Counseling and Human Services
Courses
COU 585 General Counseling Methods 3 Y
For non-majors, introduces students to fundamental components of the practice of counseling for application in a variety of professional settings. This course cannot be used to waive a required course for a master's program in Counseling and Human Services.
COU 611 Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling 3 Y
Basic principles and practices of rehabilitation counseling for adolescents and adults with disabilities. Historical development of professional rehabilitation counseling, including philosophical and psychological aspects of rehabilitation. Current legislative initiatives affecting rehabilitation.
COU 612 Introduction to Professional Counseling 3 Y
The historical development of counseling, legal and ethical issues, professional identity, and professional counseling roles and practices in various settings.
COU 614 Group Work in Counseling 3 S
Principles of group dynamics, group developmental stage theory, leadership styles, and group leadership methods, with a focus on the integration of practice and theory in multiple group contexts. Course includes student participation in a within-class group experience. Permission of instructor.
COU 615 Principles and Practices in Rehabilitation Counseling 3 Y
Roles of rehabilitation counselors in a variety of settings and the implications of disability as it relates to counseling people with disabilities. Study of various topics as they relate to rehabilitation counseling.
COU 624 Theories of Counseling 3 Y
Counseling theories: their psychological assumptions, the therapeutic process inherent in each, and the expected outcomes of successful counseling.
COU 626 Social and Cultural Dimensions of Counseling 3 Y
Theory and research related to counseling persons of different cultural identities. A broad definition of cultural as premise for increasing student awareness and knowledge of how culture affects the counseling process.
COU 628 Lifespan Human Development 3 Y
Developmental theory and research pertaining to change and consistency across the lifespan. Focus on the facilitation of human development for persons of varying background and experience. Application of developmental principles to counseling practice.
COU 642 Career Development 3 Y
The meaning of work for individuals and within cultural contexts; theories of career development; using computers in career couseling; vocational decision making; and career counseling strategies for working with diverse populations including persons with disabilities.
COU 644 Counseling Prepracticum 3 S
Introduction to counseling skills and techniques, including assessment, relationship building, goal setting, and therapeutic intervention. Extensive use of video and audio taping of role-played counseling interactions. Permission of instructor.
COU 646 Assessment in Counseling 3 Y
Analysis and interpretation of selected interest and personality tests, as well as assessment environments. Synthesis of comprehensive case data and report writing in educational, vocational, and general counseling. Assessment of individuals and families.
COU 651 Crisis Counseling 3
Review of the theory, history and practice of crisis counseling. Emphasis is placed on the study of techniques and interventions appropriate for use in a variety of crisis situations.
Prereq: COU 644 or equivalent
COU 675 Substance Abuse Counseling 3 SI
Biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to chemical dependency. Overview of different theoretical approaches to substance abuse counseling. Discussion, demonstration, and practice of counseling strategies for prevention and intervention.
COU 687 Technology Applications in Rehabilitation 3 Y
Application of technology and engineering principles to limitations imposed by a variety of disabling conditions. Computer augmentation, adaptive and assistive devices, mobility issues, modification of job sites, and other technology applications.
Prereq: RCE 511
COU 690 Independent Study 3 S
COU 721 Medical Aspects of Disability 1-3 Y
Introduces students to medical procedures and terminology, bodily functions, disease processes, therapeutic techniques, medical evaluation, and prognosis, as these are related to rehabilitation counseling responsibilities. Appraisal of physical capabilities and physical demands of jobs also included.
COU 723/DSP 723 Psychological, Social, and Cultural Aspects of Disability 3 Y
Survey of the psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of disability with a focus on implications of social construction of disability for the adjustment of persons with disabilities in educational, rehabilitation, and community settings.
COU 725 Vocational Placement Philosophies and Methods 1-3 Y
Study of employer attitudes, client preparation for placement, the counselor's role in the placement process. Emphasis on placement techniques, traditional and innovative. Group techniques, importance of follow-up. Job classifications and job analysis.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
COU 727 Foundations of Mental Health Counseling 3
Roles, functions, and contexts for mental health counselors working in community agencies. A review of dimensions, interventions, and characteristics of agencies serving diverse populations. Foundations of mental health consultation, prevention, and program evaluation.
