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CNS-517

Psychopharmacology

An introduction to psychopharmacology for counseling professionals. Understanding drug mechanisms and actions, their efficacy, their risks and the roles of counselors in working with clients taking medication will be discussed. Awareness of the current positions in the use of psychopharmacology in the treatment of mental disorders is also addressed.

CNS-518	College Planning	This course exposes the student to the college planning, application and admission process including admission criteria for various levels of college, counseling and admission activities for normal and special student populations, the financial aid process / application and an understanding of the current issues confronting school counselors in the college selection, application and admission process. Students will be exposed to resources available in the college admissions process; electronic and print material, software, web-sites, and organizations.
CNS-519	Seminar in Student Affairs	This course, through real life experiences and classroom academic activities,
		allows students to gain a solid understand and application of appropriate
		interventions for four main areas of student affairs; residence life, student
		life programming, higher education assessment and disability policies and
		services.

CNS-520

Theories in Counseling

This course is designed to survey major theoretical orientations to counseling and the philosophical assumptions underlying these theories. Students will utilize various theories to understand and predict their client ' s behavior, perceptions and feelings. Special focus is given to theory and practical application of the various approaches.

CNS-521

Assessment Techniques in Counseling

This course provides students with an understanding of assessment, evaluation and measurement in counseling practice on both the cognitive and social-emotional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the concepts underlying psychological testing and interpretation. Students will develop skills in the selection, administration, and interpretation of assessment tools used to evaluate client issues and functioning. The overall goal is the development of critical thinking in the informed use of assessment methods.

CNS-522

Trauma

This course will explore a range of theoretical and treatment-specific approaches in the treatment of psychological trauma. Students will examine the influence of culture on symptom presentation and treatment approaches, with a strong emphasis on historically disenfranchised, marginalized, oppressed, and vulnerable population through treatment planning and suicide risk assessment practice.

3.00