Counseling (COUN)

Pre-req: (COUN 500) and (COUN 507) and (COUN 551).

Study of career choice theory, career change, counseling approaches in career selection and resources to assist in career choice.

Examines crisis counseling theory and practice, emphasizing acute assessment, intervention, stabilization, and ethical decision-making with individuals and communities experiencing an immediate crisis.

Pre-req: COUN 600 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 574 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 (may be taken concurrently) and COUN 683 (may be taken concurrently).

Death and dying orientation for professionals, nonprofessionals about essentials of life in its terminal stages. Presents practical, theoretical, social and psychological aspects to promote healthy, accepting attitudes.

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C) and COUN 555 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.

To meet needs of school, student personnel, mental health, and other workers. Credit may be used for certificate renewal and salary upgrading, but not degree programs. Titles vary.

To meet needs of school, student personnel, mental health, and other workers. Credit may be used for certificate renewal and salary upgrading, but not degree programs. Titles vary. (CR/NR grading)

To meet needs of school, student personnel, mental health, and other workers. Credit may be used for certificate renewal and salary upgrading, but not degree programs. Titles vary (CR/NR)

To meet needs of school, student personnel, mental health, and other workers. Credit may be used for certificate renewal and salary upgrading, but not degree programs. Titles vary. (CR/NR grading)

Designed to help counselors deal with lifestyle issues related to physical well-being and demonstrate how health professionals can use counseling interventions in their work.

Recognize and use appropriate resources for effective counseling of people of different culturla, ethnic, social , class, racial, geographic, or other backgrounds. Learn when counseling is appropriate and in what form.

Course surveys assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction from a bio-pyscho-social perspective.

Pre-req: COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C).

Provides beginning counselors an others with comprehensive information and strategies for successful management of stress and its consequences. Students explore theoretical and practical alternatives in counseling the stressed individual.

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C).

Provide methods of integrating creativity and expressive therapy modalities into the therapeutic relationship in school and clinical mental health settings.

Pre-req: COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C).

Provides basic understanding of the role of therapeutic drugs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, familiarize with most commonly used drugs, side effects, and adverse reactions in specific mental illness. (PR: COUN 600 & 601)

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C).

Study, reading, and research in specialized areas of counseling and human relations. Areas of interest are offered at various times by the faculty to provide specialized study for advanced students or practicing professionals in the field of counseling. (PR: Consent)

Study, reading, and research in specialized areas of counseling and human relations. Areas of interest are offered at various times by the faculty to provide specialized study for advanced students or practicing professionals in the field of counseling. (PR: Consent)

Study, reading, and research in specialized areas of counseling and human relations. Areas of interest are offered at various times by the faculty to provide specialized study for advanced students or practicing professionals in the field of counseling. (PR: Consent)

Study, reading, and research in specialized areas of counseling and human relations. Areas of interest are offered at various times by the faculty to provide specialized study for advanced students or practicing professionals in the field of counseling. (PR: Consent)

Individual or group study and research of various issues and fields of emphasis in counseling. (PR: Consent)

Individual or group study and research of various issues and fields of emphasis in counseling. (PR: Consent)

Will provide understanding of human sexual development and examine the place of sexuality in human life, including the influences of biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.

Pre-req: COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C).

This course provides an understanding of all aspects of professional helping in mental health including history, roles, ethics, standards and credentialing. (PR: Program admission or permission)

Th is course provides an exploration of consultation roles that are integrated into the various settings in which counselors work. Content includes an orientation to consultation and its historical development, theory and practice issues, and major models. Of special emphasis is focus upon case applications and presentations. (PR: COUN 600 and 607)

The course will explore human growth and development from birth through adulthood. Theories of character development, social maturation, abnormalities and variations in development due to gender, culture, and environmental factors will be covered. The change processes, helping relationships, and strategies for facilitating development appropriate to various phases of the life span will be addressed. (PR: COUN 600 and 603)

Survey of classical and contemporary counseling philosophies, history, and techniques as related to interpersonal relationships in the counseling process.

Pre-req: COUN 574 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 600 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 609 with a minimum grade of C.

Group dynamics, processes, counseling and consulting: includes theories, practices, methods, dynamics, facilitative skills, and supervised practice. (PR: COUN 574, 600, 602, EDF 621 or COUN 609)

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C).

