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Graduate Counselor Education

2026 Spring Term

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SPECIAL STUDIES

COUNSED 696

Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings.

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MENTAL HEALTH IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS

COUNSED 702

The purpose of this course is to provide current educators, professionals, and administrators in P-12 and higher educational and professional settings with an overview of mental health, how behaviors may present in schools and the community, learn individual and systemic educational preventions and interventions, and explore policies and ways to handle drugs, alcohol, and other coping strategies.

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SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS II

COUNSED 704

The course focuses on theories and models of career development, counseling and decision-making specific to PK-16 environments. The course addresses sources of career, educational, avocational, occupational, and labor market information, technology, career information systems, assessments, and techniques pertinent for career planning, placement, and follow-up, with the goal of social justice and systemic change.Students will learn about career development program planning, implementation, evaluation and theory application and skills to support students and families through educational transitions. Throughout, students will gain leadership and advocacy strategies to address opportunity gaps, access, and barriers to special programming.

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SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERNSHIP

COUNSED 711

The School Counseling Internship is an opportunity for students to apply concepts and skills in school counseling settings. Students are placed in Pk-12 educational settings and are required to have substantial experience across elementary, middle and high school settings. Students work under the supervision of a licensed school counselor and university counselor education staff.

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RESEARCH IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION

COUNSED 715

The purpose of this course is to provide a practical graduate-level overview of research design in counseling and personnel services and to develop skills for designing, critiquing and disseminating research.

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CRISIS INTERVENTION AND TRAUMA COUNSELING ACROSS SETTINGS

COUNSED 716

This course will present counseling approaches that effectively address crises across counseling settings. Students will reflect on how people deal with crises, learn prevention measures, and develop skills in psychological first aid with specific intervention techniques. Examples of situations to be explored include suicide, homicide, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, natural disasters and terrorism, school safety, and personal loss.

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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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INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE, COUPLES, AND FAMILY COUNSELING

COUNSED 731

This course provides an introduction to the theories and practices of systems therapy. The content covers three essential areas of study: (a) theoretical concepts and models of systems theory and marriage, couples, and family therapy, along with related research and professional issues; (b) practical information, techniques, and procedures; and (c) issues concerning today's couples and families.

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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. We 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.

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CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY: EVIDENCE-BASED AND INTEGRATED TREATMENT

COUNSED 749

This course is for the student who wishes to develop and refine skills in the area of addictions counseling. The course will examine the roles, functions, and settings of addiction counselors. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to evidence-based approaches to address addictions and integrated mental health, trauma and addictions treatment.

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TREATMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

COUNSED 753

Students will utilize the intake interview, mental status exam, and gathering of biopsychosocial and mental health histories to aide in the diagnostic process and development of treatment plans. Students will explore specific evidence-based interventions/techniques used with clients to address mental health concerns. Students will understand the basics pertaining to psychotropic drugs used in the treatment of mental health disorders.

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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 opportunity for students to apply concepts and skills in field counseling settings. Students are placed in internship settings that are compatible with the individual student's experiences, competencies, and career goals. Students work with clients under the supervision of a qualified staff member in the setting and the university counselor education staff.

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INDIVIDUAL STUDIES

COUNSED 798

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

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THESIS RESEARCH

COUNSED 799

Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course.