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50 courses with the subject CES, 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.

CES 614Advanced Child & Adolescent Therapy

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 617Quantitative Research Methodology (3) Emphasizes advanced examination of quantitative research such

as experimental and quasi-experimental designs and the development of advanced level quantitative research skills. Examines ethical issues involved in research and the impact of subject diversity on research design, measurement, implementation and generalization of findings. Covers use of library resources. Critically evaluates research publications vis-à-vis types of research, the range of research designs, research methodology and subject-related study elements.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 618Qualitative Research Methodology (3) Emphasizes advanced examination of qualitative research designs

such as grounded theory, ethnographic, and phenomenological methodologies and the development of advanced level qualitative research skill. Includes the development of competencies in qualitative data collection, analysis and oral and written data presentation. CES 620 Qualitative Research Analysis (3) Emphasizes advanced examination of qualitative research analysis of data, including the use of phenomenological, case study, narrative, and grounded theory methodologies. Focuses on the development of qualitative data collection, analysis, and oral and written data presentation. Prerequisite: CES 618. CES 626 Advanced Counseling & Career Theories (3) Study in depth the major theories of personality and career development, including the philosophical and psychological assumptions that underlie them. Explore the relationship of personality theory and career theory to counseling clinical practice, as well as the biblical perspective in the study of personality and career theories. Emphasis on social change theory and the role of the counselor as advocate.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 620Qualitative Research Analysis

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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CES 626Advanced Counseling & Career Theories

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 635Family Dynamics of Addictions

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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CES 639Advanced Psychopathology for Counselors

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 648Human Sexuality (3) Human sexuality, including assessment and intervention for sexuality related and

gender specific issues and what it means to view persons as sexual beings. Diverse views of human sexuality existent in the Christian community and broader society including intimacy, sexual ethics, sexual deviancy, gender identity, gender stereotypes, and sexual disorders especially as applied to the clinical setting.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 650Preventive Counseling (3) Conceptual knowledge and practical applications of prevention to assist

children, adolescents, and adults in averting psychological and mental health problems. Emphasis on advocacy competencies social justice, best practices in prevention, and wellness helping models.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 655Expressive Approaches in Trauma Treatment (3) Expressive arts interventions play an integral role in

how the mind and body heal from posttraumatic stress. This course examines treatments such as play, art, music, equine, drama therapy, yoga, and sandtray which can be used as stand-alone models or as enhancements to more traditional, evidence- based therapy methods. Cross-listed with COUN 555. CES 660 Business Issues in Professional Practice (3) Review business practices, skills needed to plan and organize important elements and biblically-based leadership skills relevant to establishing and operating a counseling-related business. CES 664 Treatment Planning (3) Addresses treatment planning within the therapeutic process, guiding principles for the selection of effective treatment strategies, and best practice and evidence-based treatment approaches to mental health care. Emphasis will be placed on a practical progression to effective clinical care (e.g., intake, therapeutic rapport- building, assessments, goal setting, treatment planning, and documentation). Cross-listed with COUN 564. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu
Alias: COUN 555

CES 660Business Issues in Professional Practice

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 664Treatment Planning

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 667Psychopharmacology for Counselors (3) Students will learn introductory concepts in

psychopharmacology relevant to professional counseling, including drug classifications, therapeutic effects, side effects, and related ethical and legal considerations. The course emphasizes effective collaboration within interdisciplinary treatment teams and the integration of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions in client care. Cross-listed with COUN 567 CES 668 Cross-Cultural Supervision I (3) Students provide clinical supervision under the supervision of Regent Regent University 171

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu
Alias: COUN 567

CES 668Cross-Cultural Supervision I

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 669Cross-Cultural Supervision2

Subject: CES
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 670Multicultural Issues in Counseling

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 680Teaching Praxis I

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 700Proposal Development (3) Synthesize knowledge of research and research methodology and develop a

rationally defensible approach to a research topic in counseling that incorporates fidelity to both Christian faith and the scientific process. Complete a review of literature and draft a dissertation proposal that will be evaluated for methodological strengths and weaknesses.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 701703 Dissertation research (each) All doctoral candidates must complete the dissertation as a3

capstone experience of the program. Research conducted under the direction of a dissertation committee. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Subject: CES
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 702Dissertation Research

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Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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CES 703Dissertation Research

