Graduate School - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

The Graduate School: Departments and Course Descriptions
Admission Requirements and Procedures for the Educational
Specialist Degree: This program is indefinitely suspending applications
until further notice
Admission Requirements and Procedures for the Doctor of
Philosophy Degree: Applicants for the doctoral program in counselor
education may obtain an application packet from the counselor
education Web site: http://cned.uark.edu.
Doctoral applicants must:
1. Have a completed master’s degree in counseling or its equivalent
in areas specified by the Council for Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP), and
preferably one year post-master’s professional counseling
experience or the equivalent.
2. Apply to the Graduate School.
3. Submit official transcripts reflecting a minimum 3.5 GPA on all
previous graduate work.
4. Submit official GRE scores indicating capacity for doctorallevel
performance (successful applicants typically score at the
50% percentile or higher).
5. Submit three letters of recommendation indicating capacity for
advanced graduate study.
6. Submit an autobiographical sketch.
7. Top applicants will be invited for a formal interview with the
counselor education faculty.
8. All applicants must be accepted by the Graduate School prior to
consideration for admission into the Counseling Program.
9. Complete applications are due October 15 for Spring admission
and March 15 for Summer/Fall admission.
Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: Candidates
for the Doctor of Philosophy in counselor education must meet
the requirements for the applicable degree in the Objectives,
Regulations, and Degrees section of this catalog and complete a
minimum of 98 semester hours of graduate study acceptable to their
doctoral advisory committee.
Counselor Education Core Courses:
CNED 6013 Advanced Counseling Theory and Methods
CNED 6033 Advanced Group Theory and Methods
CNED 6043 Supervision of Counselors
CNED 6073 Research in Counseling
CNED 6083 Consultation Theory and Methods
CNED 6123 Clinical Applications of Marriage and Family
Counseling & Therapy
CNED 6413 Advanced Individual Appraisal
CNED 6523 Gender Issues In Counseling and Human
Development
CNED 6711 Advanced Practicum
CNED 674V Clinical Internship/Instructorship/Supervision/
Research (9-12 hours)
CNED 699V Seminar (2-4 credit hours).
CNED 700V Dissertation (18 credit hours minimum)
Plus three courses from either of the following focus areas
based upon career goals:
Clinical Focus:
CNED 6063 Counseling and Sexuality
CNED 6093 Counseling Children and Adolescents
CNED 6003 Counseling and Addictions
Professors/Academic Focus:
HIED 6013 The Professoriate: Problems and Issues
HIED 6323 Design and Evaluation of College Teaching
HIED 6343 Strategies for Effective College Teaching
Cognate Requirement:
Doctoral candidates must complete additional cognate area study
related to the candidate’s intended specialty in the counseling profession;
nine hours (with advisory committee approval). Six hours of
courses must be at the 6000 level.
College of Education Requirements:
Dissertation (listed above), research and statistics (18 semester hours),
graduate transfer credits (36 semester hours maximum). Additionally,
there is a six-hour “foreign language requirement.” To meet this requirement,
it is suggested that a student (1) take or show mastery of a foreign
language or (2) take six hours of computer technology.
Doctoral Portfolio
Portfolios are developed with the guidance and approval of the
doctoral advisory committee and are due at the time of the student’s
oral comprehensive examination.
Counselor Education (CNED)
CNED5193 Community Counseling (Sp) An introductory study of community
counseling. The course content includes information concerning the educational, historical,
philosophical, and psychological foundations of community counseling as well as specific traits
and skills of professional community counselors. In addition, the course is designed to provide
introductory level concepts and skills required for future certification and licensure as counseling
professionals. Prerequisite: Graduate student status.
CNED5203 Foundations of the Counseling Profession (Su, Fa) A study of
the counseling profession applicable to school, college and community agency settings.
Introduction to the basic educational, historical, philosophical foundations of counseling as well
as specific traits and skills of counselors. The course is also designed to provide beginning
level concepts and skills required for certification and licensure. Prerequisite: Must be taken
first year in program.
CNED5213 Lifestyle & Career Development (Su) Theories of career development
and counseling, including the use of occupational information sources and career assessment
tools and techniques. Prerequisite: CNED 5333 (preferred)
CNED5303 Individual Appraisal (Fa) Analysis of concepts, methods, and procedures
utilized in individual appraisal.
CNED5313 Program Organization and Information Management (Fa) Study of
client information needs and strategies for effective management of counseling services.
CNED5323 Counseling Theory (Su, Fa) Introductory survey and critical analysis of
major alternative theoretical perspectives in counseling.
CNED5333 Basic Counseling Techniques (Fa, Sp) Introduction to basic counseling
techniques and skills common to multiple theoretical perspectives. Prerequisite: CNED
Masters Student or Instructor Permission.
CNED5343 Counseling Practicum (Sp, Fa) Supervised counseling practice. Pre or
Co requisite: CEND 5303 and CNED 5363 and CNED 5373. Prerequisite: CNED 5203, CNED
5323, CNED 5333, CNED 5403. CNED Faculty consent required.
CNED5353 Psychopharmacology (Su) Study of theory, research, & practice issues
pertaining to psychopharmacology for non-medical practitioners. Prerequisite: CNED 5203,
CNED 5323, CNED 5333.
CNED5363 Dynamics of Group Counseling (Sp, Fa) Therapeutic and other theoretical
information is presented regarding group process and the counselor’s role in that process.
An experiential group experience is required. Prerequisite: CNED 5333 and CNED 5323.
CNED5373 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling (Fa) (Formerly CNED 5372)
Review of ethical and legal standards governing professional counselor training, research, and
counseling practice; including client rights; confidentiality; the client-counselor relationship; and
counseling research, training, and supervision. Prerequisite: CNED 5103 and CNED 5203.
CNED5383 Crisis Intervention Counseling (Su) (Formerly CNED 5382) Analysis
and application of short-term counseling intervention strategies in crisis situations, with special
attention to incidents involving rape, physical, or emotional abuse, divorce, suicidal depression,
grief, martial or family instability, and violent conflict. Prerequisite: CNED 5333 (preferred).
CNED5403 Case Management and Counseling (Fa) Procedures in case management
utilizing both clinical and interview data in assisting children, adolescents, and adults in
educational, vocational, personal, and social planning. Prerequisite: CNED 5303 and CNED
5323 and CNED 5333.
CNED5513 Counseling and Human Diversity (Su) Examination of human and
cultural diversity, emphasizing issues of race, class, and socioeconomic status, and how they
impact our clients as individuals and as family and society members.
CNED574V Counseling Internship (Sp, Fa) (1-3) A 600-clock-hour field placement
in an approved setting over a minimum of two continuous semesters. Co or Prerequisite
CNED 5213. Prerequisite: CNED 5203, CNED 5303, CNED 5323, CNED 5333, CNED 5343,
CNED 5363, CNED 5373, CNED 5403, CNED 5513 and CNED 6203. CNED Faculty consent
required. May be repeated for 6 hours.
CNED599V Seminar (Irregular) (1-6) May be repeated for 6 hours.
CNED6003 Counseling and Addictions (Su) A study of behavioral and substance
additions, including an overview of differential treatment. Prerequisite: CNED 5323 and CNED
5333 and CNED Doctoral or Masters Standing or Permission.
CNED600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
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