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MASTER OF ARTS Marriage and Family Counseling HANDBOOK School of Behavioral Sciences Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies

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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY




MASTER OF ARTS
Marriage and Family Counseling

HANDBOOK


School of Behavioral Sciences
Department of Counselor Education
and Family Studies

2018-2019

, TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUTHORITY OF THE HANDBOOK ............................................................................ 4

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION ..................................................................... 5

FROM THE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAM DIRECTOR ............ 8

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................... 9

THE GRADUATE COUNSELING PROGRAM ............................................................ 11
Mission Statement ............. ……………………………………………………………………………..11
Diversity Statement.............................................................................................. 11

ADMISSION POLICIES ............................................................................................ 13

1.1 Admission & Licensure ……………………………………………………………………………..13
1.2 Admission Requirements ............................................................................. 13
1.3 Application Checklist & Procedures ............................................................. 14
1.4 Notification of Admission to the Program ................................................... 15

ACADEMIC POLICIES.............................................................................................. 16

2.1 Program Intent ............................................................................................. 16
2.2 M. A. Programs ............................................................................................ 16
2.3 Course Requirements ................................................................................... 17
2.4 Transfer of Credits ........................................................................................ 17
2.5 Dual Degree .................................................................................................. 17
2.6 Independent Studies & Directed Studies ..................................................... 17
2.7 Program of Study.......................................................................................... 17
2.8 Recommended Course Sequence................................................................. 18
2.9 Course Prerequisites .................................................................................... 19
2.10 Faculty Advising ........................................................................................... 20
2.11 Comprehensive Examination ....................................................................... 20
2.12 Practicum and Internship ............................................................................ 23
2.13 Break in Enrollment...................................................................................... 25
2.14 Statute of Limitations .................................................................................. 25
2.15 Course Repeat Policy.................................................................................... 25
2.16 Administrative Dismissal .............................................................................. 25
2.17 Attendance & Interruption of Study ............................................................ 25
2.18 American Psychological Association Format ............................................... 26
2.19 Graduation .................................................................................................. 26

FINANCIAL POLICIES .............................................................................................. 27

3.1 Tuition and Fees ........................................................................................... 27
3.2 Financial Aid ................................................................................................. 27

Revised 10.24.2017 Effective: Catalog Term 2018

,STUDENT EXPECTATIONS ...................................................................................... 27

4.1 Professional Organizations ........................................................................... 27
4.2 Academic Honesty & Plagiarism ................................................................... 27
4.3 Academic Appeal Policy................................................................................ 27
4.4 Counseling Faculty-Student Interaction ....................................................... 27
4.5 Professional Development ........................................................................... 28
4.6 Remediation ................................................................................................. 29
4.7 Sexual Harassment ....................................................................................... 34
4.8 Sexual Violence Consultation & Counseling Policy...................................... 34
4.9 Personal Counseling ..................................................................................... 34
4.10 Faculty Endorsement................................................................................... 34
4.11 Student Record Keeping .............................................................................34

GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 35

5.1 Course Delivery Formats .............................................................................. 35
5.2 Graduate Assistantships ............................................................................... 35
5.3 Computer Needs .......................................................................................... 35
5.4 Email Account & Communication................................................................. 36
5.5 Dress Code .................................................................................................... 36

APPENDICES........................................................................................................... 37

M.A. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................ 38

ACADEMIC PLANNING SHEETS (DCP) ................................................................... 43

TEACHING FACULTY .............................................................................................. 44

STUDENT AGREEMENT FORMS............................................................................. 49




Revised 10.24.2017 Effective: Catalog Term 2018

, Authority of the Handbook

The policies and procedures described in this handbook supersede those described in previous handbooks and
replace all other communications on issues addressed herein. Particular policies and procedures are
Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies specific. The policies and procedures apply to current
and newly accepted students. Students who are currently taking Master’s courses in Marriage and Family
Counseling must adhere to these guidelines with the exception of any changes in the academic program.




Disclosure Statement
Enrollment in the MA licensure programs does not guarantee a degree from Liberty or qualification for
professional licensure. Students are responsible for meeting all academic and professional requirements for
graduation. Further information regarding these academic and professional requirements is outlined in this
handbook. Students enrolled in the Marriage and Family Counseling Program are responsible for knowing the
material outlined in this handbook. Further, if a student intends to practice in a state other than Virginia after
graduation, it is the sole responsibility of the student, not the program, to obtain information regarding
prerequisites for licensure as outlined by their state board of counseling.




Revised 10.24.2017 Effective: Catalog Term 2018

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