Courses
Social Sciences
Counseling (COUN)
- COUN-C 501 Multicultural Counseling (3 cr.) This course explores multicultural issues in counseling. This course will examine ACA code of ethics regarding multicultural competence. The course will explore how cultural factors impact counseling. The cultural experiences of the counselor and the impact of those experiences on the counseling relationship will also be examined.
- COUN-C 501 Multicultural Counseling (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only This course explores multicultural issues in counseling. This course will examine ACA code of ethics regarding multicultural competence. The course will explore how cultural factors impact counseling. The cultural experiences of the counselor and the impact of those experiences on the counseling relationship will also be examined.
- COUN-C 504 Counseling Theories (3 cr.) Analysis of major behavioral, psychodynamic and humanistic counseling theories. This course emphasizes didactic and experiential activities designed to model application of processes, procedures, and techniques of behavioral, psychodynamic and humanistic approaches in professional practice.
- COUN-C 511 Professional Issues, Legal Skills, and Ethics (3 cr.) This course provides a critical analysis of professional issues and the ethical and legal standards in the practice of counseling. Topics such as professional code of ethics, legal restrictions, licensure and treatment efficacy research will be explored. Ethical standards and decision-making will be studied in the context of professional practice.
- COUN-C 514 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only. This course examines theories of human development throughout the lifespan. Physical, social and emotional development of the individual are closely examined. Biological, psychological and social influences on development will be explored. Developmental implications in counseling will be examined.
- COUN-C 520 RESEARCH IN COUNSELING (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only. This course explores how research is planned and conducted in mental health counseling. Research methodology, design, and statistical procedures will be covered. Students will acquire the skills to critique, develop, and integrate mental health counseling research into their clinical decision-making process.
- COUN-C 524 CLINICAL PRACTICUM (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only. Provides clinical instruction through supervised placement while completing 100 on-site clock hours. Particular attention is given to the development of individual counseling and group skills. Students receive one hour per week of individual supervision in the clinical setting and one-and-a-half hours per week of group supervision provided by program faculty.
- COUN-C 532 Introduction to Group Counseling (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only This course explores the practical and theoretical concepts of group theories, dynamics, process, and stages of group counseling and integrates interpersonal communication styles, fundamental group strategies; group facilitation along with clinical training/skills building that will prepare future group leaders. Current issues, controversies, and ethics in group counseling will be examined.
- COUN-C 535 INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTIONS COUNSELING (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only. This course is an introduction to the biological, psychological and social theories concerning the causation and maintenance of alcohol and drug addiction. Assessment and evidenced based treatments of drug and alcohol addiction will be emphasized.
- COUN-C 537 PROGRAM EVALUATION (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only This course will provide an overview of data-based strategies for assessment, planning, implementation will be presented along with illustrative case examples: needs assessment, process evaluation, systems analysis, experimental-outcome evaluation, adversarial evaluation.
- COUN-C 540 PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT AND PREDICTION (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only This course will educate the student about the foundations of assessments. Students will gain a broad understanding of assessment measures, basic assessment principals and ethical issues related to assessment. Students will gain knowledge and experience in conducting assessment interviews. Diagnostic devices will also be reviewed.
- COUN-C 550 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only This course is a field placement in Counseling. This course requires 100 hours of experience in the field of counseling. This course will focus on the development of interviewing, counseling techniques and case conceptualization skills. Experience in individual and group counseling will be gained.
- COUN-C 552 CAREER COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only. This course evaluates theories, techniques, and information resources for enhancing vocational development across the lifespan; facilitating client problem solving and decision-making related to maintaining balance among work, family, and leisure roles. A knowledge base concerning objective and projective methods for assessing career client interests, skills, and values will be gained.
- COUN-C 563 Foundations of Mental Health Counseling (3 cr.) This course explores the foundations and contextual dimensions of mental health counseling. This course reviews the principles, practices, and applications of community needs assessment and ethics. It further examines professional issues in counseling such as administration, supervision, finance, and management of mental health counseling services.
- COUN-C 567 INTRODUCTION INTO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only This course will examine the fundamental theories of family counseling with a focus on evidence based techniques and practice. The characteristics of healthy versus unhealthy family dynamics will be explored and an understanding of how family interactions shape individual development will be gained.
- COUN-C 600 Counseling Techniques: Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only This course examines the theory, research and clinical application of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This course addresses the history and development of cognitive behavioral theory and techniques including assessment and intake interview processes, CBT intervention techniques, and CBT treatment of several disorders. Relevant multicultural issues will also be discussed.
- COUN-C 601 COUNSELING TECHNIQUES: AFFECTIVE/HUMANISTIC INTERVENTIONS (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only This course examines the theory, research and clinical application of affective and humanistic therapy. This course addresses the history and development of affective and humanistic theories and techniques including assessment and intake interview processes and interventions. Relevant multicultural issues will also be discussed.
- COUN-C 624 Principles of Psychopathology (3 cr.) This course provides an exploration of mental and emotional disorders. Classification of these disorders will be considered via the current edition of the DSM and related ICD-10 codes. Students will be introduced to methods used in the treatment and management of mental disorders including treatment planning.
- COUN-C 669 ASSESSMENT IN COUNSELING (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only Presentation of psychometric foundations and the basic prediction model in personality/interest assessment. Intellectual and personality/interest assessment measures will be reviewed.
- COUN-C 736 Child Psychopathology (3 cr.) P: MMHC program students only This course will provide an overview of abnormal child psychology. Students will examine abnormal behavior in infancy, childhood, and adolescence within the context of traditional and contemporary psychological theory. Current theory and research will be emphasized.