Assessment Methods

Portfolio Development»Guidelines by Curriculum 

In order to seek portfolio approval, you must have at least 5 years of counseling or related experience with qualified supervision.

The following courses can be considered for portfolio development since they emphasize application of theory-to-practice:

HMSV 339: Interpersonal Relations
HMSV 344: Career Development & Appraisal*
HMSV 346: Diversity Issues in Human Services Counseling*
HMSV 440W: Program Development, Implementation and Funding
HMSV 444: Psychoeducational Groups*
HMSV 468: Internship in Human Services Counseling

You must be able to demonstrate all of the following, based on prior experience:

Practice:

1. Practice description (at least 5 years in the field)
2. Practice documentation

Supervision:

1. Supervision description (licensed/professional supervision)
2. Supervision documentation

Knowledge-base and Reflection:

1. Reflections on self as developing practitioner
2. Reflections on applying theory-to-practice

*In addition to the application of theory-to-practice, these courses also emphasize:
a) theory/concepts, and b) depth and breadth of material.

Once you receive faculty approval to do a portfolio, follow these guidelines to develop the contents:

Required for every Portfolio:

• Cover letter listing courses applied for
• Table of Contents
• Resume or Vita

For each course applied for:

Practice

• Practice Description/Narrative
• Practice Demonstration

Supervision

• Supervision Description/Narrative
• Supervision Documentation/Letters of Verification

Knowledge-base and Reflection

• Reflections of self as developing practitioner
• Reflections on application of theory-to-practice

Keep in mind that you will be assigned a faculty assessor who may give you specific requirements or sections to include in your portfolio. You should make contact with your assessor, who can give you additional guidance and clarification.

The following courses may be appropriate for departmental exams:

HMSV 342: Assessment I
HMSV 345: Assessment II

Please refer to our website for more information about Departmental Exams.