2010-2011 Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • COMM 4170 - Documentary Film and Video

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Students will research, write and produce non-fiction films or videos. Students will develop their abilities to write and speak critically about historical and contemporary documentaries. Prer., COMM 2250, COMM 2270, COMM/JOUR 2900.
  
  • COMM 4200 - Persuasion

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The theory of motivation and change as it operates in individuals and groups, consideration of attitudes, beliefs, values, credibility, message variables, ethic ethics, and effects. Analysis of persuasive campaigns. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement.
  
  • COMM 4220 - Creative Communication

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Exploration of the relationship between creativity and communication. Topics include: theories and models of creativity and language, the creative process in groups and organizations, and creative influence. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Meets with COMM 5220.
  
  • COMM 4240 - Advanced Organizational Communication

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Major perspectives for the study of organizational communication, communication auditing procedures, and communication training and development practices. Prer., COMM 1020, COMM 2240, COMM 2500, and COMM 3240. Meets with COMM 5240.
  
  • COMM 4250 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Conflict Management

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A lecture-discussion approach to the study of contemporary theories and research in conflict. Course will involve reading and discussion of both original research reports and secondary sources in such areas as perception, destructive communication, manipulative communication, and communication in developing and terminating relationships. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Prer., COMM 1020.
  
  • COMM 4260 - Organizational Communication in the Global Environment

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Theory-based examination of virtual and changing organizational forms, international/intercultural communication, telemediated organizational communication, and legal issues in communication in the workplace. Course additionally prepares students for both technical and human proficiencies necessary for the workplace of the future. Prer., COMM 2240.
  
  • COMM 4270 - Advanced Television Production

    3 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Studio and advisory support for video programs initiated, designed, organized, and produced by advanced students. Students work in production groups to arrange and gain approval for program plans prior to execution. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 hours. Prer., COMM 2250, COMM 2270 and COMM 3270.
  
  • COMM 4280 - Multicultural Diversity and Workplace Communication

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines the process and theory of communication and its application to a multicultural society. Explores cases of successes and failures in interpersonal, group, and mass communication and examines the process of verbal and nonverbal communication expressed in a variety of channels, systems, and codes. Meets with COMM 5990.
  
  • COMM 4290 - Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines the communication challenges and opportunities organizations face dealing with sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Course combines theoretical and applied perspectives, focusing on issues of: corporate governance, ethics, global corporate citizenship, stakeholder management and social auditing/reporting. Meets with COMM 5290.
  
  • COMM 4300 - Ethical Issues in Communication

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An examination of ethical issues in communication contexts ranging from the personal to the professional, societal to mass media. Students will explore the complexity of ethical issues through readings, discussion, case studies, and observation.
  
  • COMM 4450 - Advertising Media

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    A seminar in the theory and practice of advertising as an art and science. Students will participate in cases and campaigns providing a dynamic approach to the field.
  
  • COMM 4500 - Media Management

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Analysis of managerial problems in industrial, governmental, and nonprofit media organizations. Case studies, local managers, and outside readings will examine public relations/marketing, inventory, personnel, and legal aspects of managing a media facility. Prer., COMM 1000 and COMM 2270.
  
  • COMM 4510 - Quantitative Methods for Communication Research

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Course covers introductory statistics, t-tests, simple Anovas, bivariate regression and measurements issues. Students are also introduced to the use of statistical software. Prer., COMM 2500 and ID 1050. Meets with COMM 5510.
  
  • COMM 4690 - Internship in Communication

    3 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Supervised opportunities for obtaining knowledge and experience concerning the role of communication in the world of work. Prer., for Organizational Communication, Recording Arts and Media Management students only.
  
  • COMM 4750 - Communication Law

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines legal principles of public communication including the First Amendment, defamation, privacy, political speech, commercial speech, obscenity, news gathering, intellectual property rights, and regulation of broadcast, cable and online communications. Meets with COMM 5750.
  
  • COMM 4770 - Leadership Communication in a Global Environment

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Advanced exploration of contemporary leadership research and theory with an emphasis on global leadership communication issues. Strategic communication methods are investigated through case analysis with emphasis on the relationship between leadership and culture, leadership style, transformational leadership, charisma, corporate culture, leadership challenges in dealing with diverse populations, ethical leadership and followership, and the global leadership challenges of the future.
  
  • COMM 4800 - Capstone Course: Strategic Communication Cases and Campaigns

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This is the capstone course for the Strategic Communication track. This course is intended as the pinnacle of the strategic communication coursework, drawing on all of the practices and theories learned. Through analyses of campaign case studies and a final, comprehensive communication campaign assignment, students will gain advanced and in-depth knowledge of strategic communications. The case studies will highlight best practices in strategic communication, and the campaign will give students an opportunity to create a tangible product for a client of their choice. Prer., COMM 1050, COMM 2900, COMM 3200, COMM 3250, COMM 3800.
  
