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Course Descriptions

CSD 5490 - Special Educational Problems (1-3).
Provides the student an opportunity for investigation and analysis of educational problems of a significant nature. May be repeated for a total of six semester hours credit.

CSD 5500 - Research Methods (3).
This course is designed to introduce students to quantitative and qualitative methods of research in the counseling and student affairs profession. The course has two purposes: 1) to develop informed consumers of research; and 2) to develop in students an appreciation of research and its application in counseling and student affairs.

CSD 5510 - Professional Orientation (3).
This course provides an orientation to the counseling profession. Areas covered include an understanding of all aspects of professional functioning such as history of the profession, roles, organizational structures, preparation standards, credentialing, legal and ethical issues, and the emerging use of technology within the counseling field.

CSD 5520 - Theories of Counseling (3).
This course provides a survey of major theories of counseling. Areas covered include history of each theory, theory of personality development, theory of counseling application, research, and use with diverse groups.

CSD 5530 - Pre-Practicum (3).
A course in the application of theories with emphasis upon developing knowledge and skills expected of the professional counselor.

CSD 5600 - Cross-Cultural Counseling (3).
This course is designed to provide an introduction to and an overview of, the challenges and processes of counseling clients in our culturally diverse society. Factors will include race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics. Special emphasis will be placed on becoming aware of one's own culture in order to view the client's world.

CSD 5610 - Human Development for Counselors (3).
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at all development levels. It is based on life-span theories of development, which assume that there is a developmental logic to behavior. The course will help counselors assess and understand their clients' developmental processes and provide appropriate strategies to help clients work through issues that block growth and adaptation. Major theories, concepts, and principles related to physical, psychological, cognitive, moral, spiritual, emotional, self, and cultural development will be examined.

CSD 5620 - Group Counseling (3).
This course is designed to provide both theoretical and experiential understanding of the group counseling purpose, development, dynmamics, counseling theories, group counseling methods and skills, and other group approaches. Prerequisite: CSD 5500 (Research Method), CSD 5510 (Professional Orientation), CSD 5520 (Theories of Counseling), and CSD 5530 (Pre-Practicum).

CSD 5630 - Practicum (3).
This course provides for the development of counseling skills under supervision within a student's program of study. Prerequisites: CSD 5500 (Research Method), CSD 5510 (Professional Orientation), CSD 5520 (Theories of Counseling), and CSD 5530 (Pre-Practicum) OR Concurrently with CSD 5600 (Cross-cultural Counseling), CSD 5610 (Human Development for Counselors) and CSD 5620 (Group Counseling).

CSD 5640 - Play Therapy (3).
The importance of play in education; discussion of theories and values of play; using play as therapeutic treatment.

CSD 5710 - Leadership and Admin. in Higher Education (3).
A study of student personnel functions and leadership strategies. Attention to the history, ethical and legal issues, staff development programs, management and evaluation.

CSD 5715 - Individual and Group Intervention in Student Affiars (3).
This course will acquaint students with studies of techniques and methods of interviewing, helping skills, and assessing, designing, and implementing devlopmentally appropriate interventions with individuals and organizations in Student Affairs.

CSD 5720 - Student Development Theory (3).
Develops a working knowledge of the concepts supporting accepted and emerging theories of student development in college. An emphasis is placed on the application of theory to practice.

CSD 5730 - History & Philosophy of Higher Education (3).
Course explores the evolution of higher education primarily in the United States with special attention to forces that have shaped its development including the history of critical philosophicial debates and issues about the nature and role of higher education. Cross-listed with EDF 5730.

CSD 5735 - Multicultural Competence in Higher Education (3).
This graduate level course will acquaint students with competency skills deemed necessary for the successful practice of student affairs administration in multicultural/diverse higher education institutions. Characteristics, policies, practices and organizational dynamics of higher education institutions that affect the delivery of servces and programs for all members of the higher education community will be indentifed.

CSD 5740 - Consultation Skills and Organization Development (3).
A study of professional level consultation and theory, research, and skills designed to prepare counselors, administrators, psychologists, and management personnel for entry into consultation functions with faculties, administrative staff, work force, and management systems.

CSD 5750 - Governance and Finance in Higher Education (3).
Introduces governance, administrative, financial and budgetary information and activities relevant to the operation of institutions of higher education. Focus on developing budgeting and planning skills to be used in administrative positions.

CSD 5760- Legal Issues in Student Affairs (3).
Adequate preparation as a higher education professional requires that students be exposed to a vairety of legal components affecting higher education. This course is designed to acquaint entry-level student affairs practitioners with fundamental legal issues that influence the functioning of colleges and universities.

