COU 627 - Professional Identity Development I (0-1)

Required core course for all students in Level I.

This seminar is the first of a series of three seminars. The focus of this seminar is on examining core issues in the development of a professional identity as a counselor. The student will 1) begin to recognize personal characteristics identified in the research literature as essential for effective mental health counselors, 2) initiate the ongoing process of individual strength and skill assessment, and 3) document the learning that occurs and how that learning can be applied in counseling settings.