Graduate Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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COUN 6315 - Professional Orientation 3 hrs
Includes the histories of school and professional counseling, governing bodies in Texas, ethical and legal standards, supervision, professional organizations, licensure and certification, specializations, advocacy, program evaluation, and current and developing trends in school and mental health counseling.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 6323 - School Counseling Services II 3 hrs
A comprehensive study of contemporary practices of leadership, advocacy, and accountability in the school counseling profession. Includes study of comprehensive school counseling programs and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, accountability measures, leadership qualities and styles, legal and ethical practices, and serving diverse populations in school settings.
Fee: $25.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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COUN 6325 - Assessment and Appraisal 3 hrs
Introduction to measurement theory including standardization of test administration and scoring procedures, assessment of test reliability and validity, and establishment of test norm. Review of commonly used individual and group administered instruments that measure attitudes, aptitudes, achievements, interests, and personal characteristics. Emphasis on cultural considerations in techniques of administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 6327 - Applied Learning in the Educational and Clinical Environments 3 hrs
Examination of theoretical principles of education psychology to the diagnosis and treatment of students’ behavioral and learning problems. Child and adolescent development, learning theories, current research, psychological and psycho-educational assessment, therapeutic interventions, special education, and ethical legal and administrative codes of the counseling profession.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 6330 - Career Awarness, Exploration and Development 3 hrs
Interrelationships among lifestyle, work environment, and career planning are explored. Career development theories; occupational, educational, and personal/social information sources and delivery systems; career assessment and development programs are studied. Includes a personal career assessment battery.
Fee: $50.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 6351 - School Counseling Services I 3 hrs
An exploration into the field of professional school counseling and includes: the history and emergence of school counseling; comprehensive approach to school counseling; current issues and ; collaboration between school counselors and other mental health professionals. In addition, students will become familiar with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and/or their state’s comprehensive school counseling mode, and participate in a role shadowing experience.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 6360 - Research Methods & Program Evaluation 3 hrs
Examination of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies used in counseling research and program evaluation. Introduction to basic statistical and qualitative analysis. Students apply knowledge to read, interpret, and evaluate published research and translate research findings into counseling practices and design research or program evaluation project.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 6385 - Professional Internship: School Counselor 3 hrs
One-year teaching experience where the student is employed as a School Counselor and jointly supervised by the University and an accredited school. Course requires documentation of at least 50 percent time on the job spent as a partner teacher in the direct instruction/guidance of large groups, small groups and individual students utilizing effective classroom management and counseling techniques. Lesson plans will be aligned to the appropriate TEKS. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: Must be a certified Texas teacher to be eligible for the internship.
Fee: $30.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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COUN 7335 - Psychological Development Across the Lifespan 3 hrs
Major theoretical principals of human growth and development from birth through geriatric maturity. Integration of knowledge of human development with the particular needs of vulnerable populations, and the relationship of these needs to current social agency, educational, or therapeutic practices.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 7337 - Diagnosis in Counseling 3 hrs
Overview of the most commonly used diagnostic and classification systems in mental health, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD). Emphasis on the use of diagnoses to facilitate change in counseling and case conceptualization that includes context, culture, and development. Practice with the administration of mental status exams. Review of commonly used psychopharmacological medications.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8302 - Counseling Theories: Methods and Techniques 3 hrs
Current approaches in psychological counseling; key concepts, therapeutic techniques and applications of theories, basic ethical and personal issues in the counseling context.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8310 - Ethical Issues in School and Professional Counseling 3 hrs
Exploration of current ethical codes for school counselors and private practitioners, various models of ethical decision-making, landmark legal cases, maintaining counselor vitality.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8312 - Group Dynamics in Counseling and Therapy 3 hrs
Focus upon group theory, research, and process. Development of knowledge, skills and experiences in group function and the dynamics of human interaction in a group settings, intergroup relations, conflict, teamwork, and group leadership. Effective group facilitation.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8314 - Multicultural Issues in Counseling 3 hrs
Development knowledge, skills, and approaches for effective cross-cultural counseling concerning characteristics such as culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, and religious preference. Significant attention given to developing self-awareness of values, attitudes and beliefs as they relate to counseling in a diverse society.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8352 - Pre-practicum Counseling Laboratory: Basic Interviewing Skills 3 hrs
Approaches to systemic and individual interviewing. Special attention to the beginning stages of therapy and to common presenting concerns. Laboratory preparation of students to begin practicum.
