34 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 000Orientation to Graduate Studies in Counseling. Su., F., Sp1
Orientation is taken in the semester in which a student enrolls in a counseling program degree or certificate program. This course provides an overview of the responsibilities, requirements, and expectations of the counseling program, the University, and the counseling profession. Resources available to students to help them succeed will also be introduced.
COU 500AClinical Mental Health Counseling Foundations. F., Sp3
An intensive look at the profession of counseling and the professional roles, tasks-responsibilities, and identity of the counselor. This course also includes an opportunity for an in-depth understanding of the many aspects of professional counseling including similarities and differences of other mental health professions, educational preparation, professional counseling organizations, ethical standards, legal aspects of counseling, and state and national credentialing. The course emphasizes self-awareness and growth as it relates to becoming an effective facilitator of individual, couple, group, and family change.
This course establishes foundational counseling techniques and micro-skills with a focus on face-to- face individual counseling. This course focuses upon building a counseling relationship, case conceptualization, identifying goals of counseling, and implementing evidence-based strategies.
COU 502Clinical Intervention II: Advanced and Technology-Assisted Counseling
Techniques. 3 hours. Sp. This course builds upon COU501 and develops advanced counseling techniques. This course focuses upon refining case conceptualization skills, documentation of counseling services, and application of theory-based interventions. The course focuses on competent and ethical delivery of counseling in both face-to-face and telehealth-assisted formats. Prerequisite: COU 501 Clinical Intervention I: Basic Counseling Techniques.
COU 503Professional/Scientific Writing (C.M.H.C.). (W) Offered on sufficient3
demand. An advanced research and writing course, focusing on the purpose, practice, and meaning in academic writing. The course highlights sentence and paragraph structure, outlining and organization, advanced grammar rules, and proper citation according to the American Psychological Association’s standards. This course involves a significant writing component with the goal of assisting the student in improving their professional/scientific presentation skills. This course cannot be utilized to meet degree or certificate requirements. Same as DBH703. 317
A thorough survey of the specified divisions of the life-cycle from early childhood to death. Topics include life-cycle theories of development, developmental tasks, normal-abnormal behavior, models of moral, intellectual, social, and physical development, and learning theories will be explored. Counseling strategies for specific concerns in the life cycle will be emphasized.
COU 510Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Sp3
An intensive study of selected theories of counseling and psychotherapy with a review and critique of motivation and process dynamics of each theory in light of current research and theory. Students are encouraged to begin to identify and personalize their own theoretical approach.
An in-depth study of abnormal behavior including the theories of psychopathology, etiology, and epidemiology of mental disorders. The course, prognosis, and cultural differences of each mental disorder are given special attention. Students will be introduced to the DSM–5 approach to defining and diagnosing mental disorders.
An in-depth study of the DSM–5 approach to diagnosing mental disorders. Emphasis will be given to DSM criteria, case studies, and differential diagnosis of mental disorders. Prerequisite: COU 514 Psychopathology I.
A study of the administration, scoring, and interpretation of assessment-appraisal instruments used in counseling. Emphasis is on the use of test results in counseling with individuals and families. Case note fundamentals and report writing are also studied.
A study of the dynamics of marriage and family relationships with emphasis on understanding of the structure and function of marriage, the various aspects of the marital relationship, family systems, and the way in which the counselor may approach marriage and family counseling as a creative, preventative, and healing avenue.
A study of the principles of group counseling dynamics, theory, and techniques. Students participate in face-to-face task groups. Emphasis is placed on developing competencies in self- intervention and growth as well as competence in processes of small group phenomena.
Current theories and practices in pastoral counseling are needed by ministers and clergypersons, church leaders, and Christian counselors. Topics that have special application to a church or faith based clinical setting will be pursued, e.g., pastoral diagnosis and assessment, basic pastoral counseling skills, marital and family counseling (including abuse, infidelity, and divorce), counseling in the hospital, anger and conflict management, crisis counseling, spiritual disorders, pastoral therapy ethics, and referral procedures. Pastoral counseling role-plays will be facilitated to practice and develop stronger pastoral therapy skills. Same as BIB 536.
An introduction to research methods and their application to research problems with emphasis on the conceptualization, design, completion, and evaluation of research in counseling. 318
COU 545AClinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum. Su., F., Sp3
The student works in face-to-face relationships with clients under the supervision of an approved on-site supervisor. A minimum of 100 clock hours is required for this practicum with a minimum of 40 clock hours of direct service with actual clients. Class meetings on campus are also required within this course. Prerequisites: Candidacy to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program OR permission from the program director, COU 502 Clinical Intervention II, COU 514 and COU 515 (Psychopathology I and II), COU 599B Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, AND liability insurance.
A course that reviews concepts, issues, and trends in the field of career education. It is designed to consider the role of the counselor in the career decision making process, as well as current issues in the facilitation of career decisions for women and men across the lifespan. Topics will include, but may not be limited to: selected theories of career-life planning and development; techniques designed to bring about greater awareness of needs, ethnicity, values, interests, and abilities related to career decision making; and a range of techniques counselors may choose to facilitate work with clients.
COU 555Theories of Personality. Offered on sufficient demand3
Representative theories of personality are analyzed for their contribution to understanding human growth and development, psychopathology, and behavior change. The relationship of theory to assessment and research is examined.
A course designed to address societal changes, influences and trends, human roles, societal subgroups, social mores, and diversity of life-styles. Social change and individual/societal responses, and multicultural issues are examined. Other major issues addressed include religion, racial issues, ethnicity, gender issues, sexual preference, aging issues, and subgroup/cultural communication patterns. Methods of addressing the provision of counseling services and alleviating those concerns are explored.
