Alumni are welcome to take courses in the Counseling and Psychological Services Program Master of Arts Program. To do so, alumni would apply as Special Students. Only an application to provide updated information is required. The following are courses that may be of special interest to alumni:

Please contact our Program Director, Christina Huck, Ph.D., L.P. at 612-728-5113 or chuck@smumn.edu, with questions.

For SMU Alumni:We have determined that the following courses are relevant for MN LPCC licensure as a part of the 24 clinical content area credits.

• PY699 Advanced Psychopathology (2 credits)
   
• PY704 Clinical Treatment Planning (2 credits)
   
• PY705 Evaluation Methodologies (2 credits)
   
• PY706 Writing for the Profession (1 credit)
   
• PY707 Advanced Multicultural Counseling (1 credit)
   

Graduates of other programs are welcome to take these courses as well as others in meeting their educational requirements for licensure.

Please call the Program Director, Christina Huck, Ph.D., L.P. at 612-728-5113 for additional information.

The following courses are relevant for counselors and therapists who wish to prepare to become supervisors and specifically for those who wish to apply to the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as approved supervisors for LPC or LPCC post degree license applicants. The prerequisite for any of these courses is a counseling practicum. Both professionals and students at the end of their master's programs will be able to take these courses.

Supervising Counselors and Psychotherapists

Supervising Counselors and Psychotherapists

Fall Semesters

PY701
Supervising Counselors and Psychotherapists: Theories of Supervision (1 cr.)
Prerequisite: A Practicum

Description:
This course examines theoretical models and related approaches in supervision of counselors and psychotherapists. Goals of supervision, relationships, and roles emphasize theoretical conceptualization and application of theory to supervision structure, dynamics and process. Opportunities to examine one’s own developmental learning needs and style in supervision are provided.

Spring Semesters

PY702
Supervising Counselors and Psychotherapists: Clinical Skills and Practice in Supervision (1 cr.)
Prerequisite: A Practicum

Description:
In this course, students learn and practice fundamental skills associated with the effective supervision of counselors and psychotherapists. The acquisition and application of supervision skills are emphasized. Ethics and diversity issues are addressed in the context of acquiring and applying supervision skills.

Summer Semesters

PY703
Issues, Ethics and Research in Supervision (1 cr.)
Prerequisite: A Practicum

Description:
This course examines some of the primary issues, ethical challenges, and research areas focused on the supervisory process from both the supervisor and supervisee standpoint. Issues addressed include multicultural awareness, transference and counter-transference, sexual and other attractions, and gender misunderstandings. Students will also explore the components of critical thinking as it applies to the supervisory process. Opportunities to examine the self in the supervisory process are provided.

For further information on the supervision courses, please contact Mary Louise Wise, Ph.D.,L.P. at mlwise@smumn.edu.

Professionals are welcome to take our courses for their professional development, continuing education, or LPC or LPCC licensure renewal. For course offerings please see our general website Main Pages, Twin Cities, Counseling and Psychological Services M.A. for course descriptions and the Main Pages for online course schedules.

Please contact Christina Huck, Ph.D., L.P. at 612-728-5113 or chuck@smumn.edu with questions or requests for courses.

On March 8 at the Faculty Awards Day the following Counseling and Psychological Services Faculty received outstanding faculty awards:

John Henrich, Psy.D., L.P.

As an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Psychological Services Program, Dr. John Henrich has made significant contributions to Saint Mary's University since he began teaching here in 2003. He has taught Developmental Psychology and Theories of Personality in the program and receives excellent evaluations from students. In addition to his excellent teaching, John serves as an advisor for students working on their integration papers and has served on a number of oral examination committees. He is a fine role model for students and has professionally and ethically handled difficult situations with students.

Sam Fink, Ph.D., L.P.

Since the summer of 1989 Dr. Sam Fink has taught in the Counseling and Psychological Services Program at the Rochester Center. His first course was the practicum supervision course which he continues to teach as well as Cognitive Behavioral Approaches, Counseling Skills, Counseling Theory and Technique, Brief Therapy, Personality Assessment and Orientation to the Profession. Sam also serves as an advisor and member or oral exam committees and contributes significantly to the success of the program in Rochester. As a psychologist he serves as an excellent role model for Saint Mary’s students.