Ph.D. in Counselor Education at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi

Greetings from sunny Corpus Christi, Texas! I am reaching out to you with the hopes you will pass on the information below to any of your students you believe might be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education. We have a limited number of doctoral fellowships available that will cover ALL tuition and fees. If you or your students have any questions, please feel free to contact our Department Chair, Dr. Joshua Watson at Joshua.watson@tamucc.edu or  361-825-2739.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology

Ph.D. in Counselor Education

Applications Now Being Accepted to Join the 2020 Doctoral Cohort

The CACREP-accredited counselor education program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi currently is accepting applications for admission to its award-winning doctoral program beginning in fall 2020. Students admitted to the program matriculate through a comprehensive, three-year curriculum consisting of sequenced coursework, organized clinical experiences, and an extensive series of research courses culminating in the dissertation project as a member of a globally diverse cohort. Additionally, the department provides students ample opportunity to collaborate with a highly productive faculty nationally recognized for their scholarly work and leadership in the profession. Strengths of the program include:

·         Mentorship by leaders in the counseling field

·         Holistic training emphasizing skill development in teaching, research, and leadership

·         Supportive cohort format

·         Graduate assistantships and scholarship opportunities available

·         Coursework in contemporary research methodologies

·         Opportunities to publish and present with faculty and peers at professional venues nationwide

·         Flexible course scheduling

In addition to the graduate assistantships and scholarship opportunities available to applicants, the department is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of doctoral fellowship positions. These doctoral fellowships include a 20-hour graduate assistantship and waiver of all tuition and university fees. Doctoral fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process and are renewable on an annual basis for a maximum of three years. Information on applying for a doctoral fellowship will be provided to students when they submit a completed application.

To be considered for a CNEP Doctoral Fellowship, a completed application must be submitted by:

April 1, 2020

To learn more about the program’s application requirements, please visit: http://gradcollege.tamucc.edu/degrees/education/counselor_ed.html

To begin the application process, please visit: http://gradcollege.tamucc.edu/new_students/application_process.html

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, an R2 doctoral university and part of The Texas A&M University System, is the area’s premier institution of higher learning, enrolling more than 12,000 students. The University’s location on the Gulf of Mexico and the cultural border with Latin America shapes its focus and provides the foundation for gaining national prominence.

Calling All Volunteers Who Have Passed The CPS Background Check!

I am reaching out to see if it is possible for you to assist with Phillips bi-annual Academic Cafe as an Adult Volunteer/Mentors. Mentors meet with students 1-on-1 to help students with academic and/or post-secondary goals. More information is below. These events can't happen without the support of our wonderful community connections. We need the most help for the junior and senior dates, Wednesday 3/18 and 3/25 respectively.

Here is the link to the survey for volunteer sign up! Dates are 3/17, 3/18, 3/24 and 3/25. Please share with other interested parties in your circle as well.  

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The goals of this event are to help all students:
1) Identify where they stand in regards to their Behavior, Attendance, and Grades (BAG)
2) Set and meet goals for current and post-secondary success

Adult Volunteers meeting with students:
1) Use the below "Cafe Discussion Protocol" to guide the conversation and the survey to take notes.
2) Each student will have a goal sheet on the back of their BAG report 
3) Senior cafe will be focused on assisting seniors with sorting through after high school plans, finding financial aid letters, trade programs, work programs etc.

Academic Cafe Discussion Protocol

Talking Points:

·  Current grades: have students log into the student portal and look up their grades

·         Discuss any classes having difficulties and make a plan for grades lower than a C

·  GPA: Discuss current GPA and what needs to occur to maintain or increase their GPA 

·         All students should have a GPA Goal→ please work with them to set one 

·  Attendance: If attendance is  lower than 85%, make a plan to increase for the remainder of the year

Grade Guidance: No Blaming, Be Action Oriented

·  What is your biggest challenge and what makes it challenging?

·  What are some next steps that you need to take in order to improve your grades?

·  Which of the following academic behaviors is most challenging for you?

·         Going to class

·         Doing homework

·         Organizing materials

·         Participating

·         Studying

·  How can you improve in this area of academic behaviors? 

 

Academic Behaviors

·  Academic Behaviors are those behaviors commonly associated with being a “good student.” 

·  These include regularly attending class, arriving ready to work (with necessary supplies and materials), paying attention, participating in instructional activities and class discussions, and devoting out-of-school time to studying and completing homework. 

·  Academic behaviors are the visible, outward signs that a student is engaged in and putting forth an effort to learn. 

·  Academic behaviors are the most proximal non-cognitive factors to student academic performance. 

·  Virtually all other factors that affect school performance – including content knowledge, academic skills student background characteristics, and the full range of non-cognitive factors – exercise their effect through students’ academic behaviors.