Counseling, Addictions Counseling Concentration (M.A.) - Graduate - 2009 University Catalog

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Counseling programs in both the public and private sectors, corporate and business training and organizational development activities, and educational administration and supervision roles are integral parts of the American way of life. The mission of the department is to provide qualified and trained personnel for positions of responsibility in these various program areas, enabling organizations to meet the changing needs of society.

In counseling, the department prepares students for work with diverse populations in a variety of settings in the following areas: individual/group counseling, addictions counseling, school counseling, and student affairs/counseling in higher education. In addition, the department offers courses for professional development meeting the requirements for National Board Certification in Counseling and New Jersey State Professional Counselor Licensure.

In the growing area of training and development, the department offers opportunities to current and prospective professionals to gain new knowledge and skills in management education, program planning and organizational analysis.

In educational administration and supervision, the department provides leadership programs for individuals to develop the knowledge and competencies for positions as principals, department supervisors, school business administrators, superintendents, and other personnel.

From the initial core of courses through the field work experience, the department offers courses to train counselors, human services personnel, and educational trainers to work with minority communities, women, families, adult learners, substance abusers (CADC), Prevention Specialists (CPS), businesses and industrial settings, as well as to work in traditional roles in public school administration, supervision, school guidance, school social work, and substance abuse awareness (SAC).

An initial core program, consisting of four courses applicable to counseling, educational training or administration and supervision is required of all students entering the program. The specific coursework to be followed will be determined under the guidance of the appropriate program coordinator. The Program Coordinator will work out an individual program designed to meet each student's particular interests and needs.

COUNSELING w/CONC: Addictions Counseling

Complete 48 semester hours including the following 5 requirement(s):

  1. CORE COURSES

    Complete the following 2 requirements for 30 semester hours:

    1. Complete 9 courses for 27 semester hours:

      COUN 552 Introduction to Professional Counseling. Start Spring 2010: Introduction to Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling 3
      COUN 577 Counseling Theories 3
      COUN 579 Appraisal of the Individual 3
      COUN 582 Career Counseling 3
      COUN 584 Group Counseling: Theory and Practice 3
      COUN 588 Counseling Techniques 3
      COUN 591 Family Seminar: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling 3
      COUN 595 Multicultural Counseling and Development 3
      ELRS 503 Methods of Research 3

    2. Complete 1 course for 3 semester hours:

      COUN 564 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3
      COUN 570 Counseling Adults 3
      PSYC 561 Developmental Psychology 3

  2. PRACTICUM

    Complete for 3 semester hours.

    COUN 624 Counseling Practicum 3

  3. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS

    Complete 3 courses for 9 semester hours: .

    COUN 540 Introduction to Alcohol/Drug Counseling 3
    COUN 640 The Mentally Impaired and Chemically Addicted Client 3
    HLTH 511 Biomedical and Psychosocial Perspectives on Drugs 3

  4. INTERNSHIP

    Complete 2 courses for 6 semester hours:

    COUN 654 Internship in Counseling I 3
    COUN 674 Internship in Counseling II 3

  5. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

    Successfully complete the Comprehensive Examination.

Course Descriptions:

COUN540: Introduction to Alcohol/Drug Counseling

An introduction to substance abuse counseling and related issues. Provides an overview of the historical context, etiological theories, and psychoactive impact of substances on the brain. The course will focus on evidence-based assessment, diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse/dependence with emphasis on clinical counseling practice informed by theory and research. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: COUN 552; matriculated Counseling MA students only.

COUN552: Introduction to Professional Counseling. Start Spring 2010: Introduction to Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling

This course is designed to introduce students to the profession of counseling. Students will engage in a critical examination of the roles, functions, responsibilities and typical settings of counseling professionals. Students will study issues related to credentialing, licensure, and professional development. In addition, the course will explore approaches to various types of counseling, principles and techniques, and work of the professional counselor. Students will also learn skills in technological competence and computer literacy necessary for effective professional counseling practice. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate students with majors in the CNEL department only or undeclared graduate students. Start Spring 2010: Matriculation in Graduate Counseling Program or undeclared graduate students.

