What is degree candidacy and what purpose does it serve?
The purpose of degree candidacy is to provide a formal mechanism whereby your academic performance and progress toward completion of degree requirements are evaluated. Criteria for this evaluation are found in the Student Program Handbook. The purpose of the candidacy evaluation is to judge whether or not the student has or will be able to meet the criteria for completing the Program and develop the necessary skills and characteristics to establish adequate counseling relationships within the time limits established by the graduate program. Candidacy evaluations are completed prior to the internship. A candidacy evaluation occurs near the end of the semester in which the student completes skills-based courses (i.e., 600, 630, 640).
