Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries Program Student Handbook

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1 Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries Program Student Handbook

2 Page 1 SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION Program Philosophy... 4 Department Objectives... 6 SECTION TWO: GENERAL INFORMATION Academic Advising Academic Calendar Registration Prerequisites Communication Within the Program Faculty Libraries APA Standards for Papers Additional Course Readings Leave of Absence Policy Class Attendance Visitors in Classes Teaching Assistantships Personal Growth and Development Counseling Job Opportunities After Graduation Committee Structure Graduate Psychology Student Association SECTION THREE: OUTLINE OF REQUIREMENTS Standard Course Sequencing Academic Probation/ Satisfactory Progress Time Limit For Degree Length of Program Filing For Candidacy Graduation Withdrawal From Program or Courses SECTION FOUR: MINISTRY INTERNSHIP Counseling Ministries Graduate Internship SECTION FIVE: EVALUATION Student Evaluation Student Evaluation Form Instructor Version Program Evaluation Grievance Procedure SECTION SIX: ETHICAL STANDARDS Student Practice and Professional Standards... 58

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4 Page 3 SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION

5 Page 4 The purpose of this handbook is to be a practical resource of information for the faculty, staff, and students involved in the Master of Arts in the Counseling Ministries Program. The policies and procedures stated in the Catalog of Wheaton College apply to the entire school and take precedence over those stated in this handbook. There is also the Graduate Student Handbook that contains information essential for you to understand. The Masters student is responsible for being informed of those general policies and procedures from the catalog and the Graduate Student Handbook as they are not necessarily repeated in this manual. Any discrepancies between these three resources should be discussed with the Graduate Psychology Program Administrator (Program Administrator) or the Program Director. There are many forms that are referred to throughout the handbook. A few are incorporated in the section that is relevant to them, but they are there only for information. Most of the departmental forms can be found on the Wheaton College Graduate Psychology website at School. See the last page of this handbook for a listing of the forms cited. Revisions to this handbook may be made periodically upon the consensus of the Psychology Department Faculty. Mission Statement PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY The Wheaton College Department of Psychology, through its Masterʹs programs in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Ministries, strives to: 1. Educate its students in a manner grounded in, informed by, and shaped by the beliefs and practices of the Christian faith; 2. Train highly competent mental health professionals and professional ministers from a responsibly eclectic clinical perspective for work with individuals, couples, families and groups, while instilling in them a vision for creative ministry informed by Christian tradition and by professional theory and research, and carried to the widest possible community throughout the world; 3. Emphasize and model a commitment to professional practice and professional ministry as service, especially to the Body of Christ, the Church, and also to those persons who have been marginalized and wounded by our society on the basis of racial or ethnic identification, age, socioeconomic status, or gender; and 4. Conduct training in the context of an intentional community of faith which will emphasize a balanced approach to spiritual, personal, professional, and interpersonal growth and development.

6 Page 5 Overview The Master of Arts degree program in Counseling Ministries (CM) offers training in the application of psychological research and theory to ministry settings. Students in this 36 credit program are prepared for work in churches, mission agencies and other settings where lay counseling, support groups and other healing ministries are provided. The program is especially designed for lay people and clergy who are already involved with spiritual formation, pastoral care and healing ministries and desire more extensive training in the application of psychological studies to those ministries. Because the program can be completed in one year, international applicants and furloughed missionaries may find it especially suited to their needs. This program differs from the Clinical Psychology program in that the Counseling Ministries program is not intended to prepare graduates for private practice as psychotherapists. In some states limited licensure may still be available for CM students. Each individual should research the limitations and certification options in the state or country in which they intend to minister. Counseling Ministries (CM) students can complete program requirements in one academic year with the addition of courses in one or two summers. Students are free to take courses over a standard two year period if they desire to remain connected to one class cohort through graduation. An 8 10 hour per week graduate internship generally begins during the second semester of the program. While the CM coursework and internship does not prepare students for independent practice in mental health settings, students are trained to provide competent services in a church or ministry setting. Community Context of Training The Psychology Department s Masters programs seek to function as a community of learning that fosters professional and spiritual formation in students, faculty, and staff alike. We seek to provide an atmosphere of trust and collegiality where we can challenge and encourage each other. For this reason, it is important that all members of the community be committed to this end. Mutual respect and support are valued above competition. The department is committed to diversity among all members of our community. This commitment goes far beyond philosophical positions and represents our firm belief that diversity of age, racial and ethnic background, gender, life experience, nationality, socio economic background, and denomination adds depth and richness to the learning environment for everyone involved. A homogeneous environment is often an inadequate setting for learning to carry out the department s mandate to minister to the widest possible community throughout the world.

