Counselor Education

CE 510. HELPING RELATIONSHIPS IN COUNSELING 3 HRS. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the cognitive and affective elements necessary to establish professional helping relationships with clients. Role-playing and videotape recordings will be an integral part of the instructional process. The theoretical concepts of interviewing as well as the practical aspects in establishing professional helping relationships between the human services worker and the client will be examined.

CE610. GRIEF DEATH AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING 1 HR. A seminar course designed to aid the student in looking at his/her own feelings and experience with death. Students will look at methods of working through their own grief as well as ways of helping and consoling others. Special problems of understanding and communicating with the critically or terminally ill, recognition of symptoms indicating unresolved grief, and the hospice movement are examined.

CE 615. CRISIS COUNSELING 2 HRS. A seminar-type course designed to help counselors and others in the helping professions to work with individuals, families, or groups in crisis resolution. Students will discuss intervention strategies and models for developmental and situational crisis situations. Physiological and psychological reaction to stress will be discussed. Basic concepts on establishing "Hot-Line" and "Walk-In" crisis centers are considered.

CE 700. INTRODUCTION TO SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELING 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, school counseling concentration.) The purpose of this course is to examine the counseling philosophies, principles, and practices of secondary school counseling. Emphasis is placed on the role of the secondary school counselor as well as the growth and development of individuals from age thirteen to twenty-one. The role of the counselor in assessment, academic program planning, consultation, and referral will be discussed. Current issues and practices related to the concerns of adolescents will be reviewed.

CE 701. PROFESSIONAL & ETHICAL ISSUES IN COUNSELING 1 HR. A general survey of professional, ethical, and legal concerns facing the practicing counselor as applicable to school, community, and agency settings. Comparison will be made with similar issues in other helping professions.

CE 705. INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELING3 HRS. (Prerequisite, school counseling concentration.) The purpose of this course is to examine the counseling philosophies, principles, and practices as they relate to the elementary and middle school. Emphasis is placed on the role of the elementary school counselor as well as the growth and development of children from infancy through age 13. The role of the classroom teacher in classroom guidance activities and the counselor's relationship to other specialized personnel is also discussed.

CE 709. INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, permission required.) This course serves as the basic course introducing students to the theoretical and historical framework within which a mental health counselor functions. The student will be introduced to various mental health professions and to the interfacing of all mental health professions.

CE 710. MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING 3 HRS. This course will focus on the development of the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary for counseling professionals to provide culturally relevant services to people from ethnic and cultural backgrounds which differ from the counselor's own. These skills are intended to "overlay" the counseling understandings the counselor has developed in other course work. This course emphasizes self-knowledge and uses methods of experiential and didactic learning.

CE 715. PARENTING AND PARENT CONSULTATION 3 HRS. A course designed to help the student understand adult-child relationships and how to deal more effectively with the misbehaving child in the home and school. Techniques for consulting with parents and conducting parent education will be examined.

CE 720. SPECIAL STUDIES IN COUNSELING 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, permission required.) The purpose of this course is to provide in-depth studies in the highly specific dimensions of the guidance and counseling field. Topics to be covered will vary from semester to semester.

CE 724. COUNSELING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 2 HRS. A study of characteristics of and techniques for establishing effective counseling relationships. The class provides an opportunity for personal growth, development of basic counseling skills, and improved interpersonal counseling relationships. This will be accomplished through group exchange of ideas, feelings, and attitudes through didactic and experiential activities.

CE 725. COUNSELING THEORIES 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CE 724 or concurrent.) A close look at various theories of counseling and their applicability to the individual counselor and his/her prospective counseling situation. The use of various tools in the specific approaches to counseling. The application of theory in dealing with personal concerns in education, private practice, rehabilitation and other agency settings will be examined.

CE 726. SPECIAL ISSUES IN MARRIAGE COUNSELING 1 HR. This course covers in-depth, specific issues pertinent to problems presented in marriage counseling situations. Specific time is devoted to in-depth study of the administration, interpretation, and use of appraisal and social history forms and instruments, as well as to special topics such as divorce, alcoholism and sexuality.

