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COUN - 1609 Principles of Peer Leadership (3)
Provides an opportunity for the building of leadership skills through interactive and experiential activities so that students can become better equipped to pursue student leadership positions. Leadership skills developed in this course include professional communication tactics, conflict and crisis management, group facilitation, and micro-counseling skills. Students will also develop a working knowledge of campus resources.
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COUN - 2100 Academic and Career Decisions (2)
Emphasizes decision-making skills and strategies, self-assessment, and the integration of these in choosing an academic major and/or career path.
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COUN - 3300 My Career Workshop (1)
This course is designed to facilitate the student’s personal social and academic adjustment to the learning community at Governors State while engage the student in the processes of career exploration, assessment, planning as well as employability. The purpose is to facilitate the student to succeed academically and career ready upon completion of his/her degree at GSU.
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COUN - 4470 Independent Study (6)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in counseling under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to COUN-470.
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COUN - 5515 Death and Dying (3)
Examines current attitudes toward death and dying. Explores ways in which the professional helps the patient and family deal with a terminal illness. Equivalent to COUN-515.
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COUN - 5518 Workshop on Depression (2)
Study of the causes and cures of depression from the humanities/holistic view of human nature. Specific attention to transactional analysis, the redecision model. Equivalent to COUN-518.
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COUN - 5548 Alternate Approaches to Traditional Psychotherapy (3)
Introduces students to alternate therapeutic strategies such as body therapy, communication therapy, Gestalt therapy, neurolinguistic programming, and psychodrama. Equivalent to COUN-548.
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COUN - 6600 Professional Orientation and Ethical Standards for Counselors (3)
Provides an introduction to professional, ethical, legal, theoretical, and practical aspects of counseling. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of counselors, professional organizations, and associations. Historical and social contexts along with emerging professional issues and directions are included. Equivalent to COUN-600.
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COUN - 6609 Issues in Counseling (1-3)
This course is designed to introduce students to topical social issues related to counseling. It is meant to expose students to critical issues, their possible solutions, and the most current thinking and research. Equivalent to COUN-609.
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COUN - 6610 Research and Assessment (3)
This course provides a basic introduction to psychometric issues related to assessment, evaluation and research in a multicultural society. Prerequisites: Take a statistics course and a research methodology course prior to course enrollment.
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COUN - 6622 Applied Learning Theory for School Personnel (3)
Explores learning theories for school counselors and other school personnel. Focus is on the study and application of psychological principles, theories, and methodologies to relevant issues of teaching and learning for P-12 populations. Equivalent to COUN-622.
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COUN - 6625 Sex Therapy (3)
Participants in this course will learn about how to assess and intervene with sexual issues. The main focus is to help mental health professionals demonstrate the ability to discuss and assess
sexual issues, and demonstrate the ability to create basic interventions related to sex and sexuality.
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COUN - 6630 Counseling Theories and Ethics (3)
Introduces students to the major theories in counseling and associated techniques. Summaries of applicable research are covered. Equivalent to COUN-630.
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COUN - 6638 Introduction to School Counseling (3)
Provides an overview of School Counseling. The developmental model of school counseling will be introduced along with state and national standards. Students will learn counselor roles in advocacy, prevention, personal/social growth, academic development, and career development. Various issues relevant to today’s children and adolescents will be explored. Offered as a Hybrid Lecture course. Equivalent to COUN-638.
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COUN - 7620 Lifespan Developmental Issues (3)
Students will analyze and conceptualize human developmental themes from the perspective of various learning and personality theorists. The counseling process, interventions, and strategies will be addressed in relation to the topical issues presented in the class. Equivalent to COUN-620.
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COUN - 7633 Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Community Counseling, and Professional Orientation (3)
Introduces students to professional counseling practices in community settings. Examines the community counseling model and its application. Examines professional counseling roles, functions, standards, and activities. Includes visits to agencies. Prerequisite: Admission to MA in Counseling.
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COUN - 7720 Social and Cultural Foundations (3)
Study of the nature and needs of diverse groups in the context of societal changes and trends. Socioeconomic, multicultural, and subgroup changes and conflicts are considered. Social issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society are examined. Equivalent to COUN-720.
