Counselor Education

* Professors Farley, Greenwood, Rye * Associate Professor Roland * Assistant Professor Gale * Visiting Assistant Professor Connors * Instructor Rogers-Stephen

COURSES: COUNSELOR ED (CNED)

CNED1002 Life Skills Development (FA, SP, SU) Study and practice of problem solving, decision making, goals and values clarification and other developmental skills affecting personal issues and academic success.

CNED1011 Seminar (FA, SP, SU) Single topic seminar focusing on further knowledge acquisition, and training in specific developmental skills. Topics offered as needed. May be repeated for 3 hours.

CNED2013 Paraprofessional Counseling and Leadership Development (FA, SU) Study and application of interpersonal and leadership skills. Conceptualization, observation and analysis of communications. Practice in developing direct and effective communications, particularly in peer counseling and leadership situations. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

CNED3053 The Helping Relationship (FA, SP, SU) An examination of school and community resources available to help students in distress. Development of an understanding of the helping relationship, including problem recognition and referral to appropriate resources. Particularly appropriate for students working as paraprofessional helpers, such as Residence Hall Staff, Orientation Counselors, or Study Skills Leaders. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003.

CNED4003 Classroom Human Relations Skills (FA, SP, SU) A study of interpersonal skills important to improving teacher-student relationships and achievement in classrooms. Human communication systems related to motivation, achievement, and educator-student relationships are studied. The attainment of effective human relations skills are emphasized.

CNED5103 Introduction to School Counseling (FA, SU) A study of the educational, philosophical, psychological and historical foundations of school counseling. Current practices, issues and trends in elementary, middle-junior high, and secondary levels will be examined.

CNED5203 Introduction to Community Agency Counseling (IR) A study of the counseling profession applicable to a variety of human service settings. Introduction to basic philosophical and psychological foundations of counseling as well as specific traits and skills of counselors.

CNED5213 Lifestyle & Career Development (FA, SP, SU) Theories of career development and counseling, including the use of occupational information sources and career assessment tools and techniques.

CNED5303 Individual Appraisal (FA, SU) Analysis of concepts, methods, and procedures utilized in individual appraisal.

CNED5313 Program Organization and Information Management (SU) Study of client information needs and strategies for effective management of counseling services.

CNED5323 Counseling Theory (FA, SP, SU) Introductory survey and critical analysis of major alternative theoretical perspectives in counseling.

CNED5333 Basic Counseling Techniques (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to basic counseling techniques and skills common to multiple theoretical perspectives.

CNED5343 Counseling Practicum (FA, SP, SU) Supervised counseling practice. Prerequisite: CNED 5333 and CNED 5323.

CNED5363 Dynamics of Group Counseling (FA, SU) Therapeutic and other theoretical information is presented regarding group process and the counselor's role in that process. An experiential group experience is required. Prerequisite: CNED 5333 and CNED 5323.

CNED5372 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling (FA, SP, SU) Review of ethical and legal standards governing professional counselor training, research, and counseling practice; including client rights; confidentiality; the client-counselor relationship; and counseling research, training, and supervision. Prerequisite: CNED 5103 and CNED 5203.

CNED5382 Crisis Intervention Counseling (FA, SP, SU) Analysis and application of short-term counseling intervention strategies in crisis situations, with special attention to incidents involving rape, physical, or emotional abuse, divorce, suicidal depression, grief, martial or family instability, and violent conflict. Prerequisite: CNED 5333 and CNED 5323.

CNED5403 Case Management and Counseling (IR) Procedures in case management utilizing both clinical and interview data in assisting children, adolescents, and adults in educational, vocational, personal, and social planning. Prerequisite: CNED 5303 and CNED 5323 and CNED 5333.

CNED5513 Counseling and Human Diversity (FA, SP, SU) Examination of human and cultural diversity, emphasizing issues of race, class, and socioeconomic status, and how they impact our clients as individuals and as family and society members.

CNED560V Workshop (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)

CNED574V Counseling Internship (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) A 300-clock-hour field placement in an approved setting. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333 and CNED 5343 and CNED 5363 and CNED 5372.

CNED599V Seminar (1-18) (IR)

CNED600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

CNED6003 Counseling and Addictions (FA, SP, SU) A study of behavioral and substance additions, including an overview of differential treatment. Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333.

CNED6013 Advanced Counseling Theory and Methods (FA, SP, SU) Critical analysis of major theoretical perspectives in counseling, including both group and individual counseling strategies for dealing with affective, cognitive, and behavioral dysfunction.

CNED6023 Family Counseling (FA) A comprehensive exploration of the current theories and techniques of family therapy. Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333.

CNED6033 Advanced Group Theory and Methods (SP) Comparative study of theories and processes of group counseling. Includes supervised experience in group facilitation with video recording and playback. Prerequisite: CNED 5363 or equivalent.

CNED6043 Supervision of Counselors (FA, SP, SU) Analysis, assessment, and practical application of counselor supervision techniques in treatment and training programs. Prerequisite: CNED 674.

CNED605V Independent Study (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)

CNED6063 Counseling and Sexuality (FA, SP, SU) Analysis of theory and practice in issues related to sexual dysphoria, sexuality, and sexual problems. Prerequisite: CNED 574.

CNED6072 Research in Counseling (FA, SP, SU) Review and analysis of research in counseling.

CNED6083 Consultation Theory and Methods (FA, SP, SU) Strategies, practical application, and techniques for effective consultation with parents, teachers, and community agencies.

CNED6093 Counseling Children (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to counseling children including the process, theories, techniques, and materials applicable to children in a pluralistic society. Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333 and CNED 5343.

CNED6123 Advanced Family Counseling Theory and Methods (FA, SP, SU) Critical analysis of theoretical constructs of family counseling emphasizing strategic, solution-focused, and systems models, and indepth study of interventions with families. Supervised experience in couple and family counseling, video, group supervision. Prerequisite: doctoral standing and (CNED 6023 or equivalent) and internship.

CNED6203 Counseling Adolescents (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to counseling adolescents including the process, theories, techniques, and materials applicable to children in a pluralistic society. Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED 5333 and CNED 5343.

CNED6343 Cultural Foundations and Counseling (FA, SP, SU) Study of the effects of culture on case analysis and implications for treatment.

CNED6413 Advanced Individual Appraisal (FA, SP, SU) To provide advanced knowledge and experience with those psychoeducational instruments and procedures used in conducting school related assessment. Prerequisite: CNED 5303 and CNED 5413 or equivalent.

CNED6523 Gender Issues in Counseling and Human Development (FA, SP, SU) A study of gender and sex role issues pertinent to the counseling profession, and their effect on the development of children, adults, and young and older adults. Students utilize Gender Fair Guidelines for counseling as presented by the American Counseling Association. Prerequisite: CNED 5203.

CNED674V Internship (1-9) (IR) Supervised field placement consent required.

CNED680V Educational Specialist Project (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) An original project, research paper, or report required of all Ed.S. degree candidates. Prerequisite: admission to the Ed.S. program.

CNED699V Seminar (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.

CNED700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.

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