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Counselor Education Syllabi

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Ce 601 Syllabus: Foundations Of Counseling, Andrea Bjornestad Jan 2010

Ce 601 Syllabus: Foundations Of Counseling, Andrea Bjornestad

Counselor Education Syllabi

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the profession of counseling. Through scholarly literature review and writing, students will examine the role and function of counselors in a variety of professional settings. Contemporary issues in the field of counseling will be addressed throughout the course. The primary purpose of the course, however, is to provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice the basic skills of helping.


Ce 601 Syllabus: Foundations Of Counseling, Dawnette Cigrand Jan 2010

Ce 601 Syllabus: Foundations Of Counseling, Dawnette Cigrand

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course introduces students to the profession of counseling. Through scholarly research and writing, students will examine the role and function of counselors in a variety of settings. Current trends and issues in counseling also will be addressed. Throughout the course, major emphasis will be placed on the learning and practice of basic helping skills in a supervised setting.


Ce 633 Syllabus: Ethical Practice And Social Change, Veronica Johnson Jan 2010

Ce 633 Syllabus: Ethical Practice And Social Change, Veronica Johnson

Counselor Education Syllabi

Course Objectives: a. To explore ethical, legal, and professional issues relevant to individual and group counseling, and other specific counseling areas: e.g., multicultural counseling, counseling with older adults, psychological testing, etc. b. To develop a model for making ethical decisions. c. To continue to develop one's professional identity and ethical practice. d. To examine the nature of the therapeutic relationship. e. To examine the roles and responsibilities of counselors as mental health professionals and agents of social change. f. To examine the influence of the social context on human development. g. To become aware of client empowerment, advocacy, and social …


Ce 635 Syllabus: Orientation To School Counseling, Dawnette Cigrand Jan 2010

Ce 635 Syllabus: Orientation To School Counseling, Dawnette Cigrand

Counselor Education Syllabi

Orientation to School Counseling is a graduate level course designed to introduce students to current school counseling models and effective practice. The focus is on practical issues faced by school counselors as they implement an effective school counseling program, work with students, colleagues and families, and manage role responsibilities effectively. The course content will be delivered using a combination of lecture, discussion, experiential activities and individual and group projects. Field-based learning is also an important aspect of this course.


Ce 690 Syllabus: Internship, Andrea Bjornestad Jan 2010

Ce 690 Syllabus: Internship, Andrea Bjornestad

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course provides a practical, field-based experience (minimum of 600 hours, at least 240 of which are direct service) in a school or community setting. This experience may be arranged with supervision coordinated through the CE Internship Coordinator and an on-site supervisor. A total of six (6) credits of internship work must be completed. Prerequisite: CE 680 – Counseling Practicum, with a letter grade of B or better.


Ce 680 Syllabus: Counseling Practicum, Veronica Johnson Jan 2010

Ce 680 Syllabus: Counseling Practicum, Veronica Johnson

Counselor Education Syllabi

To enhance the counseling skills and conceptualization processes acquired through direct counseling experience, supervision and classroom interaction. The course is designed to prepare counselors for the upcoming internship experience and development as independent professional counselors. The evidence provided through the quality of the course requirements, demonstration of maturity, personal insight and professional presentation as appropriate to the counseling profession, will determine the course grade.


Ce 534 Syllabus: Human Relations And Diversity, Gaylia J. Borror Jan 2010

Ce 534 Syllabus: Human Relations And Diversity, Gaylia J. Borror

Counselor Education Syllabi

The purpose of this course is to: (1) promote student growth and development through the learning and practice of basic communication and helping skills, (2) study cultural diversity as it relates to human relations and communications, (3) examine gender and sexual orientation in terms of human relations and communications, and (4) address human relations and communications as related to special populations (persons with disabilities, older adults, people living in poverty, children, diverse religious groups, etc.).


Ce 611 Syllabus: Development Over The Lifespan, Mary Fawcett Jan 2010

Ce 611 Syllabus: Development Over The Lifespan, Mary Fawcett

Counselor Education Syllabi

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of perspectives on the normal development of children, adolescents and adults. Major theories, issues, eras, and trends in lifespan development will be addressed.


Ce 633 Syllabus: Ethical Practice And Social Change, Andrea Bjornestad Jan 2010

Ce 633 Syllabus: Ethical Practice And Social Change, Andrea Bjornestad

Counselor Education Syllabi

Course Objectives: 1. To explore ethical, legal, and professional issues relevant to individual and group counseling, and other specific counseling areas: e.g. multicultural counseling, counseling with older adults, psychological testing, etc. 2. To develop a model for making ethical decisions 3. To continue to develop one’s professional identity and ethical practice 4. To examine the nature of the therapeutic relationship 5. To examine the influence of the social context on human development 6. To become aware of client empowerment, advocacy, and social change as a potential part of the counseling process 7. To examine the impact of therapist values in …


Ce 640 Syllabus: Orientation To Community Counseling, Jo Hittner Jan 2010

Ce 640 Syllabus: Orientation To Community Counseling, Jo Hittner

Counselor Education Syllabi

Course Objectives: 1. become familiar with counseling issues in a community setting 2. learn the philosophy of the community counseling profession 3. integrate theoretical information into the reality of counseling 4. learn ethical issues within the community counseling setting 5. integrate multicultural issues into counseling situations 6. become familiar with economic and political issues in counseling


Ce 650 Syllabus: Diagnosis And Treatment Planning, Jo Hittner Jan 2010

Ce 650 Syllabus: Diagnosis And Treatment Planning, Jo Hittner

Counselor Education Syllabi

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the etiology and classification of mental disorders as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR). Students will learn to utilize diagnostic information to facilitate the initiation and implementation of case management strategies, treatment plan development, and therapeutic intervention with people seeking/receiving mental health counseling services. Instructional methodology will include lectures, case studies presented in class, diagnosis and treatment planning activities using dyadic and small group activities, and other instructional modalities designed to facilitate the learning process.