7 Page 6 DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES Desired Outcomes for Psychology Graduate Student Development In order to carry out the program philosophy and to be able to evaluate the success of our efforts, we have set the following as the expected outcomes for the development of our Master of Arts graduate students. Knowledge that we hope to instill An understanding of the four basic theories that are shaping the mental health field today, namely psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and family systems approaches. Students should develop an eclectic understanding of these theories and of their relevance to mental health counseling. An understanding of basic biblical and theological knowledge related to the Christian faith in general and the studentʹs personal faith in particular. This should include an ability to articulate the primary doctrines of the Church and the relation of their own faith to the major movements in the history of the Church and to contemporary theological debates. A knowledge of basic methods in the integration of Christian faith with the discipline of psychology, including a basic knowledge of contemporary philosophy of science, basic knowledge of the major ʺmodelsʺ for interrelating Christianity and psychology mental health counseling, and an understanding of the limited scope, respectively, of biblical revelation, theological declaration, and of mental health counseling findings and theories. A basic understanding of and respect for the ethical standards of the profession (including the unique ethical dilemmas faced by Christian counselors), and the legal/economic issues that are shaping the field today. An understanding of basic options in research methodology and issues in their application in the ministry context. Skills we hope to develop Basic interpersonal skills, insightfulness, and self awareness that are necessary for the effective conduct of mental health interventions. Basic theory/paradigm based skills and techniques for developing and implementing change plans. (For instance, how reframing or family sculpting is done by a family therapist, how self management skills are taught by a behavior therapist, or how a psychoanalyst interprets transference and countertransference.) Basic methodological analysis skills sufficient for the student to become a lifelong consumer of research who is able to think critically in the context of their work.

8 Page 7 Skills at ethical analysis and decision making as needed in the professional world. A commitment to and ability to benefit from supervision as well as the skills and confidence to work independently when appropriate. Values which we want to inculcate Empathy and a profound understanding of the nature of human suffering. A respectful and nonjudgmental attitude toward all persons and valuing of that which brings them health and wholeness. A valuing of mental health work as an outreach of the individual Christian and of the church. A valuing of the work of the Holy Spirit through the church and the institutional ministry of the church. A commitment to oneʹs own personal growth toward spiritual and psychological maturity.

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10 Page 9 SECTION TWO: GENERAL INFORMATION

11 Page 10 ACADEMIC ADVISING A faculty advisor is assigned to each incoming master s student at orientation. Faculty advisors provide academic and career counseling, approve the student s semester registrations, and provide the opportunity for the student to develop a mentor relationship to guide her/him through the program. The student is strongly encouraged to meet with the advisor at least once each semester prior to the advance registration time. While the advisor is available to assist with planning, it is the student s responsibility to meet the requirements for the degree under the catalog of the year entered or a later edition. Although the MA in Counseling Ministries does not usually meet requirements in most states, any student desiring professional certification should be aware of the certification requirements and limitations on professional counseling in the state or country in which the student is likely to minister. The Graduate Records Analyst of the Registrar s Office is the official auditor for the completion of all degree and graduation requirements. ACADEMIC CALENDAR The year s academic calendar is found online here: Calendar. A campus events calendar is also available online here: of Events. REGISTRATION Except for new incoming fall students, registration for each semester is completed during an advance registration period prior to the next semester: for fall the previous spring, for spring the previous fall. For the fall and spring advance registrations the Registrar s Office sends forms through the CPO system to each student. Alternatively, students may register online at BannerWeb ( after receiving their alternate PIN from their advisor. Failure to register during the advance time may result in the student being dropped from the program. For the summer registration that takes place also in the spring semester, the student must pick up the forms and schedule information from the Registrar s Office. Drop/Add Procedure Graduate students do not need faculty advisor signatures to drop, add, or drop and add courses. Consult the academic calendar in the catalog or current course schedule for deadlines. These indicate whether you can change your curriculum without tuition or grade penalties. It is the student s responsibility to be aware of these deadlines. There is a form for each of the three options mentioned above. The forms may be obtained from the Clinical Training Office (M245) or the Registrar s Office.

12 Page 11 Independent Study, Tutorials, and Seminars Psyc 695 Independent Study (1 4) is a course that, through the agreement of a faculty member, can be taken to: 1) complete credit deficiencies from transfers for required courses; 2) specialize in topics not offered in the curriculum; or 3) do advanced work not listed in the curriculum. The student discusses the request with the faculty member who would monitor the Independent Study. If the faculty member agrees to the study, the student completes an Application for Independent Study with the faculty s signature and a title for the course. This form allows the student to register for the Independent Study. It is a graded course. Meeting times, class attendance (if any), and requirements are established with the faculty member. The same form, Independent Study, is used to register for a Tutorial. The tutorial is for a regularly scheduled course that is taken on an individual basis. This is allowed under extraordinary circumstances that keep a student from taking the course at the regularly scheduled time. The curriculum also offers several sections of Psyc 893: Seminars in Advanced Topics, usually in the summer semester. Each section of Psyc 893 is a different topic and the seminars may vary from summer to summer. Open to both M.A. and Psy.D. students, the Seminar is a one credit intensive two day workshop that requires advance preparation, complete attendance, and active participation in the workshop activities. It is a pass/fail course. No IP or INC grades may be given for these seminars. In meeting the total number of credits for the M.A. Program, the combined number of credits of Independent Study and Seminar: Advanced Topics cannot exceed 4 credits. Cross-Enrollment Course Policy The Masters Program in Counseling Ministries Program (CM) shares many courses with the Masters Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (CMHC) but has separate courses from the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program and the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.). Courses in those programs may be of personal or professional interest to students. The policy for allowing students from either program to substitute or add courses from the other program is as follows: Students in the CM program may enroll in an elective course in the Psy.D. program, CMHC program or MFT program with permission of the instructor. This course will count as an elective for the program in which they are enrolled, and will not otherwise affect the degree requirements. PREREQUISITES The student is notified of any deficiencies in fulfilling the undergraduate psychology requirements upon acceptance into the M.A. Program. This is done via the Notification

