COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

All students enrolled in the Counselor Education Department are required to pass a Comprehensive Examination prior to the completion of their program of study. Genearlly, the Comprehensive Examinations are offered three (3) times each year (the 2nd Thursday in October, the 2nd Thursday in March, and the 2nd Thursday in June). Students must file an intent to take the Comprehensive Examination with the Office of Graduate Studies by mid-term of the semester before they wish to take the examination. The Office of Graduate Studies will notify the Counselor Education Department of the student’s eligibility. Student results/scores are mailed by the departments Comp Coordinater to the student two weeks following the examination from the Department Chair. The examinations can be taken at either the Winona or Rochester campus.

CAPSTONE PROJECT

CE 695 – Capstone Project is taken concurrent with CE 680 – Counseling Practicum or CE 690 – Internship. The focus of this course is the completion of the student’s portfolio that is intended to synthesize knowledge, skills, and practice gained throughout the counselor preparation program. With the support and guidance of their faculty advisor, the student prepares and presents their Capstone Writing Project to Counselor Education Department faculty and students on a date scheduled by the CE 695 – Capstone Project course instructor. The Capstone Writing Project addresses a professional issue or problem of particular interest to the student. All projects must follow writing and reference style guidelines outlined in the current edition of the Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association.