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Counseling Services

The Counseling Services Program, accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) provides prospective students graduate level training in counseling.  The program subscribes to the developmental-reflective model for professional preparation of counselors.  The developmental philosophy recognizes that students enter the program at different levels of experience and expertise.  In addition, an initial and continuing thrust in the preparation of counselors is on their intrapersonal awareness and the willingness and ability to be reflectively introspective with the goal of developing continued professional growth.

The program provides the counselors-in-training with the theoretical understanding of healthy human growth and development.  The focus is on the application of mental health, psychological and human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral, and systemic invention strategies that address wellness, personal growth and career development, as well as pathology.

The program also provides the counselors-in-training with strategies to integrate the theoretical knowledge base and ongoing self-reflective development.  Continued active professional development is an ultimate goal.

The counselors-in-training are to develop a theory-based approach that is congruent with his/her unique personal qualities.  The theory developed is to include persona, cultural, social, vocational, psychological, and educational concerns.

For information about application procedures and requirements, please click here.

School Counseling Concentration (CACREP)
Designed to prepare school counselors (student personnel services) for secondary and elementary schools. For more information, please contact:

  • Dr. James Murphy
    Graduate Associate Professor
    609-896-5339
    Office Location: Memorial Hall
    murphyj@rider.edu

Community Counseling Concentration (CACREP)
This program prepares professionals for counseling positions in higher education, rehabilitation hospitals, medical centers, mental health agencies, industry, private practice, and other community settings.

For more information, please contact: