08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

GRADUATE COURSES 111
662. HUMAN SEXUALITY. 3 cr. A study of the biological, psychosocial, clinical, and cultural aspects
of human sexuality. (Same as Marriage and Family Therapy 662.)
663. LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES. 3 cr. A study of the legal, ethical, and professional concerns
in the practice of counseling and marriage and family therapy.
664. FAMILY CONSULTATION. 3 cr. A study of the models and process of family consultation used
in marriage and family therapy.
665. ADVANCED PROCEDURES. 3 cr. The study of specialized processes and techniques involved
in individual and family systems approaches and practices. Designed as a post-practicum
experience, the course involves laboratory activity and practice to refine specialized procedures.
Prerequisite: 510 or permission of instructor. (Same as Marriage and Family Therapy 665.)
666. ADVANCED THEORY. 3 cr. An in-depth study of counseling and systems theories and
supportive research including practical application of techniques used in individual and family
therapy. (Same as Marriage and Family Therapy 666.)
667. GROUP COUNSELING. 3 cr. An examination of the theories, processes, and evaluative
methods of group counseling. Group supervision and group participation required. Grades of CR
(Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded. Prerequisites: 505, Counseling/Marriage and Family
Therapy 510. (Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Substance Abuse Counseling
majors only or permission of department head.)
668. SEMINAR. 3 cr. Maximum, 9 cr. Advanced study of selected topics.
670. INTERNSHIP. 3-12 cr. Supervised work experience in clinics, schools, colleges, or other
agencies engaged in professional counseling and therapy services. Grades of CR (Credit) or NC
(No Credit) will be awarded. This course, when offered in the summer, will be offered as a
ten-week course. Prerequisite: Approval of department head. (Counseling majors only or
permission of department head.) $25 field experience fee
687. SUPERVISION. 3 cr. In-depth examination of the major models of clinical supervision, review of
the supervisory relationship process, and the procedural, ethical, and legal responsibilities
associated with supervision.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
(CJUS)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
400. CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT. 3 cr. An overview and an examination of the basics of
classification and counseling approaches, emphasizing interpersonal skills development, data
collection, interviewing, assessment techniques, and counseling. Prerequisites: 101, 270, and
Junior standing or Approval of Program Director.
491. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-3 cr. Individual examination of relevant literature in student’s area of
interest as approved and directed by the major professor. May not be repeated for more than 3
hours credit. Prerequisite: Prior Approval of Supervising Instructor.
For Graduates Only
501. PROSEMINAR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 3 cr. An in-depth examination of recent literature
related to the social, political, and legal issues affecting the criminal justice system.
505. ADVANCED THEORIES OF CRIME AND DELINQUENCY. 3 cr. An in-depth analysis of
selected explanations of criminal behavior. Readings will include original works of sociological,
psychological, and other theorists. Contemporary research will be given considerable attention.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate or graduate course in criminological or delinquency theory or
Permission of the Department Head. (Formerly Criminological Theory.)
510. ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 3 cr. Techniques, processes,
and methods of research in criminal justice with emphasis on both traditional and contemporary
(electronic) sources. Development and completion of research project integrating use of
computerized data bases and other electronic and traditional sources of criminal justice data.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate or graduate course in research methods, familiarization with
computers, or Permission of the Department Head. (Formerly Planning and Research in
Criminal Justice.)
514. JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. 3 cr. An examination of the juvenile justice system: history,
structure, and interrelationships among law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Federal,
State, and local laws and programs are explored with an emphasis upon case law and statutory
law, both historical and current. Issues in terms of the philosophy of parens patriae and
constitutional procedures are explored.