Community Counseling
Graduate Program
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to prepare culturally responsive, competent, and ethical counseling professionals who adhere to the highest standard of curricula and clinical practice. Priorities of the program are to:
- foster a clear counseling professional identity.
- recruit and serve students who are diverse in age, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, abilities and socio economic background.
- prepare counselors who are responsive to the larger cultural, political, economic and social context and who participate in social justice and advocacy.
- recruit nationally and internationally in addition to serving the central Minnesota geographic region, assuring service to a larger counseling community
- prepare reflective practitioners who value personal growth and awareness, self care, and a holistic model of well being that connects mind, body, and spirit.
- develop counseling focused research and assessment skill
- Demonstrate advanced communication skills professional writing , verbal presentation and use of technology
- Develop a sound knowledge base in counseling concepts with commitment to continuing education
- Develop strong clinical skills for individual, group, couples, family, community and multicultural practice
- Commit to service and advocacy for the counseling profession in global context
- Research, assessment, technology, critical thinking, technology and consultation
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find a link to Graduate Studies?
Where can I see a fact sheet about the Community Counseling Program?
What courses are required to complete the program?
How can I access the Graduate Bulletin?
If I'm accepted, what should I do now?
Where can I get answers to questions regarding billing?
Can I talk to a student advisor for additional questions?
Handbooks and Forms
Community Counseling Graduate Handbook
Online Application form to St. Cloud State University
Application for Semester Program Approval
