聯(lián)合國際大學

This program prepares master’s level mental health professionals to be competent counselors who apply psychotherapeutic techniques to assess, treat and prevent cognitive, mental, and emotional issues related to personal growth, adjustment to disability, psychosocial and environmental stressors, substance abuse and crisis and trauma.

Unlike other mental health treatment approaches, clinical counseling focuses on promoting resilience, mental wellness and prevention rather than pathology.

The 60-unit curriculum incorporates all of the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) educational requirements outlined in the Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 4999.30 for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

Program Learning Outcomes/Goals

The following learning outcomes integrate the eleven core competencies of the Master’s in Counseling Accreditation Council (MCAC), the eight common core areas of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) 2014 Standards as well as the Professional Practice Competencies of Alliant-IMPACT.

• Professional Identity, Values and Attitudes. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of counselors in multiple settings and display attitudes and behaviors that reflect the values of the counseling profession
• Social and Cultural Diversity. Students will demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns and needs of diverse communities in multiple settings across intersectional identities such as gender, race, ethnicity, mental and physical ability, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, migration/immigration, and in international contexts; they will demonstrate the ability to articulate and intervene in the face of intentional and unintentional oppression and display an understanding of counselors’ roles in eliminating bias and discrimination.
• Ethical/Legal Standards and Policy. Students will demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal and professional standards and guidelines, and apply them in their professional activities with clients, communities, and organizations.
• Reflective Practice/Self-Assessment/Self-Care. Students will engage in reflective practice with increasing ability for self-awareness and accurate self-assessment of their professional competencies. Students will engage in appropriate self-care.
• Relationships. Students will demonstrate effective interpersonal and relationship building skills in relating meaningfully with individuals, groups, and/or communities.
• Scientific Knowledge and Methods. Students will demonstrate an understanding of and respect for research, research methodology, techniques of data collection and analysis; students will be wise consumers of psychological research, and possess the skills to assess effectiveness of their counseling interventions.
• Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). Students will demonstrate the integration of research and clinical expertise in the context of client factors.
• Human Growth and Development. Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize theories of human growth and development in multiple settings to address the needs of diverse clients across the lifespan.