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Graduate Counselor Education

2011 Spring Term

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WORKSHOP

COUNSED 690

Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing "hands on" and participatory instructional techniques.

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PRINCIPLES OF COUNSELING

COUNSED 718

Principles of the roles and functions of professional counselors are discussed and practiced in a laboratory setting, including relationship building, conducting interviews and the counseling process. Professional issues as they relate to ethics, legal considerations, scope of practice, mental health service delivery, multicultural concerns, and the value of professional organizations are explored. This course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to define and explore the various roles/tasks of professional counselors, including case conceptualization, prevention, intervention, referral, and termination. By the end of the course, the student should develop a working knowledge of counseling skills, processes, and procedures to facilitate further study in subsequent practicum and internship classes.

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APPRAISAL PROCEDURES IN COUNSELING

COUNSED 719

This course provides an understanding of individual and group approaches to assessment and evaluation in a multicultural society. It will examine basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing and other assessment methods for appraising individual differences and family dynamics. Students will examine statistical concepts relevant to assessment (scales of measurement, measures of central tendency, variability, and reliability and validity). Discussions and laboratory experiences will center on the use and interpretation of standardized and non standardized measures of appraisal with individuals, groups and families and the social, cultural and ethical factors relevant to the assessment process.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION SERVICES

COUNSED 720

The course focuses on major theories of career development and decision making models. It addresses sources of career, educational, leisure, occupational and labor market information, career information systems, assessments, techniques pertinent for career planning, placement, and follow-up. Interrelationships between work, family and other life roles as well as multicultural issues in career development are examined. Students will have the opportunity to be involved with career development program planning, implementation, evaluation and theory application.

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GROUPS: THEORY AND PRACTICE

COUNSED 721

This course provides theoretical and experiential understandings of group work, including principles of group dynamics, theories of group counseling and group leadership and facilitation styles. Group counseling methods are experienced directly in the learning process. Multiple group approaches, necessary to work effectively in a multicultural society, are explored.

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THEORIES OF COUNSELING

COUNSED 722

This course examines prominent counseling theories that provide models for conceptualizing client issues and identifying appropriate intervention strategies. System theories and major models of family and related interventions will be highlighted. Attention will be given to multicultural and ethical issues in counseling. Students will be exposed to current professional research and practices in the field to enable the initial development of their personal theories of counseling.

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PRACTICES OF MARRIAGE/PARTNERSHIP AND FAMILY COUNSELING

COUNSED 732

An advanced course in counseling that focuses on various issues related to marriage and family counseling: working with couples/partnerships, divorce counseling, therapy with children within a family context, remarriage and blended family systems, and multi-problematic families. Emphasis will be placed on advanced assessment and procedures of intervention.

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COUNSELING ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

COUNSED 736

Course provides understanding of nature and needs of persons at all developmental levels and in multicultural contexts. Theories of individual and family development, as well as theories of learning and personality development and models of resilience, are included. Connections are made between developmental issues and counseling interventions that facilitate development and wellness over the lifespan. Attention is given to therapeutic interventions with normal and abnormal behaviors across the lifespan.

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SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS IN COUNSELING

COUNSED 741

This course is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and competency base for effective counseling with diverse populations. It will examine multicultural and pluralistic trends, including characteristics and concerns among diverse groups nationally and internationally. Theories of multicultural counseling, identity development, worldviews, acculturation issues, conflict resolution, social justice, advocacy and multicultural competencies will be discussed. Individual, couple, family, group and community strategies for working with and advocating for diverse populations will be examined. Counselors¿ roles in eliminating biases, prejudices, oppression and discrimination will be highlighted. Students will be involved in experiential learning activities aimed at fostering an understanding of themselves and culturally diverse individuals.

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COUNSELING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

COUNSED 745

Counseling models, services, and programs for secondary school students are investigated along with the roles of the secondary school counselor. Adolescent and young adult development, the influence of multiple factors on academic, personal/social, and career success, school counselor accountability, and various prevention/intervention needs of secondary students are explored. The developmental guidance and counseling needs of all secondary school students as well as the specific needs of particular student populations are identified. Topics include academic success, vocational exploration, and post-secondary transition. Discussions focus on individual, small group and classroom curricular approaches with adolescents.

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WORKSHOP

COUNSED 790

Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing "hands on" and participatory instructional techniques.

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SUPERVISED PRACTICUM

COUNSED 793

Practicum students provide individual, couple, family and group counseling services to students and other community members in the counseling lab. Students must complete supervised practicum experiences that total a minimum of 100 clock hours, including 40 hours of direct counseling service. Practicum students receive individual and/or triadic supervision and group supervision each week. This is a time to develop and refine counseling skills while providing a service to the community.

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COUNSELING INTERNSHIP

COUNSED 795

The Counseling Internship is an is an opportunity for students to apply concepts and skills in field counseling settings. Students are placed in internship settings which are compatible with the individual student's experiences, competencies, The Counseling Internship is an opportunity for students to apply concepts and skills in field counseling settings. Students are placed in internship settings which are compatible with the individual student¿s experiences, competencies, and career goals. Students work with clients under the guidance of a qualified field supervisor and the university supervisor. Prereq: All required coursework must be taken prior to or concurrent with the Internship.

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INDIVIDUAL STUDIES

COUNSED 798

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.