Counseling
EDGR A706 Philosophy and Counseling 3 cr. hrs.
This course provides an inquiry into the relationship between major philosophies and the professional practice of counseling.
EDGR A722 Advanced Child Psychology 3 cr. hrs.
This course is a thorough study of child behavior from birth through the elementary school age with reference to the recognition and development of personality.
EDGR A723 Advanced Adolescent Psychology 3 cr. hrs.
This course offers an advanced study of the adolescent personality and subculture, with analysis of emotional and intellectual development, basic problems, and adjustments.
EDGR A725 Developmental Psychology 3 cr. hrs.
This course offers an advanced study of human development from childhood to adulthood. Topics include personality theory, childhood and adolescent subcultures, developmental theory, and socialization.
EDGR A726 Advanced Educational Psychology 3 cr. hrs.
This course studies the nature of learning and learning processes with emphasis on the critical examination and evaluation of selected theories of learning.
EDGR A776 Measurement and Assessment 3 cr. hrs.
This course is designed to survey the test theories and critical analysis of tests and their application in schools. Content includes validity/reliability, standardized testing, teacher-made tests, norm/criteria referencing, and item analysis.
EDGR A830 Counseling Theories 3 cr. hrs.
This is a study of selected counseling theories, and replaces Principles and Administration of Guidance and Principles of Elementary School Guidance.
EDGR A835 Counseling Practice 3 cr. hrs.
This course is a study of counseling principles, practices, and techniques.
EDGR A837 Counseling Children 3 cr. hrs.
Counseling Children explores the range of school and clinic-based approaches used by mental health professionals to help children.
EDGR A840 Group Counseling 3 cr. hrs.
This course offers an experiential investigation of group process theory as it pertains to counseling practice.
EDGR A841 Vocational Counseling 3 cr. hrs.
This course is a study of history, theories, research, and techniques of career counseling.
EDGR A842 Consultation 3 cr. hrs.
This course is designed to develop consultative competencies with an emphasis on urban, multicultural relationships.
EDGR A845 Substance Abuse Counseling 3 cr. hrs.
This course is designed to familiarize students with theories and strategies used in the treatment of substance abusers or chemically dependent clients. The coursework includes a survey of the various classifications of abused substances along with information concerning the physiological effects. The course also includes methods for evaluating the relative merits of different intervention strategies.
EDGR A850 Introduction to Family Counseling 3 cr. hrs.
This course explores the family systems theory and presents research on the family as an open system that functions in relation to its broader sociocultural context and that evolves over the life cycle. Various techniques of family counseling are covered as well as the ethical considerations of such a model.
EDGR A855 Diagnosis and Treatment 3 cr. hrs.
The purpose of this course is to introduce the graduate student to the common diagnostic language used by mental health clinicians and researchers for communicating about the disorders for which they have professional responsibility. The course will introduce the student to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders and will also include practice in the writing of treatment plans to accompany the various diagnostic categories.
EDGR A864 Ethics 3 cr. hrs.
This course examines ethical standards of practice as outlined by the American Counseling Association. The student is introduced to the process of ethical decision-making and common ethical dilemmas facing mental health practitioners.
EDGR A865 Counseling Practicum 3 cr. hrs.
This course offers a supervised field experience in counseling and may be repeated for a total of six hours.
EDGR A895 Special Project 1 – 3 cr. hrs.
EDGR A896 Seminar/Workshop 1 – 3 cr. hrs.
EDGR A898 Research Project 1 – 3 cr. hrs.