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COUN - 7722 Applied School Counseling with Diverse Students (3)
Applied School Counseling with Diverse Students will focus on the developmental interventions across the ASCA National Model Framework, covering the ASCA mindsets and behaviors as they pertain to the three domains (academic, career, and personal/social). This course will include a survey of exceptional students, classroom management techniques, and an introduction to pedagogical strategies school counselors can implement in the classroom. Additional topics will include (but are not limited to) current and pending state legislation, FERPA, student discipline, sexual abuse prevention training, sex education, suicide warning signs and clear and present danger, transgender pupil privacy/school policy, and undocumented students. Prerequisite: COUN - 6638 Introduction to School Counseling (3)
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COUN - 7725 Family Systems: Theory and Practice (3)
Introduces students to the theory, skills, and major approaches of family counseling, emphasizing the role of family systems in the maintenance of problem behavior. The decision of whether or not family counseling is the treatment of choice and the implications for intake methods are considered. Students will apply the concepts learned to a study of their own family that describes the dynamics involved. Ethical and training considerations are discussed. Equivalent to COUN-725.
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COUN - 7730 Life Style and Career Development (3)
Examines career development theories; occupational and educational information sources and systems; career and leisure counseling guidance and education; life style and career decision-making; and career development program planning, resources, and evaluation. Equivalent to COUN-730.
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COUN - 7735 Students and the Higher Education Culture: An Introduction (3)
This course introduces the specialty field of college student personnel. It provides an examination of institutional culture in higher education in general and college students in particular. Specifically, the history of higher
education, student demographics and development, diversity, equity, as well as ethical/legal issues, as well as how student services interact with the academic will be studied.
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COUN - 7810 Beginning Counseling and Human Relations Skills (3)
Provides students with experience in human relations laboratory, focusing on basic communication skills and the development of beginning counseling skills. Equivalent to COUN-810. Prerequisite: take COUN-6630 .
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COUN - 7847 Group Dynamics (3)
Application of basic knowledge of the roles, functions, and dynamics among group leaders and group participants; covers group process theory and the research pertaining to group process; students analyze the interaction within a group. Equivalent to COUN-847. Prerequisite: take COUN-6600 .
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COUN - 7855 Assessment and Treatment Planning (3)
Covers interviewing and intake skills, including diagnostic assessment, psychosocial history, case notes, case summary, treatment format and planning, and evaluation of treatment effectiveness. Students are required to work with actual client(s). Equivalent to COUN-855. Prerequisite: Candidacy and COUN-6610 .
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COUN - 8633 Advanced Seminar in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3)
This course, for Clinical Mental Health Counseling majors, is designed to address professional issues in counseling. Advanced seminar covers professional identity, terminal degree requirements, private practice, 501 (c) (3) programs, program evaluation and licensure. Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in all Counseling courses; candidacy; successful completion of COUN - 7633 Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Community Counseling, and Professional Orientation (3) ; or instructor permission.
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COUN - 8811 Individual and Family Play Therapy (3)
Trains students in the knowledge, skills, and techniques of individual and family play therapy to treat various problems that effect children, adolescents, and families. Students will practice techniques in class and with healthy volunteer children/families. Equivalent to COUN-811. Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in COUN - 7620 Lifespan Developmental Issues (3) and COUN - 7725 Family Systems: Theory and Practice (3) ; candidacy.
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COUN - 8825 Advanced Family Systems Theory (3)
Provides an in-depth study of major family counseling approaches. Examines systems concepts and theory as they relate to the family and larger sociocultural contexts, and explores how values at all levels (i.e., individual, family, professional, cultural, societal) affect the therapeutic system. Emphasizes the evaluation of modern and postmodern perspectives and social constructionism. Equivalent to COUN-825. Prerequisite: take COUN-7725 .
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COUN - 8826 Research Literature in Counseling and Psychotherapy (3)
Provides counselors and psychotherapists with methods and criteria to locate and evaluate research literature on counseling and psychotherapy. Emphasizes examination and understanding of research questions and findings. Equivalent to COUN-826. Prerequisites: take PSYC-3470 , PSYC-4750 , COUN-6630 .
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COUN - 8837 Management of Counseling Programs (3)
Provides an overview of methods used in the management of counseling programs in schools, agencies, or businesses. Focuses on unique management skills needed by counseling practitioners. Equivalent to COUN-837.
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COUN - 8838 Counseling Employees in the Workplace (3)
Introduction to the concept of employee assistance programs. Deals with design, implementation, and evaluation of counseling programs in business and industry. Equivalent to COUN-838.
