M.S. in Applied Psychology

1. M.S. in Applied Psychology Clinical/Counseling Option Orientation

2. Page 7 of Handbook • Typical program is 52+ credit hours • 2 ½ years • Practicum placements the first 2 years • Internship the last semester • Fulfills educational criteria for LPC licensure in S.C. • It is up to you to know criteria for licensure in other states. Program Overview

3. Council of Applied Master's Programs in Psychology • Training criteria for masters-level, applied psychology training programs • Advocacy and recognition of these programs • Goals: • Establishing general standards of education and training; • Encouraging and helping training programs to meet these standards; • Certifying compliance with the standards; • Communicating with the public about these standards; • Advocating for CAMPP programs to the professional psychology community. CAMPP

4. Knowledge of general and theoretical psychology (5 specified areas) • At least one course in methodology and/or statistics • Applied psychology programs must include: • Courses in theory, history, and application of principles • 700 supervised hours with at least 40% client contact • A course in ethics • Knowledge of cultural and social diversity • Training in assessment • Students should have the intellectual and personal capabilities to be competent professionals. • Admissions requirements • Ongoing assessment of competence and aptitude • Evaluation of students' competence • Sufficient and adequate faculty CAMPP Training Standards

5. Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council • Accredits applied master’s programs in psychology • Objectives: • To promote high standards in masters-level programs • To assist faculty, staff, and administration with resources and planning • To use measured outcome criteria to evaluate programs • To encourage improvement in the programs • To cooperate with other agencies to encourage preparation for a variety of placements • APA does not accredit masters programs MPCAC

6. Page 8 in Handbook • 1976  Paraprofessional Option at FMU • Development of M.S. program at FMU • CAMPP was established in 1986. • MPCAC developed later; FMU’s program was the first accredited program. Program History

7. Page 9 in Handbook • Requirements Pages 10-12 • Course descriptions (reprinted from FMU Catalog) Course of Study

8. Fmupsychology.com To stay up-to-date…

9. Academic Advisor: Wattles or Murphy • Program Coordinator: Wattles • Practicum/Internship Coordinator: Murphy Pages 13-15 in Handbook • Program of Study  stick to model program outlines (pages 16-17) • Potential delays and Program Progress • Mid-semester advising is mandatory (dates are in FMU course schedule) • CPI Training • Be familiar with the FMU Catalog and the FMU Student Handbook. Advising and Your Advisor

10. Page 18 in Handbook • Register for an intervention practicum each semester (600-C) • 50+ clock hours • Assessment courses also require a practicum (600-B) • Intervention practica the same placement for two semesters (= one placement each year) • Role of Practicum Coordinator • Required Paperwork Practicum

11. Pages 18-24 in Handbook Read this section carefully! • PSY 699-A, after all coursework is completed • Individualized placement • 600+ clinical hours (at least 40% direct client contact) • Role of Internship Coordinator • Requirements of site and supervisor • Seminar • Required Paperwork Internship

12. Pages 22-24 in Handbook • Student liability insurance (next slide) • Resources available to interns • Graduation • Must complete the FMU graduation application (procedures on p. 24) Internship

13. APA www.apait.org $55/year for student membership + $35/year insurance • ACA www.counseling.org $92 for the length of graduate program (includes liability insurance) • NAMP www.enamp.org $23-$35/year • HPSO www.hpso.com SC rate approx $37/year • American Professional Agency www.americanprofessional.com $23-41/year * Prices are subject to change. Student Liability Insurance

14. Page 24 in Handbook • Paper logs • Time2Track • www.time2track.com • Access key = QASF-4378-XPHJ-6275 Recording Clinical Hours

15. Pages 25-27 in Handbook • LPC-I application • LPC application • National Counselor Exam (NCE) • YOU are responsible! Applying for SC Licensure

16. Pages 28-30 in Handbook • M.S. program ethical guidelines for Clinical/Counseling Option • FMU Student Handbook • FMU Catalog • American Psychological Association’s (2002) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct • American Counseling Association’s (2005) Code of Ethics • SC Code of Regulations and Code of Ethics for LPCs Professional Ethics

17. Professional ethics is not a matter of minimal compliance with codes and laws • It represents a deep, personal commitment to be a virtuous clinician who strives for the ethical ideal. Professional Ethics

18. Five Fundamental Ethical Principles

19. Do no harm • For example, the duty to use only interventions that are not likely to harm clients • Professionals use their power wisely so that clients, students, or research participants leave the experience at least no worse off than they began. • Beware of damaging the public’s view of our profession, as folks might not seek services in the future! Nonmaleficence

20. The responsibility to do good • The duty to help not only clients, but also society in general • Upholding professional ethics encourages the public to utilize our services. • Professionals work within the boundaries of their competence and strive to promote the public welfare. Beneficence

