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Our offices are now located on the third floor of the the new College of Education Building. The building is located on the corners of Howard Street and College Street.. [Updated Campus Map] [New Building Information]
VERY IMPORANT!! The ASU Graduate School is now requiring that each student that will enroll in a 5900 and 6900 course complete a contract with the clinical site prior to pre-registration. If this is not completed, the student will be unable to register. The contract is to be...
From University News
BOONE—Dr. Geri Miller has received the 2010 N.C. Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies' Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her exemplary leadership, dedication, and commitment to service and outstanding academic excellence in the addiction professional fields in North Carolina.
Miller is a professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling in Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education.
The N.C. Foundation for...
Congratulations to the following faculty, students, and alumni of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program for being the recipients of awards presented at the North Carolina Counseling Association conference, which was held in Concord, NC.
Dr. Lee Baruth (Department Chair) received the Administrator of the Year Award for his strong support and leadership for the Department of Human Development & Psychological Counseling. Current student Candice McDowell received the Mary Thomas Burke...
Congratulations to Dr. Geri Miller who was awarded the Ella Stephens Barret Award and to Dr. Keith Davis who received the Professional Writing and Research Award at the North Carolina Counseling Association conference, which was held in conjunction with the American Counseling Association national conference in Charlotte this year. Congratulations also to the following graduates of the Community Counseling program who were also award recipients, Justin Leonard ('07) Beginning Counselor Award,...
From University News
BOONE—Dr. Sally Atkins, a professor of human development and psychological counseling at Appalachian State University, has received the Samuel T. Gladding Inspiration and Motivation Award from the Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC). ACC is a division of the American Counseling Association.
The award recognizes an individual whose example, encouragement and inclusive practice inspire and motivate others to use creativity in its various forms in counselor...
The American Counseling Association (ACA) maintains a public policy page with very detailed information about current issues related to public policy.
http://www.counseling.org/PublicPolicy/
July 27, 2007: NC advances mental health parity. Effective July 1, 2008, insurers providing group health plans will be required to provide full parity for individuals with bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, schizophrenia, paranoia, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, meaning equal policy coverage between physical illness and these mental health concerns is required. A minimum benefit standard will be determined and required for...
from the American Counceling Association
06.09.07
On June 3rd, the Nevada legislature approved legislation, AB 424, to establish licensure of clinical professional counselors. The legislation is expected to be formally signed into law by Governor Jim Gibbons the week of June 11, which will make Nevada the 49th state to recognize the profession. Enactment of the legislation comes after several unsuccessful attempts by counselors in the state over the previous decade, and a swift, if somewhat...