COU 729 The Counselor in the Schools 3 Y
Roles and functions of school counselors. Analysis of the history, development, implementation and evaluation of school counseling programs, K-12.
COU 749 Leadership and School Counseling Program Implementation 3
Critical issues in schools. Implementation of comprehensive K-12 developmental school counseling program: models, strategies, and interventions to work effectively as school counselors at different school levels. School counseling majors only.
Prereq: COU 729
COU 750 Practicum in Counseling 3 S
A one-semester, 100-hour, clinical placement to advance the student’s counseling skills. Video or audio taping at the practicum site is required for supervision. Students receive weekly individual and group supervision on campus.
Prereq: COU 624, COU 644, and permission of instructor
COU 758 Research Methods 3 Y
Methods, strategies, and issues related to research. Includes evaluating knowledge claims, quantitative and qualitative research designs, statistical analyses, and research ethics. Critical review of the professional literature for application to professional practice.
COU 790 Internship in Counseling 3-6
A supervised field placement in a school, agency, college, or rehabilitation setting during which students assume the varied roles of counselor. Weekly individual supervision and group supervision are required. Internships must meet all accreditation guidelines.
Prereq: COU 750
COU 860 Advanced Practicum in Counseling 3 S
Supervised counseling experience for doctoral students. Intended to expand skill sets and level of ability through involvement in complex and diverse counseling situations Empirically supported treatment is emphasized. Permission of instructor.
Prereq: COU 750 or equivalent
COU 872 Advanced Theory and Practice in Group Work 3 Y
An advanced graduate course that reviews seminal contributions to group work as well as current research trends. Includes supervised experience in facilitating personal growth groups. Permission of instructor.
Prereq: COU 614 or equivalent
COU 874 Theory and Practice of Clinical Supervision 3 Y
Major conceptual approaches, methods, and techniques; evaluation; and ethical and legal issues. Strategies for working with supervisees representing diverse backgrounds, developmental levels, and learning styles. Supervised practice opportunities included.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
COU 876 Seminar in Ecological Counseling 3
Client issues as embedded within multiple and interrelated systems, including political and economic structures. Facilitates pedagogic technological competence; Permission of instructor.
COU 878 Seminar in Counseling Theory 3 E
Examines psychological theory construction, compares various theoretical formulations of the counseling process, and emphasizes participants’ critical analysis of how such theories relate to one’s personal theoretical orientation and counseling practice. Theories representing distinct literatures within counseling are included. Permission of instructor.
Prereq: COU 624 or its equivalent COU 880 Topical Seminar in Counseling 3 IR
Special problems in counseling and counselor education.
COU 882 Seminar in Professional Issues 3 E
Designed for advanced graduate students, this course explores key issues currently faced by counselors, supervisors, and counselor educators. Topics are identified through a review of current professional literature.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
COU 886/EDU 886 Multivariate Research Methods 3 E
Discussion and critique of multivariate research methods, designs, and strategies as applied in contemporary educational research. Practical applications in multivariate research design, implementation, and interpretation of data.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
COU 910 Doctoral Research Seminar 0-3
Issues related to identifying research questions, research design, implementation, dissemination, and review. Specific topics to be discussed are determined jointly by faculty and students to ensure relevance to research development needs of participants. May not be repeated for credit.
Prereq: COU 758 or equivalent; permission of instructor
COU 950 Doctoral Internship 3-6 S
Students must be engaged in internship experiences involving counseling, clinical supervision, and teaching over the course of their doctoral study. Individual and group supervision are required as part of internship.
Prereq: Permission of instructor COU 990 Independent Study 3 S
Course Codes: E—code indicating how frequently the course is offered.
Variations are:
S—offered every semester
Y—offered at least once every academic year (i.e., every fall or spring)
E—offered every other year, in academic years when the fall semester occurs in an even year (e.g., 1990-91)
O—offered every other year, in academic years when the fall semester occurs in an odd year (e.g., 1991-92)
SI—offered upon sufficient student interest
IR—offered irregularly
SS—offered only during the summer