CIS-450 |
Multimedia II |
This course allows students to apply the multimedia techniques learned in Multimedia I, to gaming technology. Students will learn the basic elements of game design and development, while working hands-on with the latest |
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gaming platforms to create their own game. |
3.00 |
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CNS-501 |
Counseling Skills |
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This course is designed to help students become more proficient in using the basic counseling and relationship building | |||
techniques used in the helping relationship as well as basic assessment, goal setting, selection of interventions, and | |||
evaluation of client outcomes. Through active out-of-class and live online training via zoom, students will develop basic | |||
counseling skills. Synchronous online meetings, mock counseling practice, and video demonstration of learned counseling | |||
skills is a key component of this course. Only open to degree students or with permission of the Program Director. |
3.00 |
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CNS-502 |
Counseling Agencies |
This course provides an overview of theoretical and applied information for counselors working in the community mental health setting. Topics include history and philosophy, legislation and policies, service delivery modalities, counselor roles, funding sources, prevention and intervention strategies, documentation and caseload management, consultation and |
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supervision, and current issues related to agency counseling. |
3.00 |
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CNS-503 |
DSM / Psychopathology |
Students will be introduced and learn to apply the mental health diagnostic system found in the DSM. Topics include; diagnostic interviewing skills, appropriate classification of a group of symptoms into a differential diagnosis, understanding of the etiology of the disorders discussed and appropriate interventions for each disorder( including information on psychopharmacology). The effects of socio-environmental factors on the etiology, diagnosis and treatment will also be |
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discussed. |
3.00 |
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CNS-504 |
Human Development |
This course explores the research and theory of human growth and development across the life span. Topics will include theories of development in the areas of social, cognitive, emotional and physical development as well as |
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strategies for facilitating optimum development. |
3.00 |
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CNS-505 |
Foundations of Counseling |
This course acquaints school and clinical mental health counselor trainees with their profession’ s historical and philosophical foundations, current counselor roles and functions, their professional counselor organizations, professional accreditation regulations, license, certification and professional preparation standards and guidelines, self-care strategies, advocacy, and counselor professional expectations. Students will demonstrate competence in applying the ethical and legal |
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codes in their field of concentration. |
3.00 |
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CNS-506 |
Marriage and Family Counseling |
This course provides a comprehensive overview of marriage, couple, and family counseling, emphasizing both theory and practice. Students will explore key concepts, seminal ideas, and intervention techniques, as well as ethical, legal, and |
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professional considerations. |
3.00 |
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CNS-507 |
Disabilities School Counseling Setting |
This course exposes students to the learning, mental health and intellectual disabilities found in the K-12 school counseling setting. The etiology, characteristics and contributing factors of specific disabilities will be presented. Students will demonstrate a knowledge of the DSM diagnostic system and PDE special education regulations and process and will be able to identify and apply appropriate counseling / instructional interventions and school |
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based consultation practices for the disorders covered. |
3.00 |
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CNS-508 |
Needs Eng Language Learner Schl Counsel |
This course prepares school counselors to effectively support English Language Learners( ELLs) through culturally responsive, evidence-based practices. Students will explore the history and trends in school counseling, examine the impact of cultural, social, and systemic factors on ELL achievement, and develop strategies to close opportunity gaps. Emphasis is placed on advocacy, collaboration, equitable access to resources, and promoting academic, career, and personal / social |
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success for ELL students. |
3.00 |
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CNS-509 |
College Student Development |
Theories of student development in the higher education settings are explored across a variety of developmental domains( intellectual, academic, personality, social, emotional, career, and moral) in this course. Emphasis is placed on an in-depth examination and analysis of the characteristics, attitudes, values, beliefs, risks, and expectations of undergraduate traditional and non-traditional higher education students including the developmental needs of these students. Campus environments( social, educational, on-campus, online etc.) |
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effects on student learning and development will also be addressed. |
3.00 |
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