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132 Gildemeister Hall, (507) 457-5335 or (800) 242-8978, x 5335 Fax: (507) 457-5882
EA 201 WSU Rochester, (507) 285-7488 or (800) 366-5418 x 7488 Fax: (507) 285-7170
Web Site: www.winona.edu/counseloreducation
Chairperson: Tim Hatfield
Graduate Faculty: Borror, Briggs, Fawcett, T. Hatfield, Ruiz, C. Smith

Gaylia Borror, Professor; B.S., Davis & Elkins College, M.S., West Virginia University, Ph.D., University of Iowa; 1989-
Cynthia Briggs, Assistant Professor; B.S., Guilford College, M.A.Ed., Wake Forest University, Ph.D., Oregon State University; 2006-
Mary Fawcett, Associate Professor, B.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, M.A., Appalachian State University, Ph.D., University of South Carolina; 1999-
Tim Hatfield, Professor; B.A., Harvard University, M.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education, Ph.D., University of Minnesota; 1980-
Nicholas Ruiz, Professor; B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota; 1989-
Carol Smith, Assistant Professor; B.S., North Dakota State University, M.S.Ed., Western Illinois University, Ph.D., University of Iowa; 2007-

DEGREE OFFERED
Master of Science

MAJORS
Community Counseling
School Counseling
Professional Development

COUNSELOR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MISSION
The Mission of the Counselor Education Department is to prepare effective master’s-level counselors, leaders, and agents of change in a variety of professional settings in Southeastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. The department is committed to multicultural education and to promoting students’ development of a personal theory and practice of counseling and social advocacy skills to foster respectful, responsible work with clients reflecting the broad diversity of society. The department offers three concentrations leading to the Master of Science degree: Community Counseling, School Counseling, and Professional Development (a non-counseling option).

COUNSELOR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Department Goals and Objectives are included in the Counselor Education Department Student Handbook.

ACCREDITATION
The Counselor Education Department Community Counseling and School Counseling programs are fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Initial accreditation was granted in October 2001, with reaccreditation scheduled for December 2008.
Winona State University is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Professional Education Unit of Winona State is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) including the advanced program in School Counseling. The Minnesota Board of Teaching has approved the licensure program in School Counseling.
Community Counseling graduates are eligible for professional counseling licensure in Minnesota through the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The department’s admissions process is designed to ensure that the most uniquely qualified students are identified, admitted, and retained. All student applications for admission must follow this sequence:
1. Application and admission to Graduate Study at WSU. An undergraduate GPA of 2.5 is the basic standard for admission to Graduate Study at WSU, as well as for CE applicants. Applicants with undergraduate GPAs lower than 2.5 are eligible only for Graduate Special Student admission status (see Graduate Special Students below).
2. Completion of CE Department admissions application. All persons admitted to Graduate Study and all Graduate Special students are eligible to apply for admission into the CE Department. Deadlines for completed written application materials are January 15 for the following Fall Semester and September 1 for the following Spring Semester. Note to Graduate Special students: successful completion of the CE admissions process only can result in your being provisionally admitted into the department because you are not yet eligible for admission to Graduate Study.
3. Notification to CE Department Administrative Assistant (507) 457-5335 of intent to enroll in CE 601, Foundations of Counseling, for the next academic semester. In addition to completing all written application materials, all prospective students must attend a group screening process on a Friday morning in the semester prior to the semester in which they wish to take 601 (the second Friday in April for the Fall class, the last Friday in September for the Spring class). All written application materials and screening data will be assessed to select a cohort of no more than 15 persons per 601 section who will be admitted into the CE Department. Applicants will not be admitted to the department until they have committed to a specific semester to take CE 601. Specific screening dates and all materials are available through the CE Department offices.
4. After admission to the CE Department, each student will be assigned an academic advisor. All persons initially are admitted into the Professional Development program, and the decision to admit into either the Community Counseling or School Counseling programs will be made by the CE faculty based on all of the student’s work in the department up to and including CE 660, Counseling Theory and Practice.
5. CE 601, Foundations of Counseling, must be among the first 12 credits taken in a student’s CE Department program, and must be taken in the semester following successful screening.