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 705A, B, C Residency (0) A requirement for incoming, second, and third-year PhD students

CES 714 Statistics (3) Examines the relationship between research design and statistical methods, and the principles of probability theory in multivariate analysis, including multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance and multivariate analysis of variance. Emphasizes skill in the application of advanced statistical techniques to social science research, interpreting results of statistical analyses and data analyses and presentations. CES 715 Advanced Multivariate Statistics (3) Multivariate statistical techniques and methods of data analysis including mixed methods ANOVA, logistic regression, repeated measures ANOVA, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, principal component analysis, path analysis, meta-analysis, and structural equation modeling. The assumptions for using the tests and how to evaluate the SPSS output from the different statistical analyses. CES 719 Proposal Continuation (1) For those who need additional time to successfully complete their dissertation proposal. Prerequisite: CES 700.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu
Prerequisite: CES 714.

CES 714Statistics

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 715Advanced Multivariate Statistics

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 728Advanced Assessment (3) Understanding of assessment and evaluation theory and techniques in

counseling, and of current topics pertinent to assessment. Examine and critique a variety of assessment instruments used in counseling.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 740Identity Formation in Counselor Education and Supervision (3) Overview of the history and

development of counselor education with an examination of the theoretical orientation and practical skills necessary to function effectively as a counselor educator. Examine current topics pertinent to teaching counselor education and biblically based leadership skills in the profession of counselor education.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 746Marital & Couple Therapy (3) Provides an understanding, demonstration and application of various

models and techniques for working with married and non-married couples. Prerequisite: CES 749. Cross-listed with COUN 546.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu
Alias: COUN 546

CES 747Models of Family Therapy (3) Examines models of family systems therapy and techniques. Helps

beginning family therapists develop a model of practice and apply models to clinical cases. Cross-listed with COUN 547.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu
Alias: COUN 547

CES 749Advanced Marriage and Family Counseling & Consultation (3) Examination of the diversity of

approaches to marriage/family counseling, and the dynamics of couples and family counseling. Students receive practical, supervised experience developing and presenting marriage/family-related psychoeducational and consultative products. Emphasizes development of strategies based upon the special needs and characteristics of diverse client populations and ethical considerations when working with couples and families.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 750Counseling of Women (3) Seminar-type course that explores issues pertinent to women in therapy. Uses

a holistic approach to determine the needs of and strategies for counseling women with a focus on the Christian woman.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 751Theories of Attachments and Affect Regulation (3) Examines principles of affect regulation – how

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Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 752Safeguarding: Prevention of Trauma within the Church (3) This doctoral-level course will provide

conceptual knowledge on historic and current issues related to sexual trauma in the church. There will be an emphasis on safeguarding advocacy and prevention. Students will have an opportunity to travel to Italy at the end of the semester to present on trauma with other international safeguarding students. This is the primary course and is cross-listed with MHPS 752.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu
Alias: MHPS 752

CES 755Advanced Theory in Group Counseling

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 757Complex Trauma, Developmental Trauma, and Human Trafficking (3) Examine underlying principles

of mental health problems that originate in dysfunctional families of origin and early childhood sexual abuse. Particular attention is given to relevant DSM disorders. Examines the cultural and economic underpinnings of human trafficking with a focus on treatment options and intervention techniques. Cross-listed with COUN 557.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu
Alias: COUN 557

CES 758Disaster Trauma & Psychological First Aid (3) Covers the four phases of emergency management, the

eight phases of disaster, and key concepts of disaster mental health. In depth understanding of cultural issues related to disaster and the application of Psychological First Aid based on NIMH, Green Cross, and The Trauma Institute Standards and Ethics are demonstrated. Cross-listed with COUN 558.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu
Alias: COUN 558

CES 759Treating PTSD, Compassion Fatigue, & Complex Trauma (3) The theoretical concepts and symptoms

of PTSD, compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization in clients, practitioners, first responders and in their role as trauma therapists is explored. Learn current evidence-based strategies for treatment of compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization. Cross-listed with COUN 559 CES 760 Program Evaluation (3) Focused survey of the concepts and processes related to program evaluation and the steps to perform a program evaluation. Emphasis on the application and demonstration of critical thinking skills related to analyzing and evaluating an array of programs. CES 763 Supervision & Consultation (3) Critique of the literature in counselor supervision with discussion and didactic emphasis on the role of the counselor supervisor in the dynamics of supervisory relationships. Examines current theories and topics related to consultation. Emphasis on ethical issues in supervision and consultation.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu
Alias: COUN 559

