2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Computer Science

  
  • CS 6870 - Advanced Studies in Artificial Neural Networks

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A research seminar treating contemporary results in the theory and applications of artificial neural networks. Prer., CS 5870.
  
  • CS 6910 - Advanced System Security Design

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Advanced topics in network and system security, including firewall design, network intrusion detection, tracking and prevention, virus detection, programming language and OS support for security and wireless network security. Prer., CS 5910, CS 5920, or instructor permission.
  
  • CS 6920 - Advanced Topics in Network Security

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Covers advanced topics in network security such as Kerberos, PGP, IPSec, VPNs, SSL, SET, Smart cards, Steganography, Watermarking and Biometric Encryption. Research papers may be discussed. Prer., CS 5920.
  
  • CS 6930 - Advanced Topics in Web Security and Privacy

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course will explore a series of important topics in web security and privacy. It is a combination of introductory lectures, homework, student presentations of research papers, and research projects. Prer., CS 5910 or consent of instructor.
  
  • CS 7000 - Masters Thesis

    1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Masters Thesis. Prer., Consent of instructor.
  
  • CS 7010 - Masters Project

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Masters Project. Prer., Consent of instructor.
  
  • CS 7020 - Graduate Internship

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Educational readings and reporting associated with a computer science internship related to students’ graduate studies. Must be enrolled in a CS graduate program and have faculty sponsor.
  
  • CS 7060 - Games and Media Integration Portfolio Development

    1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Completed works with interdisciplinary focus to be submitted to various animation or graphics festivals. Prer., Must be enrolled in Games and Media Integration (GMI) graduate program and have faculty sponsor; instructor consent required.
  
  • CS 8000 - PhD Dissertation

    1 Credits (Minimum) 10 Credits (Maximum)

    Prer., Acceptance into program.
  
  • CS 9200 - Undergraduate Independent Study in Computer Science

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Prer., Consent of instructor.
  
  • CS 9300 - Undergraduate Independent Study in Computer Science Research

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Prer., Consent of Instructor.
  
  • CS 9400 - Undergraduate Independent Study in Computer Science Entrepreneurship Focus

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Prer., Consent of Instructor
  
  • CS 9600 - Graduate Independent Study in Computer Science

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent and creative work in the Computer Science area for graduate students. Prer., Approval of program advisor.
  
  • CS 9990 - Candidate for Degree

    0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)

    Candidate for Degree. Prer., Consent of instructor.

Counseling

  
  • COUN 1300 - Career Exploration

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course is designed for high school students to learn about themselves in relation to the world of work. Students will enhance their individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) through various career assessments, experiential activities, and career mentoring.
  
  • COUN 2000 - Introduction to Human Services

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An introductory overview of the essential elements and principles of the field of human services. Topics include history of helping, the relationship between client and helper, and working in human service settings.
  
  • COUN 2040 - Human Growth and Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course is aimed at preparing human services professionals to serve individuals, families, and communities by providing a basic foundation for understanding how human beings develop across the lifespan from a topical approach.
  
  • COUN 2200 - Infectious Diseases in Addiction Treatment

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    This course will focus on the complex relationship between the client’s drugs of choice, lifestyle choices, and physiological health. Discussions will include immune system health, liver function, harm reduction, and specific diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.
  
  • COUN 2300 - Pharmacology I

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Training in pharmacology is a cornerstone of counseling and a major part of what differentiates addictions counseling from other mental health disciplines. This course will provide a solid base of knowledge about the drugs of abuse, including what is happening physiologically and behaviorally.
  
  • COUN 2400 - Ethics I & II

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This class will focus on ethical issues specific to the practice of addition counseling to include information on the jurisprudence and laws for practicing psychotherapy in Colorado. Conduct, ethical boundaries, and ethical violations will be discussed, in addition to ethical decision making models.
  
  • COUN 2500 - Introduction to Principles of Addiction Treatment

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course presents models of addiction, defines addiction treatment, presents the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) principles of effective treatment, and outlines various types of addiction treatment and use of evidence-based treatment approaches. It also covers addiction counselor credentialing in Colorado. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.
  
