PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (34 S.H.)
(Not a counseling degree)

REQUIRED COURSES (28 S.H.)
534 Human Relations & Diversity (3)
601 Foundations of Counseling (3)
611 Development Over the Lifespan (3)
615 Group Theory & Practice (3)
620 Tests, Meas., & Res. Design (3)
625 Career Dev. & Appraisal (3)
633 Ethical Practice & Social Change (3)
658 Microskills (3)
695 Capstone Project (1)

Plus at least one (1) of the following:
532 Stress Management (3)
622 Family Systems Counseling (3)
635 Orientation to School Counseling (3)
640 Orientation to Community Counseling (3)

ELECTIVES (6 S.H.)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
532/432 Stress Management - 3 S.H.
This course will provide an introduction to important concepts, issues, skills, and interventions related to the identification and management of personal stress. Offered distance learning. P/NC or letter grade.
534 Human Relations and Diversity - 3 S.H.
The purpose of this course is to: (1) promote student growth and development through the learning and practice of basic communication and helping skills; (2) study cultural diversity as it relates to human relations and communication; (3) examine gender and sexual orientation in terms of human relations and communication; and (4) address human relations and communication as they relate to special populations (persons with disabilities, older adults, economically disadvantaged individuals, children, etc.). Grade only.
595/495 Workshop: Counseling Specialties - .5-4 S.H.
The topics of these workshops will vary. Announcements of the topics and any special enrollment issues will be made in advance of the workshop offering. P/NC or letter grade.
600 Independent Research in Counseling - .5-3 S.H.
This course provides an opportunity for qualified students to work independently. Topics may include research, development of special projects, field experiences, selected readings, etc. P/NC or letter grade.
601 Foundations of Counseling - 3 S.H.
This course introduces students to the profession of counseling. Through scholarly research and writing, students will examine the role and function of counselors in a variety of settings. Current trends and issues in counseling also will be addressed. Throughout the course, major emphasis will be placed on the learning and practice of basic helping skills in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: Admission to the Counselor Education Department. Grade only.
611 Development over the Lifespan - 3 S.H.
The purpose of this course is to promote students’ thinking and learning about human growth, adaptation, and change throughout the lifespan. Major theories, issues, eras, and trends in human development will be addressed. Grade only.
615 Group Theory and Practice - 3 S.H.
In this course students are introduced to the theory and practice of group counseling. The course will provide students with an academic/theoretical overview of groups and group work as well as the opportunity to develop group leadership skills through experiential learning activities. Prerequisite: CE 601 or permission of instructor. Grade only.
620 Tests, Measurement & Research Design - 3 S.H.
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of measurement as applied to psychological testing, research design, and program evaluation. Knowledge of and practical experience in the use of standardized psychological tests in counseling for personality assessment, evaluation, and career and life decisions will be provided. Current methods of research design and program evaluation in counseling practice and school settings will be discussed. Prerequisite: basic statistics course (undergraduate or graduate). Grade only.

