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32 courses with the subject COUN, 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.

COUN 501Counseling Skills Lab (1 hr)

COUN 510 Introduction to the Counseling Profession OR COUN 555 Professional Roles and Practices of School Counselors (3 hrs)

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 510Introduction to the Counseling Profession – An

orientation to the counseling profession introduction that trains students in various aspects of the counseling field including: the history of the counseling profession; exam and licensure requirements related to development as a professional counselor; and individual approaches to counseling with a particular emphasis on counseling skills and competencies necessary to becoming a counselor, with regard to the roles and functions of counselors in a professional setting including preparation for practicum, internship, and various employment opportunities. This course must be taken at Milligan; no transfer credit allowed for this course. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 520Theory and Practice of Counseling – An introduction to

and initial preparation for, the profession of counseling. Behavioral and professional expectations of counselors are emphasized. The course provides an overview of theories and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy with concentration on comprehensive analysis of each theory. Skills in intake assessment, treatment planning, brief and long-term models, crisis intervention, and prevention strategies will be developed. This course must be taken at Milligan; no transfer credit will be allowed for this course. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 527Physiological Psychology and Psychopharmacology – An

examination of current developments in the fields of physiological psychology and psychopharmacology. The course includes an exploration of the physiological bases of emotion, sleep, sexual behavior, hunger and thirst, learning and memory, psychopathology, and drug use and abuse. Focus is given to basic classifications and indications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications. The appropriate uses of these medications, as well as the identification of their effects and side effects, ar emphasized. Offered every spring. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 530Child and Adult Mental Health Diagnostics and Treatment

Planning (3 hrs)

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 535Child Sexual Abuse – An examination of current research

and theory regarding child sexual abuse, including prevalence, causes, dynamics, consequences, and prevention. Attention is given to treatment approaches and techniques in working with individuals and families involved in sexual abuse situations. Offered intermittently. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 540Cultural Diversity in Counseling (3 hrs)

COUN 600 x2 Integration of Faith and Learning (.5 each; 1 hr total) pre-professional programs | psychology 119 Students in the pre-counseling concentration are expected to maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0. The following general education requirements are fulfilled in all concentrations of the major: 3 hours of social learning (PSYC 150) 3 hours of mathematics (MATH 213) Total number of required hours: General concentration: 37 Pre-professional concentration: 43 Pre-counseling concentration: 45 In addition to courses in the major (and minor, if applicable), students must complete the General Education Requirements for a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree as described on pages 59-60. To earn a bachelor’s degree, a student must complete 128 semester ed hours in courses with course numbers at the 100 level or above. The BA degree requires foreign language through the intermediate level.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 545Trauma, Crisis, & Grief Intervention OR COUN elective

(3 hrs)

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 550MLegal and Ethical Issues in Counseling - An extensive

overview of legal, ethical, and professional issues in the provision of counseling services in a variety of settings. Includes review of Tennessee laws, the American Counseling Association code of ethics, and related codes as appropriate. Steps in ethical decision-making are discussed, and case studies are presented. Students gain an understanding of the need for ethical standards and learn how to follow ethical guidelines. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 553Theories of Personality – An in-depth examination of the

major theoretical approaches to the study of personality. Personality development, dynamics and differences are studied with special concentration on application of each theoretical view to the counseling setting. Offered intermittently. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 555520, 550M, at least completed in program, permission9

of instructor. Offered fall and spring terms. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Credits (min): 9
Credits (max): 9
Credit unit: hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 560Assessment and Evaluation Techniques –This course

includes a history and overview of the standard evaluation methods commonly used in the assessment of individuals and groups. Topics covered are validity, reliability, and statistical concepts for the evaluation and interpretation of test data. This course also includes an overview of the various categories of psychological tests and the better-validated tests within each category. Students gain skills in the ethical and professional e selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of commonly used aptitude, achievement, and interest tests. Prerequisites: COUN 510, COUN 520. Prerequisite or corequisite: COUN 530. Offered every spring semester. Three semester hours. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 570Human Sexuality – An examination of human sexuality from

physiological, psychological, cultural, and spiritual perspectives. The course is designed to develop students’ knowledge related to human sexuality, an understanding of the sexuality issues that may be encountered in counseling practice, exposure to the assessment and intervention skills required to deal with sexuality issues, and awareness of one’s personal perception, attitudes, and ethical considerations related to sexuality issues. Students will consider how sexuality issues are related to the individuals’ spiritual frameworks and belief systems. Offered as needed. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 580Foundations of Addiction Counseling – An overview of

the history, theory, and current research perspectives in the etiology, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of substance and behavioral/process addictions. Focuses on the influence substance and process addictions have on individuals, couples, families and career. In addition, the course examines the similarities and differences between chemical/substance addictions and behavioral/process addictions. Prerequisites: COUN 520. Prerequisite or hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu
Corequisite: COUN 530. Offered May term each year. Three semester