  • COUN 2990 - Introduction to Addiction Counseling Skills

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides students a framework and counseling model for working with clients with substance misuse and addiction. Teaches counseling skills needed to help clients through the change process. Instructor demonstrates and students practice basic skills. Must be sophomore in good standing.
  
  • COUN 3000 - Culturally Informed Treatment

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This class provides a basic foundation for understanding how cultural competence, awareness, and sensitivity can improve quality of care and increase positive outcomes. Cultural variables and individual differences when considered in a cultural context can become strengths and resources for recovery. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.
  
  • COUN 3040 - Pharmacology I, II & Infectious Diseases

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course will cover drugs of abuse including what is happening physiologically and behaviorally. It will explore the neurobiological basis of addiction and how addictive drugs produce neurochemical changes in the brain’s reward pathway. Finally, it will explore the impact of diseases on drug use.
  
  • COUN 3100 - Career Planning

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course provides undergraduate students at UCCS with career planning and job search skills which will serve them throughout their work lives. The course is open to all academic majors and those students who are undecided in their career pathway. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures. Prer., Undergraduate students only.
  
  • COUN 3110 - Interpersonal Communication, Interviewing and Mediation Skills

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Students in the human service professions will learn interpersonal skills, self-awareness, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. This course will help students understand the power of effective communication and barriers impacting communication. Conflict, anger, resistance, control and power will be discussed.
  
  • COUN 3400 - Ethics, Values and Case Management

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides an introductory overview of the essential elements and principles of ethics and case management in the field of human services. Topics include history of helping, the relationship between client and helper, and ethical issues when working in human service settings.
  
  • COUN 3410 - Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course will consider the differences between screening and assessment and use of assessment instruments. Includes biopsychosocial interview, assessing risk for self-harm, identifying cultural needs and supports, problem domains, determining stage of readiness for change and ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine). Prer., COUN 2200.
  
  • COUN 3500 - Group Dynamics and Group Process

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course includes studies that provide a broad understanding of group formation/development, group dynamics, and group leadership styles. Undergraduate students only - All levels.
  
  • COUN 3600 - Motivational Interviewing I & II

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course examines the stages of change and motivational interviewing (MI) skills necessary for creating positive change. Students will be introduced to the process of change and how to use MI techniques in working with clients. Prer., COUN 2990, COUN 3110, or with instructor’s approval.
  
  • COUN 3900 - Military Family Systems

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course is designed for students who desire to work in support settings serving military personnel, active and retired, and their families. The course will follow the military life-cycle including enlistment, military career separation and post military life. Prer., Enrolled in the Department of Counseling and Human Services - Human Services BA program or interest in serving military populations.
  
  • COUN 4000 - Introduction to the Counseling Profession

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides an overview of the field of counseling and human services. Students will learn about career opportunities in this field and the roles and functions of professional counselors in various settings. The history of the field and future trends will be presented.
  
  • COUN 4070 - Adventure Education and Experiential Learning

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This training is designed for educators and community leaders wanting to develop and enhance their positive group facilitation skills and leadership strategies. This course will provide experiential ideas for developing group trust, enhancing teamwork, and encouraging cooperation. Meets with COUN 5070.
  
  • COUN 4200 - Career Assessment & Transitions

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course will introduce students to career development theories and the process of working with clients in transition including, military veterans/spouses, career changers, older adults, incarcerated and ex-offenders, college-bound students, and youth with diverse career paths. Prer., BA in Human Services.
  
  • COUN 4300 - Military/Veteran Leadership, Advocacy and Support

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course is designed for students who desire to work in settings serving military personnel, active and retired, and their families. The human services course emphasizes qualities of effective leadership, advocacy, and support skills. Prer., Enrolled in the Department of Counseling and Human Services - Human Services BA program or interest in serving military populations.
  