CE 738. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING 3 HRS. This course serves as an introduction to marriage and family counseling. This course presents the basic theories, history, issues and procedures followed in marriage and family counseling. In addition, this course focuses on giving the student experience in completing relevant documentation and appraisal instruments pertinent to marriage and family counseling. The ethical, legal, and related professional issues as well as implications of sociocultural and lifestyle diversity relevant to the field will be covered. Major approaches will be demonstrated and discussed.

CE 788. COUNSELING THE ADULT AND AGED 2 HRS. (Prerequisite, permission required.)This course focuses on the issues involved in providing effective counseling for the adult through the adult life-span, including the aging process. Specific areas of emphasis include life-span theories of human development, major societal concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of age, life-span career development and lifestyle needs, and understanding the needs, characteristics, and special conditions affecting the older persons in our society.

CE 803. COMMUNITY COLLEGE PERSONNEL ATTITUDINAL GROUPS 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) Using group process techniques, the course is designed to increase awareness and acceptance of the feelings and reactions of self and others, develop positive attitudes toward self and others, and increase knowledge in the area of interpersonal relationships.

CE 806. ADVANCED COUNSELING ETHICS 1 HR. (Prerequisite, CE 805.)  This course provides an in-depth exploration of vritical ethical and legal issues facing practicing counselors in mental health, rehabilitation, school, university, and other settings.

CE 807. WORKSHOP IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUIDANCE 1-3 HRS. The workshop will consist of lectures, small group discussions, films, filmstrips, video tapes, audio tapes, and related activities in the area of guidance and counseling in the elementary school. Designed to provide in-service training for elementary school counselors. Also provides an opportunity to exchange ideas as well as review the most recent literature and materials pertaining to elementary school guidance.

CE 815. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP APPRAISAL 3 HRS. This course is a survey of the broad spectrum of psychological tests used in the assessment of human potential and functioning. The focus is on the nature, use, and interpretation of various methods of evaluation with specific reference to measurement in the areas of aptitude, achievement, interest, personalty and intelligence. Analyzing data and the interpretation of test results is a major emphasis.

CE 820. CAREER COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CE 810 or concurrent.) An introduction to career counseling with various types of clientele. The theoretical emphasis is on the development aspects of career decision making from childhood through adulthood. Attention is given to various information sources and techniques for counselors to use in assisting clients with appropriate approaches to decision making.

CE 850. THEORIES OF GROUP COUNSELING 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, CE 810 and CE 825.) A general survey of the various approaches (theories) that are most applicable to group counseling in common counseling settings. Consideration of the usefulness of theory as it relates to the techniques associated with the different approaches will be examined.

CE 855. ADMINISTRATION OF STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) Includes the theories, principles, and practices of effective student personnel administration. Designed as a concentrated seminar experience for students planning to enter a career in student personnel work. Involves an understanding of short range and long range planning, administrative and organizational structure, committee operation and effectiveness, selection of staff, delegation of responsibility, and line staff relationship.

CE 860. MANAGEMENT OF COUNSELING PROGRAMS 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, 15 graduate hours of CE courses including CE 700 and CE 705.) A study of the processes involved in developing, organizing, and managing counseling program services in school and agency settings. The relationships between school counseling programs and various types of agency programs is also explored.

CE 865. SUPERVISED PRACTICUM II 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, CE 810, CE 815, CE 825 or concurrently and CE 820 or concurrently.) Supervised practice of all aspects of the delivery of counseling and guidance services. Emphasis in class is on the critiquing of video and audio tapes of counseling interviews resulting from actual counseling experience in a cooperating secondary school, college, rehabilitation, or other agency settings.

CE 871. SUPERVISED PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL COUNSELING 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, CE 700, CE 705, CE 710, CE 715, CE 805, CE 810, CE 820, CE 825, CE 850 and have an approved application for admission to the practicum the semester before expected enrollment and permission required.) The purpose of this course is to help graduate students in improving their proficiency in individual and group counseling and consultation. In addition, the course includes experiences in preparing case notes, consulting with other professionals, critiquing audio and video tapes of counseling sessions, participating in individual and group supervision and experience in counseling children and adolescents.

CE 873. SUPERVISED PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING 3 HRS. (Prerequisites: CE 805, CE 810, CE 825 and at least one of the following CE 820, CE 710, RE 832, CE 800 or CE 709 and permission required.) This supervised practicum will assist majors to improve their individual counseling skills through individual counseling sessions with Clients. The course provides opportunities for students to obtain supervised practice in the area of group counseling, as well as experience in preparing case notes, consulting with other professionals, critiquing audio and video tapes of counseling sessions. Students receive one hour of individual supervision and one and on-half hours of group supervision each week. Liability insurance coverage is required.

