Counselor Education and Supervision Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Counselor Education and Supervision PhD will:

1. Research (GLO: Scholarly Research)

   Graduates will critically analyze, design and disseminate quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research to conduct scholarly inquiry in the field of counselor education and supervision.

2. Counseling (GLO: Integrated Learning)

   Graduates will demonstrate culturally informed clinical expertise and integration of counseling theories, counseling skills, and knowledge across multiple contexts of counseling and Counselor Education.

3. Teaching (GLO: Effective Communication)

   Graduates will employ appropriate technology, diverse teaching and learning strategies, and professional writing related to teaching methods relevant to counselor education.

4. Supervision (GLO: Reflective Practice)

   Graduates will apply theory, skills, and practices to clinical supervision that are ethical, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based, to advance the field of counseling

5. Leadership and Advocacy (GLO: Community Engagement)

   Graduates will provide leadership and advocacy in the field of counselor education and supervision, and establish community partnerships that increase the reach and relevance of the counseling field.

6. Ethics and Identity (GLO: Ethical Leadership)

   Graduates will establish a professional counselor educator identity in a variety of settings, while applying the standards of culturally informed ethical leadership supported by professional standards, Biblical values and Lutheran perspectives.