CNS-536 |
Group Counseling K-12 School Setting |
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This course will expose students to the process and implementation of school-based counseling groups providing | |||
students with an overview of group development theories, basic principles of group dynamics, member roles and | |||
functions, multicultural considerations and group leadership skills. Topics include the process of forming a group, | |||
planning and leading groups, and the selection, evaluation, and use of group counseling methods and materials in | |||
line with the ASCA National Model. Synchronous group sessions are a key component of this course. Prerequisite: | |||
CNS 501. Only open to degree students or with permission of the Program Director. |
3.00 |
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CNS-537 |
Special Topics in Counseling |
This course introduces special topics in professional counseling in a hybrid format that includes a 3-day mandatory oncampus residency. Special topics will include issues of relevance to both school and clinical mental health concentrations with an emphasis on application in the field. Time on campus will be spent in both didactic and experiential learning workshops, punctuated with time to collaborate with peers, meet with faculty mentors, and engage in other professional preparation activities. Students will be assigned preparatory reading, as well as post-residency assignments to solidify their learning and prepare for a career in professional counseling. Only open to degree students or with permission of the |
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Program Director. |
3.00 |
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CNS-540 |
Ethical & Legal Issues in Counseling |
This course introduces students to the ethical and legal responsibilities assumed by professional counselors in mental health and school settings, including adhering to the profession ' s ethical codes, using ethical decisionmaking models, identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas, and navigating legal issues related to the practice of |
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counseling. |
3.00 |
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CNS-600 |
Internship I( CMH) |
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This course is the first in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling internship sequence. Across the internship | |||
sequence, students progressively assume the professional roles and responsibilities of clinical mental health | |||
counselors in accordance with standards established by the American Counseling Association( ACA) and the | |||
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs( CACREP). Internships are completed | |||
under the supervision of an approved site supervisor and a university supervisor. Students are required to | |||
participate in 1.5 hours of mandatory weekly synchronous group supervision throughout the internship. | |||