CE 874. GROUP COUNSELING PRACTICUM 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CE 850, 865 or 870, or concurrently.) This course covers a broad spectrum of experiences available in providing the graduate student necessary supervised group counseling co-facilitating experience. This course will consist of weekly three hour class discussion and viewing of video taping or audio taping of group counseling sessions. These group counseling sessions will be conducted under the supervision of a counselor in a school, mental health setting, or similar settings. The graduate student will serve as co-facilitator of the group counseling sessions. These sessions will range from group guidance or support groups to group counseling sessions. Length of time for group sessions will range from 3 to 15 weeks. Approximately 6-10 hours per week will be spent outside of class time in a group counseling practicum placement setting.

CE 881. SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERNSHIP 1-6 HRS. (Prerequisite, CE 871; have an approved application for admission to the internship the semester before expected enrollment and permission required.) Interns will complete a 600 clock hour experience at a site or sites that offer opportunities for working with students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve. The intern will engage in both individual and group counseling as well as a variety of other activities that a regularly employed staff member in the setting would be expected to perform. In general, the successful completion of this experience should enable the prospective school counselor to function as the coordinator of a comprehensive school guidance program, grades K through 12.

CE 882. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING INTERNSHIP 1-9 HRS. (Prerequisite: CE 873, CE 710, CE 820, RE 832 or permission required. Also both CE 850 and RE 833 must be taken prior to or concurrently with this course.) Interns will complete a 900 clock hour experience at a site or sites that offer opportunities for working with individuals served by institutions and agencies offering mental health counseling services. The intern will engage in both individual and group counseling as well as a variety of other activities that a regularly employed staff member in the setting would be expected to perform. In general, the successful completion of this experience should enable the prospective mental health counselor to function effectively in any institution or agency offering mental health counseling services.

CE 885. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP DIFFERENCES 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CE 815 or permission of instructor.) An intensive study of the literature on individual and group differences. In addition to understanding the variability in human differences, emphasis is upon the significance of research studies in the area and upon factors that tend to produce differences within individuals and groups.

CE 890. RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN GUIDANCE 1-4 HRS. (Prerequisite, permission required.) Under individual direction, the student will select and pursue the investigation of special problems not ordinarily covered by regular courses. Admission and approval of projects must come from the Chair of the Division of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation Programs.

CE 891. POST-DEGREE INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL COUNSELING I 1-2 HRS. (Prerequisite, degree completion in School Counseling (MS); complete a post internship application the semester before enrolling; permission from program coordinator.) The school counselor must complete an internship supervised by the recommending institution as part of the performance assessment for this license. The candidate must enroll in 2-3 hours a semester during the first year under conditional license as a full-time employee. If the employee is working only half time, the internship can be spread over two years. A mentor should be provided by the employing district from the same endorsement field and under conditions described in 91-41-1 through 91-41-4. The university must supply a supervisor who makes a minimum of two visits per semester with additional communication between visits. The university will then make the recommendation for licensure after the intership has been completed successfully.

CE 892. POST-DEGREE INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL COUNSELING II 1-2 HRS. (Prerequisite, degree completion in School Counseling (MS); complete a post internship application the semester before enrolling; permission from program coordinator, and successful completion of CE 891.) The school counselor must complete an internship supervised by the recommending institution as part of the performance assessment for this license. The candidate must enroll in 2-3 hours a semester during the first year under conditional license as a full-time employee. If the employee is working only half time, the internship can be spread over two years. A mentor should be provided by the employing district from the same endorsement field and under conditions described in 91-41-1 through 91-41-4. The university must supply a supervisor who makes a minimum of two visits per semester with additional communication between visits. The university will then make the recommendation for licensure after the intership has been completed successfully.

CE 895. THESIS, M.S. 1-5 HRS. (Prerequisite, permission required.) Designed for graduate students working toward the degree, Master of Science, and specializing in counselor education. Permission to enroll to be granted by the Chair of the Division of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation Programs.

Last Updated February 1, 2008