CNS-510 |
Research Methods |
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This course is designed to examine research designs, methods, procedures, and statistical analyses that can be used to | |||
address research questions of interest in counseling. This course will address issues of applied investigations encompassing | |||
the identification of research problems; identification and evaluation of the evidence base for counseling interventions and | |||
practices; the development of designs, methods, and procedures for conducting research and program evaluation; and the | |||
statistical tools to analyze and interpret data. Students will examine ethical and legal considerations relevant to the | |||
research process and explain the role of research in the advancement of the counseling profession. |
3.00 |
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CNS-511 |
Current Practices Student Affairs Admin |
Students in this course will examine, investigate, assess and analyze the current issues, trends and challenges administrators in higher education face. " Best practices " utilizing organization, management and leadership theories and practice relevant to higher education that address these issues, trends and challenges will be introduced. Students will apply appropriate models developed in response to these changes and challenges, as well as, develop and implement their own intervention programs for the challenges facing higher education |
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administrators in the 21st Century. |
3.00 |
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CNS-513 |
Practicum |
This course provides students with an entry-level, supervised field experience in school or clinical mental health counseling. Students progressively assume professional roles and responsibilities in accordance with standards established by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs( CACREP). The practicum is completed under the supervision of an approved site supervisor and a university supervisor. Over the 14-week course, students complete a minimum of 100 fieldwork hours, including at least 40 direct client contact hours. Students must also participate in 1.5 hours of mandatory weekly synchronous group supervision throughout the course. Additional requirements are outlined in the Counseling Program’ s Internship Handbook. Prerequisite: CNS 501; 537 for master ' s degree students. |
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Enrollment: Degree-seeking students only, or with permission of the Program Director. |
3.00 |
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CNS-515 |
Violence in the K-12 School |
The problem of violence in K-12 schools will be explored from a variety of perspectives( i. e. public health, criminology, ecology, developmental psychology, etc.). Research based explanations of youth violence including the role of families, peer groups, schools, and neighborhoods, as well as school counselor strategies for the |
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prevention and remediation of violence in the school will be discussed. |
3.00 |
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CNS-516 |
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy( CBT) |
Students will gain an advanced knowledge and practice with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy( CBT) theory and practice. This course focused on the use of CBT theory to understand clients and practice of appropriate CBT theory based interventions with clients. Students will design a treatment plan, employ various CBT techniques based on that treatment plan and evaluate their effectiveness. Mock counseling practice and video |
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demonstration is a key component of this course. |
3.00 |
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CNS-520 |
Theories in Counseling |
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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. |
3.00 |
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CNS-521 |
Assessment Techniques in Counseling |
The purpose of this course is to provide foundational information about assessment, which includes an overview of the various methods and sources of assessment information as well as basic principles of measurement. Students will develop skills in the selection, administration, and interpretation of assessment tools used to evaluate client issues and functioning. Related professional issues such as the history of assessment, legal and ethical concerns related to assessment, and trends in the field will be included. The overall goal is the development of critical thinking in the informed use of assessment |
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methods. |
3.00 |
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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 |
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population through treatment planning and suicide risk assessment practice. |
3.00 |
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