  • COMM 4900 - Special Topics in Communication

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Advanced exploration of timely topics and issues related to communication in various contexts. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be taken up to two times for credit with permission of department chair. Prer., Vary from topic to topic.
  
  • COMM 4950 - Seminar in Leadership and Organizational Change

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A dynamic and practical project-based course focusing on contemporary leadership approaches and the demands the current environment of change and innovation place on organizational leadership. Prer., COMM 1110 and LEAD 2110. Meets with COMM 5950.
  
  • COMM 4990 - Multicultural Diversity and Communication

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Examines the process and theory of communication and its application to a multicultural society. Explores cases of successes and failures in interpersonal, group, and mass communication and examines the process of verbal and nonverbal communication expressed in a variety of channels, systems, and codes.
  
  • COMM 5010 - Introduction to Graduate Studies: The Communication Discipline and Theories

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course prepares students for the Communication graduate program. A foundation for understanding the nature and structure of the communication discipline and its theoretical traditions is provided. Critical thinking, research, writing, and speaking for success in the program are emphasized. Prer., Graduate students only.
  
  • COMM 5020 - Graduate Communication Research Methods

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduces students to quantitative, qualitative, and critical cultural research methods. Surveys basic concepts of theoretical and empircal research such as conceptualization, operationalization, and measurement, and introduces a variety of methodologies, including surveys, experiment, and content analysis. Prer., Graduate students only.
  
  • COMM 5100 - Advanced Public Speaking

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Advanced exploration of the theory, preparation, delivery and evaluation of public speeches. Prer., COMM 2100 or equivalent. Meets with COMM 4100.
  
  • COMM 5150 - Communication for the Classroom Teacher

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course is intended to be both theoretical and practical in nature and will provide teachers and prospective teachers with strategies for using appropriate communication in the classroom. It will include methods for analysis, development, and facilitation of teachers’ and their students’ communication behaviors. Meets with COMM 4150.
  
  • COMM 5220 - Creative Communication

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Exploration of the relationship between creativity and communication. Topics include: theories and models of creativity, creativity and language, the creative process in groups and organizations, and creative influence. Meets with COMM 4220.
  
  • COMM 5240 - Seminar in Organizational Communication

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores major theoretical perspectives for the study of organizational communication, examines culture and communication relationships, describes the role and responsibilities of organizational communication professionals, and surveys current research in organizational communication. Students make application of organizational communication principles to a variety of case studies and organizational experiences. Meets with COMM 4240.
  
  • COMM 5290 - Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines the communication challenges and opportunities organizations face dealing with sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Course combines theoretical and applied perspectives, focusing on issues of: corporate governance, ethics, global corporate citizenship, stakeholder management and social auditing/reporting. Meets with COMM 4290.
  
  • COMM 5510 - Quantitative Methods Communication for Research

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Course begins with a review of elementary statistics and measurement concerns and moves on to T-test, ANOVA, Chi-squares, bivariate and multivariate regression.
  
  • COMM 5600 - Advanced Communication Theory

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    An exploration of essentials of theory development and construction as related to the human communication process with primary emphasis on contemporary theories of human communication
  
  • COMM 5690 - Problems in Radio-Television and Film

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Opportunity for students to explore, upon consultation with the instructor, areas in radio-TV and film which the normal sequence of offering will not allow. Prer., Consent of instructor.
  
  • COMM 5700 - Instructional Media

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Comprehensive examination of communication and learning theory, instructional design, and media production.
  
  • COMM 5750 - Communication Law

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines legal principles of public communication including the First Amendment, defamation, privacy, political speech, commercial speech, obscenity, news gathering, intellectual property rights, and regulation of broadcast, cable and online communications. Meets with COMM 4750.
  
  • COMM 5770 - Leadership Communication in a Global Environment

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Advanced exploration of contemporary leadership theory and research with an emphasis on global leadership communication issues. Strategic communication methods are investigated through case analysis with emphasis on the relationship between leadership and culture, leadership style, transformational leadership, charisma, corporate culture, leadership challenges in dealing with diverse populations, ethical leadership and followership, and the global leadership challenges of the future.
  
  • COMM 5800 - Qualitative Research Practices in Communication Studies

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Introduces graduate students to the qualitative communication research process by: locating and critically reviewing scholarly literature, critically analyzing scholarly research, describing various qualitative research methods used in communication research, developing a communication research proposal, and carrying out a project.
  
  • COMM 5950 - Seminar in Leadership and Organizational Change

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A dynamic and practical class offering assessment activities and dialogues focusing on the demands thecurrent environment of change and innovation place on organizational leadership. Meets with COMM 4950.
  
  • COMM 5990 - Multicultural Diversity and Communication

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    It will examine the process and theory of communication and its application to a multiculturalsociety. It will explore cases of successes and failures in interpersonal, group, and mass communication. It will also examine the process of verbal and nonverbal communication expressed in a variety of channels, systems, and codes. Meets with COMM 4280.
  
