Master of Science in Education – Counseling and College Student Personnel
Writing Prompts
Please answer each question in 500 words or less:
- Please comment on the following quote: “…the most effective counselors are able to perceive primarily from an internal locus of control rather than an external frame of reference. They tend to see others as capable, as internally motivated, and in positive but realistic terms. They identify themselves strongly with others and feel an affinity with the human race. Additionally, they perceive their mission as altruistic rather than self-indulgent, as freeing rather than controlling, and as self-revealing rather than self-concealing (Kottler, 2004, p. 20-21).”
- The choice to be a counselor, or even to take a course on the subject, sets in motion a number of consequences that may affect your relationships, financial situation, sleep, lifestyle habits, family life, and self-image. In what ways are you helping yourself prepare for those changes? How might these changes affect your aspirations to be a counseling professional?
- The M.S. Education, counseling Program at Quincy University aligns with the following mission statement: The mission of Quincy University MEC program is to train individuals to become competent professional counselors. The program facilitates personal and professional growth via a combination of academic rigor, experiential learning, personal and professional reflection, and service to the community. The MEC program is committed to the development of counselors as ethical, reflective practitioners and Servant-Leaders, who exhibit an affinity for lifelong learning, a commitment to social justice, and an appreciation for the diverse world in which they live and practice.
- How do your previous experiences, interests, and worldview support your potential for success in building interpersonal relationships with culturally different individuals?
- How do your personal career goals relate to the MEC Program’s mission statement?
