Professional Organizations

As part of students' formation as a professional counselor, the faculty in the Counseling programs strongly encourage students to join a professional counseling organization, nationally, state-wide, and locally.

The benefits of joining a professional organization include, but are not limited to:

  • Stay current on trends and policy issues in the field
  • Subscription to journals, newsletters, and magazines
  • Networking opportunities with graduate students, faculty, and professionals
  • Opportunities to develop leadership skills and shape the counseling profession
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Conference registration discounts

A list of professional counseling organizations is provided below.

State

National

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