Counseling Graduate Program Handbook and Resources

Counseling Graduate Program Handbook:

This handbook includes vital program information for both the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Concentrations.

Graduate Program Handbook 2024

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration Forms and Documents:

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum and Internship Application Form

(due dates: for Fall start, November 15)

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum and Internship Handbook (revised 8/2024)

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling Site Supervisors Handbook (revised 8/2024)

School Counseling Concentration Forms and Documents:

• School Counseling Practicum and Internship Application Form 

(due dates: for Fall start, November 15)

• School Counseling Practicum and Internship Handbook (revised 8/2023)

• School Counseling Site Supervisors Handbook (revised 8/2023)

 Counseling Program Helpful Resources:

Professional Organizations

• American Counseling Association
• American School Counselor Association
• Tennessee Counseling Association
• Tennessee School Counselor Association
• Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association

Ethical Standards and Codes

• American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (2014)
• American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards (2022)
• Ethical Principles for Artificial Intelligence in Counseling (2024)

Licensure and Employment

• How to Become a Counselor and Licensure Guidelines
• Is A Masters Degree In Counseling Worth It?
• Guide to Careers in Counseling

CACREP Resources

• CACREP: Student FAQs
• CACREP: Resource for Students: (Includes employment, licensure, professional organizations, and other helpful resources related to counseling)