166 Graduate Course Descriptions
2012-2013 Academic Catalog
CO/CD654 Women, Development and the Journey of Faith (3) Focuses on the developmental journey of women and its relationship to Christian faith. Primary psychological theories are examined for what they reveal of the processes and patterns inherent in the intersection between a woman’s inner sense of self and the roles she plays in familial and social contexts. Biblical and theological resources are drawn upon to critique the assumptions of these theories and to offer alternate images of faithful women. In light of these resources, an examination of contemporary church approaches to ministry with women is offered.
CO675 Group Counseling (3) An investigation of the theories, principles and techniques of group counseling. Emphasis is placed upon a practical application in a variety of therapeutic settings. Different methods are selected to illustrate group dynamics. For MAMF and MAMH program students; others with permission of instructor. All students are required to participate in a professionally led group counseling experience. A lab fee covers six to eight counseling sessions (see the Financial Information section of this catalog for lab fee details). Prerequisites: CO600 or CO601, and CO655 either completed or taken concurrently with this course.
CO655 The Counseling Relationship: Process and Skills (3) Blends counseling process theory with practice. Students are introduced to the counseling process through readings, lectures, and a video practicum. Attending, responding, and initiating skills are taught. A laboratory experience for evaluating student’s counseling is part of the course. For MAMF and MAMH program students; others with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: CO600 or CO601 either completed or taken concurrently with this course.
CO680 Career Counseling (3) Foundational course exposing students to the knowledge, theories, skills, and techniques necessary to providing career counseling services in various contexts and with a variety of groups. Students also gain a Christian perspective on vocation, career, and work as a foundation for the practice of career counseling. Prerequite: CO600 or CO601.
CO660 Crisis Counseling: Theory and Application (3) A study of the theory and practice of crisis intervention for counselors. Focuses on care and counseling with people undergoing stressful situations or circumstances and/or environment. Assessment role clarification in systems of care, triagem, boundaries, ethical/legal issues, referral, and care of self are discussed. For MAMF and MAMH program students; others with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: CO600 or CO601 either completed or taken concurrently with this course. CO672 Relational Psychodynamic Counseling (3) Designed to advance the student’s ability to engage interpersonal variables in counseling through a study of intrapersonal and relational psychodynamic theory and practice. Integrates principles of Trinitarian theology, attachment theory, and neuroscience to explore relational treatment from a psychodynamic perspective. Emphasis is given to ethical dynamics and spiritual formation in relational practice. Prerequisite: CO600, CO601 or PC510; and CO655.
CO699 Independent Study in Counseling (1-3) Guided, independent, intermediate research in counseling. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated. CO700 Counseling Practicum (3) This foundational practicum is designed to provide students the opportunity to practice counseling skills in field placement settings. Students secure placement in consultation with the Director of Training who coordinates this practicum. A list of previously used placements is available in the Department of Counseling and Pastoral Care. Some placement sites require a current background check. The fee for this is $45.00 payable by the student. A current background check is viable for 6 months. Required course for MAMH students. Prerequisite: Successful admission through Gate 2, and CO600 or CO601, CO610, CO655, and CO720. Credit only. CO705 Counseling Internship—One (3) The first in a series of two required practicums. Students secure placements in consultation with the faculty member who coordinates these practicums. A list of previously used placements is available in the office of the area of counseling and pastoral care. Some placement sites require a current background check. The fee for this is $45.00 payable by the student. A current background check is viable for 6 months. Prerequisites: CO600 or CO601, CO610, CO655, CO700, and CO720. Credit only. For MAMF and MAMH students.