23 courses with the subject CSL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CSL 500Counseling Theory and Practice3
This course provides an in-depth exploration of major theories of counseling, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and postmodern approaches. Students will analyze the theoretical foundations of counseling and their influence on the counseling process, with a focus on practical application in diverse counseling settings. Emphasis is placed on multicultural and ethical considerations, along with the integration of theory into professional practice. Students will begin to articulate their own theoretical orientation and consider how theory guides ethical and culturally responsive practice.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of clinical mental health counseling within the structure and operation of integrated care systems. Cultural, ethical, legal, and systemic considerations are woven throughout to prepare students for effective, ethical and culturally responsive practice within contemporary mental health service delivery systems.
This course examines human growth and development across the lifespan with emphasis on major developmental theories and their application to counseling practice. Students will explore biological, psychological, and social factors that influence development as well as counseling issues relevant to different life stages. Attention is given to the impact of culture, identity, and social-structural factors on developmental norms and client concerns.
This course provides an overview of research and program evaluation methods essential to professional counseling practice. Students will learn the language and tools of research and statistics, explore how research informs evidence-based practice, and evaluate the strength of evidence supporting counseling theories and interventions. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods are covered, with emphasis on applying research to assess effective counseling practice across individual, family, and community settings. Ethical, legal, and culturally responsive strategies for conducting, interpreting, and reporting research and evaluation are integrated throughout.
This course examines theories of career development, career counseling models, and the use of assessments across the lifespan and with diverse populations. Students will develop skills in applying theory to practice, utilizing career resources, and understanding the impact of career on individual identity and well-being. Emphasis is placed on the impact of career on clients’ lives and on students’ own career development.
This course provides an exploration of psychopathology with a focus on diagnosis and treatment planning through an ethical and culturally responsive lens. Students will critically examine diagnostic systems used to conceptualize and understand mental disorders, including the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). Emphasis is placed on the developmental, neurobiological, and biopsychosocial factors influencing the onset and course of psychological disorders across the lifespan.
CSL 509Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Planning3
This course provides an advanced exploration of differential diagnosis, case formulation and treatment planning for individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders. Utilizing common diagnostic systems used to conceptualize and understand mental disorders (e.g. DSM 5-TR, ICD-10), students are prepared to effectively assess, diagnose, and intervene with diverse clients in clinical and community counseling settings.
This course introduces foundational counseling skills grounded in established theories and techniques. Emphasis is placed on interviewing, attending, and listening skills, as well as counselor characteristics and behaviors that promote effective therapeutic relationships. Students will learn and practice verbal and nonverbal counseling interventions within a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive framework. Instruction includes conceptual counseling models, skill demonstrations, and experiential practice to build competencies aligned with current counseling standards. 243
This course provides a theoretical and experiential foundation in group counseling, emphasizing group dynamics, stages of group development, and facilitation strategies with clients across the lifespan. Students will develop and apply group leadership skills while integrating ethical and cultural considerations. A required small-group experience offers opportunities for direct practice and reflective learning.
Successful completion of the New York State Mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework as required for mental health licensure in NYS. Includes objectives related to detecting and reporting child abuse including guidance on identifying an abused or maltreated child when such child is an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability; meeting professional and legal responsibilities related to child abuse; and strategies for preventing child abduction. Coursework should be completed through an approved provider and certification of completion submitted to the college for approval. Must be taken prior to practicum.
This course covers an in-depth examination of a particular area related to contemporary and innovative counseling practice. Serves as the elective requirement for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
This course provides an overview of foundational and contemporary approaches to couple and family therapy. Students will explore key theoretical models and practice interventions and skills for counseling couples and families. 244
This course will provide students with an overview of various methods of child and adolescent interventions and assessment. Students will be introduced to a variety of theoretical approaches to counseling children and adolescents as well as strategies to assess and treat behavioral and emotional problems in children and adolescents. Students will learn and practice skills in counseling children and adolescents.
This course provides an overview of evidence-based interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders across the lifespan. Students will develop competencies in assessing and intervening with individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring disorders, including the development and implementation of assessment-based treatment plans. Approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapy, and other empirically supported treatments are examined. Cultural, ethical, and legal considerations in the counseling process are woven throughout the course.
CSL 592Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling3
This 100-hour structured practicum provides students with supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting, integrating knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions developed throughout the counseling program. Under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional and a faculty supervisor, students will engage in the roles and responsibilities of a professional counselor. Emphasis is placed on developing ethical practice, clinical competence, and professional identity. Students will apply counseling skills with clients in community agencies and related settings, demonstrating knowledge and professional behavior appropriate to the field. Weekly supervision is a required component of the course. A total of 100 hours, including a minimum of 40 direct client contact hours, is required. 245
CSL 593Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship3
This 300-hour structured internship provides students with supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting, integrating knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions acquired throughout the program. Under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional and a faculty supervisor, students will engage in the roles and responsibilities of a professional counselor. The internship is designed to promote the development of ethical practice, clinical competence, and professional identity. Students are expected to demonstrate the counseling competencies developed in CSL 592. Weekly supervision is a required component of the course. A total of 300 hours is required, including a minimum of 120 direct client contact hours.
CSL 594Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship3
This 300-hour structured internship provides students with supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting, integrating knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions acquired throughout the program. Under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional and a faculty supervisor, students will engage in the roles and responsibilities of a professional counselor. The internship is designed to promote the development of ethical practice, clinical competence, and professional identity. Students are expected to demonstrate the counseling competencies developed in CSL 593. Weekly supervision is a required component of the course. A total of 300 hours is required, including a minimum of 120 direct client contact hours.
