In keeping with this philosophy of learning, the program objectives are to provide students opportunities to:

1). To facilitate development of a personal philosophy and a theoretical perspective for client treatment.

2). To develop an appreciation for the mind-spirit-body relationship and each person's quest for personal meaning, interdependence, health, and wellness.

3). Become knowledgeable in the major theories of counseling and how they apply to treatment of people with a variety of emotional and physical disabilities including drug and alcohol dependence.

4). To understand the roles that prevention, support, consumer empowerment and interdependence play in psychological health.

5). To integrate the role of multiculturalism, gender equity, and equal opportunity into one's personal theory of counseling.

6). To integrate the importance of and application of ethics into one's philosophy and orientation to the provision of counseling services.

7). Develop an understanding of the important role that family, environment, and contextual issues play in human development.

8). Develop an articulated personal theory of counseling upon which they base their interventions.

9). Learn in a supportive and nurturing learning environment;

10). Gain exposure to clinical field experiences through closely supervised practica and internships at appropriate sites in the community.

11). Become knowledgeable consumers of research in professional counseling and related areas and learn to apply current research to practice.

12). Develop and articulate a strong sense of professional identity as ethical, multiculturally competent professional counselors.