13 Page 12 of Acceptance form that accompanies the acceptance letter. Questions concerning undergraduate psychology prerequisites should be directed to your advisor or the Graduate Psychology Program Administrator (Program Administrator). Two of the three biblical foundations prerequisites must be completed prior to matriculation (i.e., the summer before starting fall classes). It is strongly recommended that once accepted into the program, incoming students complete as many of the psychology prerequisites as possible prior to matriculation. However, all prerequisites are to be made up by the end of A quad fall semester. Students are not permitted to register for second semester classes until all prerequisites have been fulfilled. An official transcript of those prerequisites completed outside of Wheaton College must be sent to the Registrar. The Graduate Records Analyst of the Registrarʹs Office maintains records of all completed graduate degree requirements, including the prerequisites. COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE PROGRAM Being able to effectively connect with one another is very important, especially since there are three different programs within the psychology department undergraduate, masters, and doctoral. Faculty Mailboxes and Student CPO Faculty and staff have a department mailbox just inside the departmental office door, M230. Forms for their signature can be left in the mailbox and faculty will place it in the Grad Student Pick up box in M230 or pin it to their own bulletin boards. The Clinical Training Office Coordinator also has an in box in her office, M245, as she receives most of the paperwork for the program. Response items are usually placed in this box. Students are assigned a CPO mailbox upon entering the program. Due to the volume of mail, students need to empty their CPO boxes frequently. Those not emptied within two weeks are automatically closed. This causes problems to the department, so please keep up with your mail. Faculty Appointments Students are responsible for making their own appointments by signing up on the office hours posted outside the faculty member s office door, or by contacting the faculty by , phone, or in person. If you cannot make your appointment, please leave a message as soon as you can. Please do not knock on faculty doors if closed unless otherwise instructed. E mail Each student, faculty, and staff member has a Wheaton College address. A directory is on line at the Wheaton website under find people. If a student wants forwarded to an outside address, instructions for this can

14 Page 13 be found at Computing at Wheaton. The department uses only the Wheaton e mail address for sending notices via . Voice Mail For Wheaton College extensions, the phone system allows one to leave voice messages. The Voice Mail System responds if there is no answer. You may use the Voice Mail System directly by dialing x2222 on campus phones or on outside phones. You will be asked for the extension on which you wish to leave a message. Address and Home Phone Information It is very important to keep the college and the department informed of your current address and telephone information. To notify the college of an address change, please submit your student number, name, new address, and phone number via to addresschange@wheaton.edu. Please copy this to clinical.training@wheaton.edu. This effectively notifies the Psychology Department of your changes. Additionally, the department distributes a graduate psychology directory in the fall semester to all graduate psychology students, department faculty, and staff. Bulletin Boards There are bulletin boards specifically for graduate psychology students. Program information, notices, and announcements are posted on the board in the hallway outside the department offices. FACULTY LIBRARIES Faculty members do not routinely loan books from their personal libraries. Exceptions are sometimes made to this when a book is not otherwise available. Also, faculty members are usually willing to allow you to consult books in their library and use them either in their office or in the building. APA STANDARDS FOR PAPERS With specific regard to papers, please submit all written work in American Psychological Association (APA) format. This means that, unless otherwise instructed all papers should contain references that are to be presented in standard APA format. The APA manual, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (current ed.), is available in the library or bookstore. Many of your texts are written in APA form and can serve as models. Please put a cover sheet and a title page on each paper. Do not include an abstract or table of contents for a coursework paper. If the length of the paper is over 3 pages, it is usually a good idea to use headings and subheadings. Also, please do not attach plastic

