Our Mission

The purpose of the CECP GSO shall be to unite graduate students, both master's and doctoral, in the Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Department, for the purpose of professional and personal development, disseminating information relevant to CECP students' education and training, and organizing meetings of the CECP GSO members in both professional and social settings. The CECP GSO will be used as a vehicle to help students develop personally and professionally, and improve the program.

Our GSO

  • Mentor Program

    Our mentoring program (available through our on-campus program only) connects our incoming master's or doctoral level students with the opportunity to have either a master or doctoral student mentor from within the CECP program. Mentees greatly benefit from the advice and experiences of other students and it is yet another great way for students to give back to the department by volunteering as mentors. 

  • Professional Development Conferences (PDCs)

    Held once per month (typically after evening classes) these workshops provide networking and learning opportunities designed with all levels of students in mind.

  • Diversity Group Meetings

    • Information distributed monthly via department to students.

  • Social Events

    What better way to get to know your cohort and colleagues than to socialize outside of class! Friends, partners and children are welcome and invited to all events!

  • The Diversity Gala

    The Diversity Gala is held every other year--an event celebrating diversity within the CECP department as well as the Diversity Scholarship recipient (a scholarship funded by the CECP GSO). The next Gala is TBD.

  • Community Events

    Join our GSO as we participate in events hosted by the university, such as:
    • Community Day of Service
    • Mental Health Awareness Week

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alexandra Kriofske Mainella