COUN531: Counseling Across the Life Span

This course focuses on the study of human development across the life span. Normal or typical developmental tasks are reviewed, as well as principles related to developmental psychopathology. Theoretical models of development including biological/physical, social, psychological, and spiritual development are discussed within the framework of developmental counseling. The course provides students with an understanding of developmental theory across the live span as it relates to client assessment, counseling, and treatment. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Matriculation in graduate counseling program.

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 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: Matriculation in Graduate Counseling Program.

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: Matriculation in Graduate Counseling Program.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: COUN 552, COUN 577, COUN 588, COUN 595 and COUN 584, departmental approval, matriculation in Graduate Counseling Program.

COUN640: Counseling Co-Occurring Disorders

Provides concentrated study of the current best practice treatment models for clients with co-occuring substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. 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: Matriculation in Addictions Counseling Program or department approval and COUN 540.

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: 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 583 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. Starting Spring 2010: Restricted to Health Education, Counseling w/conc in Addictions Counseling and Public Health w/conc in Community Health Education majors only.