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CLG

36 courses with the subject CLG, 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.

CLG 199Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 210Understanding Leaders and Leadership (3 cr.)

Exploration of general leadership concepts, personal skills development, leadership in organizations and contemporary leadership issues. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 299Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 380Peer Counseling (3 cr.)

This course is designed to provide education and training necessary to participate in the Peer Counseling Program at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Student Health and Counseling Center. This program is designed to have trained students provide effective consultation and brief solution focused counseling to increase campus wellness.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Minimum GPA of 2.5. Sophomore standing or higher. Approval with application process. Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Varies
CLG 399Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 402Introduction to Counseling Techniques (3 cr.)

Theories and skills of counseling applied to the resolution of personal, educational and vocational problems of clients, with emphasis on interpersonal factors characterizing the counseling interaction.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Junior standing, preference granted to HDF majors Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
CLG 403Applied Counseling Techniques (3 cr.)

An overview of the application of the most widely used counseling techniques for a variety of settings and clients.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Junior standing, POI, preference given to HDF majors. Semester(s) Offered: Spring
CLG 426Special Topics in Counseling (1 to 3 cr.)

Selected topics of special and/or emerging concern to students interested in entering the school, student affairs, or clinical mental health counseling fields.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 496Teaching Practicum (1 to 6 cr.)

Felony Questionnaire Required

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 498Internship (1 to 15 cr.)

Felony Questionnaire Required

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 499Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 501Life Span Development (3 cr.)

Perspectives on the major psychological and socio-cultural issues in human development from birth through advanced age, with an emphasis on theory and applications in counseling.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
clinical mental health counseling majors or POI. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
CLG 503Theories of Counseling (3 cr.)

Survey of theoretical orientations of the counseling profession, including relevant research and factors considered in application. Liberal Arts Semester(s) Offered: Fall

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 505Counseling Relationships and Skills (3 cr.)

Experiential learning of basic counseling processes and skills with an emphasis on counselor understanding of their own and client characteristics that influence the helping processes.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
majors only. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
CLG 507Ethical Practice and Professional Orientation to Counseling (3 cr.)

This course covers aspects of professional functioning and ethics in counseling. This includes analysis of ethical standards, decision-making, history and philosophy, professional roles and functions, self-care, credentialing, supervision, and current issues in the counseling profession.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Clinical Mental Health Counseling majors. Semester(s) Offered: Spring
CLG 509Assessment in Counseling (3 cr.)

This course provides an overview of various psychological tests and inventories that are used by counselors in mental health, community, school, and student affairs settings. Statistical concepts for test selection, evaluation, and interpretation are reviewed. Liberal Arts

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Majors Only or POI. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
CLG 512Pre-Practicum (3 cr.)

Experiential learning of counseling processes and skills with an emphasis on advanced skills and theories, beginning case conceptualization, psychosocial assessment and treatment planning; suicide assessment, prevention, treatment, and postvention; application of an eclectic framework; responses to crises, disasters and trauma.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
CLG 503 and CLG 505 . Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
CLG 513Counseling Practicum (3 cr.)

This course is designed as a field clinical practicum for counselor education graduate students across all programs. Focus is on the theoretical and practical aspects of clinical training. Course promotes further counseling knowledge and skills, and counselor development through the supervised practice of individual and group counseling. Liberal Arts

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Majors only; CLG 505 , CLG 509 , CLG 517 , CLG 527 (for all counselor candidates); and CLG 510 and CLG 536 (for school counselor candidates) and CLG 539 and CLG 547 (for clinical mental health candidates); faculty approval. Felony Questionnaire Required Fees: Tevera Licensing
CLG 517Group Counseling (3 cr.)

This course is designed as an introduction to group work that will cover group purpose, process, and practice. It will provide both theoretical and experiential understandings of group counseling methods and types of groups utilized in counseling. Group ethics, development, dynamics, theories, intervention methods and skills, and awareness of other group approaches in a multicultural society will be explored. Liberal arts

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Majors only; CLG 505 . Semester(s) Offered: Spring
CLG 519Substance Abuse Counseling (3 cr.)

Substance abuse counseling assessment, treatment planning, treatment and prevention practices. Includes a study of drugs of abuse, dependence, substance-induced disorders, patterns of abuse and recovery, and risks and challenges within prevention, treatment and recovery contexts. Liberal Arts

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Counselor Education major; POI. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
CLG 523Introduction to Couples and Family Counseling (3 cr.)

This course serves as an introduction to the origins and development of conceptual approaches for counseling couples and families. There is an emphasis on theories, counselor skills, and techniques for providing family therapy. Experiential learning is a large component of this course and students engage in a variety of activities to practice the materials being studied. Involvement, application, and professionals are organizing themes in the course, as well as key components and expectations in student performance. Semester(s) Offered: Fall

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 526Special Topics in Counseling (0 to 3 cr.)

Selected problems of special concern to counselors. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 527Career Development Counseling (3 cr.)

