Counselor Education

Course Descriptions

EDC 501 Self in Society: School Counselor (B). Examines the development of self-understanding and the influences of interpersonal relations in school counseling. Investigates the social, psychological and philosophical foundations of counseling. Introduces students to professional, ethical, theoretical and practical aspects of school counseling. Examines aspects of various academic disciplines pertinent to the development of the counselor, providing a broad base for individual speculations regarding issues in school counseling. 6 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 502 Self in Society: College Counselor (B). Examines the development of self-understanding and influences of interpersonal relations in college personnel services, and investigates the social, psychological and philosophical foundations of counseling. Introduces students to professional, ethical, theoretical and practical aspects of college counseling. Examines various academic disciplines pertinent to the development of the college personnel worker, providing a broad base for individual speculations regarding issues in college personnel work. 6 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 503 Self in Society: Community Counselor (B). Examines the development of self-understanding and influences of interpersonal relations in counseling. Investigates the social, psychological and philosophical foundations of counseling. Introduces students to professional, ethical, theoretical and practical aspects of community counseling. Examines various academic disciplines Counselor Education 95 pertinent to the development of the community counselor, to provide a broad functional base. 6 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 602 Individual Counseling Concepts (B). Prerequisite: one of EDC 501, EDC 502 or EDC 503. Studies the general categories of counseling theories, including rational, learning, psychoanalytic, perceptual-phenomenological and existential approaches. Covers examples of specific theories, including rational-emotive, behavioral, psychoanalytic, person-centered, feminist, Adlerian, Gestalt, transactional analysis and systemic. Discusses theories in terms of background, development, concepts and research. Explores the dynamics and techniques of therapy. Evaluates each theory in terms of its appropriateness to societal groups (i.e. ethnic, socioeconomic, drug, gender, age, disability, etc.). Allows students to examine the theories in terms of their own philosophical thinking and personal orientation so that they may formulate an effective personal counseling theory. 3 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 603 Group Counseling Concepts (B). Prerequisites: EDC 501, EDC 502 or EDC 503. Studies the evolution, rationale, goals and basic dynamics of the individual in group interactions; facilitative and non-facilitative forces in groups; observation of and participation in the group process; initiation, maintenance and termination of groups; and supervision and analysis of small groups. Integrates self-understanding and the understanding of others into an effective style of group leadership. 3 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 604 Career Development Concepts (B). Explores career development theories espoused by authorities such as Holland, Krumboltz, Ginzberg, Super, Tiedeman and others. Undertakes some philosophical issues related to career development as they apply to counseling on an individual or group basis. Helps students to develop their own theory of career development and to understand the dynamics of the information and decisionmaking processes and the counseling process. Prepares students to use their skills in a consultative capacity and to influence curriculum development. 3 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 605 Measurement and Evaluation Concepts in Counseling (B). Prerequisite: EDI 685. Provides students with the necessary measurement and evaluation concepts needed by the counselor. Covers elementary statistics, followed by an indepth study of validity, reliability norms and scores. Explores the study and evaluation of tests of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, interest and personality, and the purposes, administration, selection, evaluation and interpretation of tests and testing programs. Discusses minorities and standardized testing, and the limitations and strengths of intelligence testing. 3 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 612 The Human Experience (B). Provides a broad understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at all development levels, including: major theories of personality, physiological development, psychological adjustment, and sociological influences. Incorporates all significant aspects of growth that make up the human experience. 3 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 613 Psychopathology (B). Studies the development of the concept of psychopathology, the evolution of diagnostic terminology, varying applications of diagnosis in the development of treatment plans, and differing perspectives of the use of psychopathology for individuals involved in mental health counseling. Familiarizes students with terminology and its use in diagnosis, and the use of diagnostic models. Uses actual case examples during the course. 3 Cr.

EDC 614 Contemporary Issues (B). Provides current social and personal issues for students who have a basic understanding of the social sciences. Because effective counselors must maintain a sense of contemporariness in the daily implementation of their skills, explores current issues such as human liberation movements, aging, sexuality, drugs, accountability, etc. Entails lectures, class discussions, field trips, guest speakers in class and extraclass projects so that students can combine knowledge from many disciplines with self-understanding and perceptive abilities when focusing on a particular issue. Enables students to operate more effectively when dealing with new and changing social issues based on the application of understandings and methods of analysis used in the course. 3 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 626 Organization and Administration of Higher Education (B). . Examines the organization and administration of higher education. Includes history, growth and functions of higher education; articulation and coordination between secondary education and higher education; and organizational theory. 3 Cr

EDC 690 Marriage and Family Counseling (B). Enhances the student's knowledge and skills in marriage and family counseling. Provides an opportunity for exposure to summary theories in marriage and family therapy and for supervised experiences. 3 Cr. Spring

EDC 695 Child-Centered Play Therapy in School and Agency Settings (B). Covers the history and theoretical background of play therapy, and focuses on the use of Child-Centered Play 96 Counselor Education Therapy (CCPT) as a powerful, effective method for helping children overcome a wide range of behavioral and emotional problems. Employs lecture, discussion, videotapes, and participant role-plays of mock play sessions to help students gain skills necessary to build strong therapeutic relationships with children. 3 Cr.

