Graduate Catalog 2010-12
Counseling
CNSL 500 The Dynamics of Group Behavior 3
Prereq.: Admission to the graduate
program and/or permission of department chair. Experiential approach to more
effective interpersonal communication. Opportunity is offered for personal
growth in awareness and understanding both of self and others, and in the communication
of that self-awareness and understanding. The orientation of this course is
educational. Students enrolled in this course may be observed by students in
CNSL 507. Fall, Spring, Summer.
CNSL 501 Theories and Techniques in Counseling 6
Prereq.: Admission to M.S. in Counselor
Education or Marriage and Family Therapy. Investigation of theories and
techniques in counseling, including research findings and skill development.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
CNSL 503 Supervised Counseling Practicum 3
Prereq.: Written permission from
advisor. A minimum of 100 hours of supervised clinical experience in field
setting. Includes direct service with clients, including experience in
individual counseling and group work. Also includes on-campus group seminars.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
CNSL 504 Professional Studies in Counseling 3
Prereq.: Matriculation into the graduate
program. Areas of study include: professional socialization and the role of the
professional organizations, licensure or certification legislation, legal
responsibilities and liabilities, ethics and family law, confidentiality,
independent practice and inter-professional cooperation.
CNSL 506 Counseling Children & Adolescents 3
Prereq.: CNSL 501 or permission of
chair. An examination of counseling theories and strategies for working with
children and adolescents. Spring, Summer.
CNSL 507 Methods in Group Facilitation 3
Prereq.: CNSL 500 and 503. The impact of
the facilitator's behavior on a group.
Students will experience leading a group and observe different
leadership styles as well as didactic presentations on group theory and
leader interventions. Students will co-facilitate a group in the community. Recommended to be taken with either
practicum or internship. Fall.
CNSL 509 Independent Study in Counseling 1
TO 3
Prereq.: Permission of department chair
Systematic study of problems of special interest in counseling. Students are
guided in selection of topics for study. Can be taken more than once for a
maximum of 6 credits.
CNSL 520 Guidance Principles, Organization and
Administration 3
Prereq.: Admission into department. Introduction to principles of guidance in
modern school and study of guidance services, practices, and basic concepts
relating to organization and operation of guidance programs. Fall.
CNSL 521 Career Counseling and Development 3
Prereq.: CNSL 501. Approaches to career
counseling and development as it relates to agency and school settings.
Includes relevant career theories, a survey of instruments utilized in
assessing interests, values and career decision-making abilities, and relevant
occupational information. Fall, Summer.
CNSL 522 Appraisal Procedures in Counseling 3
Prereq.: CNSL 501. Survey of
standardized appraisal instruments utilized in assessing factors, such as
aptitude, intelligence, achievement, and interest as it relates to human
service agencies and school counseling. Spring, Summer.
CNSL 524 Consulting in the Schools 3
Prereq.: CNSL 520, or permission of
department chair. Emphasis on the learning and practice of specific skills
essential to consulting in the schools. The dynamics of child-parent
relationships and their impact on consulting with parents will be included.
Fall.
CNSL 525 Multicultural Counseling 3
Prereq.: CNSL 501. Study of the effects
of culture on world view and various approaches to counseling. Emphasis placed
on the development of culturally appropriate skills for use with diverse
populations.
CNSL 526 Principles of Comprehensive School
Counseling 3
Prereq.: Admission to the graduate
program and/or permission of department chair. Overview of developmental
guidance and counseling, and the role and function of the school counselor on
the elementary, middle/JHS, and secondary levels. Includes the history,
philosophy, trends, purposes, objectives, and roles within the schools at each
of the three levels. Spring.
CNSL 530 Student Development in Higher Education 3
Prereq.: Admission to the graduate
program and/or permission of department chair. Overview of college student
development, including characteristics of contemporary students. Fall.
CNSL 531 Student Services in Higher Education 3
Prereq.: Admission to M.S. in Counselor
Education or Marriage and Family Therapy. Overview of student services in
higher education including characteristics of special student populations.
Spring.
CNSL 532 Program Design in Student Services 3
Prereq.: CNSL 530. Design of
experiential education for adults in higher education, including needs
assessment, creation of developmental programs and learning communities, and
program implementation and evaluation. Spring.
