The Mission Statement of the College of Graduate Studies and Extended Learning provides the educational framework for the master's degrees. The Mission Statement of the American Counseling Association (ACA) defines Professional Counseling and identifies the role of the Professional Counselor in various settings. The Mission Statement of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) specifies the art and science of educating Professional Counselors and Student Affairs Professionals. The Department faculty members have identified three overall goals for students in all five degree programs. Upon completion of a degree program in the Department of Counseling and Human Services, the student will have: Developed a knowledge base, grounded in scientifically-derived philosophy, theory, and practice, specific to the degree program chosen. Developed a repertoire of skills, grounded in scientifically-derived philosophy, theory and practices, specific to the degree program chosen. Developed a sense of self as a counseling or student affairs professional.