CNS-527 |
Scl Jstc Mltcltrl & Dvrsty Iss in CThis course focuses on developing an awareness and skill |
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foundation for counselor multicultural and diversity | |||
competency and advocacy skills . This course exposed the | |||
student to the diversity of American culture and it makes the | |||
student aware of the trends , issues and communications when | |||
living in a multicultural society . Topics in this course include | |||
changing family and society systems , gender and racial | |||
equality , socioeconomic and cultural differences , sexual | |||
orientation , physical , and psychological ability , religion , and | |||
age . | |||
CNS-531 |
Career Development |
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This course provides an overview of the theories of career |
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development and includes sources of occupational |
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information , career assessment and methods of career |
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counseling . Students will develop the knowledge , skills , and |
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resources for facilitating career development and occupational |
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choice throughout the lifespan |
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CNS-533 |
Substance Use / Abuse |
Provides a general introduction to the topic of addictions , |
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including pharmacology of major substances of abuse , |
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psychological factors , models of chemical addition , substance |
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abuse in special populations , and an overview of treatment |
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modalities . |
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CNS-535 |
Group Counseling & Facilitatio |
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This course provides an overview of group development |
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theories , basic principles of group dynamics , member roles and |
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functions , multicultural considerations and group leadership |
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skills . Topics include the process of forming a group , planning |
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and leading groups , and the selection , evaluation , and use of |
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group counseling methods and materials . Synchronous group |
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sessions are a key component of this course . Prerequisite : CNS |
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501 or permission of the Program Director or designee . Only |
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open to degree students or with permission of the Program |
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Director . |
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