Study of selected topics in counseling.
- Subject
- COUN
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.odu.edu
- Prerequisite
- permission of the instructor
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Study of selected topics in counseling.
Study of selected topics in counseling.
A study of phase and stage theories of lifespan development with application to counseling. Current research findings on major developmental issues (e.g., gender) will be emphasized. program director approval
Techniques, Crisis, and Trauma
This course is designed to prepare students to facilitate structured counseling groups for children and adolescents primarily in the K-12 school setting. CACREP Required Content: GROUP WORK - studies that provide both theoretical and experiential understandings of group purpose, development, dynamics, theories, methods, skills, and other group approaches in a multicultural society, including all of the following: (a) principles of group dynamics, including group process components, developmental stage theories, group members' roles and behaviors, and therapeutic factors of group work; (b) group leadership or facilitation styles and approaches, including characteristics of various types of group leaders and leadership styles; (c) theories of group counseling, including commonalities, distinguishing characteristics, and pertinent research and literature; and (d) group counseling methods, including group counselor orientations and behaviors, appropriate selection criteria and methods, and methods of evaluation of effectiveness. Students will be required to complete 20 hours of fieldwork with K-12 aged youth, preferably in a school setting. program director approval; COUN 601, COUN 633, COUN 650 and COUN 678
Developing effective group leadership competencies is the focus for the course. Identification of group dynamics, use of group level process, and the self-development of the leader are some major topics. program director approval; COUN 601, COUN 633, and COUN 650
. This course examines individual and group approaches to formal and informal assessment techniques, including diagnosis. It includes an e examination of: the history of assessment; basic test statistics; test worthiness (reliability, validity, and cross-cultural issues); the selection, administration, and interpretation of assessment instruments; and ethical and legal issues relative to assessment. The focus of this class is on major concepts and principles of psychological testing and evaluation and use of standardized instruments with differing populations. Pre- or
3 COUN 691 Family Systems and Family Development 3 3 COUN 685 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Mental 3
Principles and theories of career development, occupational and educational information, employment trends, concepts and principles for effective work in educational and career planning and development are considered. program director approval; COUN 601, COUN 645, and COUN 650
Designed to engage helping professionals in cultural self-awareness and the search for solutions to disparities in society through counseling work. Emphasis on the social identities of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, class, sexual orientation, and age. program director approval and COUN 601
This internship is designed to provide individual students with a planned program of advanced on-the-job professional experience in a college or university setting. A university instructor will coordinate internship assignments. An experienced professional in the college or university setting will provide direct supervision. Available for pass/fail grading only. Completion of a background check is required prior to commencing the field placement. COUN 634, COUN 644, COUN 645, COUN 648, COUN 650, COUN 669, COUN 685, and COUN 686
hrs minimum)
This internship is designed to provide individual students with a planned program of advanced on-the-job professional experience in a school setting. A university instructor will coordinate internship assignments. An experienced professional in the school setting will provide direct supervision. Available for pass/fail grading only. Completion of a background check is required prior to commencing the field placement. graduate director approval; approved application; COUN 601, COUN 633, COUN 634, COUN 642, COUN 645, COUN 648, COUN 650, COUN 669, COUN 676, COUN 677 & COUN 678
This supervised experience will enable students to practice basic and intermediate individual and group counseling skills with clients while integrating knowledge and skills learned in previous course work. Completion of a background check is required prior to commencing the field placement. director approval; COUN 601, COUN 633, COUN 642 or COUN 644, COUN 650, and COUN 634 with a grade of B or higher (see Program Handbook for other prerequisites based on specialty area)
Total Credit Hours 12
K-12
K-12
This course will examine the broad range of roles and functions of the mental health counselor within contemporary professional practice settings. director approval
Couples counseling focuses on development of effective counseling skills in working with couples. director approval; COUN 601, COUN 633, and COUN 650
Counseling). A post-master's residency of 3400 supervised hours, plus the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE), are also required for the Virginia LPC. For more information relating to this program and its requirements, please visit http://www.odu.edu/chs. (http://www.odu.edu/chs/)
Overview of counseling services provided on college and university campuses. Topics include wellness of students, multicultural issues, ethical and legal issues, crisis and disaster response, advocacy, and program evaluation. program director approval
Families (4 Credit Hours) Participants will learn about the unique academic, social, and emotional challenges faced by military connected children and their families. Participants will review, analyze and practice research-based learning and behavioral strategies and interventions to address these needs. This course will also introduce effective practices for supporting children through deployment separation, reunion and reintegration, and grief and trauma, including promoting school connectedness, fostering resiliency, facilitating coping skills, and designing customized academic, social, and behavioral supports. This course is required for completion of the Military Child and Family Education graduate certificate.
The study of selected topics in counseling. director approval
Individualized study under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.
Research on a topic or project related to counseling.
Exploration of theories informing practice regarding late adolescent, young adult, and adult psychological and cognitive development, adjustment, and learning in the two- and four- year college and university context. Influences of individual differences highlighted. Applications for college counseling, higher education, and community college practitioners, professionals, and leaders.
Development of group leadership skills through group experiences in class and in the field. COUN 650
An overview of methods for integrating spirituality into counseling as a means of promoting holistic wellness for both clients and counselors. Emphasis will be placed upon theories of spiritual development, beliefs inherent in major wisdom traditions, implicit and explicit strategies for integrating spirituality into counseling, and the counselor's own personal and professional awareness and growth.
The study of selected topics in counseling.
Individual study under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.
Exploration of theories informing practice regarding late adolescent, young adult, and adult psychological and cognitive development, adjustment, and learning in the two- and four- year college and university context. Influences of individual differences highlighted. Applications for college counseling, higher education, and community college practitioners, professionals, and leaders.
Development of group leadership skills through group experiences in class and in the field. COUN 650
This course provides advanced training and skill development in supervision. Specific topics in supervision will also be examined. These include: ethical and legal issues, multicultural competency in supervision; theories of counselor development; theories/models, processes, and skills in supervision.
Education, Supervision, and Research
This internship is designed to provide individual students with a planned program of advanced on-the-job professional experience in a college, school, or community/agency setting. In addition, supervisory and teaching experiences are required. Internship assignments will be controlled and coordinated by a university instructor. Direct supervision is given by an experienced professional in the setting. Minimum of 600 hours.
Counseling (3 Credit Hours) The course provides an overview of complementary and alternative therapies being used in mental health today, looking at their effectiveness and safety in treating specific client populations and for use in treating specific disorders, including ADHD, depression, addictions, and anxiety. Modalities covered include acupuncture, nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, biofeedback, meditation, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, and others. program director approval
An overview of methods for integrating spirituality into counseling as a means of promoting holistic wellness for both clients and counselors. Emphasis will be placed upon theories of spiritual development, beliefs inherent in major wisdom traditions, implicit and explicit strategies for integrating spirituality into counseling, and the counselor's own personal and professional awareness and growth.
The study of selected topics in counseling. Old Dominion University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 466
Individualized study under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.
This seminar is designed to assist students in making substantive progress in identifying and developing their dissertation proposal. Students will critically examine the current literature associated with their research interests and examine applicable conceptual constructs and methodologies. COUN 844, COUN 846, COUN 848, COUN 869, FOUN 813 and FOUN 814
This course is a pass/fail course for master's students in their final semester It may be taken to fulfill the registration requirement necessary for graduation. All master's students are required to be registered for at least on graduate credit hour in the semester of their graduation.
This course is a pass/fail course doctoral students may take to maintain active status after successfully passing the candidacy examination. All doctoral students are required to be registered for at least one graduate credi hour every semester until their graduation. CPD - Center for Professional
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