  • COUN 4500 - Wellness, Resilience and Emotional Intelligence

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Focuses on the personal dispositions necessary to provide effective service in a helping profession. Specific areas include: self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication, emotional management, wellness, and decision making. Students will learn strategies for navigating the dynamics of service organizations. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Navigate. Prer., Juniors and Seniors only.
  
  • COUN 4750 - Mental Health Triage & First Aid

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Intervention strategies and techniques for dealing with individual, group and organizational crises in a variety of settings will be explored. Types of crises include suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault/rape, school and community violence, military trauma, terrorism and natural disaster. Prer., Declared Major/Minor in Human Services.
  
  • COUN 4830 - Co-Occurring Disorders and Trauma Informed Care

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This class presents the basics of working with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The concept of trauma-informed care will be discussed in terms of practices incorporated into treatment with diverse populations.
  
  • COUN 4900 - The Science of Behavioral and Process Addictions

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Many individuals experience addictive patterns of behavior, such as the overwhelming compulsion to engage in shopping, food, gambling, sex or exercise. This course will examine those Process Addictions and the power they have over many people. Meets with COUN 5900.
  
  • COUN 4950 - Practicum in Human Services

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides an introductory overview of the key issues that students encounter in field work. Fieldwork and class hours are on Thursday from 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm with Campus Connections. Required application - see the CC program coordinator. Junior and Seniors preferred. Prer., COUN 2000 - Introduction to Human Services. Meets with LEAD 4010 and PSY 3660.
  
  • COUN 4955 - Practicum in Career Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course provides an introductory overview of the key issues that students encounter in the field of career development work. Topics include theoretical content areas such as cultural competence and understanding the supervision relationship, the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Code of Ethics, and the Center for Credentialing and Education (GCDF) Code of Ethics. Prer., COUN 2000, COUN 3100.
  
  • COUN 5000 - Introduction to Counseling and Human Services

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides an overview of the field of counseling and human services. Students will learn about career opportunities in this field and the roles and functions of professional counselors in various settings. The history of the field and future trends will be presented.
  
  • COUN 5010 - Theories and Techniques of Individual Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Major theories of individual counseling and their philosophic bases will be studied in this course. Techniques used in the application of theory to practice in counseling and consultation will be presented. Basic and advanced counseling skills will be introduced in this course and practiced in COUN 5020 taken concurrently. Prer., Admitted to counseling program.
  
  • COUN 5020 - Laboratory in Individual Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides basic interviewing, influencing and counseling microskills and characteristics of counselors and counselees that impact the counseling process. Students engage in self-examination of characteristics that may affect them as professional counselors. Core counseling skills and competencies are practiced and refined. Prer., Admission to DCHS program. Coreq., COUN 5010.
  
  • COUN 5040 - Human Growth and Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides a broad understanding of life span theories of human development; understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels; normal and abnormal human behavior indicators; personality theory and development; and learning theory with cultural contexts. Prer., Graduate students only.
  
  • COUN 5050 - Introduction to Play Therapy

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides a developmental and systems approach to play therapy with content areas including history, theory, techniques, methods applications to special settings or populations. Also included is sand-play therapy which is based on the work of Jung.
  
  • COUN 5070 - Adventure Education and Experiential Learning

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This training is designed for educators and community leaders wanting to develop and enhance their positive group facilitation skills and leadership strategies. This course will provide experiential ideas for developing group trust, enhancing teamwork, and encouraging cooperation. Meets with COUN 4070.
  
  • COUN 5090 - Spiritual Dimensions of Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An experiential and analytic investigation of our spiritual dimension as persons, and of methods of assessment and intervention regarding spiritual and religious issues in counseling and psychotherapy.
  
