Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
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502-503 M.A. Practicum Seminar I-II 2 Credits per term<br />
(Vancouver campus)<br />
Prerequisite: Concurrent with Practica (506-507). Using a peer consultation<br />
model, Practicum Seminar provides students engaged in practicum training with<br />
an opportunity to discuss pr<strong>of</strong>essional development and the supervision<br />
experience. Specific cases students are working on in practica are discussed to<br />
illustrate general principles <strong>of</strong> counseling and intervention. The focus is on the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> knowledge, skills, values needed to provide competent and<br />
ethical counseling.<br />
505 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development, Issues and Ethics 3 Credits<br />
This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation for the<br />
ethical practice <strong>of</strong> psychology and counseling. Students will learn codes <strong>of</strong><br />
ethics <strong>of</strong> the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological<br />
Association, as well as the history <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional counseling and therapy. A<br />
review <strong>of</strong> theories <strong>of</strong> social justice and their relationship to ethical decision<br />
making will be provided. This course will also reinforce the basics <strong>of</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional writing and provide an introduction to supervision, consulting and<br />
leadership. Students will learn to apply ethical and pr<strong>of</strong>essional decision-making<br />
skills to current issues facing the fields <strong>of</strong> counseling and psychology.<br />
506-507 M.A. Practicum I-II 1 Credit per term<br />
Prerequisites: Concurrent with M.A. Practicum Seminar (502-503); completion<br />
<strong>of</strong> a minimum <strong>of</strong> 28 credit hours <strong>of</strong> course work, including 200-203, 402, 472,<br />
505, 516, 520, 623, 641, and 647; and permission <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong> Training<br />
and Community Service. This may not be transferred or waived.<br />
510 Preparation for Counseling Practice 3 Credits<br />
Prerequisites: 200-203 505, 502, 506. This course is designed to introduce the<br />
counseling psychology student to the varied facets <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice and<br />
development. It begins with an in-depth study <strong>of</strong> Illinois law concerning the<br />
requirements for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, covering topics from<br />
educational to pre-and post-master’s supervised practice requirements. Other<br />
topics covered include the history and rationale behind pr<strong>of</strong>essional regulation<br />
in the counseling pr<strong>of</strong>ession, the licensing examination, the job search,<br />
specialization <strong>of</strong> practice, continuing education and training, private-practice<br />
considerations, and licensing laws in other states. A major emphasis is on<br />
helping the student explore pr<strong>of</strong>essional identity issues such as the role and<br />
responsibilities <strong>of</strong> a counselor, one’s relationship to a multidisciplinary treatment<br />
team, and the selection <strong>of</strong> appropriate pr<strong>of</strong>essional affiliations.<br />
514 Life Style Assessment and Diagnosis 3 Credits<br />
Prerequisite: 402. This course focuses on the principles <strong>of</strong> the fundamental<br />
<strong>Adler</strong>ian appraisal process. The range <strong>of</strong> assessment styles is discussed with an<br />
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