The Wake Forest University Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health program is guided by a set of five key objectives, reflecting the core principles and goals of the program:
1. Acquire knowledge and skills to practice effectively and ethically.
2. Value professional diligence and life-long learning.
3. Excel as community leaders, advocates, and practitioners.
4. Possess a deep awareness of themselves and of their impact on others.
5. Commit to the compassionate service of humanity and foster the well-being of people at
the local, state, national, and international level.
Below, you will discover coursework aligned with each program objective, showcasing my ability in mastering the skills essential for excelling as a counselor.
Objective 1: Acquire knowledge and skills to practice effectively and ethically
This project demonstrates my ability to review multiple research articles and integrate them into a sophisticated literature review.
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Special Topics Paper (Childhood Trauma)
This research paper demonstrates my ability to develop a case study and treatment for childhood trauma in diverse cultures.Download
Assessment of Status and History Assessment Forms
This paper demonstrates my understanding of different
mental health and behavioral assessments and their
effective use.
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Objective 2: Value professional diligence and life-long learning
This paper demonstrates my interest in learning the process of becoming licensed mental health counselor as well as understanding the professional diligence and
life-long learning associated with the profession.Download
Treatment Interventions
This paper demonstrates my ability to conduct research in order to learn effective therapeutic approaches.
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Administer the Self-Directed Search
This paper demonstrates my ability to learn how to administer and demonstrate my professional diligence in administering the Self-Directed Search.
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Objective 3: Excel as community leaders, advocates, and practitioners
This paper shows my ability to advocate for the
well-being of school age students, and the potential expansion of mental health services.Download
Know the Law – Confidentiality, Mandated Reporting, and Duty to Warn
This research paper shows my ability to be an effective practitioner through my understanding of professional, ethical and legal issues in counseling.Download
Research Project (PHQ9)
This project demonstrates my ability to thoroughly evaluate mental health assessments I will use in my everyday practice in order to become a more effective practitioner.Download
Objective 4: Possess a deep awareness of themselves and of their impact on others
This paper demonstrates my awareness of my cultural and educational influences on my career choice.Download
Career Autobiography (Part II)
This paper demonstrates my awareness of how my personal career developed and my understanding of career development theories.Download
Self-Evaluation
This paper demonstrates my ability to self-reflect on my impact on others, as well as evaluate what I have learned and have yet to learn.Download
Objective 5: Commit to the compassionate service of humanity and foster the well-being of people at the local, state, national, and international level.
This project demonstrates my ability to conduct research to better foster the well-being of people of diverse cultures.Download
Nancy Hickok, M.A., BSL 