COUN564: Counseling Children and Adolescents

This course will provide an overview of theories and techniques of counseling children and adolescents in school and clinical settings. The course is designed to help counseling graduate students develop a knowledge base of skills, theories, and research into critical issues needed for contemporary counseling with children and adolescents. Emphasis will be placed upon a thorough understanding of developmental processes as well as the counselor's role as a facilitator of those processes which enhance resiliency and build cognitive, social and academic success. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: COUN 552, COUN 577. Start Spring 2010: No Pre-requisites.

COUN570: Counseling Adults

This course is designed to identify the special needs of adults as they seek counseling. Special attention is given to the counseling needs of college students, adults returning to academic environs, women, minority groups, the handicapped, and other adults with special needs. Case studies, field visits, and supervised practice will be basic techniques employed. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate students with majors in the CNEL department only, COUN 577.

COUN577: Counseling Theories

A comprehensive study of the major theoretical approaches to counseling. Emphasis is placed on helping prospective counseling professionals understand that the best practices of ethical and culturally responsive counseling are rooted in a sound theoretical foundation. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate students with majors in the CNEL department only or undeclared graduate students. Start Spring 2010: Matriculation in Graduate Counseling Program or undeclared graduate students.

COUN579: Appraisal of the Individual

Examines the use, selection, administration scoring and interpretation of standardized inventories/tests related to the field of counseling. This psychological testing course is designed to provide students with experience using a variety of assessment tools related to treatment planning in counseling in schools, agencies and other settings. Practical experience in test administration and interpretation required. Testing fee. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: COUN 552 and COUN 577 and ELRS 503.

COUN582: Career Counseling

An overview of the process of successful career development with clients in school, college, rehabilitation, community, and government agency settings. Areas of study include critical analysis of the world of work, the impact of multiple roles on career choice and decision making, the major theories of career choice and development, occupational and labor market information, and research in career development and counseling. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate students with majors in the Counseling, Human Development and Educational Leadership Department only; COUN 552 and COUN 577. Start Spring 2010: COUN 552, COUN 577, COUN 579, COUN 588 and Matriculation in Graduate Counseling Program.

COUN584: Group Counseling: Theory and Practice

Course is designed to familiarize counselors, social workers and other practitioners with the use of group counseling methods for the facilitation of personal growth; the treatment of social and emotional disorders and the socioemotional education and enrichment of the individual. Entails examination of the historical and cultural context for group methods. Emphasis on diagnosis, group membership, group process, relevant social, psychological and educational theories in group behavior, treatment and strategies. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate students with majors in the Counseling, Human Development and Educational Leadership Department only; COUN 552 and COUN 577. Start Spring 2010: COUN 552, COUN 577, COUN 588 and Matriculation in Graduate Counseling Program, minimum grade of "B" or better in COUN 588.

COUN588: Counseling Techniques

Introduction to basic counseling techniques and skills common to multiple theoretical perspectives. Students actively engage in self and cultural awareness and reflection necessary for examining the dynamics of the counseling relationship and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate students with majors in the CNEL department only, COUN 552 and COUN 577. Start Spring 2010: Matriculation in Graduate Counseling Program.

COUN591: Family Seminar: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling

Emphasizes the perspective and role of family in understanding and treating alcoholism and substance abuse. Family theory, therapy, and its application to substance abuse will be addressed. Historical, traditional, and current research based motivational methods of working with families with substance abusers will be covered. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: COUN 540 or HLTH 511 for SAC or CADC students. COUN 540, COUN 552, COUN 577 for matriculated MA counseling students only.

COUN595: Multicultural Counseling and Development

Exploration and development of the necessary personal awareness, knowledge and skills for culturally competent counseling practice. Emphasis on historical and current issues and trends associated with race/ethnicity, gender, age, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, and ability and how they affect counseling practice. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate students with majors in the CNEL department only, COUN 552 and COUN 577. Start Spring 2010: Matriculation in Graduate Counseling Program.

