Student Counseling Program Analysis

1. Briefly describe your reasons for applying to this program.

This program stands out to me for a number of reasons. The challenging curriculum required by ASU’s Professional School Counseling program is reflected in the high success rate of the student’s employment after graduation. I am seeking a learning environment with small class sizes that support connections and mentoring from faculty. Finally, I am interested in learning developmental programs to implement into the school system. This graduate program could help me further my knowledge of human development, cultural diversity, career development, and counseling along with the ability to apply the material with the students. By working with a diverse age group of students, I have found that I enjoy my time with older students the most. Though I communicate well with all age groups, the problems faced by secondary school students interest me on a greater level. Helping students apply to colleges and create student schedules, along with motivating them to excel in their future, are all tasks that I can see myself enjoying and doing well at. My experience teaching Sunday school to high school aged students has also encouraged me to continue working with this age group. By working one on one with many of the youth group members, I have been
When working individually with a student, I would implement a safe environment where the adolescent would feel comfortable confiding in me. I would strive to learn more about the student so that I can assist them to the best of my abilities. When working in a small group context, I would create a constructive environment where students can discuss their situations without feeling vulnerable. For these reasons I believe that I could effectively form culturally relevant interpersonal relationships in any