COUN 650 Psychopathology 3 Credits This course provides an advanced examination into the common mental and behavioral disorders found in society, including causes, manifestations, treatments and preventions.The current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual will be reviewed and understanding of appropriate treatment will be determined by application to cases. COUN 660 Family and Couples Therapy 3 Credits This course reviews the history, research and current trends in family and couples counseling. Traditional and contemporary models of family and couples therapy will be explored. Topics covered will include divorce, the family lifecycle, cultural issues, substance abuse and ethical and legal issues. Strategies designed to assist families and couples resolve challenges will be presented using lectures and discussions, case studies and video analysis. COUN 680 Diversity Issues in Counseling 3 Credits This course is designed to foster a multicultural awareness and understanding in counseling. This course reviews the impact of multiple cultural influences and identities on counseling issues and introduces culturally responsive assessment practices and counseling skills. Cultural influences and identities include age, disability, religion/spirituality, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, indigenous heritage, national identity and gender. COUN 685 Practicum 3 Credits The practicum will serve as an integrative element for the students. They will be required to apply the concepts, techniques, and theories learned during their course of study to their practicum setting. The practicum will include participation in 100 hours of supervised field experience. Registration allowed for Counseling Program students only. Prerequisites: PY500, PY505, PY550, PY560, PY580, PY600, PY610, PY/CR650. COUN 690 Internship I 3 Credits Internship I will serve as an integrative element for the students. They will be required to apply the concepts, techniques and theories learned during their course of study to their Internship setting. Students will enhance and expand skills developed in previous courses as well as develop additional skills. Students will complete 300 hours of on-site internship experience in this course, 150 hours must be direct hours with clients. Registration allowed for Counseling Program students only. Prerequisite: PY685. COUN 695 Internship II 3 Credits Internship II will serve as an integrative element for the students. They will be required to apply the concepts, techniques and theories learned during their course of study to their internship setting. Students will enhance and expand skills developed in previous courses as well as develop additional skills. Students will complete 300 hours of on-site internship experience in this course, 150 hours must be direct hours with clients. Registration allowed for Counseling Program students only. Prerequisite: PY690.
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