Learning Outcomes for Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Students will develop competencies in their knowledge of human development and psychological and psychopathological assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization and treatment planning in relation to mental health counseling.

Students will develop knowledge of individual/cultural differences as well as ethical and legal standards so they gain the skills and develop the ethical commitment to provide quality services to culturally diverse clients and organizations in relation to mental health counseling.

Students will develop competencies in their knowledge of psychotherapeutic intervention, treatment modalities and effective clinical and counseling skills in relation to mental health counseling.

Students will develop competencies in their knowledge of scientific methodology and its application to relevant practice as well as the skills necessary for effective application of that knowledge to mental health counseling.

Students will develop personal and interpersonal competency and clinical skills which are essential for mental health counselors to conduct themselves in a professional manner.