NOTE: Persons interested in applying to the Counselor Education Department may contact the CE Department Administrative Assistant in Winona at (507) 457-5335 for the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of department faculty to assist students with the application and admission process.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT ADMISSIONS/SCREENING DEADLINE DATES
Written application materials deadlines: Required on campus screening dates:
January 15 (for following Fall semester) Third Friday in February (for Fall 601 class)
September 1 (for following Spring semester) Last Friday in September (for Spring 601 class)

GRADUATE SPECIAL STUDENTS
General information regarding Graduate Special Student status at Winona State University is found under the Academic Information section of the Winona State University Graduate Catalog. Persons interested in applying to the Counselor Education Department but who do not meet the requirements for admission as a Graduate Regular Student may be admitted to the university as a Graduate Special Student. Graduate Special Students may apply for provisional admission to the Counselor Education Department (see above under Admission Requirements).

PERMITTED COURSES FOR APPLICANTS AND GRADUATE SPECIAL STUDENTS
Students not yet admitted to the CE Department and all Graduate Special Students are permitted to enroll in only the following Counselor Education Department Courses or other related graduate level coursework outside of the department: CE 532 Stress Management, CE 534 Human Relations and Diversity, CE 611 Development over the Lifespan, CE 625 Career Development and Appraisal, and CE 633 Ethical Practice and Social Change.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
Students complete the Application for Admission to Candidacy form in consultation with their academic advisor after they have been admitted to the Counselor Education Department, and while taking CE 601 Foundations of Counseling. The Application for Admission to Candidacy defines the specific program requirements that a student must meet to complete their degree from the Counselor Education Department.

ADVISING
After screening, all students are assigned an advisor from the Counselor Education Department faculty. The faculty advisor will work with the student throughout their program of study unless the student requests in writing a change of advisor.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance for graduate students enrolled in the Counselor Education Department is available through graduate assistantships, federal and state grants, scholarships, loans, and campus employment. Students may contact the Winona State University Financial Aid Office for financial assistance information or their faculty advisor for scholarships specifically earmarked for Counselor Education students.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Students must complete all degree requirements for the major as stated on their Application for Admission to Candidacy.
2. Students in Community Counseling and School Counseling must complete a one hundred fifty (150) clock hour practicum experience.
3. Students in Community Counseling and School Counseling must complete a six hundred (600) clock hour internship experience.
4. Students must pass a final written comprehensive examination.
5. Students must complete a major capstone writing project in consultation with their advisor, to be presented as the major requirement for CE 695 Capstone Project.
6. Students may elect to complete a master’s thesis, an extensive research project that must be approved by the candidate’s advisor and an oral examination committee.

ENDORSEMENT STATEMENT
When considering students for practicum and/or internship, and program graduates for employment, licensure, and/or certification, the faculty of the Counselor Education Department will endorse candidates only for positions for which they qualify by education, training, and personal qualifications. Program and/or degree requirements as defined by the student’s Application for Admission to Candidacy will serve as a guide to faculty when recommending students and graduates for specific positions in either a community counseling or school counseling setting. Both the Community Counseling and School Counseling Programs offered by the Winona State University Counselor Education Department meet all curriculum and clinical instruction requirements as defined by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY COUNSELING:
This program prepares persons for careers as professional counselors in public and private community counseling settings (e.g., community mental health centers, social service agencies, correctional institutions, and medical and rehabilitation settings). Successful completion of the program leads to eligibility for counselor licensure in many states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Community Counseling Program is CACREP accredited.

SCHOOL COUNSELING:
The School Counseling program prepares program graduates for employment as K-12 school counselors. Successful completion of the program leads to recommendation for licensure as a school counselor in Minnesota or Wisconsin. If a student plans to become licensed in a state other than Minnesota or Wisconsin, they are advised to become familiar with the specific licensure requirements of the state in which they plan to practice. In 2000, the Counselor Education Department School Counseling Program was selected as a participating program in the Transforming School Counseling National Initiative Sponsored by the Education Trust in Washington, D.C. The School Counseling Program is CACREP accredited.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (NOT A COUNSELING DEGREE):
The Professional Development program provides practicing professionals with a non-counseling master’s degree. The program emphasizes personal and professional growth and development through a curriculum designed to enhance student understanding of self and others while promoting more effective work in the individual’s respective field. Upon successful completion of the Professional Development degree, graduates may apply for admission to one of the counseling degree programs offered by the Winona State University Counselor Education Department.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
COMMUNITY COUNSELING (48 S.H.)

REQUIRED COURSES (46 S.H.)
534 Human Relations & Diversity (3)
601 Foundations of Counseling (3)
611 Development Over the Lifespan (3)
615 Group Theory & Practice (3)
620 Tests, Meas., & Res. Design (3)
622 Family Systems Counseling (3)
625 Career Dev. & Appraisal (3)
633 Ethical Practice & Social Change (3)
640 Orientation to Community Counseling (3)
650 Diagnosis & Treatment Planning (3)
658 Microskills (3)
660 Counseling Theory & Practice (3)
680 Counseling Practicum (3)
690 Internship (6)
695 Capstone Project (1)

ELECTIVES (2 S.H.)