622 Family Systems Counseling - 3 S.H.
This course introduces students to the theory, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies used in the practice of family systems counseling. The focus of the course will be on building a theoretical base for understanding and applying family systems counseling strategies and techniques. Didactic and experiential learning will provide students with the opportunity to apply and integrate knowledge and skills. Prerequisite: CE 601. Grade only.
625 Career Development & Appraisal - 3 S.H.
This course provides students with the basic theories, counseling techniques, and assessment tools used in career counseling. Through applied learning experiences students will be able to complete a comprehensive career assessment and plan. Grade only.
630 Counseling Children & Adolescents - 1 S.H.
This course presents students with basic counseling theory and practice as it relates to children and adolescents. Special attention will be given to issues/applications relevant to working with children in schools and mental health settings. Meeting the special counseling needs of children of color and children with disabilities also will be explored. Grade only.
633 Ethical Practice and Social Change - 3 S.H.
This course introduces students to the legal, professional and ethical issues that affect the practice of counseling and psychotherapy and the methods and ethical basis for counselors to be agents of social change. Students will become familiar with mental health law and the ethical codes that cover the counseling profession. A model for ethical decision making will be presented. Also, students will be presented with models for social change in their function as leaders, change agents, collaborators, and risk takers. Providing outreach and advocacy services in the school and community settings, students will expand their role as counselors to include the social contexts of culture, the dynamics of power at work in any system, and the political processes essential for change. Grade only.
635 Orientation to School Counseling - 3 S.H.
This course introduces the student to current school counseling models and effective practice. The focus is on practical issues faced by school counselors as they implement a school counseling program, work with students, colleagues, and families, and manage role responsibilities effectively. Field based learning is an important component of this course. Grade only.
640 Orientation to Community Counseling - 3 S.H.
This course examines the counseling profession including history, philosophy, theory, and professional issues. Emphasis is on different counseling populations and multicultural issues. Grade only.
645 School Counseling Practice - 3 S.H.
This course addresses important conceptual and practical issues of effective school counseling practice, with an emphasis on the critical importance of proactive, primary prevention applications that positively impact student development and success. Developmental guidance curriculum, consultation, advocacy, and data-driven outcomes will be addressed, both in the classroom and in field-based learning cohorts. Prerequisite: CE 635. Grade only.
650 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning - 3 S.H.
This course provides an overview of the etiology, classification, and recommendations for treatment of mental disorders, personality disorders and adjustment problems. Students will gain practice with the DSM. Guidelines for treatment planning and case management also will be presented. Grade only.
658 Microskills - 3 S.H.
This is a practice course, which provides a systematic skills approach to developing basic counseling skills. Students will have the opportunity to practice micro-skills (e.g., rapport building, attending, paraphrasing, etc.) on a weekly basis. Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Counselor Education Department and have successfully completed (earned a letter grade of B or better) in CE 601. P/NC only.
660 Counseling Theory and Practice - 3 S.H.
This course exposes students to theories of personality development and change, theories of counseling, and counseling techniques. Students practice application of counseling theories in a laboratory setting with simulated situations. Students are encouraged to identify and develop a tentative theory of personality as it relates to an effective counseling approach. A strong emphasis is placed on the ethical standards of the counseling profession and on multicultural issues. Prerequisite: CE 658 and permission of 660 instructor. In general, students are not eligible for enrollment in 660 until they have successfully completed approximately 30 semester credits in the CE department and have satisfied all relevant course prerequisites. Students should consult with their faculty adviser and refer to the detailed enrollment procedures in the CE student handbook. Grade only.
680 Counseling Practicum - 3 S.H.
This course provides an opportunity for the student counselor to begin to develop and refine their individual and group counseling skills within the functional milieu of a community or school setting. All practicum activities are closely supervised by university and field-based supervisors. Prior to entry into the course, all students must provide to the instructor verification of having current professional liability insurance. Prerequisite: All coursework up to and including CE 660. Note: Students must earn a letter grade of B or better in CE 660 in order to be admitted to CE 680. All coursework except 690 and 695 must be completed before admission into 680. In special circumstances, the department will give permission for concurrent enrollment in no more than one (1) of the following: 611, 622, 625. Grade only.
690 Internship - 3 or 6 S.H.
This course provides a practical, field based experience in a school or community setting. This experience may be arranged with supervision coordinated through the CE Internship Coordinator and an onsite supervisor. A total of six (6) credits of internship work must be completed. Prerequisite: CE 680 with a letter grade of B or better. Grade only.
695 Capstone Project - 1 S.H.
This course structures the completion of a major capstone paper in collaboration with the student’s academic advisor, and serves as a transition from the role of student to that of professional. Note: May be taken concurrently with CE 680 or CE 690, and a grade of B or A must be earned in the course. Grade only.
699 Master’s Thesis - 2-4 S.H.
This course is an opportunity for the student interested in pursuing a Ph.D. program to conduct independent research employing scientific methods and procedures in the area of the student’s field of concentration. P/NC or letter grade.

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