15 Page 14 covers to your paper as it invariably breaks open when the paper is being marked. All papers should be stapled at the top left corner. Do not use onionskin paper. ADDITIONAL COURSE READINGS Faculty frequently assign readings from journal articles and/or book chapters that are not part of the textbooks used in class. Faculty may use Blackboard in order to give students access to this information. Each faculty member will give information about accessing Blackboard for their class. You may access Blackboard at: LEAVE OF ABSENCE Master s Degree Students are expected to complete all program requirements within the allotted time limits of their degree; however, they are not necessarily expected to maintain continuous enrollment throughout their course of study at Wheaton College. There is therefore no protocol for an approved leave of absence for students enrolled full or part time in a Master s degree program. Degree students who fail to register for one term (or two semesters and a summer session, consecutively, for modular students) must submit a Re enrollment Application. The Graduate Admissions Director and/or graduate program faculty will decide whether to approve, defer or deny re enrollment. CLASS ATTENDANCE Graduate psychology students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and labs. We understand that illness or family emergency may result in periodic missed classes, and students are responsible for securing class notes and handouts when they are unable to attend a given class. Inconsistent attendance or frequent absences can significantly impact grades. Consistent attendance of the Group Therapy Experience, Spring semester of the first year, is essential given the nature of this course. Students are expected to attend all group therapy sessions. More than two absences from Group Therapy will result in a grade of F. Students may petition the course instructor(s) and the Program Director and Associate Dean in the case of absences extenuating from extreme circumstances. VISITORS IN CLASSES Visitors may be welcome in some of our classes but only with prior permission of the instructor. Please do us the courtesy of coming to discuss the situation with us at least one day before the class and not surprising us by bringing a guest with you at the beginning of class. Also please try to understand when we indicate that some classes are not appropriate for guests. The presence of visitors may sometimes be inappropriate

16 Page 15 due to the experiential nature of some classes as well as the nature of the material under discussion in others. TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS A limited number of teaching assistantships are available to M.A. graduate students, usually second year, who desire to work in the Psychology Department. The duties include assistance in all phases of faculty preparation, assistance and collaboration with faculty research projects, and other work as needed. The positions are for approximately 5 hours of work per week for a 9 month period. If you are interested in applying for a position, complete an Application for Teaching Assistantships and submit it to the Graduate Psychology Program Administrator (Program Administrator) by May 1. The Program Administrator usually coordinates the selection process. Students will be notified of selection before the beginning of Fall Semester. PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING All students are required to engage in individual personal growth and development counseling for a minimum of 8 hours while enrolled in the program prior to starting an internship. The faculty strongly believe that this is an essential part of the personal and professional development of anyone who desires to be a counselor. To avoid conflict of interest and role complications, faculty members do not work with current students for the type of in depth individual personal growth and development counseling which is required prior to internship. They will, however, provide brief personal counseling as well as academic advising. Your faculty advisor is available to assist you in finding a suitable counselor, or you may choose on one your own. If you need additional assistance in locating a counselor, the Psychology Department Office Manager (located in BGC #M230) can provide you with a list of counselors who are willing to provide 8 one hour sessions at the cost of $60 per session. To assist the cost of the required counseling sessions a course fee of $480 is applied to CMHC 624, Issues and Ethics in Professional Practice. These resources are paid directly to whatever counselor you choose at $60 per session. If you choose to work with a counselor that is not on the Psychology Department s counselor list you will need to provide the Psychology Department Office Manager with cost information in order for your counselor to be reimbursed. Disclaimer: Wheaton College does not have access to the privileged communication between you and your counselor, and assumes no responsibility for the quality of services you

17 Page 16 receive during your counseling experience. It is incumbent upon you, not Wheaton College, to verify the qualifications and integrity of the provider(s) you choose. Any agreements or contracts made for services are between you and these individuals, and NOT with Wheaton College. The College is NOT responsible for any content, outcome or advice related to your counseling sessions, and is NOT responsible for any loss or injury (psychological or physical), or breach of privacy sustained by your visits with these independent counselors. JOB OPPORTUNITIES AFTER GRADUATION It may seem a long way off, but very quickly you are going to find yourself beginning to wonder how you will be able to use your degree after you graduate. This program prepares students to work in a variety of Christian ministry contexts with advanced skills in counseling. For example, a graduate may work internationally with a mission organization and provide counseling services to individuals in the agency. Other examples may include counseling ministries within local churches or parachurch groups. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The following committees have been established to carry out necessary administrative, supervisory, and evaluative functions within the Psychology Department. Some committees include student representatives determined jointly by the clinical faculty and the GPSA. Department Faculty Meetings Meetings of the entire department faculty are for colloquia, hiring, planning, and generally to facilitate group identity and communication matters that concern the department as a whole. Periodically colloquia to which students are invited are scheduled throughout the year. Clinical Faculty Meetings Meetings of the clinical psychology faculty (currently 15 of 22 department faculty members) are scheduled to review graduate student progress at the end of each semester and to discuss concerns regarding clinical suitability as needed. Clinical Training Committee (CTC) The Clinical Training Committee serves as a sounding board and resource to the Director of Clinical Training (DCT). It is responsible for setting policies and guidelines for doctoral level training, such as the content and selection process for the preceptor groups, clinical training evaluation process, etc. The DCT will review decisions about practica/clerkship and pre doctoral internship placement with the committee,

18 Page 17 assessment of the quality of training sites, student progress in professional development, and other concerns as appropriate. Student Review Committee (SRC) The purpose of the SRC is to provide a more in depth evaluation of a student s academic and professional progress in the training program, with the goal of recommending specific guidance for the problems or concerns that prompted a referral to the committee. See Section Five: Evaluation for further details. Diversity and Justice Committee Membership consists of the Coordinator of Diversity as Chair, the Director of Clinical Training, the Psychology Program Administrator, one other department faculty member as designated by the Associate Dean of the Psychology Department, and at least one student representative each from the M.A. and Psy.D. programs. The purpose of the Committee is to assist the Coordinator of Diversity in the oversight and development of the Psychology Department s efforts to train psychologists to be aware of and sensitive to various facets of human diversity. The efforts include the development of strategies for recruiting and retaining an increasingly diverse population of students and faculty. GRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION Guidelines and Responsibilities The Graduate Psychology Student Association (GPSA) is an organization of the graduate students in the Masters and Psy.D. programs. Its purpose is to provide student involvement in the establishment, modification, and implementation of the policies and procedures governing the graduate psychology programs. It provides encouragement and fellowship for the students as well as providing opportunities to develop skills and direction in professional development. Officers, Standing Committee, and Student Faculty Recruitment Committee members are elected by the student body each year to represent the classes/levels of each program (Catalog of Wheaton College). Memberships to all other committees are on a volunteer basis. GPSA also provides a forum for students to discuss department issues as a group and to bring their views to the faculty. Officers: President Presides at meetings of the GPSA. Meets with the Associate Dean of the Psychology Department, Sponsor, or appointed faculty members to communicate outcomes of GPSA meetings as needed. Attends graduate faculty meetings periodically. Vice President Assists President in the executive responsibilities. Presides at GPSA meetings and serves as substitute in the Presidentʹs absence.

19 Page 18 Treasurer Monitors budget, expense commitments, and completes procedures for expenses and other financial matters. Secretary Records and distributes all meeting minutes and GPSA correspondence and keeps the GPSA files. It is preferable, but not necessary, that two officers be from the Psy.D. program and two from the M.A. programs. Class Representatives Two representatives from each Psy.D. year (first through fourth) and two from each M.A. class are elected or volunteer at most a total of twelve representatives. A representative for the Psy.D. pre doctoral interns is desirable, but not required. Class representatives serve as spokespersons for their class and assist in coordinating various activities, such as, sign ups for events, requesting volunteers, etc. Student Life Enrichment Director (SLED) develops and coordinates social activities for the graduate psychology community for the school year. One or two assistants may be recruited from the student body. Sponsor The Psychology Program Administrator serves as a resource of information and liaison for coordination of GPSA activities. Standing Committees of Psychology Department that may have student representatives: Clinical Training Committee see description above in Committee Structure. Multicultural Committee see description above in Committee Structure. GPSA Committees (ad hoc): Spiritual Development Committee seeks to foster an atmosphere of unity between students and faculty and between Masters and Psy.D. programs, to promote spiritual development of students and faculty, and to promote integration of psychology, theology and spirituality. Professional Development Committee seeks to foster an atmosphere of unity between students and faculty and between Masters and Psy.D. programs and to plan professional development opportunities in addition to classroom experience. It also strives to initiate, maintain, and encourage professional networking with alumni of the graduate programs by means of newsletters, articles in college publications, and various seminars or social gatherings. This committee may establish subcommittees or ad hoc committees as needed.

20 Page 19 Student Faculty Recruitment Committee main role is to serve as reviewers of those faculty candidates who are invited by the faculty to come for campus interviews. The specific responsibilities are: 1. Attend a student group lunch with the faculty candidate. 2. Give a feedback sheet to Chair of the Department within a day of lunch date. 3. Attend the class lecture of the faculty candidate (optional), if schedule permits, and complete teaching evaluation form. The Committee consists of two representatives from each M.A. and Psy.D. class one regular and one alternate. If the regular representative cannot attend the lunch interview, the alternate may attend. Both representatives are welcome to attend the candidateʹs lecture if available. Additional Committees Officers may establish other committees as deemed necessary or desired.