CNSL 533 Legal, Financial, and Policy Issues in
Student Affairs 3
Prereq.: Admission to the Program in
Student Development in Higher Education (Counseling). Examination of policy
formation, law, and financial issues as they pertain to student affairs
administration in higher education. Fall.
CNSL 560 Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling 3
Prereq.: Admission to department.
Overview of the philosophy and practice of rehabilitation counseling. Emphasis
on the rehabilitation client, types of disabilities, and the life adjustment
that disability entails. Fall.
CNSL 561 Advanced Rehabilitation Counseling 3
Prereq.: CNSL 560 or permission of the
department chair. Case management and service coordination services including
independent living services, job development, and placement of individuals with
disabilities. Spring.
CNSL 563 Medical Aspects of Rehabilitation
Counseling 3
Prereq.: Admission to the graduate program or permission of the
department chair; CNSL 500 (may be taken concurrently). The rehabilitation counselor's role as a member of the health
care team will be studied. General characteristics of various disability groups
and identification of the medical specialists who serve these groups will be
presented. Spring.
CNSL 564 Rehabilitation and Disability Case Management Practices 3
Prereq.: CNSL 560. Rehabilitation and
disability case management process and community resources used in working
with individuals with various disabilities. Principles and practices of
private sector rehabilitation with individuals experiencing occupational and
non-occupational injury and disability. Spring.
CNSL 568 Alcohol and Drug Counseling 3
Prereq.: CNSL 501 or permission of
department chairperson. Basic assessment, intervention, and treatment
techniques in working with individuals and families affected by alcohol and
other drug abuse. Spring.
CNSL 571 Mental Health Counseling 3
Prereq.: CNSL 501. Principles and
practices for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental and
emotional disorders. Includes general principles for promoting optimal mental
health and human development. Spring.
CNSL 575 Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling 3
Prereq.: CNSL 568 and CNSL 571. Unique etiology,
treatment, and recovery concerns of persons diagnosed with co-occurring
substance abuse and mental health disorders. Forensic and legal issues
working with persons mandated or coerced into treatment.
CNSL 580 Topics in Counseling 1
TO 3
Prereq.: Degree candidacy or permission
of instructor. Topics will vary each time the course is offered. Combination of
lecture, discussion, inquiry sessions, and student presentation. May be taken
more than once for credit under different topics.
CNSL 581 Orientation to Professional Counseling 1
Prereq.: Admission to Official Certificate Program in Professional Counseling. Introduction to the practice of professional counseling. Review of licensure laws, ethical practices and professional associations. Students will enhance their understanding of the role and work of a professional counselor. Summer.
CNSL 591 Supervised School Guidance Internship 3 TO 6
Prereq.: CNSL 503 and permission of
instructor. Series of supervised experiences in the public school setting is
provided. Required for school counseling certification. Must be taken in
Fall-Spring cycle. Plan B requires a 3.00 overall GPA; students may not apply
to take the comprehensive examination until 75% of course work for the major
has been completed.
CNSL 592 Supervised Internship in Higher Education 3
Prereq.: CNSL 532 or permission of instructor. Professional experience to
prepare persons to enter the student development field in higher education.
Emphasis on actual practical experience, student/faculty/administrative
interaction, and the special concerns which affect the conduct of student
development services. Taken two semesters for a maximum of 6 credits. Plan B
requires a 3.00 GPA; students may not apply to take the comprehensive examination
until 75% of course work for the major has been completed.
CNSL 594 Supervised Clinical Practice-Professional
Counseling 3
Prereq.: Permission of instructor.
Supervised experience in community settings focusing on rehabilitation
counseling, mental health counseling or substance abuse counseling. Must be
taken in Fall-Spring cycle. Plan B requires a 3.00 overall GPA; students may
not apply to take the comprehensive examination until 75% of course work for
the major has been completed.
CNSL 598 Research Methods in Counseling 3
Admission to M.S. in Counseling Education or permission of department chair.
Quantitative and qualitative research design, data analysis, and interpretation
for counseling and rehabilitation disciplines. Not open to students in specialization
of School Counseling. Fall.
CNSL 599 Thesis 3
Prereq.: Permission of advisor; ED 598
or equivalent as accepted by advisor; completion of 24 credits; and a 3.00
overall GPA. Preparation of the thesis under the supervision of the thesis
advisor.