A course which provides an intensive understanding of the etiology, progress, and counseling strategies for addictive disorders. Emphasis will be given to the DSM–5 classification of addictive disorders, the interaction of addiction within and upon the family system, and effective techniques for counseling addicted persons and their families.
COU 570Crisis Counseling. Offered on sufficient demand3
An examination of the theory, practice, cultural dynamics, and legal implications of crisis intervention as applied to crisis-induced dysfunctional behavior. Recognizing crisis situations and having knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and brief therapy techniques will be the main objective of this course.
A survey of the complex social, biological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of human sexuality. Emphasis will be on a responsible view of sexuality as part of life adjustment. Students will focus on applications of human sexuality within professional counseling. Prerequisite: COU505 Life-Cycle Development. 319
COU 575Agency Counseling. Offered on sufficient demand3
An advanced study of the clinical skills and administrative knowledge unique to mental health counselors in agency settings (i.e. Community Mental Health Centers, profit/non-profit counseling service agencies, psychiatric settings and private practice) with varied clientele. Included are the topics, concepts, and skills of “community” assessment, program development, administration, delivery, and evaluation.
COU 585Psychopharmacology for Counselors. Offered on sufficient demand3
A course designed to teach the prospective counselor about the history and development of psychopharmacologic agents, the biochemical nature of the central nervous system, and the relationship of the system of psychopharmacology. The legitimate use of medications, the importance of treatment for some psychological disorders, and coordinating treatment amongst professionals will also be examined.
COU 590Counseling and the Law. Offered on sufficient demand3
A course which provides an overview of the American legal system, with special attention given to legal terminology, how to minimize legal problems, how to deal with members of the legal profession, preparing for court appearances, and handling a legal audit. The primary focus of the course is on avoiding malpractice. Topics include informed consent, confidentiality/privileged communication, duty to warn, duty to report, record keeping, and risk management. As time and interest permit, additional topics related to employment law will be discussed.
A cooperatively planned reading-research course or special project guided and evaluated by a member of the graduate counseling faculty. May be repeated as needed. Prerequisites: student must have regular admission status, have completed twelve (12) graduate hours with 3.00 or above GPA, AND complete required forms with appropriate signatures before the drop/add date of the semester for which the credit is to be earned or gain special permission from the director of the program for special circumstances, i.e., conference credit, etc. It is the student’s responsibility to develop a proposal, initiate contact with a faculty member willing to serve as mentor, and see that all requirements are met.
COU 599ACounseling Children and Adolescents. Offered on sufficient demand3
A topical seminar designed to develop skills in counseling children and adolescents individually and in family therapy. Coordination of services with other agencies, work with the juvenile court system, and the use of assessment instruments with this age group will be studied.
COU 599BDiagnosis and Treatment Planning. Su., Sp3
The foundation of an effective treatment plan is the data gathered through biopsychosocial assessment. Data can be obtained from interviews, client history and records, testing, or collateral contacts. This course presents specific steps for developing an effective treatment plan based on assessment data and recognizing the uniqueness of each client. Plans will include a variety of interventions and approaches based on both behavioral problems and/or DSM–5 diagnosis. The case-study method will also be used to develop such plans in class for discussion and presentation. Counseling, OR special permission from the instructor.
COU 514 and COU 515 (Psychopathology I and II) AND COU 520 Assessment in
COU 599DPremarital Counseling. Offered on sufficient demand3
A topical seminar designed to introduce the student to the concepts, various models, resources, and process for leading couples through premarital preparation. The student will become familiar with the theological issues as well as the practical implications of having a Christian marriage and family in today’s society. 320
COU 599EGrief Counseling. Offered on sufficient demand3
A topical seminar which provides content on the concepts of human attachment, loss, death, dying, and bereavement. Special clinical attention is given to the processes of grief therapy in resolving pathological grief and facilitating grief related to special kinds of losses. Grief is studied within the context of family systems.
COU 605AClinical Mental Health Counseling Internship. Su., F., Sp6
A field-based clinical-counseling experience supervised by a qualified and approved licensed mental health professional at a site approved by the program. Interns spend a minimum of 600 clock hours in counseling activities within the internship, with a minimum of 240 clock hours of direct service with actual clients. The internship provides interns with an opportunity to develop and apply clinical diagnostic skills and counseling skills in a practical setting. Prerequisites: Candidacy to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, permission from the program director, COU 545A Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum (with a grade of “A” or “B”), AND COU 599B Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.
A continuation of COU 605A. A field-based clinical-counseling experience supervised by a qualified, licensed mental health professional at a site selected by special arrangement with the intern, the program director, and a mental health agency. Interns spend a minimum of 600 clock hours for six (6) credit hours. Specific emphasis is placed on direct contact with consumers of mental health counseling services. The internship includes all activities a regularly employed mental health counselor would perform. It provides interns with an opportunity to develop and apply clinical diagnostic skills and counseling skills in a practical setting.
COU 699AClinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Continuance A. Su., F
Sp. This course provides students the opportunity to continue working on hours in COU 605A or COU 610. The student will continue to gather the required hours of experience and complete additional requirements as specified by the instructor. This course does not count toward satisfying graduation requirements. Grading is “pass/fail” and cannot be repeated if it is passed.
Must have enrolled in COU 605A Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship OR
COU 699BClinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Continuance B. Su., F2
Sp. This course provides students the opportunity to continue working on hours in COU 605A or COU 610. The student will continue to gather the required hours of experience and complete additional requirements as specified by the instructor. This course does not count toward satisfying graduation requirements. Grading is “pass/fail” and can be repeated. Prerequisite: Must currently have received a grade of “IP” in COU 605A Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship OR COU 610 Internship II. CSD Communication Sciences and Disorders