Provide an understanding of approaches to assessment and evaluation including history, theoretical and statistical aspects, applications to special populations, and legal and ethical concerns and issues. (PR: COUN 574, 600, 602, EDF 621 or COUN 609)

Pre-req: COUN 574 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 600 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 609 with a minimum grade of C.

A study of career development theories and decision-making models that impact career development and related life factors.

Pre-req: COUN 600 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 609 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 574 with a minimum grade of C.

Course focuses on learning and practicing individual counseling techniques from various theoretical perspective. Emphasis on basic interviewing, assessment, and counseling skills that facilitate the helping process. (PR: COUN 574, COUN 600)

Pre-req: COUN 574 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 600 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 609 with a minimum grade of C.

A clinical experience under professional supervision preparing the student for internship; audio and video tapes, group supervision and feedback are used to achieve competency in the application of a counseling process. (PR: Consent. Students must have achieved a minimum grade of B in 606, 607, and EDF 621 or 625)

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C).

Course provides the foundation of research methods including qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods. Students will also gain a fundamental understanding of basic statistical concepts.

Examines the history of deinstitutionalization in human services with an emphasis on prevention in the delivery of such services in community agencies. Proposal writing for grants and needs assessmant procedures will be emphasized. (PR: COUN 603)

Pre-req: CR 599 and EDF 517 and EDF 621.

Pre-req: CR 599.

An introduction to the epidemiology, dynamics, clinical interventions and treatment of domestic violence.

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C) and COUN 555 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.

Investigations in current problems of counseling agencies; content determined by needs of student.

Pre-req: CR 548 and CR 599.

Special workshops and short intensive courses on theroy, methods, supervision and other special topics in counseling, designed for advanced students and professionals in the counseling field or related fields. (PR: Consent)

Introduction to the dynamics of child abuse and neglect and to the legal and ethical issues of persons mandated to report child abuse and neglect. (PR: COUN 600 and 603)

Pre-req: (COUN 600 and COUN 603) or CR 614.

Study of family education skills training for conducting family education groups and parent training. .

Provides an overview of key functions of the clinical mental health counselor. Areas covered include: ethical decision making, professional identity, theory development, assessment, and diagnosis (PR: COUN 574, 600, 603, 604, 631)

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C.

Provides an in-depth exploration of the knowledge and skills necessary for the practice of mental health counseling. Emphasis is given to the principles and practices that relate to psychopathology, DSM diagnosis, etiology and assessment, systematic treatment planning, interviewing, and short and long-term interventions. (PR: COUN 630)

Pre-req: (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C) and COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C.

A comprehensive survey of the major theoretical models of marriage, couple, and family therapy from a systems perspective and the applied practices evolving from each orientation. (PR: COUN 600)

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C).

Advanced course designed to prepare students for work with clients presenting with substanace abuse, and addiction disorders. The course will address the nature and treatment of addiction with attention to the core functions of the addiction counselor. (PR: COUN 575)

This course is designed to introduce students to a variety theoretical concepts, techniques, and their application in the therapeutic setting. Emphasis is on basic interviewing, assessment, and counseling skills that facilitate the helping process through integration of various theoretical orientations.

An intensive practical experience in marriage, couples, and family therapy techniques to prepare the student to enter the supervised internship of the program. (PR: Students must have achieved a minimum grade of B in COUN 637)

Specialization course offering topics germane to the concerns of Mental-Health workers, pastoral counselors, stress involved in counseling in religious settings.

Seminar will view spirituality across many Religious traditions. The seminar interweaves spiritual bases and spiritual growth in counseling to better understand responsibility for actions and emotions.

A critical examination of counseling models in corrections and an appraisal of current professional trends in community corrections. The course may include field experience in correctional settings. The course is designed for visiting professors and/or consultants who offer an expertise in a correctional setting. (PR: COUN 600 & 603 or Consent)

Pre-req: COUN 600 and COUN 603 or CR 614.

Techniques of collecting, recording & interpreting data.

Psychological foundations of personality development with emphasis on principles of mental health as related to problems of everyday living.

Counseling tools and techniques with emphasis on problem categories and patterns as related to the psychology of individual differences.

Pre-req: CR 599 and CR 548 and CR 614.

Practical experiences in cunseling under professional supervision.

Post-Master's Internship designated to fulfill the requirement for State certification as a school counselor. Not offered in summer terms.

Pre-req: (COUN 500) and (COUN 507).

