Atlanta Campus Catalog 2011-2012 - Mercer University

Skills II. Specifically, this course is designed primarily as experience in practice, trainingand supervision of students practicing newly acquired communication skill in HelpingSkills I and Helping Skills II. There is a $50 lab fee that must be paid when registering forthis class.COUN 617. Individual Analysis and Testing(3 hours)The main focus of this course is the development of techniques for collecting, organizing,and using relevant information from tests and non-test methods in assisting individual’sunderstanding themselves and in making meaningful life and career decisions. The instrumentsand inventories to be studied in this course will include paper and pencil tests,group administered tests, and inventories.COUN 618. Ethics and Professional Issues(3 hours)This course will provide an opportunity for understanding the concept of ethics as both anideological and practical issue in the counseling profession. In a seminar/discussion formatthe students will be expected to actively participate in focusing upon provocative andchallenging topics.COUN 621. Research and Program Evaluation(3 hours)This course is designed to provide an understanding of research methods, statisticalanalysis, needs assessment, and program evaluation.COUN 623. Play Therapy(3 hours)The content of this course is designed to expose the students to a wide variety of playtherapy techniques that they can utilize with children in a counseling setting. The courseis highly experiential, and participation in the play activities is required.COUN 624. Advanced Addiction Treatment(3 hours)This course provides an advanced framework of the theoretical understanding of substanceuse and abuse. In addition, the course will focus on treatment modalities.COUN 625. Case Management and Consultation(3 hours)This course is designed to assist students in developing the skills associated with effectivecase management and consultation in a social services/correctional setting.COUN 626. Current Issues in Career Educationand Counseling(3 hours)Prerequisite: COUN 601 or equivalentThis course helps familiarize the student with the nature and scope of career/vocationaldevelopment and counseling. Emphasis will be placed upon the content and process ofcareer/vocational development and choice.COUN 627. Measurement Approaches and Resourcesin Career Counseling(3 hours)Individual/group assessment skills considered essential for professionals engaging incareer counseling will be covered, as well as exposure to technology and informationgathering to assist individuals with career planning.COUN 628. Coaching, Consultation, and PerformanceImprovement(3 hours)Knowledge and skills considered essential in enabling individuals and organizations toimpact effectively upon the career counseling and development process will be included.Issues related to evaluating counselor performance, maintaining and improving professionalskills, and seeking assistance for others when needed in career counseling will becovered.COLLEGE OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES / 285