DCES 900 - DCES Comprehensive Examination

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Students can apply for the comprehensive examination during the last semester when they are finishing all the core courses and may take the examination in the following semester while working on the electives (option). The examination is composed of five parts: Part I is concerned with counseling theories and practice. Part II is concerned with professional issues such as, but not limited to, counselor identity, advocacy, and teaching. Part III addresses the area of clinical supervision. Part IV addresses the area of research. Part V focuses on students’ teaching orientation, philosophy, and competencies. Responses to the questions are to be completed in 10 days and should be replete with references. Students must pass the Comprehensive Examination before entering dissertation and related courses.

Prerequisites: Completion and passage of all core courses with a grade of B or higher.