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33 courses with the subject COU, 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.

COU 501Ethics and Professional Identity in Mental Health Counseling3

Overview of ethics and professional identity in mental health counseling.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 502Ethics and Professional Identity in School Counseling3

Overview of ethics and professional identity in school counseling.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 505Professional Roles in Mental Health Counseling3

Overview of the professional roles that mental health counselors engage in, including - but not limited to - supervision, consultation, leadership and social advocacy.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 506Professional Roles in School Counseling3

Overview of the professional roles that school counselors engage in including- but not limited to - supervision, consultation, leadership, classroom management and social advocacy.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 510Counseling Theories3

Contemporary theories of counseling and psychotherapy.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 515Counseling Skills3

Contemporary counseling skills. Techniques from approaches such as analytic, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems. COURSE FEE.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 520Career Development, Counseling, and Assessment3

Career counseling theory and practice. Models of career development and implications of these models for career counseling and assessment across diverse populations.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 525Multicultural Counseling3

Reviews knowledge and research in multicultural counseling. Teaches skills useful in counseling individuals from diverse populations; focus on personal awareness about stereotypes and how they may impact counseling diverse clients.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 530Practicum in Mental Health Counseling3

Continued development and practice of skills learned in COU515: Counseling Skills. Application of ethical/legal standards, socio-cultural/diversity issues, and professional skills including documentation and treatment planning in mental health counseling; includes supervised practicum experience in mental health counseling setting.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 535Practicum in School Counseling3

A 100-hour semester long experience working in schools learning about and practicing the various roles and responsibilities of a school counselor. The course includes an in-class training component with includes group supervision, conduction case conferences, applying counseling theories relevant to school counseling.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 540Psychopathology3

Reviews approaches to psychopathology, particularly as they pertain to counseling. Examines systems for conceptualizing, comprehending, and understanding those diagnosed with psychopathology. Covers theoretical approaches and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 545Group Dynamics and Counseling3

Theory and practice of group counseling. Examines group dynamics and theories of group development in counseling contexts. Techniques and principles of group counseling, with special emphasis on implications for school and mental health counseling settings.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 550Couple and Family Counseling3

A variety of approaches to family and couples therapy including psychoanalytic, behavioral, transgenerational, structural, strategic and systems will be examined. The theory and technique of Bowen, Minuchin, Haley, and the Milan associates will be emphasized.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 555Assessment3

Theoretical and applied examination of issues pertinent to personality and intellectual assessment. Introduces practical applications (administration, scoring, interpretation, and report-writing), as well as theoretical issues (ethics, utility, reliability, and validity).

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 561Evidence-Based Assessment & Treatment of Traumatic Stress3

Understanding, assessing and treating traumatic stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including the nature and impact of trauma, risk and protective factors, assessing post-traumatic effects, early intervention and PTSD prevention strategies, an overview of cognitive-behavioral treatments, and cross-cultural perspectives.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 562Assessment and Interventions with Children, Adolescents, and Families3

The social-emotional and developmental needs of children make them a special population that necessitates specialized training for individuals who will work with children and families. This course will train students to assist child survivors and their caregivers following disasters and traumatic events, especially those events that cause the sudden death of a parent or other loved one.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 563Assisting Veterans and First Responders3

This online course will prepare clinicians to engage and treat military personnel and first responders and their families, examining the unique cultural and clinical considerations affecting these populations and using theory and research to identify appropriate treatment modalities.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 565Disaster Counseling and Crisis Intervention3

Theory and research in disaster mental health are studied. Activities of disaster counseling are practiced. Students complete a one-day American Red Cross training in DMH that will allow them to be deployed to disasters.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 566Assisting Vulnerable Populations3

Understanding the needs of individuals and groups considered vulnerable prior to, during, and after a disaster, including learning to assess needs, understanding the systems already in place, knowing how to access appropriate supports and structures, and an overview of factors that may assist in mitigating the effects of disasters.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 567Grief, Loss and Bereavement3

Understanding and treating reactions to death and loss, especially due to disaster. Topics include attachment, typical and extreme reactions, models of adjustment, death rituals, and grief counseling and other evidence-informed interventions for survivors.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 570Substance Use and Addictions Counseling3

Introduction to the fundamental principles, theories, and skills of substance use and addictions counseling.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 575Human Growth and Development3

This course examines theory and research related to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of individuals. Consideration is given to diverse pathways to and through adulthood, normative transitions, and ecological and contextual models of development.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 585Contemporary Issues in Counseling3

In depth examination of a particular area related to counseling. May be repeated multiple times for credit, as long as the topic is different each time course is taken.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated multiple times for credit, as long as the topic is different each time course is taken.
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 590Thesis1-12

Students write a counseling-related thesis under the supervision of a thesis committee (a faculty adviser and two committee members). Students do a literature review/conceptual thesis (3 credits) or an empirical thesis (6 credits). All empirical projects must conform to IRB guidelines.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 593Counseling Selected Topic1-12

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 595Indep Study Counseling1-12

Restrictions: Must have the following level: Graduate

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 599Comprehensive Exam Workshop0

Non-credit workshop for students who wish to devote the semester immediately following the completion of their coursework to prepare for the comprehensive exam.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 610Research Methods and Program Evaluation3

The primary objective of this course is to enable you to develop the necessary knowledge and skills that are essential for becoming a critical producer of empirical research.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 771Internship in Mental Health Counseling 13

First half of intensive supervised internship experience in mental health counseling agencies. The sequential training experience presents students with an increasingly advanced understanding of the roles and duties of mental health counselors. Course includes on-site supervised training experience in addition to in-class training component.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 772Internship in Mental Health Counseling 23

Second half of intensive supervised internship experience in mental health counseling agencies. The sequential training experience presents students with an increasingly advanced understanding of the roles and duties of mental health counselors. Course includes on-site supervised training experience in addition to in-class training component.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 781Internship in School Counseling 13

First half of an intensive supervised internship experience in mental health counseling agencies. The sequential training experience presents students with an increasingly advanced understanding of the roles and duties of mental health counselors. Course includes on-site supervised training experience in addition to in-class training component.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 782Internship in School Counseling 23

Second half of intensive supervised internship experience in school counseling. The sequential training experience presents students with an increasingly advanced understanding of the rolls and duties of school counselors. Course includes on-site supervised training experience in addition to in-class training component.

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu
COU 795Independent Study Counseling1-12

May be repeated for credit

Subject
COU
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
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Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Catalog
Source
catalog.newpaltz.edu

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