Prerequisites: COUN 8302 or consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8355 - Child and Adolescent Counseling 3 hrs
Analysis of factors contributing to and procedures for promoting psychological health in children and adolescents, appropriate counseling theories and interventions in the context of school and professional practice.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8360 - Addictions Issues in Counseling 3 hrs
Examination of how addictive behaviors affect individuals, couples, families, and society. Conceptualization of addiction from contextual, cultural, and relational perspectives. Introduction to Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and other evidence based practices.
Prerequisites: COUN 8302 , COUN 8312 , COUN 8352
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8365 - Trauma, Crisis, and Grief Counseling 3 hrs
Review of interventions and strategies when working with individuals, couples, and families who are in crisis or have experienced loss or trauma.
Prerequisites: COUN 8302 , COUN 8352 .
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8370 - Theory and Practice of Couple and Family Counseling 3 hrs
Theoretical foundation of and skill development for counseling couples and families. Review of key concepts, techniques, and the therapeutic process. Emphasis on strengths-based approaches with culturally diverse families and couples.
Prerequisites: COUN 8302 , COUN 8352 .
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8380 - Practicum School Counseling I 3 hrs
Practicum: Supervised experience in a practical application and integration of principles and techniques of counseling in a selected site. Seminar and group supervision supplement experience at site. Requires a minimum of 63 direct service hours and 150 total clock hours on site.
Prerequisite(s): 18 semester hours in graduate counseling including: COUN 8312, COUN 8310, COUN 8314, COUN 8302, COUN 8352 and COUN 6351.
Fee: $100.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8381 - Practicum School Counseling II 3 hrs
Practicum: Supervised experience in a practical application and integration of principles and techniques of counseling in a selected site. Seminar and group supervision supplement experience at site. Requires a minimum of 63 direct service hours and 150 total clock hours on site.
Prerequisite(s): 18 semester hours in graduate counseling including: COUN 8312, COUN 8310, COUN 8314, COUN 8302, COUN 8352 and COUN 6351.
Fee: $100.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8390 - Practicum 3 hrs
Practicum: Supervised experience in a practical application and integration of principles and techniques of counseling in a selected site. Seminar and group supervision supplement experience at site. Requires a minimum of 40 direct service hours and 100 total clock hours on site. Course may be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): 18 semester hours in graduate counseling including: COUN 8312, COUN 8310, COUN 8314, COUN 8302, COUN 8352 and COUN 6351.
Fee: $100.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8391 - Internship I 3 hrs
Supervised experience in a practical application and integration of principles and techniques of counseling in a selected site. Seminar and group supervision supplement experience at site. Requires 200 clock hours at site with a minimum of 80 direct service hours.
Prerequisite(s): 21 semester hours in graduate counseling including COUN 8312, COUN 8310, COUN 8314, COUN 8302, COUN 8352, COUN 6351, and COUN 8390.
Fee: $100.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8392 - Internship II 3 hrs
Continued supervised experience in a practical application and integration of principles and techniques of counseling in a selected site. Seminar and group supervision supplement experience at site. Requires 200 clock hours at site with a minimum of 80 direct service hours.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 8391
Fee: $200.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8393 - Internship III 3 hrs
Continued supervised experience in a practical application and integration of principles and techniques of counseling in a selected site. Seminar and group supervision supplement experience at site. Requires 200 clock hours at site with a minimum of 80 direct service hours.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 8392
Fee: $200.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 8495 - Internship: Specialization in the Field II 4 hrs
One semester teaching experience where the student is employed as a School Counselor and jointly supervised by the University and an accredited school. Course requires documentation of at least 50 percent time on the job spent as a partner teacher in the direct instruction/guidance of large groups, small groups and individual students utilizing effective classroom management and counseling techniques. Lesson plans will be aligned to the appropriate TEKS. Requires minimum of 265 clock hours at site with a minimum of 105 direct service hours.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 8594 and approval by Education Certification Officer. Must be certified Texas Teacher.
Fee: $50.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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COUN 8594 - Internship: Specialization in the Field I 5 hrs
One semester teaching experience where the student is employed as a School Counselor and jointly supervised by the University and an accredited school. Course requires documentation of at least 50 percent time on the job spent as a partner teacher in the direct instruction/guidance of large groups, small groups and individual students utilizing effective classroom managment and counseling techniques. Lesson plans will be aligned to the appropriate TEKS. Requires minimum of 335 clock hours at site with a minimum of 135 direct service hours.
Prerequisites: COUN 8390 and approval by Education Certification Officer. Must be certified Texas Teacher.
Fee: $50.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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