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COUN 495Topics ()1-6

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
COUN 497Topics in Counseling ()1-6

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
COUN 601Principles of Professional Counseling and3
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 631Counseling for Lifespan Development ()3

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

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to counseling graduate program or graduate
COUN 633Counseling and Psychotherapy Techniques3
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 634Advanced Counseling and Psychotherapy3

Techniques, Crisis, and Trauma

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 642Structured Counseling Groups ()3

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

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to Counseling graduate program or graduate
COUN 644Group Counseling and Psychotherapy ()3

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

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to Counseling graduate program or graduate
COUN 645Testing and Client Assessment ()3

. 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

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Corequisite
COUN 633
COUN 647Addictive Disorders3

3 COUN 691 Family Systems and Family Development 3 3 COUN 685 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Mental 3

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 648Foundations of Career Development ()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

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to Counseling graduate program or graduate
COUN 650Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (3
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 655Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling ()3

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

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to counseling graduate program or graduate
COUN 666Internship in College Counseling ()1-6

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

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Departmental permission and COUN 601, COUN 633,
COUN 667Internship in Mental Health Counseling (600

hrs minimum)

Subject
COUN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 668Internship in School Counseling ()1-6

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

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Counseling Graduate Program or
COUN 669Practicum in Counseling ()3

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)

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Counseling graduate program or graduate
COUN 670Introduction to Counseling Supervision3

Total Credit Hours 12

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 676Professional Issues in School Counseling

K-12

Subject
COUN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 677School Culture, Learning, and Classroom
Subject
COUN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 678Counseling Children and Adolescents in
Subject
COUN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 679School Counseling Program Development

K-12

Subject
COUN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 680Mental Health Counseling ()3

This course will examine the broad range of roles and functions of the mental health counselor within contemporary professional practice settings. director approval

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the counseling graduate program or graduate
COUN 681Couples Counseling ()3

Couples counseling focuses on development of effective counseling skills in working with couples. director approval; COUN 601, COUN 633, and COUN 650

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Counseling graduate program or graduate
COUN 685(Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Mental Health

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/)

Subject
COUN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 686College Counseling ()3

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

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the counseling graduate program or graduate
COUN 689Understanding Military Connected Children and

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.

Subject
COUN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Military Child and Families Graduate
COUN 691Family Systems and Family Development (3
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 695Topics in Counseling ()1-3

The study of selected topics in counseling. director approval

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the counseling graduate program or graduate
COUN 697Independent Study ()3-6

Individualized study under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 698Research in Counseling ()3

Research on a topic or project related to counseling.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of the instructor
COUN 707Adult and College Student Development ()3

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.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 742Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice (3
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 744Advanced Group Counseling. ()3

Development of group leadership skills through group experiences in class and in the field. COUN 650

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
COUN 601, COUN 633, COUN 644, COUN 645, and
COUN 783Complementary and Alternative Therapies (3
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 786Spirituality in Counseling ()3

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.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 795Topics in Counseling ()1-6

The study of selected topics in counseling.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 797Topics in Counseling ()1-6

Individual study under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 801Current Issues in Counseling and Counselor3
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 807Adult and College Student Development ()3

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.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 820Counselor Education Teaching and Practice (3
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 835Advanced Counseling Research Design and
Subject
COUN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 842Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice (3
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 844Advanced Group Counseling ()3

Development of group leadership skills through group experiences in class and in the field. COUN 650

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
COUN 601, COUN 633, COUN 644, COUN 645, and
COUN 845Diagnosis and Treatment Planning ()3
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 846Advanced Counseling Supervision ()3

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.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 848Multicultural Perspectives in Counselor

Education, Supervision, and Research

Subject
COUN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 868Internship in Counseling ()3-6

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.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 869Advanced Supervised Practicum in Counseling (3
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 883Complementary & Alternative Therapies in Mental Health

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

Subject
COUN
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Counseling graduate program or graduate
COUN 886Spirituality in Counseling ()3

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.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 895Topics in Counseling ()1-6

The study of selected topics in counseling. Old Dominion University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 466

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 897Independent Study ()3-6

Individualized study under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 898Dissertation Seminar ()3

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

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
COUN 801, COUN 820, COUN 835, COUN 842,
COUN 899Dissertation ()1-12
Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 998Master's Graduate Credit ()1

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.

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
COUN 999Doctoral Graduate Credit ()1

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

Subject
COUN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu

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