Timeline - UWW Graduate Student Handbook



Counselor Education Timeline This section outlines steps and procedures to assist students as they progress through the program. The sequence should remain the same for full and part-time students. The pace may differ significantly. Our intent is to provide an informative guide to use as a resource. First, we present an overview, and then more specifics to help you plan. Overview Pre-Admission Application –Due February 1st School of Graduate Studies Graduate Assistantships Counselor Education Department Interview Admission Decisions Post-Admission Review Program of Studies as developed by advisor Accept admission decision in writing Register for classes* Get Student ID/ Textbooks//Parking Permit Attend Counselor Education Department and School of Graduate Studies Orientations Counselor Education Program Sequence Review of Progress Practicum Orientation Meeting Practicum Experience Internship Application Internship Orientation Meeting Internship Field Placement Application for Graduation National Counselor Exam Graduation Exit Survey Special Requirements for Emphases Community Emphasis Licensure Requirements –See pages 4-5 School Emphasis Portfolio Requirements and Three Submission Dates –See pages 22-23 Portfolio Information Meeting Licensure Requirements –See pages 4-5 These items need to occur every semester or academic year More Specifically…timeline Pre-Admission Application to the School of Graduate Studies* Deadline of February 1st is recommended to allow time for processing and forwarding of application and transcripts to the Counselor Education Department Apply online at http://apps9.uwex.edu/pls/ea/apply.graduate?src=WTW&scru=WTW&uw=WTW Completed application must be accompanied by official transcripts and $45.00 application fee Application for Graduate Assistantships Due to School of Graduate Studies by February 1st Application to the Counselor Education Department Deadline is February 1st Submit the following items to the Counselor Education Department Chairperson, UW-Whitewater, 6035 Winther Hall, 800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190: A cover letter A resume A brief autobiography A 2-3 page essay pertaining to career goals and plans Reference letters from two (2) persons knowledgeable about student’s potential to do graduate work and function successfully as a counselor Students are expected to have a G.P.A. of 2.75 or above Interview A personal interview with at least one faculty member required before final acceptance into the program Admission Decisions Notification in writing of admission status mid March Post-Admission Academic Advising and Program of Studies Meet with assigned advisor and review Program of Studies as developed by advisor Be sure to address any deficiencies from your undergraduate program at this time. Any deficiencies identified must be satisfied prior to enrollment in course work beyond the first nine credits Acceptance of Admission Decision Sign Program of Studies and send it to the Counselor Education Department (counslred@uww.edu) Registration Register for classes via the WINS system on the UW-W website Current course catalog (Timetable) is available in the Counselor Education Department office or the School of Graduate Studies (http://academics.uww.edu/counseled). Consult with advisor before making any changes to Program of Studies Student ID Obtain Student IDs (Hawk Cards) from The Hawk Card Office located on the second floor of the University Center Hawk Card Office hours are 7:45am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday Hawk Card is required to check out textbooks, use the library resources online, log on to WINS, etc. Textbooks Purchased required textbooks at the University Bookstore www.uwwhitewaterbookstore.com will provide information on required textbooks for selected courses Parking Permits Obtain a parking permit at the Visitor Center For detailed information regarding parking services refer to http://www.uww.edu/adminaff/parking.htm Counselor Education Department and School of Graduate Studies Orientations Attend the Counselor Education Department orientation program (generally offered early summer) and the School of Graduate Studies orientation program (generally offered late summer) Counselor Education Program Sequence Review of Progress Complete a review of progress form (self-assessment) by the due date established following the semester in which you complete twelve credits in the counselor education program Practicum Orientation Meeting Prior to the semester in which practicum begins, attend an orientation meeting that will explain the requirements and expectations of the practicum experience Practicum Experience Participate in practicum after completing the Principles, Theories, and Group courses It is recommended that practicum occur after completing Counseling Across the Lifespan, Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling, and Career Development and Information Services 40 hours of direct service 30 hours of individual counseling 10 hours of group counseling 60 hours of indirect service Internship Application Complete the Internship Application by the specified date, during the fall semester one year prior to the internship Return the completed form to the department chairperson Placement is made by department faculty Internship Field Placement Spend 20 hours per week in their Internship Field Placement (fall & spring semesters) Work directly with clients doing individual and small group counseling (contact hours) A minimum of 240 contact hours during the year are required Students seeking AAMFT certification are required to have a minimum of 300 contact hours A minimum of 100 contact hours should be completed during the first semester Application For Graduation Complete an Application For Graduation during the first month of the semester in which you expect to graduate Form is obtained at the Graduate Office or online at http://www.uww.edu/gradstudies/gradfaqs.html A fee of $35.00 will be charged to all graduates and will be billed to student account National Counselor Exam May take the National Counselor Exam in April of the year in which you will be eligible for graduation Information will be distributed in internship class Exam is administered by the UW-Whitewater Testing Center Marriage and Family Therapy Exam Required for those selecting LMFT status in Wisconsin Graduation Exit Survey Complete a Graduation Exit Survey on http://www.digitalmeasures.com/uww/ during the final semester of the program. “Do what you can, with what you have, with where you are.” *Theodore Roosevelt* Next->

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