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CNS-535
CNS-536
CNS-537
Group Counseling & Facilitation Skills
Group Counseling K-12 School Setting
Special Topics in Counseling
This course will expose students to the process and implementation of school based counseling groups . Students will learn to become effective group leaders , cognizant of the process , functions and purpose of school based groups as a component of the ASCA National Model . Through active out of class and residency experiences and trainings students will develop basic group 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 .
3.00 Take CNS-501 . ( Required , Previous ).
This course provides an overview of group development theories , basic principles of group dynamics , member roles and functions and group leadership skills . Topics include : the process of forming a group , planning and leading groups ; the selection , evaluation , and use of group counseling methods and materials . Mock counseling practice and video demonstration of learned counseling skills is a key component of this course . This course has a residency requirement .
3.00 Take CNS-501 . ( Required , Previous ).
Investigation of a selected topic or topics designed to integrate and enhance students ' application of counseling theory and practice . 3.00