A course designed to provide students with and understanding of the developmental guidance program as well as the role of the school counselor.

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.

A course with focuses on the educational and social issues related to testing and the use of test results.

Students experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating research and programs.

Introduction to planning, organizing and administering guidance services in public schools and other agencies.

The analysis of selected differences in varying social and cultural groups within the urban setting.

Introduction to and practiced application of counseling techniques as used in today’s urban educational and/or professional settings.

Development of counseling skills in a supervised laboratory setting. Seminar and field placement.

The skills, knowledge and application of counseling theories and techniques appropriate for children and adolescents.

Seminar course on rotating topics as chosen by the instructor of record. May be repeated for up to six credit hours.

Knowledge and skill development in supervision in clinical and education settings.

A course with focuses on knowledge and skills needed for professional community agency counselors with urban emphasis.

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.

An introduction to counseling and personality theories and the helping relationship.

This course covers clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment with a focus on the DSM. Students will learn to assess, diagnose, and create evidence-based clinical treatment plans. Additionally, the course covers essential principles of pharmacology, exploring the use of medications in mental health treatment and their integration with other therapeutic approaches.

A course designed to provide students with a review of foundation information learned in the program.

Supervised practice an agency or school setting. Must be repeated if all contact hours are not completed in one semester.

Supervised practice in an agency or school setting. Must be repeated if all contact hours are not completed in one semester.

Study of the various theories of family counseling and therapy with emphasis on applications in educational and community environments.

A course designed for the purpose of studying theory, techniques, and issues related to counseling using play therapy.

Study of the theory and methods of delivering crisis counseling in educational and community environments.

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.

A course focusing on models, counseling strategies, techniques and skill development involved in substance abuse treatment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

INTRODUCTION TO REHABILITATION COUNSELING (3) An introduction to the field of rehabilitation counseling to include processes, facilities, and personnel involved (No prerequisites)

MEDICAL and PSYHOCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS TO DISABILITIES (3) A course focusing on medical aspects of disabilities, medical terminology, and functional implications of disabilities. (No prerequisites)

A course which develops knowledge and understanding of current group practices and knowledge of organizing, facilitating and evaluating groups.

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)

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.

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.

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.

INDIVIDUAL APPRAISAL IN GUIDANCE (3) Analysis and techniques of individual appraisal in guidance and counseling services.

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.

COUNSELING AND INDIVIDUAL CASEWORK (3) Consideration is given to the counseling process, theories of behavior underlying different approaches to 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.

VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT (3) A study of various methods, instruments, and techniques used in determining occupational aptitudes and interest of students.

STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICE (3) An examination and investigation of critical issues in community college personnel work. Seminar reports required.

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.

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.

INTERNSHIP (6) Application of academic preparation in a professional employment setting. Independent study with weekly consultation. Hours to be arranged. May be repeated.

RESEARCH IN COUNSELING (3) Research methods related to counseling issues will be studied. Develop research models for mental health counseling.

PARENT AND FAMILY COUNSELING (3) The study of family systems and effective strategy for urban family intervention. (Prerequisite: Approval of instructor)

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)

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.

TOPICS IN AGING (3) In-depth analysis and discussion of selected significant subjects in aging and geriatrics.

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.

DRUGS AND ADDICTION (3) The special application of principles of drugs and addiction to the urban population.

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.

DISSERTATION (6) Research for dissertation. Hours to be arranged.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This course will study techniques and theories used by rehabilitation counselors to assist individuals in making informed choices for future career development.

This course focuses on principles, practices, and application of social, ethical and legal issues in school 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.