1. Program Essentials Play Therapy, Hours, Thesis, Exams

2. 2 08/05/2014  MSU was approved as a Play Therapy Education Site by the Association for Play Therapy in January 2013.  Go to our Website: http://education.missouristate.edu/playtherapy/ Workshop information will be posted as available. Play Therapy Institute

3. 3 08/05/2014 CPRT: Helps parents increase understanding of their child's inner world through play Facilitates the child's self-control, responsibility, and creativity Decreases parenting stress and increases fun, playful times! Contact Ms. Rebecca Smotherman to register workshops occur: rsmotherman@missouristate.edursmotherman@missouristate.edu Classes may be held in Spring Students encouraged to attend! Child-Parent Relationship Training (Initially funded by a grant received by Dr. Kristi Perryman; part of the International designation we recently achieved.)

4. 4 04/02/13 Want to work with kids? Mental Health/Agency student? We encourage you to take Play Therapy courses! Ethical guidelines limit the scope of our practice to those services for which we have training, so you should not provide counseling services for children without adequate training. You will be unable to conduct play therapy with children (under 13) during internship without completing COU 708 and COU 782 or equivalent. Graduates return to complete the classes for their work—why not take them while you’re here? Interested? Talk with your advisor. Counseling with Children

5. 5 08/05/2014  ALL School Counseling candidates should contact Scott Fiedler, Certification Officer (417-836-8772) at Missouri State University, for a transcript analysis.  This is true for school-track program students, as well as “certificate-only” students  Restrictions apply: if more than 12 hours are needed, Certificate-only students are required to apply for program admission.  ALL students seeking certification as a school counselor (even those “dual-track” students) must meet prerequisites for courses. Certified School Counselors

6. 6 08/05/2014 Springfield School Counseling Internship Requests Contact Rhonda Mammen, Coordinator of Counseling. DO NOT contact Springfield school counselors directly. –mammen@spsmail.orgmammen@spsmail.org –417-523-0063 Certified School Counselors

7. 7 08/05/2014 In Fall 2012, the Mental Health Counseling degree was 54 hours; as of Fall 2014, it is 60 hours. In Fall 2012, the Mental Health Counseling degree was 54 hours; as of Fall 2014, it is 60 hours. Admitted before those semesters? You may remain on the existing programs of study. Admitted before those semesters? You may remain on the existing programs of study. If you are completing your program of study now, you must include the 60 hour program form. If you are completing your program of study now, you must include the 60 hour program form. School program tracks are 48 hours, which at this time is sufficient for LPC licensure (with COU 724). School program tracks are 48 hours, which at this time is sufficient for LPC licensure (with COU 724). Meet with your advisor to complete your program of study, to determine the coursework needed for your degree. Meet with your advisor to complete your program of study, to determine the coursework needed for your degree. Degree Requirements

8. 8 08/05/2014 Retention and Remediation  Sometimes a student struggles and may require intentional discussion.  If this is insufficient, she or he may be referred to a remediation committee.  This procedure is explained in Appendix D of the Student Handbook.  Any faculty member may identify a concern and begin this process.

9. 9 08/05/2014 Diversity Dispositions and Clinical Logs  In COU 702 and COU 703, practicum and internship, “disposition” and “diversity disposition” are assessed.  NCATE and CAEP require this!  Use the online clinical log to record experiences with diverse populations.  Faculty will help get you started!

10. TASKSTREM Students beginning this semester will not complete a portfolio like the previous students as all assessment information will be gathered in a database system called Taskstream. This comes with a fee and has lifelong (more or less) accessibility. If you entered the program in 2015, you need to purchase Taskstream by 8/21/15 You will be oriented to use of Taskstream in your classes Ongoing students will complete a portfolio, which continues to be revised each semester, but is somewhat described next

11. 11 08/05/2014 PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES Introduction and Overview The Counseling Portfolio provides a single source and unified picture of a student’s development throughout their graduate career Demonstrates clinical and professional development, and includes specific documentation of CACREP competencies Contains key artifacts to reflect the student’s growth and development as a professional counselor The structure of the portfolio notebook includes three major divisions after the Portfolio Cover Sheet/Summary Page:

12. 12 08/05/2014 PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES I. Professional Current resume/vitae Cover letter that might be used to pursue a professional position Professional membership verifications Copy of professional liability information II. Academic Copy of degree plan (from Graduate College) CACREP Competencies/Program Domains  Artifact Table  Artifact Cover Sheets/Artifacts (Students need to keep artifacts throughout graduate program)

13. 13 08/05/2014 PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES III. Developmental Comprehensive Exam Report Copies of Logs  Practicum(s)  Internships Summary Table of Counselor-Trainee Progress Assessment (CTPA) Scores Copies of CTPAs in Chronological Order  Helping  Practicum (2+)  Internship (4+) Praxis (MEGA) or NCE Results (if taken before graduation) Taken together, these elements provide a view of a student’s performance and progress across time.

14. 14 08/05/2014  All faculty members participate in professional activities  Students are encouraged to become members in professional organizations and to attend conferences  Faculty also have a variety of active research projects  Many students co-present with faculty  See your advisor /talk with faculty members whose research interests match yours  Or suggest a new idea for collaboration! Research, Service & Professional Development

15. 15 08/05/2014 We encourage all students to consider a thesis DIFFERENT The processes for completing a thesis and doing a seminar paper are DIFFERENT and NOT INTERCHANGEABLE Consult with your advisor or other professors to see if a thesis is right for you, or to consider research topics What about a Thesis?

16. 16 08/05/2014 Consult with your Advisor to get more the process involved You will need approval from a professor Then inform the department head who will verify with professor and then open a spot for thesis registration with that particular professor Changes to the initial choice for thesis or seminar will result in additional hours so Talk with your advisor and CHOOSE CAREFULLY. Considering a Thesis?

17. 17 08/05/2014 The Graduate School makes some funds available to support thesis research Funding applications made in Fall and Spring Awards of approximately $500 are made to help with “extraordinary or unusual costs” in thesis research projects Check deadline dates on the Graduate College website and talk with your advisor about applying Thesis Information

18. 18 08/05/2014 Everyone takes a Comprehensive Exam before graduatingEveryone takes a Comprehensive Exam before graduating Your advisor will help you determine the best time to take the examYour advisor will help you determine the best time to take the exam Students working toward counseling licensure (LPC) will take the NCE (National Counselor Exam). Dates and information on their website.Students working toward counseling licensure (LPC) will take the NCE (National Counselor Exam). Dates and information on their website. Your advisor can help you determine the best time to take this exam as wellYour advisor can help you determine the best time to take this exam as well Students needing Certification exams will find more information about this through their advisor and DESEStudents needing Certification exams will find more information about this through their advisor and DESE Tests!

19. 19 08/05/2014 Fall Comps – November 14th Fall Comps – November 14th Sign up by October 16th Sign up by October 16th Bring ID and $50 Money Bring ID and $50 Money Order ONLY payable to Order ONLY payable to CCE. CCE. No cash or personal No cash or personal checks accepted. Fall NCE – October 17th Fall NCE – October 17th Complete application by July 17 th Complete application by July 17 th Spring NCE – April 16 th, 2016 Spring NCE – April 16 th, 2016 Tests!