Counselor Education (CNSL)

CNSL 502. Professional Ethics. 2 Credits.

This course examines the basis for ethical judgements and decision-making models, and explores ethical responsibilities and culturally relevant strategies for clients, colleagues, organizations, and society. The course introduces students to the breadth of current ethical and legal issues facing counseling professionals. Instruction emphasizes the ACA Code of Ethics and legal obligations for counselors and interprofessional teams. This course requires an in-person residency-weekend session.

CNSL 506. K-12 Sch Cnsl Prog Dev & Adm. 3 Credits.

In this course, students will examine the elements involved in planning, developing, implementing, administering, supervising and evaluating (including data-informed practice) a comprehensive K-12 school counseling program. Educational philosophies, school curriculum patterns, federal and state rules and regulations, including Indian Education for All (IEFA), are presented. Effective consultation skills with K-12 students and stakeholders will be emphasized as an integral component of a comprehensive school counseling program.

CNSL 508. Theories of Counseling. 3 Credits.

In this course, students examine counseling theories that provide models to conceptualize client presentation an select appropriate counseling interventions. Students are exposed to models of counseling consistent with current professional research and practice to develop a strong theoretical foundation. Additionally, this course provides an orientation to counselor characteristics and behaviors that influence the helping process.

CNSL 517. Counseling Skills and Practice. 3 Credits.

In this course students will gain an orientation to wellness and prevention as desired counseling goals and understand counselor characteristics and behaviors that influence the helping professions. Emphasis will be on students developing skills to analyze their own counseling style and performance. This analysis will grow out of skills development and theoretical applications experienced in the course. Students will be able to better conceptualize their theoretical framework, discuss the counseling process, and implement interviewing and counseling skills through a combination of didactic and experiential activities. This course requires an in-person residency-weekend session. Prerequisite: CNSL 508 or Concurrent.

CNSL 521. Addictions Counseling. 2 Credits.

In this course, counseling students will engage in learning about a variety of theories and etiologies of addiction and addictive behaviors. This course will assist the student to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance abuse, and the potential for substance use disorders to mimic and coexist with a variety of medical and psychological disorders. Theories of addiction counseling and application of these theories will comprise a significant part of this course. Students will develop skills in determining the stage of the addiction process and the client's readiness for change using the transtheoretical model, identify level of treatment need on continuum of care, and develop a treatment plan that addresses complex co-occurring issues. As part of these activities, students will develop their own psychoeducation model of addictions for use with clients.

CNSL 522. Group Dynamics & Counseling. 3 Credits.

This course examines the theory and techniques of group counseling. Course topic areas such as group dynamics, types of groups, stages of the group process, and therapeutic forces within the group are covered. Students will participate in a minimum of 10 clock hours of experiential group work over the academic term. This course requires an in-person residency-weekend session. Prerequisite: CNSL 508, CNSL 517, and permission of instructor.

CNSL 525. Child & Adolescent Counseling. 3 Credits.

In this course the student will engage in a comprehensive overview of abnormal child and adolescent behaviors and their complex etiologies, with emphasis on the current edition of DSM, differential diagnosis, and treatment considerations. Students will also explore historical and current views, theories, and models of childhood disorders. Topics include an understanding of developmental crises, psychopathology in children, and situational, environmental, and societal factors that affect both normal and abnormal behavior. Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the instructor.

CNSL 530. Lifespan Development. 3 Credits.

This course examines human development across the lifespan through the lens of developmental and personality theories, social influences, coping strategies, and therapeutic interventions. Students engage in self-reflection to understand factors impacting personal development and critically evaluate research to address the changes that diverse individuals experience across the lifespan. Using the current DSM to understand maladaptive adjustment, the course emphasizes sequences and patterns of psychological and social development.

CNSL 549. Research Methods in Counseling. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to assist counselors-in-training in developing the desire and the skills to read, interpret, evaluate, and utilize the results of systematic inquiry and empirically developed knowledge in their treatment planning and decision-making. This implies a positive value orientation towards research-generated information as well as an understanding of the strengths and limitations of research methodology when compared to other approaches to developing knowledge. Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the instructor.

CNSL 551. Testing and Assessment in Cnsl. 3 Credits.

In this cousre, students will focus on the historical perspectives of the nature and meaning of ass4essment, including social and cultural influence. Standardized and non-standardized testing concepts and other assessment techniques, including norm-referenced and criterion referenced assessment, environmental assessment, performance assessment, individual and group tests and inventory methods, psychological testing and behavioral observations used with individuals, groups and varied populations are introduced. Students will experience test administration, scoring, and interpretation.

CNSL 558. Career Counseling& Development. 2 Credits.

This course examines theories, counseling techniques, and assessment tools used in career counseling. Through applied learning experiences, students will be able to complete a comprehensive career assessment and plan. Course Fees: $20.00.
Course Fees: $20.00

CNSL 560. Crisis Intervention Counseling. 2 Credits.

This course examines crisis situations and counseling interventions through the applications of theoretical models and ethical framework. Students develop skills to recognize and define crises, understand related theoretical models, and implement appropriate intervention strategies. This course highlights counselor roles and responsibilities as members of interdisciplinary emergency management response teams during local, regional, or national crises, disasters, and trauma-causing events. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program, CNSL 508, CNSL 517, and permission of university advisor and the instructor.