  • COUN 5100 - Theories & Techniques of Group Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course provides a comprehensive understanding of group development, stages, group dynamics, leadership styles and counseling theories across various settings. Core group facilitation skills and techniques will be studied in this course and practiced in COUN 5110. Prer., Admission to DCHS. Coreq., COUN 5110
  
  • COUN 5110 - Laboratory in Group Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course provides the student with group counseling experiences as both a member and leader. Students will develop and apply group counseling skills and techniques and learn to evaluate the effectiveness of various group facilitation strategies. Students engage in self-examination of characteristics that may affect them as professional counselors. Prer., Admission to DCHS. Coreq., COUN 5100
  
  • COUN 5120 - Practicum in Professional Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides students with experience in counseling and consultation. Introduces the counselor and client characteristics that may affect the counseling process. Students complete 100 clock hours of supervised field experience of which 40 hours must be in direct service to clients. Prer., COUN 5010, COUN 5020, COUN 5100, COUN 5110 and admission to CHS program.
  
  • COUN 5130 - Theories and Techniques of Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course provides the student with a family systems approach emphasizing the foundational theories and techniques of marriage, family, couples, and relationship counseling. Students will learn to think systemically and gain awareness, insight and skills related to working with a multitude of family structures. Prer., Admission to DCHS.
  
  • COUN 5135 - Laboratory in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course provides the student with marriage, couples and family counseling experiences as both a member and leader. Students will develop and apply systems counseling skills and techniques. Students engage in self-examination of family of origin and multigenerational family patterns. Prer., Admission to DCHS, Coreq., COUN 5130.
  
  • COUN 5140 - Advanced Theories and Techniques of Family Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines the following theories of family counseling: strategic, structural, experiential, object relations, communication and behavioral. Students will become familiar with the differences and similarities of these theories as well as consider the techniques for change associated with each. Prer., COUN 5130 or consent of instructor.
  
  • COUN 5150 - Conflict Resolution Training

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This workshop course presents a win-win approach to conflict resolution that can be utilized with individuals, families, groups and organizations. Participants will be asked to examine their personal conflict resolution strategies and change any win-lose strategies into win-win strategies. Prer., Open only to students enrolled in Counseling and Human Services program.
  
  • COUN 5170 - Executive and Leadership Coaching

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    This course is designed to enhance the skills of counseling students and Air Force Officers. When working with clients or Cadets to address personal issues, coaching skills can be utilized, once those issues have been addressed, as the next step in the process which can then propel the client or Cadet toward a path of success.
  
  • COUN 5190 - Psychology of the College Student

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An orientation to developmental studies in personality, social and health domains of the college student. Focus is on age-related stresses and coping skills. Prer., Admission to the Counseling Program.
  
  • COUN 5200 - Advanced Seminar in Student Affairs

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Taken during the final semester of the student’s program, requires the completion of an independent study on a topic of particular interest or concern to Student Affairs. The topic, and the method of conducting the study, will be mutually agreed upon by the faculty member and student. In-depth exploration of the topic will require the students to synthesize what they have learned in the program and demonstrate the ability to apply it. Prer., COUN 5060, COUN 5080, COUN 5190 admissions to the Counseling Program in Student Affairs.
  
  • COUN 5240 - Executive Coaching and Leadership

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    This course is designed to enhance the skills of counseling students and Air Force officers. When working with clients or Cadets to address personal issues, coaching skills can be utilized, once those issues have been addressed, as the next step in the process that can then propel the client or Cadet toward a path of success.
  
  • COUN 5260 - Practicum in Counseling and Leadership

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides students with experience in counseling and leadership and introduces the counselor and client characteristics that may affect the counseling process. Students complete 100 clock hours of supervised field experience of which 40 hours must be in direct service to clients; the balance is indirect service. May be repeated 3 times. Prer., Concurrent with counseling core courses.
  
  • COUN 5270 - Advanced Techniques in Cadet Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course provides advanced training in specific counseling techniques for AOC’s. It includes detailed intervention plans for various issues relevant to the cadets at the Academy. Students develop a detailed case study in problem areas, visit local agencies and conduct a literature review of relevant adolescent issues. Prer., Admission to Counseling and Leadership Program.
  
  • COUN 5290 - College Student Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course reviews developmental theories related to both understanding and effectively counseling college age individuals. Students will examine personality, social and wellness domains of the developing college student. Specific topics related to specific developmental and psychological stressors for college age individuals will be addressed. Must be admitted to Counseling and Leadership. Prer., Successful completion of COUN and LEAD core classes.
  
