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development, and latest research on the major psychodynamic,
existential, humanistic, behavioral, and cognitive behavioral theories.
Through the Eclectic option, students develop competence in
counseling strategies that enable them to choose the best approach to
counseling clients. Students develop advanced skills in identifying

and modifying cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems. Through
the Eclectic program, students are encouraged to develop their own
philosophy of counseling to meet the challenge of counseling diverse
clients in the modern world.

The Adlerian or individual psychology option is designed to allow the
counselor to develop an extensive expertise in Adlerian techniques and
philosophy while developing a repertoire of methods and strategies
from other appropriate eclectic theoretical orientations. Through the
Adlerian option, counselors learn a wide variety of counseling strategies
and psychological approaches to human behavior in general and
Adlerian Counseling in particular. The student studies means of
identifying mistaken convictions and notions about life, means for
acquiring responsible behavior patterns, classroom discipline and
management strategies, life style assessment techniques, family
constellations, early recollection interpretations, and proven principles
of parenting. The Adlerian philosophy also provides for corrective
measures to acting-out behaviors of young children (both in the home
and in school settings), violence and conflict mediation, insight into and
understanding of personality or life style formation, and thematic
interpretation of goals and purposes of one’s behavior for counseling
methodology.

Admission to the Program
Individuals interested in pursuing the graduate program in counseling
psychology must qualify for admission to the Graduate School. The
following material must be submitted to the Office of Graduate
Admissions:

1. Completion of a B.A. or B.S. degree with a minimum grade
point average of 2.75 and at least 12 credits in counseling,
psychology or a related area.
2. Completed Graduate Application Form with the non-
refundable application fee.

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