Supervised on-the-job experience in Agency Counseling. Supervised on-the-job experiences in counseling.

Pre-req: CR 672 and CR 651.

This course examines violence across interpersonal and community contexts using ecological systems theory, emphasizing trauma-responsive counseling, power and control dynamics, systemic influences, and application of advocacy competencies in professional practice.

Pre-req: COUN 683 with a minimum grade of B and COUN 555 with a minimum grade of B and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of B and COUN 632 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B.

This course will provide a foundation in assessment, treatment, and advocacy for victims, perpetrators, and children who have been involved in relationships or families where domestic violence has been present.

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C) and COUN 555 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.

This course will address issues related to the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems of children who are primary victims or witness of domestic violence, and explore appropriate interventions.

Pre-req: CR 661 and CR 651.

The course will focus on victim dynamics, diagnostic indicators that victims may present without revealing abuse, and treatment interventions that focus on victim strengths and empowerment.

This course will examine community systems and best practices associated with a centralized approach to victim and child safety and batterer accountability.

Pre-req: CR 613 and CR 651.

Provides a broad, comprehensive introduction to the field of college student affairs and its role with the context of American higher education. Various student affairs functional areas, historical, and philosophical foundations of the field, professional standards, guiding theories, and models, and competencies needed to work with diverse student populations are examined.

Pre-req: CR 548 and CR 599 and COUN 603.

To enhance the student's awareness and understanding of the educational, environmental, administrative, legal, and ethical issues in the field of Student Affairs in colleges and universities, this course provides the opportunity to discover, discuss and analyze current issues impacting student affairs practices both nationally and internationally. (PR: COUN 603 and 607)

Pre-req: COUN 603 and COUN 607.

Pre-req: (COUN 509).

Pre-req: (COUN 500) and (COUN 507).

An in-depth examination of effective strategies for dealing with current issues in K-12 environment. Issuses such as academic failure, substance abuse, loss, violence, multicultural factors, etc. will be explored. (PR: COUN 603 and 607)

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C.

A basic course for the community agency counselor, this course will introduce the student to: Diagnostics, based on the DSM III, Records, Report Writing, Ethics, and Law. (Core courses or permission)

Pre-req: CR 548 and CR 599.

In-depth analysis of comprehensive developmental guidance school counseling programs, including the coordination of these program. Examination of effective strategies for dealing with current issues in K-12 environments will be covered.

Pre-req: COUN 600 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 609 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 574 with a minimum grade of C.

Consideration of effective counseling strategies and techniques appropriate for children, adolescents and parents through lecture, demonstration and laboratory experiences. Personal, social, career, academic and family related issues and dynamics will be explored. (PR: COUN 600 and 603)

Pre-req: COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C).

Introduction to the roles and functions of school pupil personnel professionals (general classrooms, exceptional student environments, support staff and administration), models of operation, problems, issues, and technniques. The organization and administration of school systems and philosophy of general and special education are considered. Students will spend a minimum of one-helf day a week observing in K through 12 schools.

An overview of professional issues in the field of counseling, mental health and education; an overview of legal and ethical issues specific to the field of counseling; an overview of international, national, regional and state legal and ethical cases effecting the field of counseling; an introduction to ethical and legal issues including an ethical and legal decision making models, licensure and Certification requirements, confidentiality, etc (PR: COUN 600 and COUN 603).

Pre-req: COUN 600 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 609 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 574 with a minimum grade of C.

This course explores types of trauma experience in modern society, the inter- and intrapersonal effects those types of trauma on clients, and an introduction to treatment modalities and evidence based practice.

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C) and COUN 555 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.

Provides a foundational overview of trauma and crisis, emphasizing conceptual, neurobiological, cultural, and ethical frameworks that support clinical assessment, reasoning, and preparation for advanced trauma coursework.

Pre-req: COUN 600 with a minimum grade of B and COUN 574 with a minimum grade of B and COUN 675 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B.

Focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute, chronic, and complex trauma-related disorders across settings, emphasizing differential diagnosis, case formulation, treatment planning, and integrated neurobiological, ethical, and contextual clinical decision-making.

Pre-req: COUN 683 with a minimum grade of B and COUN 631 with a minimum grade of B and (COUN 605 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B and COUN 607 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B).

Examines trauma exposure and occupational stress among first responders, military personnel, and their families, emphasizing moral injury, line-of-duty trauma, and trauma-responsive and culturally competent assessment, case conceptualization, and counseling approaches.

