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Personal Goals statement


Regent University's School of Psychology & Counseling is a Christian graduate school with a deep commitment to academic excellence, professional competence and spiritual development. The admissions process is very competitive. To assist us in your evaluation, please complete these admissions essays as part of the application procedure. These goals will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee in conjunction with the other items required in the admissions process.

Note: Webster's Dictionary defines a goal as “the end toward which effort is directed; to forecast for one's future.” For the Christian, this is a statement of faith in God's will for his or her life.

Non-Degree Applicants may skip to the bottom of this page for specific instructions.*

Master's and Doctoral Applicants

Please prepare your responses on a separate sheet. Provide responses that apply only to the program to which you seek admission.  BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR FULL NAME ON EVERY PAGE YOU SUBMIT USING A HEADER OR FOOTER TOOL.

Guidelines:

Strive for clarity and specificity

Single space

12-point Times or Times New Roman

Response should follow the word limits assigned for each question

Core Application Questions (common to all applicants):

1.  Review the program descriptions below and describe how a degree from the School of Psychology & Counseling would facilitate your personal and professional goals. (50-100 words)

Master of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling (School or Community Emphasis):
A licensure oriented degree designed to satisfy the state requirements to become a school guidance counselor (PK-12) or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling (HSC):
A non-licensure track program designed to equip individuals with valuable counseling skills for application in the workplace, ministry/missions settings, or other areas where counseling skills are essential, but a license is not. Ideal for ministers/pastors.

Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.):

A pre-professional doctoral degree leading to licensure as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Greater emphasis is placed on the practice of clinical psychology than research, though research is still a component of the studies. A master’s degree is not a pre-requisite.

Doctoral Program in Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.):

The terminal degree relevant to the counseling profession. This is ideal for counselors who want to teach in academic settings, supervise and train other counselors, and research elements of counseling, especially counselor preparation. A master’s degree in counseling or closely related study is a pre-requisite.

 

2. Considering your personal, spiritual, and professional background, why have you chosen Regent as the place to pursue your degree? (50-100 words)

 

3. How have your academic and professional experiences and achievements prepared you to be successful in this degree program? Please elaborate on skill sets, attributes, and other personal strengths you will bring into the program. Applicants for online programs should speak to their performance in prior online learning environments and/or comfort level/skill with the use of technology in learning. (250-550 words)

 

4. Program Specific Response - Answer only for the program to which you are applying (100-200 words)

Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling (HSC):

Describe your understanding of a Human Services Counselor's identity, and how it differs from other types of counseling, Social Work, Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy.

Master of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling

(School or Community Emphasis):

Depending on whether you are applying for the Community, School or dual track, describe your understanding of a Professional Counselor or School Counselor identity, and how it differs from Social Work, Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy.

Doctoral Program in Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.):

Describe your understanding of a Counselor Educator identity, and how it differs from Master's level Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy.

Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.):

Describe your understanding of the professional identity of a Clinical Psychologist, and how it differs from that of Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, or Clergy.

*Non-Degree Applicants complete only the following two questions:

  1. Please list the course(s) in which you wish to enroll.
  2. Please provide a summary stating why you desire to enroll at Regent University and how the courses you propose to take will contribute to personal or professional development.

Send to: Admissions, Regent University School of Psychology & Counseling, 1000 Regent University Drive, CRB 154, Virginia Beach, Virginia  23464-9800

 


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