SCHOOL COUNSELING (48 S.H.)

REQUIRED COURSES (46 S.H.)
534 Human Relations & Diversity (3)
601 Foundations of Counseling (3)
611 Development Over the Lifespan (3)
615 Group Theory & Practice (3)
620 Tests, Meas., & Res. Design (3)
622 Family Systems Counseling (3)
625 Career Dev. & Appraisal (3)
633 Ethical Practice & Social Change (3)
635 Orientation to School Counseling (3)
645 School Counseling Practice (3)
658 Microskills (3)
660 Counseling Theory & Practice (3)
680 Counseling Practicum (3)
690 Internship (6)
695 Capstone Project (1)

ELECTIVES (2 S.H.)

NOTE: Minnesota and Wisconsin school counselor licensure standards specify preparation in exceptionality, for which we require an additional course to supplement students’ exposure to these issues in our required courses. See the Counselor Education Department Student Handbook for detailed information regarding school counselor licensure in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (34 S.H.)
(Not a counseling degree)

REQUIRED COURSES (28 S.H.)
534 Human Relations & Diversity (3)
601 Foundations of Counseling (3)
611 Development Over the Lifespan (3)
615 Group Theory & Practice (3)
620 Tests, Meas., & Res. Design (3)
625 Career Dev. & Appraisal (3)
633 Ethical Practice & Social Change (3)
658 Microskills (3)
695 Capstone Project (1)

Plus at least one (1) of the following:
532 Stress Management (3)
622 Family Systems Counseling (3)
635 Orientation to School Counseling (3)
640 Orientation to Community Counseling (3)

ELECTIVES (6 S.H.)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
532/432 Stress Management - 3 S.H.
This course will provide an introduction to important concepts, issues, skills, and interventions related to the identification and management of personal stress. Offered distance learning. P/NC or letter grade.
534 Human Relations and Diversity - 3 S.H.
The purpose of this course is to: (1) promote student growth and development through the learning and practice of basic communication and helping skills; (2) study cultural diversity as it relates to human relations and communication; (3) examine gender and sexual orientation in terms of human relations and communication; and (4) address human relations and communication as they relate to special populations (persons with disabilities, older adults, economically disadvantaged individuals, children, etc.). Grade only.
595/495 Workshop: Counseling Specialties - .5-4 S.H.
The topics of these workshops will vary. Announcements of the topics and any special enrollment issues will be made in advance of the workshop offering. P/NC or letter grade.
600 Independent Research in Counseling - .5-3 S.H.
This course provides an opportunity for qualified students to work independently. Topics may include research, development of special projects, field experiences, selected readings, etc. P/NC or letter grade.
601 Foundations of Counseling - 3 S.H.
This course introduces students to the profession of counseling. Through scholarly research and writing, students will examine the role and function of counselors in a variety of settings. Current trends and issues in counseling also will be addressed. Throughout the course, major emphasis will be placed on the learning and practice of basic helping skills in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: Admission to the Counselor Education Department. Grade only.
611 Development over the Lifespan - 3 S.H.
The purpose of this course is to promote students’ thinking and learning about human growth, adaptation, and change throughout the lifespan. Major theories, issues, eras, and trends in human development will be addressed. Grade only.
615 Group Theory and Practice - 3 S.H.
In this course students are introduced to the theory and practice of group counseling. The course will provide students with an academic/theoretical overview of groups and group work as well as the opportunity to develop group leadership skills through experiential learning activities. Prerequisite: CE 601 or permission of instructor. Grade only.
620 Tests, Measurement & Research Design - 3 S.H.
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of measurement as applied to psychological testing, research design, and program evaluation. Knowledge of and practical experience in the use of standardized psychological tests in counseling for personality assessment, evaluation, and career and life decisions will be provided. Current methods of research design and program evaluation in counseling practice and school settings will be discussed. Prerequisite: basic statistics course (undergraduate or graduate). Grade only.

