Department of Counselor Education

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About

Chair: Dr. Seth Olson

Contact Information: (936) 294-4148

Website: Department of Counselor Education

Mission

The mission of the SHSU Department of Counselor Education is to facilitate the development of professional counseling generalists who play an active role in enhancing individual, family, and community wellness in a diverse and changing world. Within the context of this mission, the goals of the Department of Counselor Education are to:

  • Provide assistance to qualified students in learning the knowledge and skills necessary to perform as competent and ethical professionals in the counseling field. This includes encouraging students to develop themselves as well-rounded individuals combining their academic experience, professional interests and individual worldview.
  • Provide academic coursework and clinical experiences that support and enhance the professional development of the student following CACREP standards.
  • Facilitate the Supervised Counseling Practicum in the Jack Staggs Counseling Clinic and Jack Staggs Counseling Clinic at The Woodlands Center primarily for clinical training where advanced graduate students have opportunities for direct client contact and individual and group supervision from counselor education faculty. Because of the availability of practicum interns, the Supervised Counseling Practicum also provides counseling for the general public in the greater Huntsville region.
  • Promote an understanding and acceptance of the cultural diversity of our society.
  • Model the standards of integrity, performance, and concern for clients' welfare.