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COUN - 8840 Advanced Techniques: (3)
Intensive study of specific advanced techniques or topics in the field of psychology and counseling. Allows students to work intensively in a specialized study area not normally available in the general curriculum. Topic dependent upon faculty expertise and student need. Equivalent to COUN-840. Prerequisite: take COUN-8844 or COUN-8845 .
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COUN - 8842 Practicum 1: Individual and Vocational Counseling (3)
Beginning application of theory and practice in individual and vocational counseling and therapy with adults. Equivalent to COUN-842. Prerequisites: take COUN-6610 , COUN-7730 , COUN-7855 and candidacy.
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COUN - 8843 Practicum: Higher Education Leadership and Counseling (3)
Introduces application of theory and practice in leadership and counseling in higher education. PREREQUISITES: COUN-7810 , COUN-8865 , and candidacy in the program.
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COUN - 8844 Practicum: School Counseling (K-12) (3)
This course focuses on the development and refinement of counseling skills required for working with children, with particular emphasis on career, academic, and personal/social development. Students will work in a K-12 school setting; attend individual supervision, and group supervision. The minimum requirement for the practicum course is one hundred (100) hours in a K-12 school setting. This course is offered as a hybrid. Equivalent to COUN-844. Prerequisite: Degree candidacy and take COUN-6638 .
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COUN - 8845 Practicum 2: Advanced Individual and Vocational Counseling (3)
Advanced application of theory and practice in individual and vocational counseling and therapy with adults. Equivalent to COUN-845. Prerequisite: take COUN-8842 .
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COUN - 8846 Reality Therapy (3)
Applies techniques and skills of reality therapy in counseling sessions with adults. Studies concepts and orientations of Glasser, Harrington, and Haley toward mental health, including work with families. Equivalent to COUN-846.
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COUN - 8848 Crisis Intervention and Trauma Counseling (3)
Introduces students to an overview of crisis intervention, crisis intervention models, and trauma counseling for individuals, groups, organizations and communities. Counseling strategies and techniques for dealing with individual, group and organizational crises in a variety of settings will be explored. Types of crises include suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault/rape, school and community violence, military trauma, terrorism and natural disaster. Equivalent to COUN-848. Prerequisite: take COUN-7633 ; B or better in Counseling coursework and candidacy.
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COUN - 8849 Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse (3)
Provides explanation of the use of psychotropic and other medication in the treatment of mental health disorders and substance abuse. This course will introduce students to clinical models involving substance abuse assessment and treatment as well as mental health assessment and treatment with respect to psychotropic medication, anxiety medication and alternate forms of healing. Equivalent to COUN-849. Prerequisite: take COUN-7633 .
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COUN - 8851 Consultation and School Staff Development (3)
Examines theories, functions, and skills required of consultants in schools and other settings. Students will use consultation skills with client. This course is offered as a Hybrid Lecture. Equivalent to COUN-7851. Prerequisite: take COUN-6630 .
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COUN - 8852 College Career Coaching Academy (3)
This course focuses on P-20 student development of college and career readiness. Students will become acquainted with knowledge, skills and techniques needed to assist P-20 students during their school years and during their transition from school to college and work. This course is offered as a Hybrid Lecture. Prerequisite: take COUN-7730 .
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COUN - 8854 Advanced Individual Therapy Techniques: Child (3)
Covers advanced skills in using verbal and nonverbal techniques in individual therapy with children. Includes study of relevant theory, application of treatment techniques, and evaluation of their effectiveness. Equivalent to COUN-854. Prerequisite: take COUN-8844 .
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COUN - 8856 Practicum in Group Counseling: Adult (3)
Study and practice of basic interviewing skills and treatment techniques in group counseling or group therapy with adults. Equivalent to COUN-856. Prerequisite or co-requisite: take COUN-8842 .
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COUN - 8857 Behavior Therapy (3)
Advanced study and application of behavioral therapy techniques with adults and children. Equivalent to COUN-857. Prerequisite: take COUN-8844 or COUN-8845 .
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COUN - 8858 Development of School Counseling Programs (3)
Study of rationale and program for guidance services. Special attention to analyzing, evaluating, and integrating administrative theory. Equivalent to COUN-858. Prerequisite: take COUN-6638 and must be approved for Candidacy.
