Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites ( Syntax ) |
|
CNS-501 |
Counseling Skills |
3 |
This course is designed to help students become more proficient in using the basic psychological counseling techniques used in the helping relationship . Through active out of class and residency experiences and trainings students will develop basic counseling skills . Mock counseling practice and video demonstration of learned counseling skills is a key component of this course . This course has a residency requirement . |
CNS-502 |
Counseling Agencies |
3 |
This course provides an overview of service delivery systems in the community mental health agency . Topics include ; community mental health agency funding sources , prevention , outreach , referral , client empowerment , traditional agency duties , roles and activities and social policy . |
CNS-503 |
DSM / Psychopathology |
3 |
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 socioenvironmental factors on the etiology , diagnosis and treatment will also be discussed . |
CNS-504 |
Human Development |
3 |
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 strategies for facilitating optimum development . |