ASCA) early in the program.

The membership Liability Insurance is mandatory for practicums and internships.

Starting with a Student Discount -- increase professional development now and for the future.

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Statement of ProfessionalismStatement of Professionalism You will be expected to have a

working knowledge of and abide by the American Counseling Association's code of ethics (Appendix A in the Student Handbook) and strive to serve clients as a multi-culturally competent student counselor throughout your program of study.

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Statement of ProfessionalismStatement of Professionalism Students will not follow any other

code of ethics that is in conflict with these standards.

Beyond written standards set forth by related professional organizations, professionalism requires a high standard for interpersonal interaction which includes respect for others, the valuing of diversity and multiple points of view, and responsibility for one’s words and actions.

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Program Update: CACREPProgram Update: CACREP•Promotes excellence in professional preparation as you complete your degree and enter the workforce as a professional counselor

•Upholds standards that reflect the needs of a dynamic, diverse and complex society consistent with the ideal of optimal human development

•Verifies standards for different licensure or certification boards to increase reciprocity and streamline applications

•You’ll notice CACREP standards on syllabi and other documents.

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Ed.S. IN COUNSELING AND Ed.S. IN COUNSELING AND ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT

COHORT 5 will be beginning. Deadline for applications is February 1, 2016. Prepares people to be school psych examiners,

clinical supervisors, and have a lower # of post graduate supervised hours to become an LPC.

See our website for more information. Questions should be directed to Dr. Hulgus.

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Our Center City Counseling Clinic, located in the west part of Park Central Office Building, is the only one of its kind in the state attached to a Master’s level training program.

Center City Counseling Center City Counseling ClinicClinic

Ms. Robin FarrisClinic Director

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Center City Counseling ClinicCenter City Counseling Clinic

Things you should knowThings you should know

We have the only community-based training clinic of its We have the only community-based training clinic of its kind in the state kind in the state

This clinic exemplifies the Public Affairs Mission of the This clinic exemplifies the Public Affairs Mission of the University (Community Engagement, Ethical Leadership University (Community Engagement, Ethical Leadership and Cultural Competence.)and Cultural Competence.)

We see clients from ages 2-99 (and older!)We see clients from ages 2-99 (and older!)

• We offer play therapy, adult individual and couples and family counseling, for a variety of life concerns.

• Fees are on a sliding scale based on ability to pay.

• Student counselors are supervised by licensed faculty on-site.

• Please refer folks to our clinic, and HELP SPREAD THE WORD!! (If you know clients personally, you will be asked to recuse yourself from observing or peer feedback.

Play Therapy InstitutePlay Therapy Institute

Approved as a play therapy education site by the Association for Play Therapy in January 2013.

Workshop information will be posted online as

available.

Website:

http://education.missouristate.edu/playtherapy/

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Counselor Heal ThyselfCounselor Heal Thyself The Missouri State Counseling Program

recommends therapy for students, counselors-in-training and counselors.

To help you: Deal with stress, increase self-awareness and personal well-being

At times, faculty may make special requests of students to seek therapy when they become aware of a stressor, self-awareness, or well-being issue

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Information on Counseling ServicesInformation on Counseling Services

At MSU: Counseling and Testing Center, Taylor Health and Wellness Center, Career Center, Disability Services, Learning Commons provide individualized services for students.

Community referrals may be made as well

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If you have a problem:

In your class INSTRUCTOR first With a grade INSTRUCTOR first

General info ADVISOR first

No resolution DEPARTMENT HEAD.

You have responsibilities for ethical professional behavior AND due process rights.

Read them on the MSU website and

in the STUDENT HANDBOOK!

Problem-solving 101Problem-solving 101

Read it.Sign it.

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http://http://education.missouristate. education.missouristate.

edu/counseling/edu/counseling/

Programs WebsitePrograms Website

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••Information about Practicum, InternshipInformation about Practicum, Internship••Information about School CertificationInformation about School Certification

••Diversity and Clinical LogsDiversity and Clinical Logs••Information about Portfolios Information about Portfolios ••Comprehensive Exams/NCEComprehensive Exams/NCE

••Thesis OptionsThesis Options

What’s Next?What’s Next?

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Welcome to MSU!Welcome to MSU!We are glad you’re here!We are glad you’re here!

For Now:For Now: