Counseling Learner Outcomes

M.S. Learning Outcomes     |     Ph.D. Learning Outcomes

Master's Degree in Counseling

At the completion of the Master's degree in Counseling students will demonstrate the following learner outcomes:

1. Professional Competence & Academic Preparation for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Students will demonstrate academic preparation by developing and completing an approved program of study that meets the standards set forth by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

2. Democratic Perspectives: Students will demonstrate development as a culturally competent, creative, skilled & ethical counselor.  

3. Professional Identity: Students will develop a professional identity as a professional counselor including the areas of advocacy, leadership, social justice, and promoting caring communities.

4. Academic & Professional Goals: Students will demonstrate a clear vision of their professional and academic goals.

Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision

Doctoral students in Counselor Education & Supervision will demonstrate the following learner outcomes through the development of a professional e-portfolio (https://sites.google.com/site/phdeportfolio/Home) that is presented and reviewed on an annual basis.

1. Academic & Professional Goals: Students will demonstrate a clear vision of their professional and academic goals and academic preparation by developing and completing an approved program of study that meets the standards set forth by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

2. Professional Licensure: Students will obtain professional licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Wyoming and/or develop a plan to obtain licensure for the state in which they intend to relocate upon graduation.

3. Democratic Perspectives: Students will demonstrate development as a culturally competent, creative, skilled & ethical counselor, supervisor and educator including the areas of advocacy, leadership, social justice, and promoting caring communities.

4. Research & Scholarship: Students will develop a professional identity as an academic researcher by demonstrating a clear and active research agenda that includes a plan of action for professional presentations and manuscripts.

5. Professional Development: Students will develop a clear and diligent plan to becoming a skilled counselor educator, including self-care.