Counseling (COUN)
SCHOOL COUNSELING (3) A course designed to provide students with and understanding of the developmental guidance program as well as the role of the school counselor. (No prerequisites)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3) A study of the genesis and transformation of psychological functions with particular reference to the acquisition of motor skills, language, attitudes, values, and group identification through the life span. (No prerequisites)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
APPRAISAL and ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES (3) A course with focuses on the educational and social issues related to testing and the use of test results. (Prerequisite: EPSY 831)
Prerequisite(s): EPSY 831
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
COUNSELING RESEARCH and PROGRAM EVALUATION (3) Students experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating research and programs. (Prerequisite: EPSY 831)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE SERVICES (3) Introduction to planning, organizing and administering guidance services in public schools and other agencies. (Prerequisite: COUN 539 or 832)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
SEMINAR IN SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES (3) The analysis of selected differences in varying social and cultural groups within the urban setting. (Prerequisite: COUN 539 or 832)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
COUNSELING TECHNIQUES (3) Introduction to and practiced application of counseling techniques as used in today’s urban educational and/or professional settings. (Prerequisites: COUN 539 or 832 or 878 and 834)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 539 or COUN 832 or COUN 878 and COUN 593 and COUN 733 and COUN 834 and COUN 876
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
SUPERVISED COUNSELING (3) Development of counseling skills in a supervised laboratory setting. Seminar and field placement. (Prerequisites: COUN 539 or 832 or 878 and 735 and 834)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 735
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
COUNSELING CHILDREN and ADOLESCENTS (3) The skills, knowledge and application of counseling theories and techniques appropriate for children and adolescents. (Prerequisites: COUN 593 and COUN 834)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
SPECIAL TOPICS IN COUNSELING (3) Seminar course on rotating topics as chosen by the instructor of record. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Not for Independent Study (Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
COUNSELING SUPERVISION (3) Knowledge and skill development in supervision in clinical and education settings. (Prerequisite: COUN 839)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 839
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
COMMUNITY AGENCY COUNSELING (3) A course with focuses on knowledge and skills needed for professional community agency counselors with urban emphasis. (No prerequisites)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This course focuses on the foundation of clinical mental health. The course includes an exploration of the history, philosophy, trends, and practice of clinical mental health counseling, the roles and functions of clinical supervision; professional organizations, preparation standards and other related professionnal issues. 3 credit hours per week.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
COUNSELING AND PERSONALITY THEORIES (3) An introduction to counseling and personality theories and the helping relationship. (No prerequisites)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
MENTAL HEALTH and PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (3) A course with focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of clients in a clinical setting as described by the DSM (Prerequisites: COUN 539 or 832 or 878; and 593, 733, 834; and 876))
Prerequisite(s): COUN 539 or COUN 832 or COUN 878 and COUN 593 and COUN 733 and COUN 834 and COUN 876
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
A course designed to provide students with a review of foundation information learned in the program. e credit hours per week.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
PRACTICUM I (3) Supervised practice an agency or school setting. Must be repeated if all contact hours are not completed in one semester. Lab fee. (Prerequisites: 36 hours of completed graduate hours including COUN 735, 736, 890, and written consent of the cooperating field setting)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
PRACTICUM II (3) Supervised practice in an agency or school setting. Must be repeated if all contact hours are not completed in one semester. Lab fee. (Prerequisites: completion of COUN 839 and written consent of the cooperating field setting)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 839
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
FAMILY COUNSELING (3) Study of the various theories of family counseling and therapy with emphasis on applications in educational and community environments. (Prerequisites: COUN 539 or 832 or 878; and 593, 733, 834, and 876)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 539 or COUN 832 or COUN 878 and COUN 593 and COUN 733 and COUN 834 and COUN 876
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
PLAY THERAPY (3) A course designed for the purpose of studying theory, techniques, and issues related to counseling using play therapy. (Prerequisites: COUN 539 or 832 or 878; and 593, 733, 810, 834, and 876)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 539 or COUN 832 or COUN 878 and COUN 593 and COUN 733 and COUN 834 and COUN 876
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
CRISIS INTERVENTION (3) Study of the theory and methods of delivering crisis counseling in educational and community environments. (Prerequisites: COUN 539 or 832 or 878; and 593, 733, 834, and 876)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 539 or COUN 832 or COUN 878 and COUN 593 and COUN 733 and COUN 834 and COUN 876