This course will cover career and lifespan development theories. It will address applications of theory to counseling and programmatic interventions with individuals and groups to foster career/ lifestyle exploration, self-assessment, choice, adjustment, and transitions. Liberal arts

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Majors only. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
CLG 536Psychopathology and Counseling of Children and Adolescents (3 cr.)

An overview of the common mental disorders children and adolescents face from an integrated developmental and sociocultural perspective. Various theoretical perspectives are applied to assessing, conceptualizing, and treating childhood and adolescent developmental issues and mental disorders.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
clinical mental health counseling majors or POI; graduate students only. Semester(s) Offered: Spring
CLG 539Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Consultation (3 cr.)

Historical foundations of the clinical mental health and community counseling movements, types of counseling agencies and services, counselor roles, program procedures, organizational structures, report writing, recordkeeping, and counseling practice in clinical mental health and community counseling agencies. Liberal Arts

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Majors only or POI. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
CLG 541Internship: Mental Health Counseling (3 cr.)

Practical applications of the theories and techniques of Mental Health Counseling, emphasizing the development of proficiency in the counseling process obtained through practice in the field under clinical supervision. Liberal arts

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Clinical Mental Health Counseling majors only; All non-elective program requirements, except CLG 554 . Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
CLG 545Cultural Contexts of Counseling (3 cr.)

The cultural contexts of counseling in a multicultural and diverse world are studied. Such factors as culture, ethnicity, nationality, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics, ability, education, family values, religious and spritual values, socioeconomic status, and unique characteristics or individuals, couples, families, ethnic groups, and communities are considered. Focus is on development of cultural competencies based on awareness and knowledge about self and others as cultural beings, as well as culturally sensitive application of counseling skills. Liberal arts

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
CLG 503 , CLG 505 .
Corequisite
CLG 512 . Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
CLG 547Psychopathology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3 cr.)

Symptoms, behavioral dysfunctions and maladaptive responses associated with mental disorders. Focus on counselor’s role in effectively assessing, treating and providing related services to individuals experiencing mental disorders.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
CLG 505 or POI Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
CLG 548Psychopharmacology in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3 cr.)

Course examines clinical mental health counseling in relation to the role of psychopharmacology in the treatment of psychological disorders. Applied psychopathology is studied in order to develop effective treatment planning. Clinical topics, including but not limited to crisis/suicide, eating disorders, trauma, self-harm, grief, anxiety, mood disorders are studied.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
CLG 513 , CLG 547 . Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
CLG 549Introduction to Crisis, Disaster & Trauma Informed Counseling (3 cr.)

This course provides opportunities for both theory and skill development for individuals impacted by crisis, disaster, and or trauma. The focus is on conceptualizing cognitive, affective, behavioral, and neurological effects associated with trauma and understanding the best practice for intervention, assessment, and treatment. Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Varies

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 551Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy (3 cr.)

This course provides opportunities for students to develop a broad theoretical understanding of human sexuality across the lifespan and facilitate skill development to assist individuals and couples with sexual concerns. It is designed to provide scientific information on the assessment, conceptualization, and treatment of sexual concerns in counseling by focusing on the following areas: healthy sexual development, sexual functioning, sexual identity development, sexual anatomy & physiology, sexual response cycle, contraception, infertility, and sexually transmitted infections. Students will learn interventions that allow them to treat sexual disorders, poor sexual communication, and sexual trauma. Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Varies

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 554Research Design & Methods (3 cr.)

Counseling research, program evaluation, and needs assessment methods and design. Liberal Arts

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Majors Only or POI. Semester(s) Offered: Spring
CLG 556Thesis/Research Project Paper (3 cr.)

Students will write a thesis or capstone project paper analyzing and synthesizing their knowledge on a specific topic within the field of Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Student Affairs and Higher Education. This topic will be agreed upon between the student and his/her thesis advisor/instructor. The student will present his/her final thesis or capstone project paper to a committee of faculty and/or professionals from the representative field of study.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
POI; majors only. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
CLG 558Ecopsychology and Applied Ecotherapy (3 cr.)

This course provides a broad overview of nature-based therapies and explores their benefits for coping and holistic wellness. Through this highly experiential course-including hiking, forest bathing, kayaking, mindfulness walks, gardening, farming and cooking-students will learn how to incorporate nature-based ways of understanding and intervening into therapy. Key constructs to be covered include anthropocentrism, environmental justice, environmental grief/despair, climate crisis and solastalgia, ecological self, biophilia/biophobia, sense of place, ecological-consciousness, ecological literacy, and earth-based spirituality. Semester(s) Offered: Summer

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 559Spirituality in Clinical Practice (3 cr.)

In this course, students will learn how and when to incorporate spirituality and religion (S/R) into therapy. Readings, discussion, media, and immersive experience will be utilized to support growth in S/R cultural competencies. S/R will be explored from psychological, cultural, and philosophical perspectives, with an emphasis on holistic health and meaning-making. A variety of worldviews (theism, nontheism, atheism, and agnosticism) and key constructs (S/R trauma, spiritual struggles, mystical experiences, sacred moments, spiritual bypassing) will be covered. Semester(s) Offered: Spring

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com
CLG 599Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.

Subject
CLG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Catalog
Source
plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com

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