26 courses with the subject MHC, 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.
This course is a prerequisite for all other courses. Professional orientation, personal characteristics, responsibilities, legal and ethical issues relating to professional counseling will be explored.
This course will examine a variety of counseling theories to provide a foundation for practice for professional mental health counselors. The course focuses on the philosophical and theoretical foundations of counseling theory and practice, as well as how these are applied to prevention, development, empowerment and change in individuals. Counseling practices related to specific theoretical orientations will be presented and discussed.
This course will lay the foundation for the application of counseling theories, counseling helping skills and ethical considerations in practice. Students will further develop their counselor identity and scope of practice as a clinical mental health counselor.
This course will explore the knowledge and understanding of different developmental levels of human development, as well as human behavior, personality and learning theory.
This course will examine the knowledge and application of counseling techniques and helping skills with an emphasis on experiential learning and preparation for practicum.
In this course, students will acquire the knowledge and understanding of research methods and program evaluation as it relates to the counseling profession. This course will include a review of various research methods, statistical analyses, needs assessment and program evaluation. The course will explore how research informs evidence-based practice. It will review ethical and culturally relevant strategies for interpreting and reporting the results of research and/or program evaluation studies.
This course will facilitate exploration and development of awareness, knowledge and skills related to competent counseling practice. This course will examine historical and current issues related to race, gender, religion, etc., and how these relate to counseling practice.
This course will introduce participants to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, DSM-5, (2013) classification system. In addition to differential diagnosis using the DSM-5, the course will address the current understanding of etiology, prevention and treatment issues related to psychopathology.
This course will cover the knowledge and application of psycho-diagnostics using the DSM and ICD classification systems. Subsequent treatment plan development, including an introduction to psychopharmacology will be reviewed.
This course will review the application of standardized and non-standardized assessment techniques to increase the understanding of the client and develop an individualized plan of assistance.
This course is both theoretical and experiential in nature. The knowledge and application of group counseling theory skills and techniques will be examined closely. The course includes a personal 10 clock hour group experience.
The knowledge and application of career development theories and vocational counseling will be covered in this course. A review of modern decision-making models, career planning, career education and sources of educational and occupational information will be covered in-depth.
This course includes theoretical and applied information regarding community counseling services and application of crisis intervention and consultation. A variety of delivery systems, staffing procedures, emergency services, treatment paradigms and the need for collaboration among mental health professionals in community and crisis counseling crisis situations will be presented and discussed.
This elective course will follow an experiential/lecture format to explore issues that may arise in organizational settings requiring a social justice analysis and advocacy approach (e.g., racism, sexism, classism, etc.). The theory, research and practice on social justice and advocacy issues in organizational settings will be reviewed from a multidisciplinary perspective. Ethical and legal issues (e.g., confidentiality, informed consent, boundaries, competence) that are unique to advocacy and work in community organizational settings will be covered. The course will emphasize leadership for equity, social justice, and advocacy in counseling with underrepresented and oppressed populations.
This elective course explores the integration of spirituality, mindfulness, and contemplative practices into the counseling process. Students will examine the theories and techniques that support counselors in effectively engaging clients in the exploration of their spiritual and religious lives, particularly as these relate to broader mental health concerns. The course places a strong emphasis on the relevance of mindfulness in the counseling profession, especially in enhancing multicultural awareness. Students will also explore evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies aimed at improving the well-being of their future clients. Additionally, the course fosters the development of professional identity through critical self-examination, self-awareness, and self-efficacy. Ethical standards related to spiritual and religious issues in counseling will be thoroughly reviewed.
This elective course provides an exploration of the historical development and principal conceptualizations of marital and family counseling.
This course will cover expressive therapies and play therapy techniques, drawing from the fields of trauma, neurobiology and play therapy. This includes the use of sand tray, play therapy, art and metaphors. Students will develop knowledge and skill competencies to facilitate expressive therapies and play therapy as a therapeutic intervention for children, teens, adults and families. This course provides students with an introduction to trauma informed practice with basic neuroscience concepts, a review of the history of play therapy, skills fostering the theory-informed develop of counseling relationships and an overview to various theoretical applications and best practices.
The elective course will provide students with an introduction to psychopharmacology, summarizing the basic concepts of the functions of the organs and systems of the human body and brain. This course will provide students with the knowledge necessary to identify and assess the actions, effects, uses and abuses of legal and illegal drugs. Meets Elective Requirement.
This course explores the role of human sexuality through a sex-positive lens. The course will explore the intersection of sex, gender, sexuality, sexual expression and the various identities influencing the lived experience of prospective clients. Current counseling and psychological research and interventions will inform course content.
This course covers the techniques which are useful for adapting existing counseling skills to the special needs of substance abusing clients. Students will learn the various theories supporting both individual and group counseling work with clients who abuse drugs or alcohol. Special attention will be given to differentiate the needs among various age populations, such as adolescents, university students and adult clients with addictions.
This course will include advanced theoretical and practice-oriented study on special issues and topics related to professional counseling. Topics will be determined prior to the course offering. The course will focus on specific populations and/or current/emerging issues within the counseling profession, offering advance theoretical application and dynamic skill acquisition. Meets Elective Requirement.
This course is focused around a supervised practical experience which emphasizes the application of knowledge gained with clients and mental health agencies. Students complete 100 clock hours at a site pre-approved by the university. Students are supervised by an on-site supervisor and meet weekly with the professor of this course in a seminar format to review and discuss their internship experiences. (100 hours)
The first semester of the field-based counseling internship designed to give the student instruction and practical learning in a chosen Mental Health counseling environment. Students complete 300 clock hours at a site pre-approved by the university. Students are supervised by an on-site supervisor and meet weekly with the professor of this course in a seminar format to review and discuss their internship experiences. (300 hours)
The second semester of the field-based counseling internship designed to give the student instruction and practical learning in a chosen Mental Health counseling environment. Students complete 300 clock hours at a site pre-approved by the university. Students are supervised by an on-site supervisor and meet weekly with the professor of this course in a seminar format to review and discuss their internship experiences. (300 hours)
This course is developed to allow students the opportunity to engage in independent research on a special topic developed in collaboration with a department faculty member. Each independent research topic is approved by the Program Director in advance and supervised by an assigned faculty member. The purpose of this course is for the student to develop skills related to research and to gain expertise in a special topic. The assigned faculty member will assess the student's ability to critically think, conduct comprehensive literature reviews, develop appropriate methodologies and accurately conceptualize the special topic. Objectives and assignments will be determined collaboratively by the student and supervising faculty member. Student and faculty member will meet on a weekly basis to discuss and assess research progress. Student will provide evidence of completed assignments in a timely manner. Requires Associate Dean and Director approval.
This is a zero-credit course that all third-year students must take in the spring semester of their final year. Students must pass a comprehensive exam which will be taken at a scheduled time during the spring semester of their final year. Students will also present an e-portfolio through Chalk & Wire highlighting all of their key assignments from courses they have taken in the program. The portfolio will be submitted in the spring semester of the final year and be graded on a pass/fail system. Pass/Fail.
Source: Molloy College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
