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suspended from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program . As per this catalog , students may appeal suspensions to the Graduate Council . The Council can decide to reinstate students , to reinstate them with conditions , or to dismiss them from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and Siena Heights University Graduate College .
Students are required to meet all deadlines associated with successful progress through the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program .
Students are expected to demonstrate proactive social advocacy for the profession and for the individuals and organizations served by the profession . Examples of advocacy are identified on the student ' s resume prior to the completion of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and the awarding of the Master of Arts degree .
Students are required to hold student membership in the American Counseling Association . Student membership in the professional state-level counseling association is also strongly encouraged . The student files evidence of membership ( i . e ., photocopy of membership card ) with the Program Coordinator on the Adrian campus , no later than the second sub-session or session of study in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program .
Students are required to obtain professional liability insurance prior to beginning their field experiences , Practicum and Internship . Students file evidence of the insurance with the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Coordinator , on the Adrian campus at the same time as the application forms for Practicum and Internship are filed .
Students are required to develop an electronic portfolio to illustrate professional development as a counseling student . Evidence and reflection of the knowledge , skills , attitudes , and values associated with the counseling profession are to be included in the portfolio .
Students are expected to demonstrate professional and lifelong learning habits through the reading of professional journals and books , attendance and participation at professional meetings , seminars , and conferences / conventions , use of technology as a learning resource , and sharing of professional information with colleagues .
Failure to adhere to all of these expectations may lead to suspension from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program .
Admission Persons interested in making application for admission to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program must file an on-line application to the Graduate College by the due date ( start . sienaheights . edu ).
Before any admissions consideration , each applicant ' s file must contain the completed on-line application form , the application fee , the application essay , three professional reference forms pertinent to the applicant ' s desire and ability to perform graduate-level work and to meet the expectations of the counseling profession , a current resume , a completed Conviction Disclosure Form ( CDF ), and official transcripts from each post-high school educational institution the applicant has attended . Qualified applicants will be invited for an admissions interview with the Program Director .
Prerequisites Although applicants for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program do not need to have specific undergraduate majors or minors , certain courses are considered advantageous for success and progress in the program . Undergraduate courses in the areas of psychology , sociology , research , education , and oral and written communication are beneficial in gaining acceptance to the program and also for success in the program .
Life and work experience are of benefit to professional counselors and therefore to students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs . All applicants to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program are expected to demonstrate a minimum of two ( 2 ) years of experience , paid or volunteer , in working with people .
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