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EDGC 6430 Counseling Techniques
3 cr.
An analysis of the theory, dynamics, and practice of counseling
clients. Lab experience required.
EDGC 6435 Substance Abuse Counseling
3 cr.
Prerequisites: EDGC 6400, 6430 and admission to a degree program
or consent of department. Theories and techniques of counseling
substance abusing clients, as well as an examination of the
physiological and psychological aspects of substance abuse, will be
covered in this course designed for students in counseling related
fields. The course will also include practice in various counseling
techniques utilized in the treatment of alcohol and drug abusing
clients.
EDGC 6439 Advanced Counseling Theory
3 cr.
Prerequisite: admission to degree program or consent of the department.
This course provides advanced instruction in the major
counseling theories introduced in EDGC 6400. Students examine the
original works of major theorists and develop professional expertise
in several approaches to the practice of counseling.
EDGC 6440 Advanced Counseling Techniques
3 cr.
Prerequisites: EDGC 6400, 6430 and admission to a degree program
or consent of department. This course includes an experiential
approach to the development of counseling skills and the conceptualization
of client concerns. The application of principles and
techniques of major counseling theories will be presented. Skill
practice will be included. Lab experience required.
EDGC 6450 Group Work
3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDGC 6430 and admission to degree program or consent
of department. An examination of the history, contemporary
research findings, and conceptual models, process issues, and ethics
involved in the effective practice of group work. Participation in a
group experience required.
EDGC 6452 Intro Multiculturl Counseling
3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDGC 6430 and admission to a degree program or
consent of department. The application of counseling techniques
to special populations with culturally different backgrounds. The
course is designed to help counselors maximize their effectiveness
by understanding both similarities and differences of a multicultural
population.
EDGC 6460 Supervsd Experience Group Work
3 cr.
Prerequisite: doctoral standing or consent of department. Through
supervised experience, examination of contemporary conceptual
model, and research findings which emphasize process and content
issues, students will learn to lead interpersonal problem solving
and task groups effectively.
EDGC 6500 Cont Urban Problems Counseling
3 cr.
Prerequisite: admission to degree program or consent of department.
The identification and investigation of contemporary counseling
problems and the examination of trends and innovations
particularly adaptive to the resolution of these problems.
EDGC 6525 Employee Assistance Counseling
3 cr.
Prerequisites: EDGC 6330, 6400, 6430 and admission to a degree program
or consent of department. Theories and techniques of counseling
employees in business and industrial settings are covered
in this course designed for students in counseling and counseling
related fields. Additionally, this course will acquaint students
with the history, development, functions and current research on
employee assistance programs.
EDGC 6530 Student Services High Educ
3 cr.
(EDAD 6530 and EDGC 6530 are cross-listed) A study of student personnel
programs in colleges and universities. The history, philosophy,
and organization; student rights and responsibilities; discipline;
and administration of these programs within the context of the
purpose of higher education institutions.
EDGC 6535 Human Services Counseling
3 cr.
Prerequisites: EDGC 6400 and admission to degree program or
consent of department. The theory and practice of counseling as
applied to human services agencies. The role and function of the
counselor in human services agencies are emphasized. A study of
the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders is
required.
EDGC 6540 Counseling in Community
3 cr.
This course provides an overview of the theory and practice of
counseling in human services agencies and other community settings.
Emphasis is given to the role, function, and professional
identity of community counselors, and to principles and practices
of community outreach, intervention, education, consultation, and
client advocacy.
EDGC 6550 School Counseling
3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDGC 6400 and admission to degree program or consent
of department. This course will provide an introduction to
current concepts relative to the school counseling profession. Practical
application of concepts within the diverse range of school
environments will be covered. Structuring and implementation of a
feasible comprehensive counseling program will be emphasized.
EDGC 6630 Analysis of the Individual
3 cr.
Prerequisites: admission to degree program or consent of department.
Qualitative and quantitative assessment of the individual in
various phases of development, traits, potentialities, and accomplishments.
Assessment techniques are examined with regard to
health development. Developing a case study and planning treatment
are included.
EDGC 6660 Crisis Intervention Counseling
3 cr.
Prerequisites: EDGC 6430 and admission to a degree program or
consent of department. The theory and practical application of
crisis intervention techniques. Special attention is given to counseling
approaches for use with circumstantial and developmental life
crises.
EDGC 6810 Introd to Supervision in Couns
3 cr.
The theories and techniques counselor supervisors utilize in providing
clinical supervision to counselors. The process of administrative
supervision utilized by counselor in work settings.
EDGC 6820 Org & Admin Guidance Services
3 cr.
The organization and administration of guidance programs.
EDGC 6830 Couns Children & Adolescents
3 cr.
Prerequisites: EDGC 6400, 6430, and admission to degree program
or consent of department. The study of counseling children and
adolescents in elementary, middle, and high schools or community
agencies. Focus on counseling theories, techniques, concepts, interventions,
and skills appropriate for children and adolescents.
EDGC 6840 Family Counseling
3 cr.
Prerequisite: admission to a degree program or consent of department.
An introduction to the theoretical models and practitioner
skills for counseling with families. The course includes specific
emphasis on short-term approaches for family-related counseling
problems.
EDGC 6850 Ethical & Professional Issues
3 cr.
Prerequisite: admission to degree program or consent of department.
This course provides an overview of the critical professional
issues in counseling with emphasis on current ethical and valuesrelated
questions and their relationship to the counselor’s role in
training, supervision, consultation, appraisal, and research.
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