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of the Master of Arts degree . These learning outcomes are the focus for the development of each course and experience in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program . The following ten ( 10 ) outcomes were adopted in 2014 , with minor revisions in 2015 .
Outcome 1 : Knows and demonstrates values consistent with Siena Heights University ’ s mission and Dominican Heritage . a . Demonstrates personal and professional resilience and promotes resilience in others , including individuals , cultures , families , and communities b . Engages in self-reflection , accepts feedback , and seeks mentoring to develop personal potential , optimal competency , and purposefulness c . Creates and sustains trusting , supportive , and compassionate relationships in cohort , community , and , especially , in the therapeutic context d . Advocates for social justice and employs strategies for eliminating biases , prejudices , and processes of intentional and unintentional discrimination e . Seeks accountability and transformation in self , others , and the world
Outcome 2 : Knows , applies , and communicates professional counseling standards of practice . a . Practices ethical and legal behaviors in accordance with ACA and AMCHA codes and state regulations , including those related to licensing and credentialing , and stays current on changes that occur within the codes b . Understands counselor ’ s roles , functions , and relationships with other human service providers , including in emergency management situations c . Joins the American Counseling Association and continues personal and professional growth by participating in meetings , workshops , and seminars d . Systematically evaluates counseling performance ; seeks supervision or consultation when appropriate and understands supervision processes e . Demonstrates professional behavior , including appropriate self-care skills f . Advocates for the counseling profession on public policy issues
Outcome 3 : Understands the client and the context , a . Demonstrates openness and sensitivity to diverse clientele , ideas , and values b . Understands children , adolescents , adults , couples and family systems from a normative framework of human growth and development c . Understands how various physical , social , cultural and environmental factors , including traumatic experiences , impact clients d . Understands the biological , neurobiological and genetic aspects of the human experience that are relevant to mental health e . Understands the etiology , course and treatment of psychopathology f . Responds appropriately to high risk clients and those in crisis
Outcome 4 : Engages in a variety of consulting tasks a . Collaborates with family members , other professionals and community organizations on behalf of the client / student b . Develops , plans and implements change programs to meet the needs of individuals , organizations , and systems c . Participates in case conferences and service planning meetings d . When appropriate , makes referrals so that students / clients are linked to needed services
Outcome 5 : Knows and applies strategies of career development and life planning a . Employs current and relevant educational , occupational , and labor market information and resources b . Implements and evaluates career development programs c . Understands interrelationships of work , family , and cultural roles , relationships and values d . Utilizes technology-based career development assessments , applications and strategies
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