Counseling - Professional
COUN 5310 (3-3-0) Introduction to Professional Counseling
A study of professional standards, ethical guidelines, legal aspects of practice, standards of preparation for the profession, objectives of professional organizations, and the professional identity of persons providing direct counseling services. The ethical discussions include input from the profession, one's internal values, and Judeo-Christian influence.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, alternating Long Winter, Online periodically.
COUN 5311 (3-3-0) Ethics in Professional Counseling
A study of the ethical guidelines, principles, and laws that govern the practice of counseling in a professional setting, including the examination of moral philosophy underlying ethical decision making, records management, business/family law, and the application of professional codes.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
COUN 5312 (3-3-0) Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques
A study of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of the helping process, focusing on selected theories and techniques of counseling as applied to normal and abnormal human behavior. An integration of the Christian worldview with counseling theory and techniques is emphasized.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall, Online.
COUN 5313 (3-3-0) Group Counseling Methods
An experiential study of group counseling theories and techniques. Leadership roles, stages of group development, and member responsibilities are explored. Ethical and legal issues related to group interventions are discussed. Open only to students in the Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, Master of Arts in Psychology, and the Master of Education in School Counseling.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall.
COUN 5314 (3-3-0) Lifespan Human Development
An advanced study in developmental psychology with emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, sexual, personality, and spiritual development from conception to death within the context of basic theories of development, as they relate to counseling processes and strategies.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall, Online periodically.
COUN 5315 (3-3-0) Psychological Testing
An introduction to psychometrics and psychological testing including the study of test reliability and validity as well as administration and interpretation of results.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, alternating Summers.
COUN 5316 (3-3-0) Research Methods
A study of the scientific method of social and psychological research in order to aid the student in understanding the theoretical bases of scientific research. The student will develop a working knowledge of the research methods and problems associated with doing human research. The student will gain the ability to recognize both excellent and poor-quality research and research methods.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Online.
COUN 5317 (3-3-0) Counseling Culturally Diverse Clients
A study of selected cultural groups, with emphasis on developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes for more effective counseling with persons from diverse backgrounds. Substantial attention is given to developing awareness of one’s own values, attitudes, and beliefs as they relate to counseling in a diverse society, with a focus on the commonalities of individuals as created in the image of God.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Online.
COUN 5318 (3-3-0) Basic Counseling Skills
This course will provide the experiential foundation for the practicum and internship experiences. Students learn communication and interpersonal skills and counseling techniques under faculty supervision. Students will also examine their intrapersonal issues and relational styles. Open only to students in the Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and Master of Arts in Psychology program.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
COUN 6000 (0-0-0) Comprehensive Counseling Review
This course involves a formal comprehensive review of the entire graduate counseling curriculum Students must achieve the specified score in order to receive credit (CR) for the course, and the exam may be re-taken until the appropriate score is achieved. The score will be submitted to the MA Counseling program director. Graduation requires a satisfactory score on the comprehensive exam.
Requisites: This course must be taken concurrently with COUN 6319.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
COUN 6101 (1-1-0) Counseling Internship Continuation
This course is designed for students who do not finish the 600 hours required for internship at the end of COUN 6319 Internship II. Students may enroll in COUN 6101 one additional semester in order to complete the 600 hours. A grade for COUN 6319 Internship II will be issued upon completion of the 600 hours.
Requisites: COUN 6318.
Offered: Periodically.
COUN 6310 (3-3-0) Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development
A study of theories of vocational choice, the process of career and lifestyle decision making and sources of occupational information including use of the Internet.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Alternating Summers, Fall, Spring. Online.
COUN 6311 (3-3-0) Addictive and Compulsive Disorders
An introduction to the nature of current drugs of choice and how they are being abused. A survey of the addictive and compulsive behavior patterns associated with alcohol/drug abuse, eating disorders, compulsive sexual behaviors, and compulsive gambling practices. An in-depth study of treatment for addictive disorders will be included.
Requisites: COUN 5312.
Offered: Fall, Spring, alternating Summers, Online.
