niques of individual counseling. It also covers
various models of the consultation process
focusing on the rationale of why consultation
has emerged as an important adjunct to per-
sonal counseling.
COUN725 ORGANIZATION AND
DEVELOPMENT OF
PROGRAMS IN THE
HELPING PROFESSIONS
3 sem. hrs.
This course prepares students to function pro-
ductively in entry level and mid-level supervi-
sory positions within institutions/ organiza-
tions that serve the needs of specified groups
of persons. It stresses both theory and applica-
tion as students experience the cyclical
process of program development and modifi-
cation. It also teaches selected leadership and
management roles and functions in organiza-
tional settings, as well as proposal writing and
working with grants.
COUN730 SUPERVISED
COUNSELING PRACTICE
3 sem. hrs.
This course assists students to identify and
develop the skills of effective helpers. Stu-
dents participate in counseling experiences
using role-playing and "real life" clients. The
class makes extensive use of audio and video
tapes of counseling sessions conducted by stu-
dents and of critiques thereof. Students receive
feedback regarding their levels of skill.
COUN735 COUNSELING
PRACTICUM
3 sem. hrs.
The practicum provides an arranged, super-
vised experience in a specialized area of coun-
seling. It requires prerequisite training and suf-
ficient experience to allow the beginning of
autonomous functioning.
COUN740 INDIVIDUAL
DEVELOPMENT
THROUGH THE
ADOLESCENCE 3 sem. hrs.
This course, intended primarily for profession-
al educators, enables adults to base their inter-
actions/interventions with children, adoles-
cents and parents on an understanding of the
process of growth and development. Students
will have the opportunity to engage in a use-
oriented project related to their individual
interests/needs.
COUN742 DEVELOPMENTAL
COUNSELING IN
SCHOOLS
3 sem. hrs.
This course prepares students to apply the
basic counseling skills in a school setting. It
emphasizes the various roles of the elementary
and secondary school counselor, tools and
strategies appropriate in those settings, and in
consulting and collaboration with other school
personnel.
COUN744 TECHNIQUES FOR
COUNSELING THE
STUDENT WITH A
DISABILITY
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides a foundation for graduate
students in school guidance to effectively
counsel the student with a disability. It empha-
sizes cultural, historical, and socio-economic
issues facing the adjustment of this student, as
well as specific counseling procedures for
assisting him/her in a school setting.
COUN745 MULTI-CULTURAL
COUNSELING
3 sem. hrs.
This course enables students to develop
knowledge and understanding regarding char-
acteristics and concerns of multi-culturally
diverse groups, the attitudes and behaviors
affected by dominant group membership, and
individual and group approaches/interventions
appropriate with diverse populations.
COUN750 STUDY OF THE
INDIVIDUAL IN HIGHER
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course reviews major theoretical models
of student and adult development, develop-
mental aspects of college students, and the
effects of the college experience on individu-
als. Student personnel practitioners learn to
design programs to effect positive develop-
mental changes within college/university stu-
dents.
COUN752 LAW IN POSTSECONDARY
HIGHER EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course serves as a legal foundation for
graduate students in counseling, student per-
sonnel services, or related professions in high-
er education. Emphasis is given to the legal
history in higher education, institutional rela-
tionships with administrators, students, facul-
ty, the community; procedural processes, and
basic concepts of civil rights, criminal, tort,
and contractual law.
COUN753 STUDENT AFFAIRS
PRACTICE AND
ADMINISTRATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course prepares graduate students for
entry level and mid-level student personnel
services positions in higher education. It
emphasizes the history and philosophy of
higher education, student affairs purposes and
functional areas, as well as professional man-
agement/leadership issues relevant to higher
education institutions.
COUN754 FAMILY COUNSELING
3 sem. hrs.
This course prepares students to counsel fami-
lies. Students also learn how to use the Diag-
nostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disor-
ders for diagnosing and planning treatment
with families and individuals.
COUN780 MEDICAL INFORMATION
FOR THE HELPING
PROFESSION
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to provide students
with a working knowledge of disabilities and
an understanding of basic medical terminolo-
gy associated with a variety of disorders found
in general rehabilitation settings. Areas of
focus include: types of disorders, diagnostic
and treatment methods, functional issues,
arranging physical restoration services, psy-
chosocial and vocational implications of vari-
ous disorders, and the role of the rehabilitation
counselor.
COUN784 PSYCHO-SOCIAL
ASPECTS OF DISABILITY
3 sem. hrs.
This course explores the psychological and
social aspects of disability. Interpersonal as
well as intrapersonal issues are examined.
Emphasis is placed on the impact of illness,
disability, and deviance on the individual and
his or her family. The course presents many of
the issues and challenges encountered by the
rehabilitation professional, including attitudes
toward individuals with disabilities and the
perspectives of families and professional. The
primary objective is to expand students' per-
spectives regarding disability and disability-
related issues.
COUN788 SPECIAL EVALUATION
TECHNIQUES
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to aid students in
developing an understanding of the techniques
used to evaluate persons with disabilities,
including vocational assessment and work
adjustment. Students examine a variety of
instruments used in vocational assessment.
Emphasis is placed on the application of pro-
cedures and practices in vocational evaluation,
applying job development and placement
strategies and procedures, and the importance
of empowering people with disabilities in the
job search and placement process.
COUN790 TOPICS IN COUNSELOR
EDUCATION (GUID787)
3 sem. hrs.
Students in this course will explore in-depth
specific counselor education topics.
COUN791 COUNSELING THE
ALCOHOLIC
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to provide the coun-
selor with an awareness of various types of
addictions, treatment modalities, and an
understanding of the addictive personality.
COUN792 GERONTOLOGICAL
COUNSELING
3 sem. hrs.
This course introduces students to the geron-
tology specialty area and provides a founda-
tion for effectively counseling older persons. It
provides the student with an overview of the
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