Goals, Objectives, and Competencies
Goal #1: To develop entry level counseling psychologists who are capable of practicing
ethically and capably within the bounds of their competence. Thus, we seek to develop
the professional skills of our students such that each is able to...
Objective A: demonstrate understanding of basic areas of professional psychology
Competencies Expected for this Objective:
A1: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the core foundational areas of psychology.
A2: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the central tenets of Counseling Psychology.
A3: Students will demonstrate knowledge of a range of counseling theories.
A4: Students will demonstrate knowledge of psychometric principles.
A5: Students will demonstrate data analysis and interpretation skills.
Objective B: apply psychological principles to effective assessment, intervention, and
evaluation activities
Competencies Expected for this Objective:
B1: Students will demonstrate the ability to select, administer, and interpret results of
psychological assessment instruments.
B2: Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct a clinical interview.
B3: Students will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize clients' presenting concerns and to
produce a plan for intervention.
B4: Students will demonstrate the ability to select and implement a variety of treatment
interventions.
B5: Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and to
make adjustments based upon the results of their evaluation.
Objective C: function in a professional and ethical manner in all professional activities
Competencies Expected for this Objectives:
C1:Students will demonstrate knowledge of the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code
of Conduct and the ability to resolve ethical dilemmas using a decision making model
C2: Students will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with their status as role models
in all professional settings.
C3: Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in self-care.
C4: Students will demonstrate the ability to relate respectfully and effectively with peers,
supervisors, and instructors.
Goal #2: To develop scholars who have a working knowledge of the science of psychology.
Thus, we seek to develop the professional skills of our students such that each is able to...
Objective D: demonstrate the ability to engage in scholarly inquiry activities and to
disseminate the results of the inquiry
Competencies Expected for this Objectives:
D1: Students will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate research findings from the
professional literature.
D2: Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct an original research study.
D3: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate their research findings orally and in
writing.
Objective E: demonstrate the ability to apply the results of scholarly inquiry to practice
Competencies Expected for this Objectives:
E1: Students will demonstrate knowledge of evidenced-based treatment and practices.
E2: Students will demonstrate the ability to design an effective intervention based upon the
needs of the client.
Goal #3: To produce graduates with a well-developed professional identity as counseling
psychologists, including awareness and appreciation of context, development, and
strength-based interventions. Thus, we seek to develop the professional skills of our
students such that each is able to…
Objective F: demonstrate understanding of the impact of multiple contexts on human behavior
Competencies Expected for this Objective:
F1: Students will demonstrate knowledge of strength-based approaches to conceptualization.
F2: Students will demonstrate knowledge of family systems theory and interventions.
F3: Students will demonstrate knowledge of organizational and community interventions.
F4: Students will demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and well-being as psychological
constructs.
F5: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare system and the role of professional
psychologists as a multidisciplinary healthcare team member.
Objective G: demonstrate understanding of theories and techniques of developmentally-based
health promotion and intervention for individuals, systems, and communities
Competencies Expected for this Objective:
G1: Students will demonstrate knowledge of developmental theory.
G2: Students will demonstrate a theoretical understanding of career development.
G3: Students will consider developmental theory in their assessment and conceptualization of
client issues.
G4: Students will demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate supervisory
practices.
Objective H: appreciate the role of individual and cultural differences and diversity in human
development and behavior
Competencies Expected for this Objective:
H1: Students will demonstrate knowledge of multicultural theory and counseling practice.
H2: Students will incorporate knowledge of individual and cultural differences into research
design and interpretation.
H3: Students will demonstrate awareness of individual and cultural differences in their
supervisory practices.