COUN 6312 (3-3-0) Psychopathology I
This course involves a study of psychopathology to aid the student in understanding problems of definition and classification of abnormal human behavior; development of skill in making diagnoses; a working knowledge of the diagnostic categories in the DSM-5; an understanding of the varying philosophies relative to diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior, and a review of psychopharmacology related to specific disorders. The student will gain an appreciation of the interaction of Christian belief systems with a view of normal and abnormal behavior.
Requisites: COUN 5310, 5312.
Offered: Fall.
COUN 6313 (3-3-0) Psychopathology II
This course is a continuation of Psychopathology I, which involves a study of psychopathology to aid the student in understanding problems of definition and classification of abnormal human behavior; development of skill in making diagnoses; a working knowledge of the diagnostic categories in the DSM-5; an understanding of the varying philosophies relative to diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior, and a review of psychopharmacology related to specified disorders. The student will gain an appreciation of the interaction of Christian belief systems with a view of normal and abnormal behavior.
Requisites: COUN 5310, 5312.
Offered: Spring.
COUN 6314 (3-3-0) Marriage and Family Counseling
This course provides an overview of the field of family counseling. The concepts of marriage and family counseling are examined. Students will view films of family counseling sessions, explore their own family dynamics, and participate in learning experiences that will help them develop a theory of doing marriage and family counseling.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring, Fall, alternating Long Winters, Online periodically.
COUN 6315 (3-3-0) Theological Perspectives in Christian Counseling
A survey of the theological foundations of Christian counseling. An investigation of the integration of counseling and theology will include discussion of spiritual health, prayer, Scripture, sin, confession, forgiveness, and redemption, particularly as related to the counseling process.
Requisites: COUN 5312.
Offered: Spring, Fall.
COUN 6316 (3-3-0) Advanced Counseling Methods and Crisis Intervention
An introduction to screening, identification, and resolution of situations with the potential for crisis. A study of more elaborate methods and techniques designed to differentiate and target problem areas. Includes practice counseling of simulated crises, intakes, and treatment planning.
Requisites: COUN 5310 and 5312.
Offered: Fall, Spring, alternating Long Winters, Online.
COUN 6317 Counseling Practicum (S-L)
This course involves supervised delivery of direct counseling services in an approved practicum setting. Students are evaluated on a wide range of personal and professional criteria which includes analysis of taped counseling sessions and seminar discussions of counseling theories, methods, and techniques. During the practicum experience, 40 of the 100 clock hours required must be direct client counseling hours. During either the practicum or internship, students must lead or co-lead a counseling or psychoeducational group. A minimum grade of B must be earned in order to progress to the internship course. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
Requisites: Must be taken at the end of the MAPC program.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
COUN 6318 Counseling Internship I (S-L)
This course involves supervised delivery of direct counseling services at an approved agency or practice. Students are evaluated on a wide range of personal and professional criteria, which includes analysis of taped counseling sessions and seminar discussions of counseling theories, methods, and techniques. During the Counseling Internship experience, 120 of the 300 clock hours required must be direct client counseling hours. During either the practicum or internship, students must lead or co-lead a counseling or psychoeducational group. A minimum grade of B must be earned in order to progress to the internship course. Must be taken at the end of the MAPC program. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
Requisites: COUN 6317.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
COUN 6319 (3-3-0) Counseling Internship II (S-L)
This course involves supervised delivery of direct counseling services at an approved agency or practice. Students are evaluated on a wide range of personal and professional criteria which includes analysis of taped counseling sessions and seminar discussions of counseling theories, methods, and techniques. During the Counseling Internship experience, 120 of the 300 clock hours required must be direct client counseling hours. During either the practicum or internship, students must lead or co-lead a counseling or psychoeducational group. A minimum grade of B must be earned in order to progress to the internship course. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
Requisites: Must be taken at the end of the MAPC program, after COUN 6318 Counseling Internship I.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
COUN 6324 (3-3-0) A Christian Approach to Human Sexuality
An introductory course to counseling for sexual issues. Students are introduced to a Christ-centered theology of sexuality, which addresses biology and psychology, sexual development and dysfunction, client sexual issues in counseling, along with appropriate intervention techniques for sexual problems. Students are also challenged in their growth and development of their own sexuality.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.