Small, cohort-style classes allow students to build lasting relationships not only with their faculty but fellow students with similar passions and professional goals.
Specialization: Child and Adolescent
Why Jocelyn chose a career in counseling? “I chose to pursue a career in counseling psychology because I am passionate about helping others. I think that it is important to advocate for yourself and for those who cannot do it themselves. I would like to open my own private practice one day. I want to use my bilingual (English/Spanish) skills in counseling to help others who may feel more comfortable sharing their life experiences in their first language.”
Why Jocelyn values the cohort-based structure of DelVal’s program: “The graduate program’s cohort-structure allows the students to build more personal relationships and it becomes like a small family. We encourage one another to strive for the best to accomplish our goals.”
Specialization: Social Justice Community Counseling
Practicum Experience: Villanova University, Office of Dean of Students
Internship Experience: Lakeside Girls Academy
Hannah’s internship and practicum work: “During my practicum, I provided individual counseling to clients for substance use and mental health-related issues. For my internship, I will be leading group counseling sessions and working with clients for individual and career counseling.”
Why did Hannah choose DelVal? “I liked the cohort model, small class sizes, and I felt connected to the staff and faculty after meeting with them.”
Practicum Experience: Malvern Institute
Internship Experience: Gwynedd Mercy University Counseling Center
Specialization: Social Justice Community Counseling
Why Andrea chose a career in counseling: “For as far back as I can remember, I have always liked helping people overcome obstacles and reach their goals. Prior to starting this graduate program, I was fortunate to do so as a Human Resources professional, Licensed Esthetician, and makeup artist. I decided to pursue my master’s in counseling because I view counseling as helping people in more profound, life-changing ways.” Andrea looks forward to graduating in 2021 and becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and specialize in adoption-related trauma and other related issues such as identity, abandonment, loss, grief, and attachment
Why did Hannah choose DelVal? “After having gone to a large university for undergrad, I liked everything about the program’s cohort model. I was also drawn to the resources available to students, like the psychology lab. After I met some of the faculty/staff during my interview, I knew it was where I wanted to be.”
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