CSD 5770 - The Community College (3).
This course examines the historical, social, and political contexts of the two-year college in American Higher Education. Other topics include governance, leadership, curriculum, co-curriculum, students, staff, and faculty.

CSD 5780- College Teaching (3).
The focus of the course is to develop and refine instructional knowledge, skills, and sensibilities to college-level teaching.

CSD 5880 - Internship in Student Affairs (3).
Supervised experience in all services normally considered as part of student affairs work. NOTE: Students must enroll for three semester hours in each of two consecutive semesters. A maximum of six semester hours of internship maybe applied to this degree. Prerequisite: CSD 5700 (Student Affairs in Higher Education)

CSD 5900 - Appraisal (3).
This course is designed to provide an understanding of individual and group approaches to assessment and evaluation.

CSD 5910- Management of School Counseling Programs (3).
This course will provide an overview of the organization and management of responsibilities assigned to professional counselors working in educational settings. Specific focus will be on counselor accountability, assessment as it related to educational and career planning, crisis management, and developing and managing K-12 school-based counseling programs.

CSD 5920 - Career Counseling (3).
This course is desgined to provide an understanding of career development and related life factors. Special emphasis will be placed on counseling processes designed to assess and assist individuals with career development problems and/or issues.

CSD 5930 - Foundations of Community Counseling (3).
This course will acquaint students with current issues in the field of community counseling. It will include characteristics of human service programs and their clients, functions of human service programs, and training and documentation requirements. Prerequisites: CSD 5500 (Research Method), CSD 5510 (Professional Orientation), CSD 5520 (Theories of Counseling), and CSD 5530 (Pre-Practicum).

CSD 5940 - Foundations of School Counseling (3).
The purpose of this course it to introduce and provide students with a knowledge of school counseling and to assist students in developing their own professional identity as school counselors.

CSD 5945 - Management of School Counseling Programs
This course will focus on building the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and manage comprehensive school counseling programs. This course builds on previous knowledge of school counselor roles and functions and aims to help students integrate these roles in approaching their future work as school counselors. Prerequisite: CSD 5500 (Research Method), CSD 5510 (Professional Orientation), CSD 5520 (Theories of Counseling), CSD 5530 (Pre-Practicum) and CSD 5940 (Foundations of School Counseling).

CSD 5950 - Thesis and Research
As arranged. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of CSD 5950 and CSD 5990 (Independent Study).

CSD 5960 - Family Counseling (3).
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to theories of family dynamics and to survey methods of couple and family counseling. Students will be exposed to a rationale for selecting family and other systems theories as appropriate modalities for family assessment and counseling.Prerequisites: CSD 5500 (Research Method), CSD 5510 (Professional Orientation), CSD 5520 (Theories of Counseling), and CSD 5530 (Pre-Practicum).

CSD 5970 - Counseling the Chemically Dependent (3).
This course is an introduction to the field of counseling the chemically dependent. The topics to be covered are: ethics, cultural diversity, gender issues, the chemicals of abuse, theories of addiction, assessment and intervention, impact of addiction on families, adult children of alcoholics, counseling techniques and treatment modes, Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon, relapse prevention, employee and student assistance programs, and harm reduction.

CSD 5980 - Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (3).
This course will acquaint students with descriptive, research-based clinical knowledge that contributes to the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Students will also become familiar with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association and its use in clinical practice. Prerequisite: Abnormal Psychology (at the undergraduate or graduate level), CSD 5500 (Research Method), CSD 5510 (Professional Orientation), CSD 5520 (Theories of Counseling), and CSD 5530 (Pre-Practicum).

CSD 5990 - Independent Study (1-6).
An intensive study in some specialized area of interest in Counseling or College Student Affairs. The student must present an individual study plan for approval. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of CSD 5950 and CSD 5990.

CSD 6880 - Seminar in Supervision of Guidance Activities (3).
Discussion of current supervision problems and trends in guidance. Critical examination and evaluation of current literature in the field. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair:

CSD 6900 -Community Counseling Internship (3-6).
Internship is a six hundred hour supervised clinical course involving client contact experiences and systematic feedback and reflection. This course provides students with the necessary practice skills and conceptual preparation for entry into the profession. : Permission of the department chair.

CSD 6910 - Field Study in Guidance (3-6).
Supervised research project in all services normally considered part of guidance programs. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.

CSD 6920 -School Counseling Internship (3-6).
Internship is a six hundred hour supervised experience in all services normally considered a part of a comprehensive developmental guidance program: Permission of the department chair.