CNSL 563. Multicultural Counseling. 2 Credits.

In this course the student will gain an understanding of the cultural context of relationships, issues, and trends in a multicultural society. Application of counseling theories and techniques as they apply to the unique concerns and issues of diverse groups (eg., racial ethnic, and socioeconomic status, among many others) are examined. A focus of the course includes attitudes, beliefs, and acculturative experiences, including experiential learning activities designed to foster self-awareness, knowledge, and culturally responsive skills in serving diverse clients. Social justice and advocacy for diverse populations will be covered. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program, CNSL 508, CNSL 517, and permission of university advisor and the instructor.

CNSL 564. Diagnosis & Treatment in Cnsl. 3 Credits.

This course examines the diagnostic and treatment processes employed by counselors in school and clinical settings. Students develop specific skills in areas such as biopsychosocial assessment using the current edition of the DMS and the development of treatment plans. The course emphasizes clinical techniques and professional practices used in the evaluation and holistic treatment of clients. Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the instructor.

CNSL 565. Marriage, Couple & Family Cnsl. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on the theories used in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of couples, families, and relational systems, with an emphasis on a systems-based approach, Therapeutic interventions and appropriate treatment applications relative to premarital, marital, and committed couples, with and without children, will be introduced with an emphasis on recognising societal trends and issues related to working with diverse family systems. Case management and consultation approaches with families and school systems will also be highlighted.

CNSL 567. Comm & Agency Consultation. 2 Credits.

This course will provide a general framework for understanding and practicing consultation, and an overview of the theory and practice of consulting in human services agencies and other community settings. Emphasis will be placed on the professional roles, functions, and relationships with other human services providers, including strategies for interagency/inter-organizational collaboration and communications. Principles and practices of community outreach, intervention, education consultation, and client advocacy will be examined. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program, CNSL 508, CNSL 517, and permission of university advisor and the instructor.

CNSL 570. Graduate Consultation Course. 3 Credits.

This course is permitted only for master's degree students who have completed all of their coursework but who need additional faculty or staff time. This course may not be used for degree credit. This course provides the Counselor Education student with the option of maintaining graduate status through the Graduate Studies continuous enrollment policy. Prerequisite: All required content course work must be completed and approval of instructor. The course is Pass/Fail.

CNSL 571. Counseling Practicum. 3 Credits.

In this course, students apply foundational competencies to supervised work with clients. Practicum emphasizes the establishment of the therapeutic relationships and communication, and the use of effective counseling skills. There is a focus on goal setting, intervention implementation, and the development of a professional counselor identity. Student complete 100 hours of supercvised experience, including 40 hours of direct client contact. Prerequisites include: CNSL 551, CNSL 508, CNSL 517, and permission of instructor.

CNSL 575. Counselor Ed Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Credits.

This course is delivered as a seminar in which students will investigate topics of current concern and special interest in counselor education.

CNSL 590. Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

CNSL 592. Independent Study. 1-12 Credits.

Provides an opportunity for students to engage in directed research and study on an individual basis rather than in a formal class environment.

CNSL 594. Sch Counseling Internship I. 6 Credits.

This course is the first of two 300 clock hour internships in the counselor education program. Under professional supervision, interns integrate counseling theory and practice in a field-based experience in a school or approved related setting. Interns demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the school counselor's role within the educational system. Prerequisites: Full admission to the program, successful completion of the core courses, and faculty approval. Must submit and have approval for internship before registering.

CNSL 595. Clinical MH Internship I. 6 Credits.

This course is the first of two 300 clock hour internships in the counselor education program. Under professional supervision, interns integrate counseling theory and practice in a field-based experience in a clinical mental health setting. Interns demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the mental health counselor's role within diverse clinical and community/ agency settings. Prerequisites: full admission to the program, successful completion of core courses, and faculty approval. Must submit and have approval for internship before registering.

CNSL 596. Sch Counseling Internship II. 6 Credits.

This course is the second of two 300 clock hour internships in the counselor education program. Under professional supervision, interns integrate counseling theory and practice in a field-based experience in a school or approved related setting. Interns demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the school counselor's role within the educational system. Prerequisites: CNSL 594, full admission to the program, and program faculty approval.

CNSL 597. Clinical MH Internship II. 6 Credits.

This course is the second of two 300 clock hour internships in the counselor education program. Under professional supervision, interns integrate counseling theory and practice in a field-based experience in a clinical mental health setting. Interns demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the mental health counselor's role within diverse clinical and community/agency settings. Prerequisites: CNSL 595, full admission to the program, and program faculty approval.

CNSL 598. Post Grad School Cnsl Intern. 6-12 Credits.

This post-graduate school counseling internship is restricted to those students who have earned graduate degree in counselor education or a closely related field that included a practicum (100 hours) and a 600 hour internship at a clinical site. This internship requires 600 hours with 240 hours in direct services to students and their families. The internship hours must be completed in the semester enrolled- there are no incompletes or in-progress grades for this course. The post-graduate school counseling internship is intended to reflect the comprehensive work experience of a professional school counselor. Applicants must be admitted to the Counselor Education Program as post-graduate non degree seeking students and must apply and receive program faculty approval for the post-graduate school counseling internship faculty prior to registration.