Program Objective Item Selected and Course in
which it was Developed
Objective 1 :
Acquire knowledge and skills
to practice effectively and
ethically.
Title, Description, and
Rationale for Selection
Item One: Professional
Disclosure Statement. CNS
790: Integrative Learning
Capstone.
Item Two: Cultural Analysis
and Identity Paper. CNS 747:
Cultures and Counseling.
Item Three: Student
Standards and Delivery
Outline. CNS 749: School
Guidance and Counseling.
Title: Professional Disclosure
Statement.
Description: Describes the
counselor and their
qualifications and limitations.
Rationale: Counseling
ethically demands that
counselors know their
limitations and stay within
their expertise.
Title: Cultural Analysis and
Identity.
Description: Describes
where I am as a counselor in
relation to cultural identity.
Rationale: It is essential for
a counselor to be culturally
competent in order to work
effectively.
Title: Student Standards and
Delivery Outline.
Description: Outlines the
ASCA model of a
comprehensive school
counseling program.
Rationale: Maximizing
effectiveness in school
counseling requires a
comprehensive system of
support and services.
Knowledge of these is
essential.
 Program Objective
Objective 2:
Value professional diligence
and life-long learning.
Item Selected and Course in
which it was Developed
Item One: Career Goals.
CNS 790: Integrative
Learning Capstone.
Item Two: Know the Law
Paper. CNS 780: Legal,
Ethical, and Professional
Issues in Counseling.
Item Three: Ethical
Challenges Outline. CNS 749:
School Guidance and
Counseling.
Title, Description, and
Rationale for Selection
Title: Career Goals
Description: Discusses my
plans following graduation.
Rationale: Planning for the
future is a form of
commitment to continue
working hard and bettering
one’s self.
Title: Know the Law Paper
Description: Discusses laws
relating to counseling in the
state of Virginia. This
includes reporting laws as
well as laws regarding to
licensure.
Rationale: Professional
diligence requires knowing
the laws in your state and
staying current as laws
change.
Title: Ethical Challenges
Outline
Description: Summarizes
examples of situations that
will arise as a school
counselor that require
ethical decision making.
Rationale: Professional
diligence requires being able
to make the right decisions
when in ethical dilemmas.
 Program Objective
Objective 3:
Excel as community leaders,
advocates, and practitioners.
Item Selected and Course in
which it was Developed
Item One: Bullying and
Bibliotherapy. CNS 760:
Issues in School Counseling.
Title, Description, and
Rationale for Selection
Title: Bullying and
Bibliotherapy
Description: Classroom
guidance lesson plan using
bibliotherapy to help kids
learn about bullying.

Rationale: Advocating for

our kids means preparing
them to recognize and
respond when encountered
with instances of bullying.
Item Two: Final Project. CNS Title: Final Project:
760: Issues in School Dropping Out of School
Counseling.
Description: Data-based
report of prevalence of
dropping out, ways to
identify at-risk youth,
preventative measures, and
a plan to limit dropping out.

Rationale: Dropping out has

Item Three: Fact Sheet. CNS
760: Issues in School
Counseling.
far reaching consequences.
Helping more students finish
obtaining their high school
diplomas is beneficial for
both the student and the
community as they go off to
make a contribution.
Title: Fact-Sheet: Dropping
Out of School
Description: Facts regarding
dropping out to be used as a
quick reference.

Rationale: Useful for

parents, students, and staff
members to help raise

Program Objective
Objective 4:
Possess a deep awareness of
themselves and of their
impact on others.
Item Selected and Course in
which it was Developed
Item One: Abstinence
Contract and Mutual Self-
Help Group Private Blog.
CNS 765: Addiction
Counseling.
Item Two: Reflection Paper.
CNS 739: Advanced
Counseling Skills.
Item Three: Narrative
Research Designs
Presentation. CNS 721:
Research and Statistical
Analysis in Counseling.
awareness on an important
topic regarding the well-
being of our youth.
Title, Description, and
Rationale for Selection
Title: Abstinence Contract
and Mutual Self-Help Group
Private Blog
Description: Outlines my
commitment to make a
positive change in my life as
well as reaching out to
others through mutual self-
help.
Rationale: This assignment
was solely based on self-
reflection and raising
awareness of issues we are
facing on the personal level.
This was helpful in being able
to empathize with others
struggling with issues such as
substance abuse.
Title: Reflection Paper
Description: This paper is a
self-evaluation and personal
reflection following a skills
assessment in which
counseling skills were
demonstrated.
Rationale: Reflection is
essential in raising awareness
of ourselves.
Title: Narrative Research
Designs
Description: PowerPoint
presentation on narrative

Program Objective
Objective 5:
Commit to the
compassionate service of
humanity and foster the
well-being of people at the
local, state, national, and
international level.
Item Selected and Course in
which it was Developed
Item One: Final Case Study
Paper. CNS 765: Addiction
Counseling.
Item Two: Awareness and
Prevention of Dating
Violence. CNS 760: Issues in
School Counseling.
research designs. Describes
the process as well as
evaluation.
Rationale: Narrative
research focuses on the
individual rather than the
“big picture,” allowing us to
learn more about ourselves
on a personal level.
Title, Description, and
Rationale for Selection
Title: Final Case Study Paper
Description: Case Study on
the main character from the
movie Leaving Las Vegas.
Includes sections on case
conceptualization,
assessment, modes of
treatment, and counseling
approaches and strategies.
Rationale: A comprehensive
approach to helping our
clients/students is often
essential in delivering them
the help they need in order
to improve their well-being.
Title: Awareness and
Prevention of Dating
Violence
Description: Discussion on
the topic of dating violence
as it relates to schools.
Reason: Dating violence is
an issue that is increasing in
frequency amongst school-
aged youth. Raising
 awareness on this topic is
very important as we try to
promote the well-being of
our kids.
Item Three: Team Building Title: The Human Knot
Activity. CNS 749: School
Guidance and Counseling. Description: Outline of a
group activity designed to
promote teamwork,
communication, and
problem-solving.

Rationale: Building
confidence and feeling proud
are important components of
well-being. This activity
promotes achievement and
confidence building as kids
work together and have fun
to reach a common goal.