CNS-505
Foundations of Counseling
3 This course acquaints school , clinical mental health and college counseling / student affairs 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 a competence in applying the ethical and legal codes in their field of concentration .
CNS-506
CNS-507
Marriage and Family Counseling
Disabilities School Counseling Setting
3 Students will gain an in-depth knowledge and experience of the family counseling perspective , its theories , seminal ideas and techniques in this class . Historically significant theories in the field , as well as those of modern relevant practitioners , will be presented . Techniques will be demonstrated through video role play activities and case studies .
3 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 based consultation practices for the disorders covered .
Take CNS-520 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take CNS-501 . ( Required , Previous ).