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22 Page 21 SECTION THREE: OUTLINE OF REQUIREMENTS

23 Page 22 STANDARD COURSE SEQUENCING You will find that there are both required courses and flexibility in your program at Wheaton. Certain psychology courses in the fall and spring semesters of the first year are required. The typical sequencing of courses for students is as follows: Fall: PSYC 512 Theories & Principles of Counseling (3) PSYC 512L Theories & Principles of Counseling Lab (1) CMHC 611 Social, Cultural, and Spiritual Foundations in MH I (1) CMHC 624 Issues and Ethics in Professional Practice (3) Core clinical course (3) Core clinical (3), Elective (3), or BITH TSR (4)* Total Credits = Spring: PSYC 551 Counseling Challenges in Ministry (2) CMHC 612 Social, Cultural, and Spiritual Foundations in MH II (1) CMHC 614 Group Counseling (2) CMHC 614 (L) Group Counseling Lab (1) BITH 561 Theological Anthropology (2) PSYC 596 Graduate Internship (2) PSYC 597 Internship Seminar (0) Core clinical (3), Elective (3), or BITH TSR (4)* Total Credits = Summer/2 nd yr: PSYC 596 Graduate Internship (2) PSYC 597 Internship Seminar (0) Electives (5 7) Total Credits = 7 9 *See Table I on next page for options in these categories **Program maximum of 4 hours from other grad school listings outside of psychology and TSR s (500 or 600 level). PSYC, CMHC or MFT listings must be 400, 500, 600, or specified 800 level.

24 Page 23 Table 1: M.A. in Counseling Ministries Credit Requirements Core Required Courses PSYC 512 Theories & Principles of Counseling 3 PSYC 512L Theories & Principles of Counseling Lab 1 PSYC 551 Counseling Challenges in Ministry 2 CMHC 611 Foundations I 1 CMHC 612 Foundations II 1 CMHC 614 Group Counseling 2 CMHC 614L Group Counseling Lab 1 CMHC 624 Issues and Ethics in Professional Practice 3 Total core courses 14 credit total required Core Clinical Electives Choices: CMHC 621 Counseling Skills and Techniques 2 CMHC 621L Counseling Skills Lab 1 CMHC 622 Clinical Counseling Skills & Practice I 3 CMHC 623 Clinical Counseling Skills & Practice II 3 CMHC 636 Family Systems Theory& Counseling 3 Total Clinical Elective 6 credit total required Bible/Theology BITH 561 Theological Anthropology 2 BITH Requirement (565,566 or 576) 4 Total Theology 6 credit total required Internship PSYC 596 Graduate Internship 4 PSYC 597 Graduate Internship Seminar 0 Total Internship 4 credit total required Elective Psychology Courses CMHC 632 Situational and Developmental Crises in Families 3 CMHC 633 Couple Counseling 3 CMHC 642 Psychopathology 3 CMHC 644 Child & Adolescent. Interventions 3 CMHC 651 Substance Abuse & Addictions 3 CMHC653 Lifestyle and Career Development 3 CMHC 661 Spiritual Direction & Care of the Soul 3 PSYC 838 Advanced Marital & Family Therapy 3 PSYC 849 Sexuality and Sex Therapy 3 PSYC 893 Seminars: Advanced Topics 1 Electives from Above 6 credits total required from this category. Or, this requirement can be met through additional Core Clinical Electives. 36 credit total for graduation

25 Page 24 Table 2: Typical Course Schedule in the CM Program Fall Semester Spring Semester Summer Term/Year 2 PSYC 512 Theories & Prin Coun. (3) PSYC 512L Theories & Principles of Counseling Lab (1) CMHC 611 Soc./Cult./ Spirit. Fndtns Men Health I (1) CMHC 624 Issues and Ethics in Professional Prac. (3) Core clinical course (3) Core clinical (3), Elective (3), or Bith TSR (4)* Total PSYC 551 Coun. Challenges in Min. (2) CMHC 612 Soc./Cult./ Spirit Fndts Men Hlth II (1) CMHC 614/614L Group Counseling & Group Lab (3) Bith 561 Theological Anthropology (2) PSYC 596 Graduate Internship (2) PSYC 597 Internship Seminar (0) Core Clin (3), Elective (3), or Bith TSR (4)* Total PSYC 596 Graduate Internship (2) Remaining electives to meet requirement of 36 hours for graduation Capstone Paper Total 7 9 Grand Total = 36 Course requirements for the M.A. in Counseling Ministries: 32 semester hours of course work plus a four hour internship for a total of 36 hours. Required courses are listed on the chart above. In addition, at least six hours must be selected from four core clinical courses (see reverse side). There is also a Theological Studies Requirement (TSR) that is four credits (see below). Finally, six hours of additional electives are required (see below). Please note that the additional electives can come from the core clinical electives options or the elective options. Options to meet requirements according to category and semester offered Fall Semester Spring Semester Summer Semester Core Clinical Courses (6 hours required prior to graduation) CMHC 621 Basic Counseling Skills & Techniques (2) CMHC 621L Basic Counseling Skills Lab (1) CMHC 622 Counseling Skills & Practice I (3) CMHC 623 Counseling Skills & Practice II (3) CMHC 636 Family Systems Theory/Counsel (3) BITH Theological Studies Requirement (TSR) (4 hours required before graduation) BITH 565 Christian Theology BITH 566 Foundations of Biblical Interpretation BITH 576 History of Christianity to 1900 BITH 565 Christian Theology BITH 576 History of Christianity to 1900 Other Psychology Electives (6 hours required prior to graduation) CMHC 642 Psychopathology: Bio. & Soc. Fndtns. CMHC 633 Couple Counseling (3) CMHC 651 Substance Abuse & Addictions (3) CMHC 632 Situational & Dev. Crises in Fam(3) PSYC 838 Adv. Marital & Fam Therapy (3) CMHC 644 Child/Adol Interventions (3) CMHC 661 Spiritual Dir. & Care of Soul (3) CMHC 653 Lifestyle & Career (3) PSYC 849 Sex Therapy (3) PSYC 893 Seminars: (1) several sections each a different topic (max=4) Note: All core clinical courses, electives, and 4-credit Biblical and Theological Studies requirement courses may not be available to be taken by the student completing the Counseling Ministries program in one year due to course schedule conflicts.

