Corban College & Graduate School Online Catalog

meeting date, the second Tuesday of every month. Please submit appeals to the Director of Graduate Counseling.

Graduation Requirements To become eligible for the Master Counseling Program, the student must satisfactorily complete the following: 1. All required courses in program of study.

2. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 for the total graduate program, with no more than six hours of grade “C” included.

3. Formal application for graduation Students who expect to complete all degree requirements must apply for graduation. Students are expected to apply for graduation during the semester prior to their anticipated finish of coursework. (See deadlines in Academic Calendar) A $100 graduation fee must accompany the application. If the student wishes to participate in commencement ceremonies in May, additional fees may be necessary.

To participate in commencement ceremonies, all requirements must be completed no later than the last full week before graduation.

4. Completion of Personal Portfolio as outlined in the student handbook and requisite coursework.

Human Subjects Research Committee The Human Subjects Research Committee (HSRC) provides independent determinations on methods, risks, benefits and rights involved in research involving human subjects. The HSRC is responsible for reviewing and approving projects, conducted by both faculty and students alike, involving human subjects research.

Applications to be reviewed by the Committee are due two weeks prior to the Committee’s meeting date, the second Tuesday of every month.

Internship After successful completion of COU 501 Counseling Theory and Skills I, COU 502 Counseling Theory and Skills II and COU512 Practicum sequences, students begin their internship. The internship sequence (COU561/562/563) is designed to reflect the work experience of a professional counselor. Students select potential internship sites in the community based on an area of interest and level of skill and experience, in consultation with the faculty advisor. Students will complete 600 clock hours including: 240 direct hours of service, 1 hour weekly of individual supervision (typically offered at internship site), and 1.5 hours of group supervision. Interns have the opportunity to observe and participate in all aspects of a professional counselor’s work. Experience may include time spent with clients, supervision, staff meetings or trainings, community relations, and record keeping. The internship is the culminating professional experience.

Non-Degree Applicant A Non-Degree applicant is allowed to take up to six credits without formally entering a program of study. An application for admission and the application fee are required for acceptance (non-degree applicants are not required to submit transcripts, recommendation forms, or admissions essays).

Practicum The practicum experience consists of numerous skill building experiences culminating in actual counseling experiences with clients. Students begin skill building with COU501 Counseling Theory & Skills I in the fall and COU502 Counseling Theory & Skills II in the 173