CPS 501 Orientation to Professional Counseling Identity, Function & Ethics
Orientation to the field of professional counseling requires a thorough understanding of professional identity and current professional issues related to counselor functioning in a variety of settings. This course introduces students to concepts regarding the professional functioning of licensed professional counselors including history, roles, professional organizations, standards, and credentialing. Current issues in the practice of counseling in a variety of professional settings and current labor market information relevant to opportunities for practice are explored. Students will be introduced to the core requirements, multicultural competencies, and spiritual/religious competencies necessary to becoming a counselor. Students are also introduced to program policies, graduate level writing and APA style.