Pre-req: COUN 683 with a minimum grade of B and COUN 575 with a minimum grade of B and (COUN 632 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B and COUN 684 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B).

This course focuses on existential suffering caused by traumatic stress, and the counseling needs of affected individuals. It explores the nature of suffering, as well as a variety of philosophical, religious, and theoretical approaches to suffering. The course presents best practices for clinical approaches within professional counseling.

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C) and COUN 555 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.

Critically examines restorative justice practices and principles in the context of traumatic stress. Reviews restorative justice both in school systems and in community settings, highlighting current best clinical practices and recent research.

Pre-req: COUN 603 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 607 with a minimum grade of C and (COUN 675 with a minimum grade of C or COUN 630 with a minimum grade of C) and COUN 555 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.

Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 1-6 hrs. Supervised experience in mental health counseling. Participation in seminars on specified topics. Minimum 100 clock hours for each semester hour credit. (PR: COUN 608 and 631 with minimum grade of B or permission)

Pre-req: COUN 604 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 608 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 631 with a minimum grade of C.

Supervised experience in community counseling.

Pre-req: COUN 608 and COUN 631.

Internship in Marriage and Family Counseling. CR/NC. 3-6 hrs. Supervised experience in mental health counseling. Participation in seminars on specified topics. Minimum 100 clock hours for each semester hour credit. (PR: COUN 608 with grade of CR and minimum grade of B in COUN 638).

Pre-req: (COUN 608 and COUN 631) or CR 614.

Supervised experience in corrections counseling. Participation in seminars on specified topics. Minimum 100 clock hours for each semester hour credit. (PR: COUN 608 and 641 with a minimum grade of B or permission)

Pre-req: (COUN 608 and COUN 641) or CR 614.

Supervised experience in career counseling. Particitation in seminars on specified topics. Minimum 100 clock hours for each semester hour credit. (PR: COUN 608 and 653 with a minimum grade of B or permission)

Supervised experience in career counseling. Participation in seminars on specified topics. Minimum 100 clock hours for each semester hour credit. (PR: COUN 608 and 652 with a minimum grade of B or permission.)

Internship in School Counseling. 1-6 hrs. Supervised experience in school counseling. Participation in seminars on specified topics. Minimum 100 clock hours for each semester hour credit. (PR: COUN 608, 670, 672, 675).

Pre-req: COUN 608 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 604 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 672 with a minimum grade of C and COUN 631 with a minimum grade of C.

A course designed to offer advanced graduate students an opportunity to practice under close supervision the professional skills required in the broad field of counseling in school and community settings. Instructor will indicate in course syllabus whether class is letter graded or S/U. (PR: Consent)

Pre-req: (COUN 611) or (COUN 612) or (COUN 613) or (COUN 614) or (COUN 615) or (COUN 616).

This course prepares professional counselors for community leadership roles related to client advocacy in multicultural settings, current political trends, theories of social change, social justice, and advocacy planning.

An examination of current issues affecting professional counselors and training in effectively dealing with the issues. Selected readings, guest speakers, and class discussion will center around professional issues relevant to counselors in various settings (i.e., legal and ethical considerations) (PR: Consent)

Pre-req: (COUN 509) and (ED 501) and (PSYC 584).

Examination of the major systems which may require intervention by a supervisor of counselors and training in effective intervention strategies. (PR: Consent)

Pre-req: (COUN 612) or (COUN 613).

The application of counseling theories in group settings, including supervised group leardership experiences. (PR: Consent)

Pre-req: COUN 604 with a minimum grade of C.

For students in post-master's work who wish to discuss and study theory, principles, and techniques of counseling or other special topics. Instructor will indicate in course syllabus whether class is letter graded of S/U. (PR: Consent)

Pre-req: COUN 608 or COUN 603G or CR 614.

A survey of theoretical approaches and techniques counseling supervision. Emphasis is placed on supervision of counselors in various settings. (PR: Consent)

Pre-req: (COUN 612) or (COUN 613).

Supervised application of the knowledge and skills gained in the Ed.S. Program. Students will supervise practicing counselors in approved settings. (PR: Acceptance into the Ed.S. Program, completion of all other Ed.S. academic requirements, and consent)

Study, reading, and research in specialized areas of counseling, human relations, guidance or other special The Master of Arts