The faculty in the School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology use a scientist-practitioner training model to educate and train aspiring mental health practitioners and scholars who are dedicated to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our multicultural society. Training takes place through teaching, research, clinical work, mentoring, community engagement and advocacy. Our training is strengths-based, culturally-informed, ethical and evidence-based. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive culture of growth, humility and continued learning.
Faculty aim to prepare students for the complexities of the mental health field in its rigorous academic programs. To do this, teaching takes place through experiential learning opportunities, scholarship and interdisciplinary collaboration grounded in strengths-based approaches, culturally informed practices, evidence-based research and ethical principles. The quality and success of training is informed by the faculty’s ability to communicate and exemplify its core values.
