Courses: Counseling

College of Social Sciences

CNSL A 702 Methods of Educational Research 3 cr. hrs.

The course examines research methods commonly used in the social and behavioral sciences, including survey, field, and experimental research designs. The coursework included the development of a research proposal.

CNSL A703 Statistics in Education 3 cr. hrs.

This course examines descriptive, inferential and multivariate statistics employed in counseling and psychology research.  The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, or SPSS, will be employed in the course to aid students in the calculation and interpretation of key statistical techniques commonly employed in the field.

CNSL A704 Research Writing Lab 1 cr. hr.

This one hour lab requirement offers development of graduate level research writing skills including APA format and development of a research proposal. The coursework includes identifying scientific research literature in the Research A702 course which is taken simultaneously with this lab. The lab will be utilized to hone the skills of developing a research proposal, including a literature review, at the graduate level.

CNSL A706 Philosophy and Counseling 3 cr. hrs.

This course provides an inquiry into the relationship between major philosophies and the professional practice of counseling. 

CNSL A722 Advanced Child Psychology 3 cr. hrs.

This course is a thorough study of child behavior from birth through the elementary school age with reference to the recognition and development of personality.

CNSL A723 Advanced Adolescent Psychology 3 cr. hrs.

This course offers an advanced study of the adolescent personality and subculture, with analysis of emotional and intellectual development, basic problems, and adjustments.

CNSL A725 Developmental Psychology 3 cr. hrs.

This course offers an advanced study of human development from conception to death. Topics include childhood and adolescent subcultures, developmental theory, and socialization.

CNSL A726 Advanced Educational Psychology 3 cr. hrs.

This course studies the nature of learning and learning processes with emphasis on the critical examination and evaluation of selected theories of learning.

CNSL A776 Measurement and Assessment 3 cr. hrs.

This course is designed to survey the test theories and critical analysis of tests and their application in schools. Content includes validity/reliability, standardized testing, teacher-made tests, norm/criteria referencing, and item analysis.

CNSL A830 Counseling Theories 3 cr. hrs.

This is a study of selected counseling theories, and replaces Principles and Administration of Guidance and Principles of Elementary School Guidance.

CNSL A835 Counseling Practice 3 cr. hrs.

This course is a study of counseling principles, practices, and techniques.

CNSL A836 Individual Counseling Skills Lab 1cr. Hr.

This course develops clinical skills by providing a series of weekly half-hour counseling sessions to trained actors who will serve as clients. The departmental laboratory includes digital video recording equipment and software that makes it possible to code and catalog each counseling interventions. This technology allows more precise study of group counseling sessions and accurate charting of progress over time. Making and analyzing these digital recordings will efficiently improve clinical skills and provide preparation for the challenge of working with “real” clients in practicum and internship. This lab requirement is taken simultaneously with CNSL A835 Counseling Practice.

$100 course fee.

CNSL A837 Counseling Children: Play Therapy 3 cr. hrs.

Counseling Children: Play Therapy explores the range of school and clinic-based approaches used by mental health professionals to help children. This course is an introduction to play therapy theory, and includes a on site practicum experience. Topics will include theory, developing a therapeutic relationship with a child, fostering involvement with the parent(s), family play therapy, sandtray skills, and using play therapy with groups.  

CNSL A840 Group Counseling 3 cr. hrs.

This course offers an experiential investigation of group process theory as it pertains to counseling practice.

CNSL A841 Vocational Counseling 3 cr. hrs.

This course is a study of history, theories, research, and techniques of career counseling.

CNSL A842 Multicultural Counseling 3 cr. hrs.

This course addresses the similarities and differences among various culturally diverse groups, and informs counselors of the characteristics and processes necessary to become a culturally skilled counselor.

CNSL A842 Consultation 3 cr. hrs.

This course is designed to develop consultative competencies with an emphasis on urban, multicultural relationships.  

CNSL A843 Group Counseling Skills Lab 1cr. hr.

This course one hour laboratory required of all students enrolled in CNSL A840 Group Counseling, which develops clinical skills by providing a series of weekly 45-minute counseling sessions to a group of trained actors who will serve as clients. The departmental laboratory includes digital video recording equipment and software that makes it possible for you to code and catalog each group counseling sessions. This technology allows more precise study of group counseling sessions and accurate charting of progress over time. Making and analyzing these digital recordings will efficiently improve group counseling skills and provides preparation for the challenge of working with “real” groups in practicum and internship.

$150 course fee.

CNSL A845 Substance Abuse Counseling 3 cr. hrs.

This course is designed to familiarize students with theories and strategies used in the treatment of substance abusers or chemically dependent clients. The coursework includes a survey of the various classifications of abused substances along with information concerning the physiological effects. The course also includes methods for evaluating the relative merits of different intervention strategies.

CNSL A850 Introduction to Family Counseling 3 cr. hrs.

This course explores the family systems theory and presents research on the family as an open system that functions in relation to its broader sociocultural context and that evolves over the life cycle. Various techniques of family counseling are covered as well as the ethical considerations of such a model.

CNSL A851 School Counseling 3 cr. hrs.

This course provides the theoretical and philosophical foundation and structural paradigm that forms the focus of school counseling. Practical information about programs, practices, resources, and research pertinent to the field of school counseling is intertwined with practical experiences. Cognitive learning through reading and research pertains to the history and evolution of school counseling, the role of the school counselor, comprehensive guidance programs, and program evaluation. This course develops the necessary knowledge to work at all levels of school counseling (elementary, middle, and secondary).

CNSL A855 Diagnosis and Treatment 3 cr. hrs.

The purpose of this course is to introduce the graduate student to the common diagnostic language used by mental health clinicians and researchers for communicating about the disorders for which they have professional responsibility. The course will introduce the student to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders and will also include practice in the writing of treatment plans to accompany the various diagnostic categories.

CNSL A864 Ethics 3 cr. hrs.

This course examines ethical standards of practice as outlined by the American Counseling Association. The student is introduced to the process of ethical decision-making and common ethical dilemmas facing mental health practitioners.

CNSL A865 Counseling Practicum 3 cr. hrs.

This course offers a supervised field experience in counseling for 10 hours a week in an off campus service learning site

CNSL A866 Internship I - 3 cr. hrs.

This course offers a supervised field experience in counseling for 20 hours a week in an off campus service learning site.

CNSL A866 Internship II - 3 cr. hrs.

This course offers a supervised field experience in counseling for 20 hours a week in an off campus service learning site.

CNSL A894 Experimental Course-3cr. hrs.

CNSL A895 Special Project 1 – 3 cr. hrs.

CNSL A896 Seminar/Workshop 1 – 3 cr. hrs.

CNSL A898 Research Project 1 – 3 cr. hrs.