CES 760Program Evaluation

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 763Supervision & Consultation

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 770Advanced Practicum in Individual Counseling (3) Development and refinement of advanced individual

counseling skills that conceptually link counselor practice to teaching and supervision. Students will conduct practicum in off campus sites acquiring at least 30 hours of direct contact that includes clinical/counseling services, conducting supervision of other clinicians regarding their clinical work, and teaching therapy skills. In addition, students will have weekly supervision by a licensed site supervisor and regularly scheduled electronic group supervision with a university professor. School of Psychology & Counseling Page 325

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 771Advanced Practicum in Group Counseling (3) Development and refinement of advanced group counseling

skills that conceptually link counselor practice to teaching and supervision. Students will conduct practicum in off campus sites acquiring at least 30 hours of direct contact that includes group leadership, conducting supervision of other clinicians regarding their group work, and teaching group therapy skills. In addition, students will have weekly supervision by a licensed site supervisor and regularly scheduled electronic group supervision with a university professor.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 772Advanced Practicum in Marriage and Family Counseling (3) Development and refinement of advanced

marriage and family counseling skills that conceptually link counselor practice to teaching and supervision. Students will conduct practicum in off campus sites acquiring at least 30 hours of direct contact that includes marriage and/or family counseling, conducting supervision of other clinicians regarding their marriage and family clinical work, and teaching therapy skills. In addition, students will have weekly supervision by a licensed site supervisor and regularly scheduled electronic group supervision with a university professor. CES 780 Introduction to Spiritual Formation in Counseling Professionals (3) Introduction to the theory of spiritual formation from the Judeo-Christian perspective. Examine historical traditions of spiritual formation, define and analyze the process of spiritual formation and articulate your own definition and theory of spiritual formation as a counseling professional.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 773Advancement Practicum in Clinical Counseling

M.S. in Psychology Program (Non-Licensure, 39 credit hours) (Program delivered entirely online) The Master of Science in Psychology program (Non-Licensure) is a broad review of the core science in psychology at the graduate level. This program prepares students to apply principles of psychology to a variety of industries, academic, science, healthcare and business settings or further prepares students for study at the doctoral level in basic science or applied psychology.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 776Professional Writing (3) Study of essential skills in crafting well-supported arguments for doctoral

scholarship, preparing students to contribute effectively to scholarly conversations in counseling. Focus on writing clear problem statements, research arguments, literature synthesis, and adapting work to scholarly formats.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 780Introduction to Spiritual Formation in Counseling Professionals

M.S. in Psychology Program (39 credit hours) (Program delivered entirely online) The Master of Science in Psychology program is a broad review of the core science in psychology at the graduate level. This program prepares students to apply principles of psychology to a variety of industries, academic, science, healthcare and business settings or further prepares students for study at the doctoral level in basic science or applied psychology. Students are required to select at least one of the concentrations listed below to complete their degree. Students can select up to 2 concentrations. Students need to complete 12 unique credit hours for each concentration that they select in addition 27 credit hours of required courses.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 788Leadership & Christian Thought

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 789CES Capstone: Counseling & Christian Thought (3) The interface between Christian theology and the

counseling profession; the examination of historical and current issues affecting faith and profession, applications of spirituality within the profession and reflection on professional identity formation and application as a culmination of the doctoral experience.

Subject: CES
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 795Doctoral Project Continuation (1) Must register for per term if the doctoral project is not1

complete after the 12 credit hours of CES 701-703. Prerequisite: CES 703. CES 801 Internship I (1) Approved, supervised professional experience in counselor education. Prerequisites: CES 617, CES 763, CES 740, CES 618, and CES 680 CES 802 Internship II (1) Continuation of approved, supervised professional experience in counselor education. CES 803 Internship III (1) Continuation of approved, supervised professional experience in counselor education.

Subject: CES
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: credit hour
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu
Prerequisite: CES 801. CES 802.

CES 801Internship I1

Subject: CES
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 802Internship II1

Subject: CES
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

CES 803Internship III1

Possible Electives (6 additional credit hours of CES electives)

Subject: CES
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.regent.edu

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