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CC 808L Counseling Techniques Lab
This course is designed to equip the student with a knowledge of the essential
counseling skills such as attending, listening, probing, focusing, goal setting and
challenging.
CC 808 Counseling Techniques
This course is designed as a lab experience to reinforce learning from
Counseling Techniques (CC 808) under the supervision of a small group
professor. The course provides opportunity for Practicing the counseling
techniques learned in class so as to equip the student with knowledge of the
essential counseling skills such as attending, listening, probing, focusing, goal
setting and challenging.
CC 809 Counseling Theories
Surveys major concepts and practices of contemporary therapeutic systems.
Attention is also given to the integration of biblical principles with sound
behavioral science
CC 810 Abnormal Psychology
Provides a descriptive survey of the major categories of maladaptive behavior
as specified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the APA. Major
theoretical perspectives on etiology, prevention and remediation are
addressed.
CC 811 Human Growth and Development
This course is an overview of the normal developmental processes and life
crises through which a person generally moves from conception to death. Some
attention will be given to the technique and teaching tools which a Christian
counselor might use to assist the client who is struggling to pass productively
through life’s stages.
CC 812 Theories of Personality
This is an overview of the major theories of personality. In addition to Christian,
Gestalt, Behavioristic and Humanistic approaches, the perspectives of Freud,
Jung, Adler, and Erikson are considered.
CC 820 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling
This course examines cultural and ethnic uniqueness and differences as significant
issues for counselors and counselees. Emphasis is given to designing culturally
and socially sensitive counseling interventions.
CC 821 Crisis Counseling
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the special models,
theories, and techniques of crisis intervention. Crisis management resources are
identified and special crisis situations are explored.
CC 822 Lifestyle and Career Counseling
Prerequisites: CC 843 and CC 844
Designed to equip the counselor with the concepts and skills necessary to do
lifestyle and career assessment and to implement career goals in a plan of
action from a Christian viewpoint.
CC 830 Group Dynamics I
Designed to help group members discover their interpersonal styles and
improve their interpersonal skills such as self-disclosure, listening and
responding. Students learn how to set and move toward individual personal
growth goals. Process awareness skills are sharpened.
CC 831 Group Dynamics II
Continues the learning of interpersonal skills with additional attention to
advanced empathy, constructive confrontation and immediacy. Personal
growth goals are set and pursued and process awareness skills are sharpened.
CC 832 Group Dynamics III
Interpersonal skills are further developed with additional attention given to
leadership styles and individual and group defensiveness. Personal growth goals
and process awareness skills continue to be developed.
CC 833 Group Dynamics
Exploring and grasping the role and purpose of community through groups
and how the dynamics of a group impacts the effectiveness of small groups
will be an essential aspect of this course. The course will also explore basic
principles in group counseling, including the purpose of groups, types of
groups, pre-group assessment and screening of group members, various
stages of groups, group dynamics and group leadership. Ethical, multicultural
and profession issues will be examined.
CC 834 Preparation for Practicum
Students will gain the requisite skills for successful participation in their
practicum. Students will also be presented with basic information on ethics and
professional practice in preparation for their practicum.
CC 836 Practicum in Counseling I
This practicum focuses on the basic counseling skills, providing opportunities for
observation and active practice of these behaviors. Constructive feedback is
provided by the practicum supervisor through the use of role-playing and
structured exercises.
CC 837 Practicum in Counseling II
This course continues to build on the basic listening and speaking skills required
for effective counseling. Sessions focus on practical role-plays. Feedback from
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