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This course will provide an overview of consultation theories for the professional counselot and help students develop consultation skills for school, agencies and other clinical organizational settings. 3 credit hours.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING (3) A course focusing on models, counseling strategies, techniques and skill development involved in substance abuse treatment. (Prerequisites: COUN 539 or 832 or 878; and 593, 733, 834, and 876)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 539 or COUN 832 or COUN 878 and COUN 593 and COUN 733 and COUN 834 and COUN 876
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This course covers the theory, research and practive of addictions counseling. Exploration of prevention and intervention of substance sbuse, gambling, food, drugs and other types of addictions are included in this course. 3 credit hours per week.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This is a supervised pre-practicum experiencein an approved agency, rehabilitation, or schoo site. Students must complete a minimum of 130 hours are required. Seminar and field experience. 3 credit hours per week.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This is a supervised counseling practive in an aproved agency, rehablitation, or school site. Must repeat if alal contact hoursare not completed in a semester. Students receive training and engage in appropiate counseling practices with clinical staff/profesional counselors, must complete 300 clock hours. 3 credit hours.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This is a spuervised practice in an aproved agency, rehabilitation, or school site. Must repeat if all contact hours are not completee in a semester. Students receive training and engage in appropiate counseling practices with clinical staff/professional counselors; must complete 300 clock hours. 3 credit hours per week.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
CAREER AND LIFESTYLE DEVELOPMENT (3) The study of techniques and theories used by counselors to assist individuals in making informed choices for future career development. (No prerequisites)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
INTRODUCTION TO REHABILITATION COUNSELING (3) An introduction to the field of rehabilitation counseling to include processes, facilities, and personnel involved (No prerequisites)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
MEDICAL and PSYHOCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS TO DISABILITIES (3) A course focusing on medical aspects of disabilities, medical terminology, and functional implications of disabilities. (No prerequisites)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 878
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
GROUP CONSELING (3) A course which develops knowledge and understanding of current group practices and knowledge of organizing, facilitating and evaluating groups. (Prerequisites: COUN 735 and COUN 736)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN COUNSELING (3) A general survey of professional, ethical and legal concerns facing the practicing counselor as applicable to school and community agencies in the urban setting. For licensure/certification (No prerequisites)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
A course in professional counseling ethics with emphasis on profesional practice, records management, overview of business/family law and the study of current rules of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. 3 credit hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 895
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
Independent Study is a course designated for study and research in an area of Counseling under Departmental guidance and supervision. This course may be repeated but not to exceed a maximum of six(6) credit-hours. Pre-req: Departmental approval prior to registration.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
COUNSELING THE ADOLESCENT (3) Growth and development of adolescents will be examined. Peer pressure will be explored as related to social growth. Focus will be placed in adolescent issues and therapeutic treatment.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
INDIVIDUAL APPRAISAL IN GUIDANCE (3) Analysis and techniques of individual appraisal in guidance and counseling services.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
PRINCIPLES AND FOUNDATIONS (3) Philosophical, psychological and Sociological concepts fundamental to guidance and related professions; rationales and models designed to integrate guidance functions and curriculum.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
COUNSELING AND INDIVIDUAL CASEWORK (3) Consideration is given to the counseling process, theories of behavior underlying different approaches to counseling.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
SUPERVISED COUNSELING (3-6) This course is designed to demonstrate skill development utilization modifications of the Micro-counseling Model in a laboratory setting. Individual study with a weekly seminar. May be repeated.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT (3) A study of various methods, instruments, and techniques used in determining occupational aptitudes and interest of students.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICE (3) An examination and investigation of critical issues in community college personnel work. Seminar reports required.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
SEMINAR II-COUNSELING SOCIAL ISSUES (3) Courses for advanced students in guidance who wish to make a study of specific problems of their own choosing.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
SEMINAR III-URBAN ISSUES IN COUNSELING (3-6) A course affording the opportunity and challenge of self-directive, independent study, enabling the student to pursue needed study in a field appropriate to the curriculum design. Hours to be arranged.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
INTERNSHIP (6) Application of academic preparation in a professional employment setting. Independent study with weekly consultation. Hours to be arranged. May be repeated.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
RESEARCH IN COUNSELING (3) Research methods related to counseling issues will be studied. Develop research models for mental health counseling.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
PARENT AND FAMILY COUNSELING (3) The study of family systems and effective strategy for urban family intervention. (Prerequisite: Approval of instructor)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