622 Family Systems Counseling - 3 S.H.
This course introduces students to the theory, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies used in the practice of family systems counseling. The focus of the course will be on building a theoretical base for understanding and applying family systems counseling strategies and techniques. Didactic and experiential learning will provide students with the opportunity to apply and integrate knowledge and skills. Prerequisite: CE 601. Grade only.
625 Career Development & Appraisal - 3 S.H.
This course provides students with the basic theories, counseling techniques, and assessment tools used in career counseling. Through applied learning experiences students will be able to complete a comprehensive career assessment and plan. Grade only.
630 Counseling Children & Adolescents - 1 S.H.
This course presents students with basic counseling theory and practice as it relates to children and adolescents. Special attention will be given to issues/applications relevant to working with children in schools and mental health settings. Meeting the special counseling needs of children of color and children with disabilities also will be explored. Grade only.
633 Ethical Practice and Social Change - 3 S.H.
This course introduces students to the legal, professional and ethical issues that affect the practice of counseling and psychotherapy and the methods and ethical basis for counselors to be agents of social change. Students will become familiar with mental health law and the ethical codes that cover the counseling profession. A model for ethical decision making will be presented. Also, students will be presented with models for social change in their function as leaders, change agents, collaborators, and risk takers. Providing outreach and advocacy services in the school and community settings, students will expand their role as counselors to include the social contexts of culture, the dynamics of power at work in any system, and the political processes essential for change. Grade only.
635 Orientation to School Counseling - 3 S.H.
This course introduces the student to current school counseling models and effective practice. The focus is on practical issues faced by school counselors as they implement a school counseling program, work with students, colleagues, and families, and manage role responsibilities effectively. Field based learning is an important component of this course. Grade only.
640 Orientation to Community Counseling - 3 S.H.
This course examines the counseling profession including history, philosophy, theory, and professional issues. Emphasis is on different counseling populations and multicultural issues. Grade only.
645 School Counseling Practice - 3 S.H.
This course addresses important conceptual and practical issues of effective school counseling practice, with an emphasis on the critical importance of proactive, primary prevention applications that positively impact student development and success. Developmental guidance curriculum, consultation, advocacy, and data-driven outcomes will be addressed, both in the classroom and in field-based learning cohorts. Prerequisite: CE 635. Grade only.
650 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning - 3 S.H.
This course provides an overview of the etiology, classification, and recommendations for treatment of mental disorders, personality disorders and adjustment problems. Students will gain practice with the DSM. Guidelines for treatment planning and case management also will be presented. Grade only.
658 Microskills - 3 S.H.
This is a practice course, which provides a systematic skills approach to developing basic counseling skills. Students will have the opportunity to practice micro-skills (e.g., rapport building, attending, paraphrasing, etc.) on a weekly basis. Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Counselor Education Department and have successfully completed (earned a letter grade of B or better) in CE 601. P/NC only.
660 Counseling Theory and Practice - 3 S.H.
This course exposes students to theories of personality development and change, theories of counseling, and counseling techniques. Students practice application of counseling theories in a laboratory setting with simulated situations. Students are encouraged to identify and develop a tentative theory of personality as it relates to an effective counseling approach. A strong emphasis is placed on the ethical standards of the counseling profession and on multicultural issues. Prerequisite: CE 658 and permission of 660 instructor. In general, students are not eligible for enrollment in 660 until they have successfully completed approximately 30 semester credits in the CE department and have satisfied all relevant course prerequisites. Students should consult with their faculty adviser and refer to the detailed enrollment procedures in the CE student handbook. Grade only.
680 Counseling Practicum - 3 S.H.
This course provides an opportunity for the student counselor to begin to develop and refine their individual and group counseling skills within the functional milieu of a community or school setting. All practicum activities are closely supervised by university and field-based supervisors. Prior to entry into the course, all students must provide to the instructor verification of having current professional liability insurance. Prerequisite: All coursework up to and including CE 660. Note: Students must earn a letter grade of B or better in CE 660 in order to be admitted to CE 680. All coursework except 690 and 695 must be completed before admission into 680. In special circumstances, the department will give permission for concurrent enrollment in no more than one (1) of the following: 611, 622, 625. Grade only.
690 Internship - 3 or 6 S.H.
This course provides a practical, field based experience in a school or community setting. This experience may be arranged with supervision coordinated through the CE Internship Coordinator and an onsite supervisor. A total of six (6) credits of internship work must be completed. Prerequisite: CE 680 with a letter grade of B or better. Grade only.
695 Capstone Project - 1 S.H.
This course structures the completion of a major capstone paper in collaboration with the student’s academic advisor, and serves as a transition from the role of student to that of professional. Note: May be taken concurrently with CE 680 or CE 690, and a grade of B or A must be earned in the course. Grade only.
699 Master’s Thesis - 2-4 S.H.
This course is an opportunity for the student interested in pursuing a Ph.D. program to conduct independent research employing scientific methods and procedures in the area of the student’s field of concentration. P/NC or letter grade.

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