COUN 582Clinical Interventions in Addiction Counseling - This

course will cover in-depth information necessary to equip students to competently counsel those with addictions, including the potential for addictive and substance use disorders to mimic and/or co-occur with a variety of medical and psychological disorders, differential diagnosing, and legal and ethical considerations specific to addiction counseling. Students will explore a range of interventions for addiction treatment in a wide variety of settings. In addition, students will learn the regulatory processes and substance abuse policy relative to service delivery opportunities, psychological tests and assessments specific to addiction counseling, and professional organizations, preparation standards, and credentials relevant to the practice of addiction counseling. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 584MPhysiology & Pharmacology of Addiction (3 hrs)

Required Clinical Experience (Completed at an addictions-specific treatment site (9 hours):

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 600Integration of Faith and Learning Seminar – An ongoing

discussion and examination of the theoretical and practical aspects of the integration of faith and learning. Offered every term (fall, spring, and summer) each year. Students must take this course four times. One-half semester hour.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 610Group Dynamics and Group Counseling - An introduction

to group dynamics and group counseling with a concentration on theoretical and practical issues. Reviews historical perspectives, popular treatment techniques, empirical evidence on treatment efficacy, ethical and legal issues, and integration considerations. Prerequisite: COUN 520. Offered J-term each year. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 620Career Counseling – An introduction to methods used when

counseling clients about career-related decisions. Provides an overview of test instruments used to evaluate skills and aptitudes, methods to give guidance for training and job placement, and job interview strategies. hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu
Prerequisite: COUN 520. Offered spring term each year. Three semester

COUN 625Couples and Family Counseling - An examination of

several leading contemporary theories of marriage and family counseling, with concentration on the techniques used within each of those theories. semester hours. graduate course descriptions 214

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu
Prerequisite: COUN 510, COUN 520. Offered fall term each year. Three

COUN 630Healing Effects of Nature (3 hrs)

master of science in counseling 204

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 645Children and Youth Development and Counseling – This

course introduces principles of human growth and development with applications to counseling children and youth. Students will explore typical and atypical developmental milestones, learn evidence-based counseling strategies, and address common mental health concerns with this population. Emphasis is placed on ethical, culturally responsive approaches that foster healthy emotional, social, and academic outcomes. Prerequisites:

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 648Evidence-Based Counseling Techniques – A study of

counseling techniques that have been supported by systematic empirical research. Concentration is placed on applying specific empirically- supported interventions to specific problems. Prerequisites: COUN 510, 520, 530. Offered summer term each year. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 660Creative and Expressive Arts in Counseling - This

experiential course introduces counseling students to the use of expressive arts and play media in counseling with children, adolescents, and adults. The course incorporates a variety of creative, expressive, visual, and performing arts media. Additionally, through the experiential nature of this course, students engage in each creative and expressive arts activity to understand the potential for using these approaches in counseling practice.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu
Prerequisite: COUN 520. Offered intermittently. Three semester hours.

COUN 670Theology and Christianity in Counseling – An in-depth

consideration of theological perspectives, psychological theories, and legal and ethical issues in the context of Christian faith. Focus is given to areas of agreement and disagreement among theological perspectives and counseling theories. Ethical and legal issues from theology, psychology and Christianity are discussed. Prerequisites: COUN 510, 520. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 680Research Methods (3 hrs)

Addictions Concentration (6 hours)

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 690Practicum in Counseling – Introductory experience in

supervised counseling with clients in selected clinical settings. Students are supervised by the course instructor and a field supervisor and receive feedback from supervisors in order to develop counseling skills. Practicum is arranged with the Clinical Director in the semester prior to beginning the practicum. A minimum of 100 clock hours of supervised experience is required. Liability insurance is required. Prerequisites: COUN 510 or

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 691Internship (6 hrs)

Required Courses for School Counseling Concentration (6 hours)

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 691ASchool Counseling Internship – Supervised internship in

elementary and secondary school settings. The internship shall be completed over at least 100 days (no fewer than 600 clock hours) and include a placement at both elementary and secondary school settings. The experience will include a variety of activities that a school counselor is milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 691BSchool Counseling Internship: Job-Embedded –

Supervised internship in elementary and secondary school settings for approved job-embedded candidates serving in a school counseling role while completing licensure. The internship shall be completed over at least 100 days (no fewer than 600 clock hours) and include a placement at both elementary and secondary school settings. The experience will include a variety of activities that a school counselor is expected to perform, including but not limited to individual counseling, group work, developmental classroom guidance, and parent/community conferences. This will be done under the supervision of a licensed school counselor and will also include consultation with an assigned faculty supervisor. The job-embedded internship will be a cooperative effort planned by Milligan University, a local school system, and the student. Candidates completing a job-embedded internship must hold the appropriate school-based assignment and supervision arrangement approved by the partner school system prior to the beginning of the internship. Students must apply for the internship at least one full semester in advance. Liability insurance is required. Prerequisite:

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 692Internship (6 hrs)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (60-hour program: Addictions Concentration) Core Courses (45 hours)

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

COUN 693Internship (6 hrs)

School Counseling (54-hour program) (Candidates without Initial Teaching License) Core Courses (33 hours)

Subject: COUN
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

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