EDC 706 Integration of Counseling Concepts (B). Prerequisites: EDC 602, EDC 603, 604*, 605*, 612*, 614*; environmental emphasis course of EDI 530* or EDC 613* or EDC 626*; and matriculation and documentation of six individual counseling sessions. Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of "B" or No student with an "I" for any previous course in this core will be admitted to 706. *Any one or two of these courses may be taken concurrently with EDC 706. Emphasizes integrating the concepts learned in the preceding courses. Examines the extent to which students can assimilate and internalize individual counseling, measurement and evaluation, group counseling and career development, and apply them in counseling situations. Expects students to demonstrate competence in integrating both the cognitive and affective processes that have been acquired and developed thus far. EDC 706 must be successfully completed before students may take EDC 707, 708 or 709. 6 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 707 Implementation I: School Counselor (B). Prerequisite: EDC 706. Provides for implementation of the skills developed in EDC 706 at designated and approved field sites. Requires students to intern at sites that will permit them to engage in all fundamental counseling tasks; and to work under the supervision of a field supervisor and a counselor education faculty member. Emphasizes practice and evaluation of a personal counseling style, implementing the concepts gained regarding the dynamics of the individual counseling process, self-evaluation techniques and the dynamics of the group counseling process. Requires 20 hours per week throughout an entire semester at an approved school site. Also requires an on-campus seminar. 6 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 708 Implementation I: College Counselor (B). Prerequisite: EDC 706. Provides for implementation of the skills developed in EDC 706 at designated and approved field sites. Permits students to engage in all fundamental counseling tasks as interns on site. Requires interns to work under the supervision of a field supervisor and a counselor education faculty member. Emphasizes practice and evaluation of a personal counseling style, implementing the concepts gained regarding the dynamics of the individual counseling process, self-evaluation techniques and the dynamics of the group counseling process. Requires 20 hours per week throughout an entire semester at an approved higher education site. Also requires an oncampus seminar. 6 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 709 Implementation I: Community Counselor (B). Prerequisite: EDC 706. Provides for implementation of the skills developed in EDC 706 at designated and approved field sites. Permits students to engage in all fundamental counseling tasks as interns on site. Requires interns to work under the supervision of field supervisor and a counselor education faculty member. Emphasizes practice and evaluation of a personal counseling style, implementing the concepts gained regarding the dynamics of the group counseling process. Requires 20 hours per week throughout an entire semester at an approved community site. Also requires an on-campus seminar. 6 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 710 Implementation II: School Counselor (B). Prerequisite: EDC 707. Constitutes the second of the supervised internships required for the school counselor emphasis and is a continuation of EDC 707. Requires expansion of skills and knowledge related to school counseling. Also requires 20 hours per week in the same internship placement served for EDC 707. Focuses on enhancement of individual and group counseling skills, consultation skills, and the role and function of the school counselor. 3 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 711 Implementation II: Community Counselor (B). Prerequisite: EDC 709. Constitutes the second of the supervised internships required for the community counselor emphasis and is a continuation of EDC 709. Requires expansion of skills and knowledge related to community counseling. Also requires 20 hours per week in the same internship placement served for EDC 709. Focuses on enhancement of individual and group counseling skills, role and function of the community counselor. 3 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 712 Implementation II: College Counselor (B). Prerequisite: EDC 708. Constitutes the second of the supervised internships required for the college counselor emphasis and is a continuation of EDC 708. Requires expansion of skills and knowledge related to college counseling. Also requires 20 hours per week in the same internship placement served for EDC 708. Focuses on enhancement of individual and group counseling skills, consultation skills, role and function of the college counselor. 3 Cr. Every Semester

EDC 883 Counselor as Systems Consultant (B). Prerequisites: EDC 707, EDC 708 or EDC 709; EDC 501, EDC 502 or EDC 503; EDC 710, EDC 711 or EDC 712; and permission of instructor. Focuses on developing students' awareness of the system in which they function and strategies that may help them facilitate changes, permitting them to function effectively in their roles. Provides a basic understanding of social systems theories, and the theoretical nature and practice of the consulting role of the counseling professional. 3 Cr. Summer

EDC 884 Group Theories and Supervised Practice (B). Prerequisites: EDC 501, EDC 502 or EDC 503; EDC 707, EDC 708, or EDC 709; EDC 710, EDC 711 or EDC 712; and permission of instructor. Explores selected theories of personal and institutional change via small-group interaction, and simultaneous discussion of practical problems arising in groups. Expects students to form and lead their own groups, and to participate in intensive individual and group supervision. Provides for further development and explication of one's own personal style of group leadership. 3 Cr. Fall

EDC 885 Supervision of Counseling (B). Prerequisites: EDC 501, EDC 502 or EDC 503; EDC 707, EDC 708, or EDC 709; EDC 710, EDC 711 or EDC 712; and permission of instructor. Focuses on the acquisition of knowledge and the practice of counseling supervision. Includes study of various models of supervision within a multicultural context. Requires students to supervise students enrolled in EDC 706 Integration and Basic Concepts, and to demonstrate effective supervision. Requires students to complete a paper that demonstrates an understanding of the theory and practice of counseling supervision. 3 Cr.