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COUN - 8859 Family and Couples Counseling (3)
Introduces applied practice of family and couples counseling approaches, concepts, and techniques. Covers modern and postmodern theories and trains students to begin to apply them in counseling families and couples. Emphasizes both live and team supervision. Equivalent to COUN-859. Prerequisites: take COUN-7725 , COUN-8811 , COUN-8842 .
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COUN - 8860 Applied Systems Theory (3)
Applies practice of family and couples counseling approaches, concepts and techniques. Offers an in-depth study of theories and topics related to counseling families and couples, with special emphasis on advanced skills, team, and live supervision. Equivalent to COUN-860. Prerequisite: take COUN-8859 .
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COUN - 8861 Parent Study Group Leadership (3)
Student initiates, develops, conducts, and maintains a successful ten-week parent study group. Special emphasis on training parents to identify problems in the home and providing techniques to deal with them. Equivalent to COUN-861. Prerequisites: take COUN-6638 , COUN-7853.
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COUN - 8862 College Admission Counseling (3)
This course provides supervised field work experiences preparing students to participate in the college admissions process for students in secondary schools or adult students who wish to return to college. A minimum of 100 on site hours are required. Practicum placement sites can be a high school, a community college, or university. Prerequisites: take COUN-7730 , COUN-7620 , COUN-8852 .
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COUN - 8863 College Student Success and Completion (3)
Introduces students to the theoretical, historical, and contemporary concepts associated with college student success and completion.
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COUN - 8864 Student Development Theory & Today’s College Students (3)
Provides an overview of the role of student development in life, educational, and career success. Learners will assess theories related to student learning, identity development, and wellness. Through the course, professionals will learn strengths-based strategies to help students to transfer skills across settings.
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COUN - 8865 College Student Mental Health (3)
Reviews characteristics, risk factors, warning signs, and interventions for college students at risk for mental health and substance use disorders.
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COUN - 8866 Evidence-Based Strategies for College Student Success (3)
Teaches strategies to improve student success and completion, including necessary resources, timetables, evidence of success, and evaluation. Students will develop an evidence-based intervention intended to improve postsecondary student success and completion.
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COUN - 8870 Independent Study (6)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in counseling under supervision of faculty. Equivalent to COUN-870.
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COUN - 8968 Counseling Internship I: School Counseling (3)
The internship takes place in a P-20 school setting. The intern will provide selected services in each of the four Delivery Systems delineated in the ASCA Developmental Guidance Model. A minimum of 300 on-site hours is required which should extend over the period of one full semester. (A minimum of 120 of the 300 must be spent in direct services to clients (students). Direct service is generally considered to consist of activities identified in the delivery systems of individual student planning and responsive services). Equivalent to COUN-8868. Prerequisite: Must have an approved application for internship prior to registration.
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COUN - 8969 Counseling Internship II: School Counseling (3)
The internship takes place in a P-20 school setting. The intern will provide selected services in each of the four Delivery Systems delineated in the ASCA Developmental Guidance Model. A minimum of 300 on-site Hours is required which should extend over the period of one full semester. (A minimum of 120 of the 300 must be spent in direct services to clients (students). Direct service is generally considered to consist of activities identified in the delivery systems of individual student planning and responsive services). Equivalent to COUN-8869. Prerequisite: COUN-8968 .
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COUN - 8971 Counseling Internship I: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3)
Student is placed in an agency setting and expected to perform a variety of agency and counseling related activities for a minimum of 600 hours, (in combination with COUN-8972 ) including a minimum of 240 hours of direct client contact. Equivalent to COUN-8871. Prerequisites: Degree candidacy, successful completion (B or better) of Practicum courses: take COUN-8842 , COUN-8845 , COUN-8856 . Must have an approved application for internship prior to registration.
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COUN - 8972 Counseling Internship II: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3)
Student is placed in an agency setting and expected to perform a variety of agency and counseling related activities. This is a continuation of Internship I. Equivalent to COUN-8872. Prerequisites: Degree candidacy, successful completion (B or better) of Practicum courses: take COUN-8842 , COUN-8845 , COUN-8856 and COUN-8971 Counseling Internship I.
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COUN - 8973 Counseling Internship I: Higher Education Leadership and Counseling (3)
Places students within in an institute of higher education and expected to perform a variety of activities. Prerequisite: COUN-8843
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COUN - 8974 Counseling Internship II: Higher Education Leadership and Counseling (3)
Places students within in an institute of higher education and expected to perform a variety of activities. Prerequisite: COUN-8973
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COUN - 8981 Counseling Internship I: Marriage and Family Counseling (3)
Student is placed in an agency setting and expected to perform a variety of agency and counseling related activities for a minimum of 600 hours (in combination with COUN-8882), including a minimum of 240 hours of direct client contact. Prerequisites: Must have an approved application for internship prior to registration.