COUN624: Counseling Practicum

This is the second clinical core course in the graduate counseling program. The course requirements include advanced counseling practice supervised by professor; further development of core counseling skills common to all theoretical approaches; and demonstration of the understanding of ACA Code of Ethics and Multicultural Competencies. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate students with majors in the CNEL department only; and departmental approval; and COUN 552 and COUN 577 and COUN 595; and a grade of B or above in COUN 588. Start Spring 2010: COUN 552, COUN 577, COUN 588, COUN 595 and COUN 584, departmental approval, matriculation in Graduate Counseling Program.

COUN640: The Mentally Impaired and Chemically Addicted Client

Provides concentrated study of a difficult substance abuse treatment population. Emphasizes major theoretical issues drawn from recent research and clinical developments; includes consideration of assessment, treatment and after care perspectives, utilizing current approaches and specific techniques. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate students with majors in the CNEL department only. Start Spring 2010: COUN 540, matriculation in Addictions Counseling Program or department approval.

COUN654: Internship in Counseling I

This two-part sequential culminating course is the third of the clinical core in the graduate counseling program. This course requires the students to participate in field placement appropriate to their chosen specialized population, community agency, school or higher education setting. Interns will complete a total of 300 semester hours each semester of direct and non-direct work with clients at the site as per national and state standards. Case presentation, clinical observation, and direct counseling one-to-one and in small groups is required. Weekly class supervision seminars on campus are required as well as weekly supervision with an on-site supervisor. Recording of client contact and non-direct contact hours are entered in an on-going log to be presented at the end of the semester. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate students with majors in the CNEL department only, COUN 552, COUN 577, COUN 588, COUN 595 and COUN 624 with an earned minimum grade of B in each, departmental approval. Start Spring 2010: Counseling majors with a minimum of 33 credits earned in program, COUN 624 with a minimum grade of B, COUN 552 COUN 577, COUN 584, COUN 588, COUN 595, COUN 624, COUN 683 for majors with a concentration in School Counseling, COUN 604 for majors with a concentration in Community Counseling, one specialty course for majors with a concentration in either Student Affairs/Higher Education or Addictions Counseling, Departmental approval.

COUN674: Internship in Counseling II

This is the second of a two-part sequential culminating course in the clinical core in the graduate counseling program. This course requires the students to participate in field placement appropriate to their chosen specialized population, community agency, school, or higher education setting. Interns will complete a total of 300 semester hours each semester of direct and non-direct work with clients at the site as per national and state standards. Case presentation, clinical observation, and direct counseling one-to-one and in small groups is required. Weekly class supervision seminars on campus are required as well as weekly supervision with an on-site supervisor. Recording of client contact and non-direct contact hours are entered into an ongoing log to be presented at the end of the semester. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate students with majors in the CNEL department only, COUN 654 with a minimum grade of B, departmental approval.

ELRS503: Methods of Research

Theory and methods of historical, descriptive, and experimental research; formulation of a research problem; use of bibliographical sources and reference materials; statistics and measurement in research; types and instruments of research; data collection, and analysis. Writing the research report and career opportunities in research. 3 sh.

HLTH511: Biomedical and Psychosocial Perspectives on Drugs

Examines the complex biomedical and psychosocial dimensions of contemporary drug use, emphasizing consideration of a broad spectrum of physiological responses to and health consequences of involvement. Provides a comprehensive view of the historical and social aspects of drug use, and an analysis of selected major issues presented by our current problems with drugs. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate course in the study of alcohol and other drugs or permission of the instructor.

PSYC561: Developmental Psychology

Philosophical, conceptual, theoretical and research issues pertinent to human development from prenatal life to adulthood are presented. The core conceptual issues of development, such as the nature-nurture controversy, the continuity-discontinuity issue, and the issue of stability-instability, are discussed, and their relationships to the major theories in developmental psychology are examined. 3 sh.

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