Course Name |
Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites ( Syntax ) |
CNS-513 |
Practicum |
3 |
This course is the student ' s entry level fifteen week supervised field experience . This field experience requires a minimum of
Take CNS-501 ; Minimum grade B . ( Required ,
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100 hours on site with 40 % of these hours being in face to face contact with clients . This field experience provides students the opportunity to integrate professional knowledge and apply their counseling skills in real life situations . Professional issues , legal issues and ethical behavior related to the counseling profession will be addressed . Emphasis is placed on applying counseling skills on the individual and group levels . Ninety minutes per week of synchronous group supervision is required in this course . For a full description of expectations please see the Practicum Handbook . |
Previous ). | Take CNS-504 ; Minimum grade B . ( Required , Previous ). | Take CNS-505 ; Minimum grade B . ( Required , Previous ). | Take CNS-520 ; Minimum grade B . ( Required , Previous ). | Take CNS- 527 ; Minimum grade B . ( Required , Previous ). |
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CNS-514 |
Technology in School Counseling Settings |
3 |
This course will assist students in enhancing their implementation of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program through the use of technology . Course focus will be on a variety of hand on technology based projects that focuses on information management and processing , program management , communication , website development , presentation skills and data collection , management and analysis skills . |
CNS-515 |
Violence in the K-12 School |
3 |
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 prevention and remediation of violence in |
the school will be discussed . |
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CNS-516 |
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ) |
3 |
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 demonstration is a key component of this course . |
CNS-517 |
Psychopharmacology |
3 |
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 |
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current positions in the use of psychopharmacology in the treatment of mental disorders is also addressed . |
CNS-518 |
College Planning |
3 |
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 |
3 |
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 |
3 |
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 |
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feelings . Special focus is given to theory and practical application of the various approaches . |
CNS-521 |
Assessment Techniques in Counseling |
3 |
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-523 |
Intervention Techniques Schl Counseling |
3 |
This course exposes students to the coordination , collaboration , knowledge and skills required in school based interventions used by school counselors . Students will learn evidence-based prevention and intervention techniques in the school setting aimed at providing comprehensive programming to all students , including those with disabilities , those who are English Language Learners ( ELL ), and those who are gifted . Topics include Student Assistance Program ( SAP ), Response to Intervention ( RtI ), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports ( PBIS ), crisis planning / response , substance abuse prevention and intervention , and peer intervention programming . |