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COUN - 8982 Counseling Internship II: Marriage and Family Counseling (3)
Student is placed in an agency setting and expected to perform a variety of agency and counseling related activities. This is a continuation of Internship I. Equivalent to COUN-8882. Prerequisite: COUN-8981 .
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COUN - 8999 Directed Scholarship (1-2)
Under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, students register for this course to maintain active enrollment In their masters program while completing requirements for their degree and must have received a grade of “CR” in a designated internship course. Note: This course is variable (1-2) in credit hours, repeatable (not replaceable), and is P/NC option for grading. Prerequisite: Degree Candidacy, instructor permission, and CR option being awarded in internship designate course(s).
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COUN - 9301 Professional Identity in Counselor Education and Supervision (3)
Presents information related to the role of being a counselor educator and supervisor. Includes professional organizations, ethics, and legal responsibilities related to the field of counseling. Stresses the importance of research, scholarship, leadership, and advocacy as they relate to the role of counselor educator. Equivalent to COUN-901. Prerequisite: take COUN-6600 .
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COUN - 9320 Advanced Issues in Diversity (3)
Reviews literature and research related to multicultural issues and clinical work, supervision, teaching, research, advocacy, and the field of professional counseling. Discusses topics related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical abilities, and other issues of diversity. Applies multicultural competencies for counselors to various contexts facing Counselor Educators and Supervisors. Equivalent to COUN-920. Prerequisite: take COUN-7720 .
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COUN - 9330 Advanced Counseling Theory (3)
Advanced analysis and applications of major counseling theories, their strengths and weaknesses, theoretical basis for efficacy, applicability to diverse populations, and ethical considerations. Equivalent to COUN-930. Prerequisites: take COUN-6600 , COUN-6630 , COUN-7810 .
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COUN - 9360 Advanced Counseling Skills Practicum I (3)
Students will be placed in an agency or school to work with clientele in a role related to the duties of a professional counselor. Equivalent to COUN-960. Prerequisite: take COUN-8845 .
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COUN - 9361 Advanced Counseling Skills Practicum II (3)
Second supervised placement in an agency or school working with clientele in a role related to the duties of a professional counselor. Equivalent to COUN-961. Prerequisite: take COUN-9360 .
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COUN - 9365 Counseling and Clinical Supervision (3)
Describes the purpose of clinical supervision, theoretical frameworks and models of supervision, roles and relationships related to supervision, and the ethical considerations of supervision. Students will be required to provide clinical supervision to master’s level students. Equivalent to COUN-965. Prerequisite: take COUN-9360 .
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COUN - 9370 Qualitative Research Design (3)
Introduces students to qualitative research design and covers basic characteristics of qualitative research, identifies ways to collect and analyze qualitative data and critique qualitative studies, examines ethical issues, and focuses on the development of qualitative proposals. Prerequisites: Admission to the Counselor Education and Supervision Doctoral Program.
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COUN - 9990 Internship I (3)
Supervised experiences in clinical practice, supervision, research, and/or teaching. The internship includes most of the activities of a regularly employed professional in the setting. The 600 hours can be allocated at the discretion of the faculty advisor and student, based on experience, training, and career objectives.
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COUN - 9991 Internship II (3)
Supervised experiences in clinical practice, supervision, research, and/or teaching. The internship includes most of the activities of a regularly employed professional in the setting. The 600 hours can be allocated at the discretion of the faculty advisor and student, based on experience, training, and career objectives. Prerequisite: take COUN-9990 .
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COUN - 9999 Capstone Research Project (3)
Student is to work on capstone project proposal, data collection, and/or writing of the final capstone project. Note: See Program Handbook for procedures Equivalent to COUN-999. Prerequisites: take COUN-9990 , COUN-9991 .
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CJUS - 2100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
Analyzes the criminal justice system, including an historical and philosophical overview of its development, with special emphasis on the system’s primary components and the relationship of these components in the administration of criminal justice in the United States. Equivalent to CJUS-310.
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CJUS - 2200 Introduction to Corrections (3)
An overview and analysis of the United States correctional system: history, evolution, and philosophy of punishment and treatment; operation and administration in institutional and non-institutional setting; and issues in constitutional law. Equivalent to CJUS-320.
