Enrichment Programs
Programmatic Research
The goal of programmatic research at Richmont is to further the understanding of the integration of counseling and theology as it relates to the areas of mental health and spiritual growth. Students have an option of writing a thesis as part of their training. These thesis track students will be assigned a mentor to assist them through the process and participate in a variety of research opportunities.
Richmont encourages faculty, supervisor and student research in the integration of professional counseling, applied psychology and practical theology. Members of the Richmont faculty are expected to write and publish, and several faculty members serve on the editorial boards of professional journals.
Lunch & Learns
Students are also exposed to guest speakers, including Richmont alumni, who share their varied work experiences as well as information about further graduate study. This resource provides an opportunity for students to receive more information about a specific type of client or client concern as well as providing an opportunity for networking with professionals in the area who are practicing.
Continuing Education
Richmont conducts and sponsors events on counseling and ministry with a Christian emphasis designed to bring together counselors, psychologists, other mental health professionals, ministers, and others in the helping fields to participate in training and spiritual renewal. These events offer periods of instruction, support, building of professional relationships and renewal for people in the helping ministry.
Professional Organizations & Professional Involvement
Richmont strongly encourages students to join and become involved in professional organizations to enhance their experience. There are regular opportunities to participate in activities that are designed to promote students’ professional development. Some of the organizations supported by Richmont School of Counseling faculty, staff and students are national, state, and local chapters of ACA (American Counseling Association) and CAPS (Christian Association for Psychological Studies). Opportunities to present research findings at professional conferences are also provided for interested students.