21. Respect for the inherent freedom and dignity of each person • The right to privacy • Duty to obtain informed consent and to maintain confidentiality Limit: A person’s actions or intended actions cannot interfere with the freedoms of others. Autonomy

22. Obligation to: • be fair and nondiscriminatory • avoid bias • be sure services are accessible to the public • protect the public welfare and to actively combat discrimination Justice

23. Faithfulness to promises made • Allegiance to the truth • Placing clients’ interests ahead of your own • Loyalty to clients and the profession Fidelity

24. American Psychological Association (APA) American Counseling Association (ACA) The codes guide the professional through the most common pitfalls in practice • The codes represent the official statements of the profession about what is expected of members Codes of Ethics

25. University Academic Information

26. Pages 31-35 in Handbook • Departmental assistance • Assistantships and scholarships • Complete the form EACH semester • Student Loans • Become friends with the Financial Assistance personnel! • FAFSA • Residency (Admissions office) • On- and off-campus job opportunities • NHSC Loan Repayment Program Financial Assistance

27. Page 36 in Handbook • Psychology Graduate Student Organization (PGSA) • Psi Chi • Online Student Organizations

28. Faculty

29. Appendix A: MSAP Forms (pp. 39-59) • You must download the most recent forms from the website • Appendix B: APA Ethics Code (pp. 60-76) • Appendix C: ACA Ethics Code (pp. 77-101) • Appendix D: SC Ethics Code for LPCs (pp. 102-106) Appendices

30. Due by September 15 • Due by January 31 for spring admissions Signature Page

31. An Introduction to Professional Ethics

32. ADVICE FROM STUDENTS! • Save the jeans and mini dresses for the club • No low cut tops • No flip flops • Undergarments are meant to be under your clothing • Refer to the dress code at your placement site • Be neat and tidy • Dress for success! • Dress as if for church “Your Professional Face”

33. Never post anything online about a client!! • Use the strongest privacy settings, but even then ALWAYS be careful what you post because you never know who will see it. • You are always a professional, so no photos of drunken nights out, looking seductive, or kissy faces (no duck face!). • Avoid checking your sites while on the job. Social Media ADVICE FROM STUDENTS!

34. It can be a slippery slope! • Do not friend request clients or accept friend requests from clients (or friends/family of clients). • Do not even go searching for clients on social networking sites. No creeping. • Just say no to any form of relationship, romantic or otherwise, outside of the therapy relationship. • “Abstinence from Self-Gratification” Social Media ADVICE FROM STUDENTS!

35. According to the American Psychological Association : A multiple relationship occurs when a psychologist is in a professional role with a person and: • is also in another role with that person, • is in a relationship with someone closely associated with or related to that person, or • promises to enter into another relationship in the future with that person or someone closely associated with or related to that person. ADVICE FROM STUDENTS! Avoid Multiple Relationships

36. Multiple relationships can affect the therapeutic relationship and be harmful to clients. • Professional’s judgment and objectivity are compromised: • Power imbalance; Threat of self-interest; Conflict-of-interest • Client’s responses are altered - “undue influence”: • Emotional attachment; Trust; Confidence in mental health professional Examples: • Friend and Counselor • Business partner and Counselor • Employee/Employer and Counselor • Dating Partner and Counselor ADVICE FROM STUDENTS! Avoid Multiple Relationships

37. Definition • “An ethical duty to keep client identity and disclosures secret” • “Legal duty to honor the fiduciary relationship with the client” (Welfel, 2013, p. 118). • Even minor details must be kept private. Limits • Suspicion of child/elder abuse (any vulnerable individual) • “Clear and imminent” danger to client or others Confidentiality ADVICE FROM STUDENTS!

38. Definition • Explanation of the counseling process (Disclosure) • Clients understand that they have the right to decide whether they want to receive those services (Voluntariness) • It is a process, not simply something that happens at the outset of treatment. **Must explain limits to confidentiality during the consent process** Informed Consent ADVICE FROM STUDENTS!

39. Face-to-face contact between a supervisor and trainee in which the diagnosis and treatment of each client is reviewed. • The supervisor provides guidance in treating, diagnosing, and dealing with clients. • The supervisor reviews the trainee’s performance. Supervision ADVICE FROM STUDENTS!

40. Group supervision • a regularly scheduled meeting of not more than 4 supervisees and a supervisor • no less than 1 ½ hours • Individual supervision • a meeting of 1 or 2 supervisees with a supervisor • at least 1 hour Two Types of Supervision

41. You have a lifeline! You can provide better care to clients under the guidance of an experienced professional. • Building skills: Working closely with another professional allows you to try and be introduced to other techniques. • You can get your license! Completing required supervision hours helps you obtain your license. • Take notes and actively participate in all supervisory experiences. • In your supervision notes, there should be NO identifying data. • Request that your supervisor look over them to insure that confidentiality and anonymity are protected. Benefits of Supervision ADVICE FROM STUDENTS!

43. Always look ahead, toward GRADUATION!!