  • COUN 5300 - Laboratory in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides students with skills in rapport building; information gathering and giving; structuring the session; reflecting and summarizing content and feeling; self disclosure; confrontation; and session closure for use in professional counseling sessions. Prer., COUN 5010 and COUN 5110. Coreq., COUN 5130.
  
  • COUN 5330 - Issues, Ethics and Trends in Professional Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course covers professional roles and functions, goals and objectives, organizations and associations, preparation standards and credentialing, and history and trends in the counseling profession. Developing knowledge of the professional code of ethics, laws, and other guidelines related to the practice of professional counseling, and acquiring proficiency in making ethical decisions, will be emphasized.
  
  • COUN 5340 - Professional Ethics II

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    This course will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to ethical and risk-management issues related to addiction treatment and services. It will focus on three key topics: 1) ethical dilemmas, 2) ethical decisions, and 3) risk-management concepts.
  
  • COUN 5350 - Adult Leadership Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores the development of leadership, emphasizing entry level leadership skills for college-aged students. It surveys social and peer group influences, strategies for developing character, diversity issues and leading change in a college environment. Prer., Admission into the Counseling program.
  
  • COUN 5400 - Research in Counseling and Human Services

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A comprehensive study of types of research, basic statistics, research project development, program evaluation, needs assessment, and ethical and legal considerations. A thorough review of the recent research literature in the student’s area of emphasis is required for this course. Prer., COUN 5010 and COUN 5020 or consent of instructor.
  
  • COUN 5410 - Measurement and Appraisal

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course provides a comprehensive study of educational and psychometric theories and approaches to appraisal, data collection and evaluation methods. Validity and reliability of instruments, psychometric statistics, variables influencing appraisal and interpretation of test results will be addressed. Ethical use of measurement instruments, multicultural considerations, and strategies for consultation will be included. Prer., Admission to DCHS.
  
  • COUN 5430 - Career Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course offers a comprehensive study of career development theories; sources for obtaining occupational, educational, and labor market information; relational, cultural, and other factors that affect career development; assessment tools, techniques, and program development for career counseling, guidance, and education, and for lifestyle and career decision making, including applications for special groups and diverse populations.
  
  • COUN 5440 - Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An intensive survey of the major theories, research findings and behavioral characteristics associated with mental illness and behavior disorders. Requires thorough working knowledge of the DSM IV and related diagnostic tools. Prer., COUN 5130 or instructor consent.
  
  • COUN 5500 - Advanced Play Therapy

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Builds on the basic concepts presented in Introduction to Play Therapy and includes using play to help children and families communicate through symbols, metaphors and stories. Puppet play, the hero/heroine’s journey, family art and games are highlighted. Prer., COUN 5050 or consent of instructor.
  
  • COUN 5510 - Principles of Addiction Treatment

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course examines the etiology of addiction; various models and effective treatment methods supported by current research. Assessment of co-occurring disorders and addiction counselor competencies will be investigated and applied to adults and adolescents.
  
  • COUN 5520 - Infectious Diseases in Addiction Treatment

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    This course examines the complex relationship between a client’s use of substances, lifestyle choices, and physiological health. Assess the importance of disease screening, exploring client risk, and educating clients about disease prevention.
  
  • COUN 5530 - Motivational Interviewing I & II

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course is designed to outline evidenced-based treatment approaches in the addictions field. Includes a focus on skill development, conducting a client interview, using the OARS, and a brief introduction to MIA:STEP. Meets the OBH competencies for MI (21 hours) and Adv MI (14 hours).
  
  • COUN 5540 - Advanced Motivational Interviewing

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    This course will offer a review of theory, process, and skill development related to advanced motivational interviewing (MI). The course is designed to assist in practicing skills and identifying and strengthening motivation and positive change. Prer., COUN 5530.
  
