Common substances of abuse. Origin, distribution and sale, use, methods of ingestion, effects, legitimate uses, and other features. Foundation course for other curricular offerings in substance-abuse counseling.

For non-majors, introduces students to fundamental components of the practice of counseling for application in a variety of professional settings. This course cannot be used to waive a required course for a master's program in Counseling and Human Services.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

The historical development of counseling, legal and ethical issues, professional identity, and professional counseling roles and practices in various settings.

Principles of group dynamics, group developmental stage theory, leadership styles, and group leadership methods, with a focus on the integration of practice and theory in multiple group contexts. Course includes student participation in a within-class group experience. Permission of instructor.

Roles of rehabilitation counselors in a variety of settings and the implications of disability as it relates to counseling people with disabilities. Study of various topics as they relate to rehabilitation counseling.

Counseling theories: their psychological assumptions, the therapeutic process inherent in each, and the expected outcomes of successful counseling.

Theory and research related to counseling persons of different cultural identities. A broad definition of cultural as premise for increasing student awareness and knowledge of how culture affects the counseling process.

Developmental theory and research pertaining to change and consistency across the lifespan. Focus on the facilitation of human development for persons of varying background and experience. Application of developmental principles to counseling practice.

The meaning of work for individuals and within cultural contexts; theories of career development; using computers in career counseling; vocational decision making; and career counseling strategies for working with diverse populations including persons with disabilities.

Introduction to counseling skills and techniques, including assessment, relationship building, goal setting, and therapeutic intervention. Extensive use of video and audio taping of role-played counseling interactions. Permission of instructor.

Clinical and case conceptualization skills for working with diverse populations. Race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and religion, with focus on applicability for counseling practice.

Analysis and interpretation of selected interest and personality tests, as well as assessment environments. Synthesis of comprehensive case data and report writing in educational, vocational, and general counseling. Assessment of individuals and families.

Review of the theory, history and practice of crisis counseling. Emphasis is placed on the study of techniques and interventions appropriate for use in a variety of crisis situations.

Specialized knowledge, skills, and awareness necessary for counseling children and adolescents within individual, group, and family counseling modalities. Developing a therapeutic relationship and implementing effective interventions.

Biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to chemical dependency. Overview of different theoretical approaches to substance abuse counseling. Discussion, demonstration, and practice of counseling strategies for prevention and intervention.

Theoretical and applied philosophical understanding of child-centered play therapy. Reflective listening, tracking, limit setting, selecting props, structuring sessions, identifying themes, using consultation, etc., to conduct individual, dyadic, group and filial therapy. Cross-cultural relationships.

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems.  Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Study of employer attitudes, client preparation for placement, the counselor's role in the placement process. Emphasis on placement techniques, traditional and innovative. Group techniques, importance of follow-up. Job classifications and job analysis.

Roles, functions, and contexts for mental health counselors working in community agencies. A review of dimensions, interventions, and characteristics of agencies serving diverse populations. Foundations of mental health consultation, prevention, and program evaluation.

Roles and functions of school counselors. Analysis of the history, development, implementation and evaluation of school counseling programs, K-12.

School counseling related knowledge, skills, and awareness necessary for college access. Use of the American School Counselor Association National Model to influence P-12 students, families, schools, colleges and the entrepreneurial admissions sector.

Critical issues in schools. Implementation of comprehensive K-12 developmental school counseling program: models, strategies, and interventions to work effectively as school counselors at different school levels. School counseling majors only.

A one-semester, 100-hour, clinical placement to advance the student's counseling skills. Video or audio taping at the practicum site is required for supervision. Students receive weekly individual and group supervision on campus.

Methods, strategies, and issues related to research. Includes evaluating knowledge claims, quantitative and qualitative research designs, statistical analyses, and research ethics. Critical review of the professional literature for application to professional practice.

A supervised field placement in a school, agency, college, or rehabilitation setting during which students assume the varied roles of counselor. Weekly individual supervision and group supervision are required. Internships must meet all accreditation guidelines.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Fundamentals of designing, implementing, and evaluating counseling programs to achieve specific ends. Individual field project in area relevant to the student's program of study is included. Course is planned to provide context for student C.A.S. projects.

Experience in the clinical supervision of student counselors. For post-master's counselors.

Supervised counseling experience for doctoral students. Intended to expand skill sets and level of ability through involvement in complex and diverse counseling situations Empirically supported treatment is emphasized.

An advanced graduate course that reviews seminal contributions to group work as well as current research trends. Includes supervised experience in facilitating personal growth groups. Permission of instructor.

Major conceptual approaches, methods, and techniques; evaluation; and ethical and legal issues. Strategies for working with supervisees representing diverse backgrounds, developmental levels, and learning styles. Supervised practice opportunities included.

Client, professional, and student issues as embedded within multiple and interrelated systems, including political and economic structures. Culturally relevant pedagogy, counseling, research, leadership, and supervision. For doctoral students only.

Examines psychological theory construction, compares various theoretical formulations of the counseling process, and emphasizes participants' critical analysis of how such theories relate to one's personal theoretical orientation and counseling practice. Theories representing distinct literatures within counseling are included. Permission of instructor.

Special problems in counseling and counselor education.

Designed for advanced graduate students, this course explores key issues currently faced by counselors, supervisors, and counselor educators. Topics are identified through a review of current professional literature.

Instructional theories, methods, and teaching practices relevant to counselor education including assessment and evaluation will be discussed, compared, critiqued, and applied. An increased emphasis will be placed on experiential and constructivist approaches. Doctoral level seminar.

Issues related to identifying research questions, research design, implementation, dissemination, and review. Specific topics to be discussed are determined jointly by faculty and students to ensure relevance to research development needs of participants. May not be repeated for credit.

Students must be engaged in internship experiences involving counseling, clinical supervision, and teaching over the course of their doctoral study. Individual and group supervision are required as part of internship.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems.  Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.