Counseling Course Descriptions

5113 ORIENTATION TO THE COUNSELING PROFESSION.

This course is designed to develop familiarity with the specialty of the counseling profession its professional practices and issues, its basic concepts, its relationship to other specialties and fields within psychology, and its scientific and research bases.

The American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics will be introduced. (Previously listed as PSY 5113)

5223 ADV PSYCHOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD & ADOLESCENCE.

This course is an examination of the primary developmental principles of childhood and adolescence with emphasis on the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and moral components, and their interactions in a multi cultural society. (Previously listed as PSY 5223)

5243 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT.

A systematic study of human development over the lifespan; emphasizing physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. (Previously listed as PSY 5243)

5253 ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY.

An intensive investigation of learning problems, motivation, measurement, skill development, and individual differences as identified by the experienced teacher. (Previously listed as PSY 5253)

5273 APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING.

A study of basic applied principles of learning and the conditions under which learning occurs. (Previously listed as PSY 5273)

5283 ASSESSMENT IN COUNSELING.

This course provides an understanding of assessment in counseling through (1) an overview of basic testing concepts, (2) an understanding of test construction, (3) familiarity with instruments, and (4) an overview of using test results. It also provides an overview of typical problems and approaches to individual and group testing in the areas of intelligence, aptitude, achievement, interest, and personality measurement.

History, rationale, and ethical issues in the use of testing instruments are included.

5323 CAREER GUIDANCE THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN.

Current trends in career education including a theoretical study of vocational development and the gathering, filing, and using of occupational information. (Previously listed as PSY 5323)

5333 INDIVIDUAL INTELLIGENCE TESTING.

Directed study and practice in the use of the WISC WAIS with emphasis on administration, interpretation, and prescriptive techniques.(Prerequisite:COUN 5283, Permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5333)

5343 PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT.

A course in psychological and educational measurements which emphasizes the administration of standardized tests of personality development.(Prerequisite:COUN 5283 and Permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5343)

5373 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY.

This course will explore etiology, classification, and treatment of major mental disorders.

A substantial portion of the class will involve the diagnostic process and the use of the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

Psychopharmacology for the major mental disorders will be discussed. (Previously listed as PSY 5373)

5383 ADVANCED ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY.

A scientific study of the dynamics, etiology, prevention, and treatment of abnormal behavior with a focus on applications and referral skills for counselors in the school, community, and other mental health settings. (Previously listed as PSY 5383)

5423 TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING.

Provides application of theories and techniques of counseling through practice and critique of counseling interviews and related activities. Role playing is employed to provide practice in developing skills appropriate for elementary children, adolescents, and adults. (Permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5423)

5443 THEORIES OF COUNSELING.

Assist students in gaining an understanding of major counseling theories and techniques used in interviewing and appraisal. (Permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5443)

5483 COUNSELING DIVERSE POPULATIONS.

Introduction to multicultural counseling, counselor competencies, cultural counseling models, and counseling strategies for diverse populations. (Permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5483)

5523 GROUP PROCESSES.

A study of the theory, techniques, and therapeutic forces of group treatment. Students will also be participating members of a small group of 10 clock hours (Permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5523)

5543 COUNSELING PRACTICUM.

Supervised practice in the use of counseling techniques, tests, occupational and educational information with emphasis on the counseling interview. Supervised practice in the use of counseling techniques, including the counseling interview.

Students are expected to complete a 100 hour site placement, with 40 of those hours being client contact hours.

(Prerequisite:A grade of B or better in COUN 5423, Permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5543)

5553 INTERVENTION STRATEGIES.

This course is designed to develop familiarity with various intervention strategies to assist individuals in changing behavior or dealing with specific problems. Students will learn to establish appropriate counseling goals, design intervention strategies, evaluate client outcomes, and successfully terminate the counselor client relationship.

(Permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5553)

5563 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING.

A survey of contemporary systems of marital and family counseling; a study of theoretical models of counseling practice, methods, and research. (Permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5563)

5583 DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE.

This course is the foundation for students planning to enter the school counseling profession.

Special attention is given to the foundations and contextual dimensions of school counseling as well as the knowledge and skill requirements such as organization, planning, implementation, management and evaluation of a comprehensive school counseling and guidance program. (Previously listed as PSY 5583)

5613 COUNSELING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.

Instruction in the theories and techniques used in counseling children and adolescents. Specific instruction on conceptualization of childhood and adolescent problems with emphasis on appropriate interventions. Focus will be directed towards developmental, as well as, remedial counseling approaches with accompanying skill development. (Prerequisites: A three hour graduate class in developmental psychology and successful completion of COUN 5443. Permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5613)

5623 HUMAN SEXUALITY IN COUNSELING.

This course focuses on sexual development and sex education. Major emphases are on becoming comfortable with one’s own sexuality, preparation for facilitating the parents as sex educators of their children, the role of the school and the counseling professional in sex education, along with diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction. (Prerequisite: 12hours of graduate psychology/counseling, permission required.) (Previously listed as PSY 5623)

5863 RESEARCH IN COUNSELING.

This course is designed to assist the student in becoming a critical consumer of research through learning to conduct an integrative review of research or meta analysis of a selected topic in counseling. (Prerequisite: permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5863)

5913 COUNSELOR SUPERVISION AND CONSULTATION.

A didactic and experiential course for graduate and post graduate students who wish to assume the role of supervisor of counseling and consultant to schools and agencies. Goals include the assimilation and application of major theoretical/conceptual models and supervision approaches in counseling and human development. (Prerequisite: completion of one semesters of graduate internship, permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5913)

5923 COUNSELING INTERNSHIP I.

This course requires 300 hours at an approved internship site. The student is expected to engage in various counseling related activities (e.g. individual/group/family/career counseling, attend workshops, etc.) The student must be supervised by an approved on site supervisor and will attend a regularly scheduled class.

(Prerequisite:COUN 5423 and COUN 5543) (Previously listed as PSY 5923)

5933 COUNSELING INTERSHIP II.

This course requires 300 hours at an approved internship site. The student is expected to engage in various counseling related activities (e.g. individual/group/family/career counseling, attend workshops, etc.) The student must be supervised by an approved on site supervisor and will attend a regularly scheduled class.

(Prerequisite: COUN 5923 (Previously listed as PSY 5933)

5960 DIRECTED READINGS.

Individualized literature study in some area of counseling selected in consultation with the supervising professor. (Permission required) (Previously listed as PSY 5960)

5970 SPECIAL STUDIES.

Individualized or group projects selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval) (Previously listed as PSY 5970)

5980 SEMINAR.

Small group study of topic announced in the schedule of classes. (Previously listed as PSY 5980)

5990 RESEARCH.

Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor. (Previously listed as PSY 5990)