26 Page 25 ACADEMIC PROBATION/ SATISFACTORY PROGRESS The student is expected to maintain a grade point average of 2.80 out of a possible 4.0. Students are expected to pass enough hours and maintain a grade point average sufficient to be considered as making satisfactory academic progress. A studentʹs academic status will be checked at the end of each semester. Grade assignments are given in accordance with the following standards: A outstanding C+ below average A superior C below average B+ very good C unacceptable B expected graduate level work D unacceptable B below average F unacceptable Please note that B is the accepted norm for graduate study. Please do not assume that you deserve Aʹs just because you are in graduate school. Similarly do not expect us to defend why you did not earn an A or A if your grade is something lower than this. A grade of B is indicative of solid work. If you feel you deserved a higher grade, the burden is upon you to document why your work is outstanding, not for us to document problems that somehow make it less than A work. If you are genuinely puzzled as to why you received a certain grade, please do come and talk with us about this. Please do not attempt to get your grade raised unless you are very sure that some aspect of your work requires re evaluation. Refer to the Catalog of Wheaton College for information on academic probation or dismissal. TIME LIMIT FOR DEGREE Students have a maximum of five years from the time of enrollment to finish the M.A. degree. If students do not complete the M.A. program within the five year limit, they will be dropped from the program unless the student successfully petitions the Psychology Department faculty and the Graduate Academic Affairs Committee (GAAC) for special consideration. Petitions will be considered on a case by case basis. A petition to continue enrollment past five years must include a persuasive rationale for the program not being completed on time, and a detailed plan to complete the unfulfilled requirements in a timely manner. An Academic Petition form is used to request an extension. The petition should be initiated at least three months before the student s expiration date.

27 Page 26 LENGTH OF PROGRAM Students can complete the Counseling Ministries program in three semesters, or one academic year and additional coursework in one or two summers. CM students may also consider completing their coursework and graduate internship over a standard two year period if they desire to remain connected to one class cohort through to graduation. FILING FOR CANDIDACY The M.A. Candidacy form for Counseling Ministries must be filed during the semester in which you have completed 12 credit hours. When this form is approved, you will have achieved candidacy. Candidacy is not achieved unless all prerequisites, psychology and biblical, are satisfactorily completed. Participation in the May graduation ceremony is contingent on these requirements being met. The information on these forms is crucial for having the correct information for the diploma. The Graduate Psychology Program Administrator coordinates the completion of the Candidacy form mid way through of the fall semester. GRADUATION The College confers the Masters degree on three dates only: the date of the day after semester final exams in May, August 31, and the date of the day after semester final exams in December contingent on satisfactory completion of all M.A. requirements. An Application for Degree must be submitted online for the degree by February 15 th for participation in the May graduation ceremony or by October 15 th for December graduation and/or to receive a diploma. The online Application for Degree can be accessed at Students are eligible to participate in the May ceremony provided they have completed all coursework and have completed the required number of clinical hours for their internship. WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM OR COURSES To withdraw from the Counseling Ministries Program, see the current Wheaton College Catalog for the required withdrawal procedures. Failure to follow these procedures may result in grades of F, difficulty in obtaining transcripts, or transferring to another institution. To withdraw from a course(s), follow the deadline dates found in the Registrar s Calendar at the back of the current Wheaton College Catalog or current semester schedule. Information on tuition refund policies is included.