  • COUN 5550 - Practice of Crisis Counseling, Trauma, and Disaster Work

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Counseling strategies and techniques for dealing with individual, group, and organizational crisis in a variety of settings. Types of crises include suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault/rape, school and community violence, military trauma, terrorism, and natural disaster. Prer., Graduate students only.
  
  • COUN 5560 - Foundations of Addictions

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An introduction to the psychology of the addiction process and the relationship of family to that process. This course will address the etiology of treatment of addictive behaviors. Theories linked with addiction will be evaluated critically with an emphasis on developing effective intervention strategies, recovery and relapse prevention.
  
  • COUN 5570 - Play Therapy and Child Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An overview of the essential elements and principles of counseling children and adolescents primarily utilizing play therapy, including history, theories, modalities, techniques, applications, and skills. Significant emphasis will be placed on the treatment of child and family trauma following war, natural disaster, and other crises. Prer., Graduate students only.
  
  • COUN 5580 - Sexuality in Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines human sexuality from historical, political, religious, economic, social, and cultural perspectives. Sexual norms, roles, and behaviors will be discussed, analyzed, and deconstructed to enhance the awareness, knowledge, and skills of counseling professionals. Prer., Graduate students only.
  
  • COUN 5590 - Clinical Supervision I and II

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course is designed to help the counselor learn the models of supervision and the tools necessary for supervision practice. The first part of this course will explore supervision as a process to tailor theories to the superviseeΓÇÖs developmental level of experience, including supervisory practices, supervision contracts, and work verification practices. The second portion of the course is intended to reinforce the motivational interviewing skills of the supervisor. This portion will blend motivational interviewing through the use of the MIA:STEP (Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Proficiency) process as a format of supervision. Videotaping and feedback will be used to demonstrate those skills in practice.
  
  • COUN 5700 - Internship in School Counseling

    1 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)

    To complete the school counselor program the student must complete a 600 clock hour internship in an appropriate school setting under the supervision of a licensed school counselor. The intern will perform a variety of activities that a regularly employed school counselor would be expected to perform. The intern must complete 240 hours of direct service as part of the 600 clock hour internship. Direct service may include but is not limited to individual counseling, group work, developmental classroom guidance and consultation with faculty, staff and parents. May be repeated for credit three times. a minimum of two semesters of internship is required for graduation from the CHS program. Prer., Completion of core sequence and instructor consent.
  
  • COUN 5720 - Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Graduation from the counseling and human services program requires students to complete an appropriately supervised internship of six hundred (600) clock hours. The internship must include a minimum of two hundred forty (240) hours of direct service work with clientele appropriate to the program emphasis area. Students must be enrolled in the internship while working toward completion of this requirement. Direct service may include but is not limited to individual counseling, group work, developmental classroom guidance and consultation with faculty, staff and parents. May be repeated for credit three times. a minimum of two semesters of internship is required for graduation from the CHS program. Prer., Completion of core sequence and instructor consent.
  
  • COUN 5730 - Internship in Core Leadership

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Elective in the Counseling and Human Services Department for the USAF Academy cohort that provides teaching opportunities at the Air Force Academy. Open only to grad students. Prer., Grad only, admission to the USAFA counseling cohort.
  
  • COUN 5740 - Internship in Student Affairs

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    To complete the student affairs in higher education program, students must complete a 600 hour internship; 40% in direct service, 60% indirect. May be repeated three times. Prer., Completion of core courses and instructor consent.
  
  • COUN 5750 - Internship in Counseling and Leadership

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    To complete the Leadership track in the Counseling program students must complete a 300 hour Internship; 40% direct service, 60% indirect. May be repeated 3 times to meet licensure requirements. Prer., COUN core courses.
  
  • COUN 5800 - Roles and Functions of the School Counselor

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Studies include but are not limited to the following: history/philosophy of the school counseling profession; ethical standards and laws; developmental programming; comprehensive guidance services; standards-based services; surveys/interviews to design, implement, and manage/evaluate a comprehensive developmental standards-based program.
  