MARRIAGE/COUPLES COUNSELING (3) Application of relationship counseling theory to the study of individual development, interpersonal relationships, marital systems, and conflict resolution. (Prerequisite: Approval of instructor)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
CHILD COUNSELING AND PLAY THERAPY (3) The study of learning and behavioral patterns of children and the utilization of play media to facilitate self-expression, selfunderstanding, and personal growth and development.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
TOPICS IN AGING (3) In-depth analysis and discussion of selected significant subjects in aging and geriatrics.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
Independent Study is a course designated for study and research in an area of Counseling under Departmental guidance and supervision. This course may be repeated but not to exceed a maximum of six(6) credit-hours. Pre-req: Departmental approval prior to registration.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
DRUGS AND ADDICTION (3) The special application of principles of drugs and addiction to the urban population.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
SEMINAR IN COUNSELING: CASE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT (6) Application of clinical diagnosis with use of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) specifically using the diagnostic tree. Treatment plans and case management for short and long-term goals are explored.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
DISSERTATION (6) Research for dissertation. Hours to be arranged.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive, developmental school counseling programs and professional ethics. The course includes student collaboration with existing school counseling programs to facilitate student professionalism and competence in consultation, strategy selection and implementation, program delivery, and community referral.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
A course with focuses on vocational implications of functional limitations associated with disabilities, interpretation of assessment results for rehabilitation for planning purposes, tests and evaluation techniques available for assessing clients’ needs, methods and techniques used to conduct labor market surveys. (Prerequisites: COUN 8365 and EPSY 8331)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 8365 and EPSY 8331
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
Application of The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs to promote education, personal, social, and career development of the learner. The course includes study of referral sources, community service agencies, legal and ethical practices and development of practical school counseling skills. (Prerequisite: COUN 5390)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 5390
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This course focuses on the integration of technology and emerging Web applications into the school counseling curricula. Students will explore the application of emerging technologies to effectively deliver comprehensive school counseling programming in schools from PreK through 12th grade graduation. (Prerequisite: COUN 5390)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 5390
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
A course focusing on case management process, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution strategies, principles of caseload management, advocacy processes, principles, models, and documentation formats for biopsychosocial case conceptualization and treatment planning. (Prerequisite: COUN 8365)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 8365
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
A course focusing on appropriate medical intervention resources, health promotion and wellness concepts and strategies for people with chronic illness and disability, disability prevention and management strategies, workers' compensation law and practices. (Prerequisite: COUN 8365)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 8365
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
Students experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating research and programs with focus on program evaluation procedures for assessing the effectiveness of rehabilitation services and outcomes, research methods and statistics. (Prerequisites: COUN 8365 and EPSY 8331)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 8365 and EPSY 8331
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
An introduction to the field of rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation terminology and concepts, risk management and professional standards for rehabilitation counselors, ethical decision-making models and processes, credentialing issues related to the rehabilitation counseling profession.
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This course is designed for graduate level students to review 8 core areas in counseling using objective assessment as student exit the program; and, transition from the role of a graduate student to a professional through an experiential capstone project. (Prerequisites: COUN 5390 or 8330 or 8365; and 5391, 6311, 6330, 7330, 7350, 8340, 8360, 8376, 8390, 8395, 8396, 8399)
Prerequisite(s): (COUN 5390 or COUN 8330 or COUN 8365) and (COUN 5391 and COUN 6311 and COUN 6330 and COUN 7330 and COUN 7350 and COUN 8340 and COUN 8360 and COUN 8376 and COUN 8390 and COUN 8395 and COUN 8396 and COUN 8399)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This course will study techniques and theories used by rehabilitation counselors to assist individuals in making informed choices for future career development. (Prerequisite: COUN 8365)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 8365
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This course focuses on principles, practices, and application of social, ethical and legal issues in school counseling. (Prerequisite COUN 5390)
Prerequisite(s): COUN 5390
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling
This course focuses on evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of clients in a clinical setting as described by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and introduces Psychopharmacology. (Prerequisites: COUN 8330 or 8365; and 5391, 7330, 8340)
Prerequisite(s): (COUN 8330 or COUN 8365) and (COUN 5391 and COUN 7330 and COUN 8340)
College/School: College Of Education
Department: Dept of Counseling