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CJUS - 2300 Introduction to Juvenile Justice (3)
Reviews and analyzes the juvenile justice system in the United States with a focus on the history and philosophies of society’s reaction to juvenile behavior and problems, interaction among the police, judiciary, and corrections within the context of cultural influences, and the influence of causation and control theoretical perspectives to explain deviant behavior. Equivalent to CJUS-330.
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CJUS - 2360 Judicial Process and Constitutional Issues in Criminal Justice (3)
Reviews jurisdiction, organization, policies, and procedures of courts and the judicial system and analyzes issues related to the administration of criminal justice from arrest to incarceration or release. Equivalent to CJUS-3600.
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CJUS - 2400 Policing Foundations (3)
Topics and issues in the law enforcement process, police administration, police-community relations in the context of the multiethnic and multiracial urban communities. Equivalent to CJUS-355.
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CJUS - 2500 Criminal Law and Procedure (3)
Examines the criminal procedure and prosecution of cases in the criminal courts for misdemeanor and felony charges. Analyzes issues related to criminal prosecution. Equivalent to CJUS-360.
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CJUS - 3020 History of Corrections and Punishment (3)
This course provides a review and analysis of the historical development of the theories and functions of corrections and punishment, including institutional and community corrections and other sanctions, tracing the international roots of U.S. correctional practice as well as the social, political, cultural, and economic factors that have influenced the development and emergence of contemporary corrections in America. Equivalent to CJUS-4130. Prerequisite: take CJUS 2200
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CJUS - 3099 Junior Seminar in Criminal Justice (3)
Introduces current and transfer students to trends, policies, and practices in the field of criminal justice by examining both historical and contemporary research of a number of relevant topics. Participation in a series of writing assignments and a class-selected service learning project will enable students to work with the community to address issues related to social welfare, encourage reflection and analysis, and improve communication skills. This course has been designated as a Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) course. Prerequisite: take CJUS 2100
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CJUS - 3100 Foundations of Social Justice (3)
Encompasses a review of the structure and methods employed by the American justice system. Examines a number of contemporary and controversial social issues in the context of criminal justice agency operations and processes. Assesses current justice system practices and procedures from the standpoint of ensuring equal and fair treatment under the law for all. Equivalent to CJUS-410.
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CJUS - 3250 Foundations of Restorative Justice (3)
Introduces restorative justice theory and goals; engages students in the examination of justice philosophies, including retributive, rehabilitative and restorative philosophies and the impact such philosophies have on local, state and federal policies and programs. Equivalent to CJUS-4140. Prerequisite: take CJUS 2100
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CJUS - 3300 Critical Issues in Juvenile Justice (3)
An examination of the critical issues and special problems challenging the contemporary juvenile justice system. The topics will include an analysis of youth violence; gang violence; school crime; teenage pregnancy; juvenile victimization; child poverty, abuse, neglect, and homelessness; the child welfare system; and teen substance abuse. Factors in American society that generate or influence delinquency and dependency will also be explored. Equivalent to CJUS-430.
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CJUS - 3415 Criminological Inquiry and Research Design (3)
Examines the analysis, research design, problem-solving approaches, conceptualization, and implementation of various methodologies in the field of criminal justice, and applies these methods in a guided research project. Equivalent to CJUS-4415. Prerequisite: take CJUS 3099
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CJUS - 3420 Community-based Corrections (3)
Analyzes current alternative correctional approaches used in today’s contemporary society in dealing with offenders, more specifically the community-based approaches. Examines the theoretical premise of these approaches, impact on community and society, and empirical support generated for offender reintegration and community-based correctional initiatives. Equivalent to CJUS-4210. Prerequisite: take CJUS 2200 and CJUS 3099
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CJUS - 3440 Exploring Ethics in the Justice System (3)
Examines ethical theories and their relevance to the criminal and juvenile justice systems, including the system of laws, enforcement, courts, corrections, probation, and parole. Considers the larger role ethics plays through application of normative ethical theories. Equivalent to CJUS-4400. Prerequisite: take CJUS 2100
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CJUS - 3450 Race, Gender, and the Justice System (3)
Examines patterns of criminal behavior by race/ethnicity, gender, class, and age, as well as the justice system’s response, with special emphasis on the correctional aspects. Explores the relationship between women and minorities in the paths of crime and justice. Equivalent to CJUS-4500.