  • COUN 5810 - Organization/Administration of the School Counseling Program

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Studies include, but are not limited to: learning theories, classroom motivation/management, and effective instruction; interrelationships/collaborations with school and community; characteristics and interventions for at-risk youth; special education process; educational strategies for assessment, transition, and advising students; and program leadership/advocacy. Prer., COUN 5800 or instructor consent.
  
  • COUN 5830 - Topics in Counseling

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores selected topics in professional counseling in depth including conflict resolution, human resource development, or advanced topics in counseling research. Prer., Consent of instructor.
  
  • COUN 5840 - Advanced Workshop in Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    In-depth study of selected counseling topics based on directed readings. For example, examination of original writings of major counseling theorists.
  
  • COUN 5850 - Advanced Theories and Techniques of Marriage Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Presents marriage counseling from perspectives of psychodynamic, behavioral and systems theories. Introduces mate-selection, pre-marital counseling, marriage enrichment, sex therapy, counseling blended families and divorce mediation. Prer., COUN 5130.
  
  • COUN 5860 - Social and Cultural Foundation of Professional Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines socioeconomic trends in society including sources of conflict and methods of conflict resolution, trends and changes in human roles, multicultural and pluralistic trends including characteristics and concerns of subgroups, and major societal concerns including discrimination on the basis of human characteristics such as age, race, religious preference, physical condition, sexual preference, ethnicity or gender, and methods for alleviating these concerns.
  
  • COUN 5870 - School Counseling Techniques

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Course teaches counselors practical skills in the school setting. Studies include but are not limited to: applying counseling theories to the school setting; professional advocacy practices/techniques for diverse student populations; and essential services school counselors provide. Prer., COUN 5800 and COUN 5810.
  
  • COUN 5880 - Gender Issues in Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Course will explore personal and cultural biases about gender, ethnicity, stereotypes and cultural differences. Discussion, research and investigation into socialized bias, prejudice, and sexual harassment concerns will offer students an expanded view of gender issues prevalent in our society.
  
  • COUN 5890 - Reflections on Culture

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    To become a culturally responsive educator it is important to consider how one’s own cultural self awareness impacts educational leadership, teaching, and counseling. In this activity-based course students will reflect on their own biases and cultural awareness.
  
  • COUN 5900 - The Science of Behavioral and Process Addictions

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Many individuals experience addictive patterns of behavior, such as the overwhelming compulsion to engage in shopping, food, gambling, sex or exercise. This course will examine those Process Addictions and the power they have over many people. Meets with COUN 4900.
  
  • COUN 5930 - Sexual Addiction

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Students gain understanding and clinical knowledge related to sexual addiction including: definition of sexual addiction, assessment, six typologies of sex addiction, behavioral treatment plans, and more. Course is only offered online.
  
  • COUN 5950 - Roles and Functions of the Clinical Mental Health Counselor

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course broadly examines the context of the mental health profession with focus on the role and function of the clinical mental health counselor. Students will examine the clinical, administrative, and personal skills that counselors must develop to be effective and ethical practitioners. Prer., Graduate students only, acceptance to Counseling Program, and COUN 5101.
  
  • COUN 5960 - Psychopharmacology

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    This course will provide counselors with a foundation in psychopharmacology to work effectively with clients taking psychotropic medications and to collaborate with prescribers. Content will include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, history, efficacy, and current standards of pharmacotherapy. Graduate Students Only.
  
  • COUN 5970 - Advanced Pharmacology

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    This course explores the influence of contextual variables on addiction and recovery from a neuropsychological and cultural framework. Changes to the brain, the brain’s ability to recover, medical problems, and the use of pharmacological assists in recovery will be examined. Prer., COUN 5950.
  
  • COUN 6050 - Counselor Supervision

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Students will become familiar with models of counseling supervision as well as critically review current research and theory relevant to the practice of clinical supervision in carious counseling disciplines. Students will provide individual or group supervision for Master’s level students or current employees and receive guidance and feedback regarding their supervision practices. Requisites: Master’s degree with two years of counseling experience preferred. Approval of instructor required. Grad only.
 

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