28 Page 27 SECTION FOUR: MINISTRY INTERNSHIP

29 Page 28 COUNSELING MINISTRIES GRADUATE INTERNSHIP The internship experience could be considered your hands on training, beyond the classroom, and a place to apply some of the skills you are learning while in this program. Please note the ethical guidelines for uncredentialed persons providing services at the end of this section as you are expected to adhere to them in your internship and in any work related experience in the mental health field while in the program. Internship Matching and Selection Students work with CM Director and Director of Clinical Training to secure training experiences in settings that are a good fit for both the student and the agency. To begin the process of internship selection, student goals will be reviewed and discussions with the student will guide this matching process (see below). CM Internship Goals Thoughtfully reflect on your individual goals for internship. These questions will be reviewed with you in supervision at the beginning, middle, and end of your internship. Use the following questions to aid you as you work on articulating your goals for the internship: 1. What attracted you to this internship? 2. What specific skills do you hope to gain/ refine in this position? a. Why? b. How might these be useful to you in the future? 3. How do you hope this internship will support your long term goals? 4. What obstacles do you anticipate encountering when thinking about your internship position? 5. What help might you need to assist you in both overcoming those obstacles and gaining the skills in #2? Registration for Internship requires an additional form, Application for Internship. Complete the information required and obtain the needed signatures BEFORE trying to register for the Spring semester.

30 Page Format for Internship Training The internship will require a total of 150 hours, to be completed one of the following ways: either all 150 hours to be done from January to June, which averages eight hours per week, or at least 100 hours to be completed from January to June at a local site and the remaining fifty hours to be done in July and August at a local site or at a ministry setting in the students home area (based on a student beginning the program in the fall). Hours spent in both individual and group supervision count toward the total hours required. The actual hours and on site supervision need to be arranged with your site supervisor. If the second option is selected, then appropriate supervision needs to be arranged and continued preceptor oversight will be provided to the student through a variety of methods (phone, , internet, etc.). Hours are accounted for using the Monthly Ministry Experience Log specific to the CM program (see sample below). 2. Individual Supervision CM students meet with a site supervisor (such as a minister, mental health practitioner, chaplain, or other appropriate contact person) for one hour per week. 3. Group Supervision CM students are asked to attend a bi weekly group supervision meeting throughout the semester. The times and days are arranged with the students. See page 28 for a sample monthly log. 4. Evaluations Evaluations are done to both help to assess the student s progress throughout training and to evaluate our program. Evaluations are mailed to the agency supervisors at the end of the semester. After the supervisor completes the evaluation, it is reviewed with the student and returned to Wheaton College. A Pass/Fail grade is assigned for the internship at the end of the semester. Late paperwork will result in an IP grade being given and may prohibit graduation participation or the actual degree. See a sample evaluation form on page Capstone Paper Upon completion of internship CM students must complete a capstone paper this page paper should summarize: 1. Your philosophy of counseling ministry, 2. Your goals and hopes for your future ministry, 3. The ways in which your training has prepared you for future ministry, 4. A plan for how you intend to continue in your professional and spiritual growth.

31 Page Student Liability Insurance Every student must obtain liability insurance while on internship. The minimum coverage is $1,000,000 each incident/$3,000,000 annual aggregate. Application forms and further information are available either online or in the graduate psychology department office. Proof of this coverage is necessary to begin internship. A copy of the current insurance policy should be given to the DCT Secretary for the student s file BEFORE they begin their site placement.

32 Page 31 Wheaton College M.A. in Counseling Ministries Program Monthly Ministry Experience Log Check here if this is your final report Month & Year Student Internship Site Please record the total HOURS spent in each of the following areas this month: Direct Service Activities: Providing Individual Counsel/ Pastoral Care: Providing Family Counsel/ Pastoral Care: Providing Group Counsel/ Pastoral Care: Developing programs: Consulting with other professionals at internship site: Attending department meeting at internship site: Indirect Service Activities: Supervision- Individual: Supervision- Group: Attending/ Participating in CCPC Discussion Group: Observation of peers: Paperwork: Readings relevant to work: Other activities: Total Direct Service Hours: Total Indirect Service Hours: TOTAL MONTHLY HOURS: This information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge: Student Signature & Date Primary Supervisor Signature & Date

33 Page 32 WHEATON COLLEGE COUNSELING MINISTRIES PROGRAM INTERNSHIP PROGRESS AND EVALUATION FORM NAME OF STUDENT: EVALUATION PERIOD Period Year AGENCY: EVALUATOR: DATE Please circle the appropriate number comparing this student with other M.A. level students & comment for any rating of 1. 1-serious concern (SC), 2-below expectations (BE), 3-meets expectations (ME), 4-above expectations (AE), 5-well above expectations (WAE), X-no basis for judgment 1. Personal Characteristics SC BE ME AE WAE Degree of self understanding X Openness to constructive criticism X Adaptability to program X Staff relationships X Initiative in professional development X Professional ethics X Dependability X Soundness of personal/professional judgment X Commitment to seeing work as ministry X Punctuality X Attendance X Overall performance Professional Skills SC BE ME AE WAE Knowledge and application of relational skills X Knowledge and application of diagnostic skills X Knowledge and application of counseling skills X Quality of professional writing X Sensitive to ministry goals of agency X Appropriate use of supervision X Awareness and use of resources X Overall performance Relationship with Clients SC BE ME AE WAE Quality of empathy X Degree of respect X Degree of genuineness X Appropriate use of confrontation X Appropriate professional attitude X Rapport with clients X Overall performance