Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
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 . Prerequisites : None
CNS-528 Advanced Intervent Children / Adolescents ( 3 ) This course provides advanced skills in working with children and adolescents . Students will engage in counseling techniques specifically designed for children . Awareness of the ethical issues involved in working with children will also be discussed . Mock counseling practice and video demonstration is a key component of this course . Prerequisites : CNS 520 and CNS 501 . Prerequisites : None
CNS-529 Facilitating Parent Education Classes ( 3 ) A model for parent education programming that counselors develop and implement will be the focus of this course . This course exposes the student to the steps in building and maintaining good relationships with children , encouraging intrinsic worth and self-esteem , understanding the purposes and goals of behavior , developing alternatives to rewards and punishment , and methods for communicating effectively with families and children . This course does require mock video facilitation of a parent education group . Prerequisites : None
CNS-531 Career Development ( 3 ) This course provides an overview of the theories of career development and includes sources of occupational information , career assessment and methods of career counseling . Students will develop the knowledge , skills , and resources for facilitating career development and occupational choice throughout the lifespan Prerequisites : None
CNS-533 Substance Use / Abuse ( 3 ) Provides a general introduction to the topic of addictions , including pharmacology of major substances of abuse , psychological factors , models of chemical addition , substance abuse in special populations , and an overview of treatment modalities . Prerequisites : None
CNS-535 Group Counseling K-12 School Setting ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : CNS-501 ( Required , Previous ). | CNS-513 ( Required , Concurrent ).
CNS-536 Group Counseling & Facilitation Skills ( 3 ) 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
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