Master of Arts in Counseling Program Learning Outcomes

1. Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice. Graduates will develop a professional identity as a counselor in alignment with ethical and legal standards, informed by Concordia's Lutheran Christian identity, and

   exhibit the dispositions related to effective, ethical practice. (GLP: Ethical Leadership)

2. Social and Cultural Identities and Experiences. Graduates will develop an understanding of theories and models of multicultural counseling and advocacy while demonstrating multicultural competence in their interactions with individuals, families, and groups. (GLP: Community Engagement)

3. Lifespan Development. Graduates will incorporate theories and principles of optimal lifespan development in order to promote resilience and wellness in individuals and families across the lifespan. (GLO: Reflective Practice)

4. Career Development. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize the interrelationship among work, socioeconomic standing, wellness, disability, trauma, relationship, and other life roles for clients' diverse career

   needs and educational development. (GLO: Community Engagement).

5. Counseling Practice and Relationships. Graduates will apply theories and models of counseling through essential interviewing, counseling, and case conceptualization skills, while integrating developmentally relevant and

   culturally sustaining treatment and intervention plans. (GLO: Effective Communication)

6. Group Counseling and Group Work. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical foundations of group counseling and group work, including how to effectively facilitate group practice, navigate group dynamics, and implement appropriate therapeutic factors unique to working with groups. (GLO: Integrated Learning)

7. Assessment and Diagnostic Processes. Graduates will acquire, refine, and demonstrate an ability to assess client issues for diagnosis and treatment planning utilizing culturally sustaining and developmentally appropriate

   methods. (GLO: Integrated Learning)

8. Research and Program Evaluation. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to critique research to incorporate evidence-based counseling practices in various settings. (GLO: Scholarly Research).

9. Specialty Counseling Practice: Graduates will acquire, refine, and demonstrate appropriate skills specific to their chosen counseling specialty (i.e., Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling). (Integrated Learning and Community Engagement)