School of Education and Professional Services
Master of Science in
Mental Health Counseling
ADMISSION PORTFOLIO * 2003- 2004
Your complete portfolio for
admission consists of the following:
I. Academic Records
In your portfolio, please place the following:
_____ copy of NYIT graduate application for admission;
_____ unofficial transcript(s) from all institutions previously attended;
_____ unofficial copy of GRE scores; If you need to take the GRE (undergraduate GPA is below 3.00), please make immediate arrangements to set up a testing date; Please notify the program coordinator immediately if your GRE is scheduled after the interview date.
II. Student Statement of Understanding
Read the statement carefully, sign, and include it in your portfolio.
III. Community Agency/Related Experience Please review and complete the attached form.
IV. Professional Goals Statement
In 500 words or less, address the following:
a) why you are seeking admission to the NYIT Master of Science program in mental health counseling
b) a description of any leadership activity(ies) in which you have been involved as a volunteer or professional.
PLEASE type your response.
V. Reference Forms
Submit three reference forms (from
an employer, a professor and a personal character reference) attesting to your
leadership and advocacy skills. These forms can be downloaded from this web
site. Click here for the reference
form.
STUDENT STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
We are delighted that you have chosen NYIT as your program of choice to pursue a Master of Science degree in mental health counseling. It is our desire to identify outstanding students and to support them in every way possible throughout their program of study.
Each year, counseling candidates are given an opportunity to present their personal qualification through the portfolio process.
Candidates are admitted on a trial basis pending a written evaluation of progress at the close of the second semester of study. Beyond the second semester, the faculty is ethically bound to safeguard the counseling profession by continuously monitoring the candidate’s performance through the completion of his/her studies. Completion of the program is dependent not only upon academic performance but the demonstration of appropriate interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and social and ethical judgment. Grades are only a part of what is necessary for successful completion of the program. If concerns arise, candidates may be required to participate in a writing or public speaking course, perform voluntary or paid work in an agency setting, repeat courses, seek personal counseling, temporarily suspend course work, or withdraw from the program. You have a right to appeal any grade or decision about your standing in the program.
The master’s program in mental health counseling is designed to accommodate the working professional who leads a busy life. However, a challenging three years and a summer of study is required of you. Please carefully consider your commitment to this program after assessing your personal and professional demands. Attendance in each class is mandatory, all assignments both in class and on-line must be completed on time and high quality work is expected. This program relies on continuous skill building, not on a collection of discreet courses. It will be very difficult for you to sit out a semester or take only a portion of the semester’s coursework. Students who have emergencies will be accommodated to the extent possible, but please be advised that in order to keep pace with your cohort, you may have to start the program over, repeat certain courses, and/or sit out a semester or a full year. Each situation will be addressed on an individual basis.
I have carefully read the above statement and I agree to the terms as outlined.
________________________________________ ____________
candidate’s signature date
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program coordinator’s signature date
COMMUNITY AGENCY/ RELATED EXPERIENCE CONTRACT
Applicants for the master’s in mental health counseling should have some familiarity or experience, either voluntary or employed in a mental health setting. Applicants who have little or no experience may be asked to commit to gain a specified number of hours of time in an appropriate setting. If you are tentatively admitted into the program and need agency familiarity, you will meet with a program mentor to develop an action plan. You will have the first semester of graduate study to complete this requirement.
Please note that your community agency/related experience contract is subject to revision during your first semester based upon your needs and interests as jointly determined by you and your mentor.
Name_________________________________
List all related experience(s) to date:
VOLUNTEER WORK
1. Responsibilities:
Location/Date(s):
2. Responsibilities:
Location/Date(s):
RELATED EMPLOYMENT
1. Responsibilities:
Location/Date(s):
Contract Provisions
Hours:
Completion date:
2. Responsibilities:
Location/Date(s):
Contract Provisions
Hours:
Completion date:
candidate’s signature______________________________ date_____________
program mentor’s signature_________________________ date_____________
*Adapted with permission from the University of North Florida SOAR Model