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CJUS - 3500 Contemporary Restorative Justice Practices (3)
Exposes students to restorative processes used in conflict circumstances in diverse settings; draws on research evidence to understand victim offender mediation, peacemaking circles and family group conferencing. It also discusses other practices of restorative justice, providing examples, the relevance of each of these models and their limitations. Emphasizing practical applications, the course introduces several theoretical key guidelines for engaging in restorative justice. Prerequisite: take CJUS 3250
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CJUS - 3530 Computer Applications in Criminal Justice (3)
A review of the available resources and selected computer software applications for criminal justice professionals. Equivalent to CJUS-453. Prerequisites: take CJUS-3100 , CPSC-2005 , MIS-2101 .
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CJUS - 3550 Computer Security, Law, and Justice (3)
This course introduces the major components of the criminal justice system-the community, policy makers, police, prosecution, courts, and corrections. Includes study of the justice process, the actors, and issues involved in effectively administering a system focused clearly on the management of computer security, law, and justice. Prerequisite Equivalent to CJUS-455. Prerequisite: take CJUS-3100 .
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CJUS - 3660 Mediation and Conferencing (3)
Examines advanced topics in restorative mediation and conferencing practices. Equivalent to CJUS-4360. Prerequisite: take CJUS 3250 and CJUS 3500 .
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CJUS - 3770 Management and Organizational Leadership (3)
Examines core concepts and management functions in criminal justice organizations such as organizational structures, environments, conflict, and decision-making processes, with a special focus on organizational culture. Students will learn organizational theory as it applies to criminal justice organizations. Equivalent to CJUS-4770. Prerequisite: take CJUS 2100 and CJUS 3099 .
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CJUS - 3860 Peace Circles (3)
Reviews the restorative practice of circles and its historical origin. Analyzes the purpose, goals, and structure of the circle process within various settings. Explores circle processes within schools and other community settings; and review research regarding the use of this dialogue in justice system, schools, community, workplace, etc. in contrast to traditional Criminal Justice interventions. Equivalent to: CJUS-4351. Prerequisites: take CJUS 3250 and CJUS 3500 .
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CJUS - 4000 Special Topics in Criminal Justice (3)
Analysis of contemporary criminal justice-related issues and topics. Prerequisite: take CJUS-3100 .
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CJUS - 4100 Theories of Crime and Deviance (3)
Reviews the historical and contemporary theories on crime and deviance and analyzes concepts and patterns of crime and deviant behavior and society’s response to them. Examines the law, offenders, victims, and forms of crime and deviance in the criminal justice systems and formulates an integrated perspective that takes into account societal pressures and research about crime, rehabilitation, and recidivism. Equivalent to CJUS-4411. Prerequisite: take CJUS 3100 andCJUS 3250 .
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CJUS - 4120 Policing and the Community (3)
Reviews the historical development of policing in America and examines community-based and collaborative approaches to policing, crime prevention, and public safety problem-solving. Equivalent to CJUS-412. Prerequisite: take CJUS-3100 .
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CJUS - 4220 Institutional Corrections (3)
Explores the contemporary corrections systems in the U.S., including corrections history, law, operations, facilities, and experiences. Examines punishment, prisoner profiles, parole, and community reentry. Equivalent to CJUS-422. Prerequisite: take CJUS-3100 .
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CJUS - 4230 Health Issues in the Corrections System (3)
Covers the nature and scope of health and mental health issues in the corrections systems. Explores contemporary approaches to these issues. Equivalent to CJUS-423. Prerequisite: take CJUS-3200 .
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CJUS - 4320 Correctional Policy and Practice (3)
Analyzes current approaches used in federal, state, and local correctional and related agencies. Examines discrepancies between new theories implemented by criminal justice decision makers and the actual outcome of theoretical applications. Equivalent to CJUS-3200. Prerequisite: take CJUS 2200 , CJUS 3020 , and CJUS 3420 .
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CJUS - 4340 Restorative Justice in Schools (3)
Highlights the implementation and support of restorative practices in schools and community-based organizations. Students learn about working closely with School Resource Officers to develop and implement restorative practices. Students learn how to work with youth and implement a student-led restorative justice team and to organize and give formal and informal presentations to audiences to raise awareness about restorative practices in schools. Prerequisite: take CJUS 3250 and CJUS 3500 .
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