  • COMM 6010 - Introduction to Graduate Work in Communication

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Intended to familiarize students with the philosophical, ideological and methodological bases of study in communication. Required for all departmental graduate students.
  
  • COMM 6020 - Communication Research Practicum

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A project-based graduate course designed to involve students in communication research and/or creative work from the proposal stage through conference presentation/publication/production. Prer., COMM 6010 and/or instructor consent.
  
  • COMM 6040 - Qualitative Research Methods: A Practicum and Analysis

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores the practice and application of qualitative research methods, such as participant observation, interviewing, and textual or content analysis, for the study of communication phenomena. Prer., Graduate students only.
  
  • COMM 6050 - Communication Graduate Capstone Experience

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Facilitates the integration and application of students’ learning and studies in all Communication graduate courses. Students are prepared for their comprehensive examinations, develop a research-based capstone project, and present a conference-quality scholarly paper. Prer., Graduate standing.
  
  • COMM 6100 - Communication Competency: Theory, Assessment and Pedagogy

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    In a seminar format, this course examines the historical development of various theories, present conceptualizations, and models of communication competency. Models are related to assessment in various contexts. Students develop and present a context-specific oral communication competency program.
  
  • COMM 6160 - Communication, Training, and Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines the field of training and development from both theoretical and pragmatic perspectives. Although the primary emphasis will be on corporate training and development, the course will also address broad principles relating to adult education in a variety of training contexts. Meets with COMM 4160.
  
  • COMM 6250 - Problems in Communication

    1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores various graduate-level subjects in communication not normally offered on a regular basis. See Schedule of Courses for current offerings and prerequisites.
  
  • COMM 6260 - Communication, Training, and Development

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Examines the field of training and development from both theoretical and pragmatic perspectives. Although the primary emphasis will be on corporate training and development, the course will also address broad principles relating to adult education in a variety of training contexts.
  
  • COMM 6510 - Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Communication Research

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An applied quantitative methods course with computer applications for students in the social sciences and specifically in communication. Stresses everyday issues confronting social scientific researchers such as reliability, validity and selection of the most appropriate statistics for a given application. Specific topics addressed include: Anova, Ancova, parametric and nonparametric measures of association, factor analysis, and multiple regression. Prer., COMM 4510 or COMM 5510.
  
  • COMM 6990 - Emerging Communication Technologies

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examination of new communications technologies with regard to use and capability and impact on interpersonal, small group, organizational, and international contexts. Special emphasis on impact of technologies for problem solving, decision making, power relationships, geographically diverse workteams, and changing communication theory.
  
  • COMM 7000 - Masters Thesis

    1 Credits (Minimum) 9 Credits (Maximum)

    Masters Thesis
  
  • COMM 9400 - Independent Study in Communication

    1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Individually developed and implemented research projects in communication. A student desiring independent study credit must present a well-defined topic for research to the faculty. Prer., COMM 1020, COMM 1030 and consent of instructor.
  
  • COMM 9500 - Independent Study in Communication

    1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Individually developed and implemented research projects in communication. a student desiring independent study credit must present to the faculty a well-defined topic for research. Prer., Graduate status.
  
  • COMM 9990 - Candidate for Degree

    0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)

    Candidate for Degree
  
  • COUN 2990 - Introduction to Counseling Skills

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Prepares students to employ helping skills in their professional and personal relationships. Instructor demonstrates and students practice basic skills such as active listening, open-ended questions and reflection of feelings. Must be sophomore in good standing.
  
  • COUN 4000 - 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 4830 - Workshop in Professional Counseling

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores selected topics in-depth in professional counseling including conflict resolution, human resource development, child abuse or topics in counseling research. Counts toward master’s degree with advisor approval only. Prer., upper division standing.
  
  • COUN 4980 - Special Topics in Counseling

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Extended Studies offering. Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth. May apply toward a degree program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with permission of advisor anddepartment chairperson.
  
  • COUN 4990 - Special Topics in Counseling

    1 Credits (Minimum) 9 Credits (Maximum)

    Extended Studies offering. Designed to allow specific topics and issues to be explored in-depth. Will not apply toward a degree program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
  
  • 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)

    Provide basic interviewing, assessment and counseling skills and characteristics of counselors and counselees that impact the counseling and consulting process. Students engage in self-examination of characteristics that may affect them as professional counselors. Core counseling/consultation skills are practiced and refined. Prer., Admission to CHS 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 ofthe 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.
  
  • 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

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This training is designed for educators looking for ways to help students/clients develop trust, enhance teamwork and encourage cooperation. Participants will develop a comprehensive, experientially-based adventure program including initiatives, activities, games and processing skills.
  
  • 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 and Techniques of Group Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Includes studies that provide a broad understanding of group development, group dynamics, group leadership styles and group counseling theories. Core group counseling skills and techniques will be studied in this course and practiced in COUN 5110,a small group laboratory experience taken concurrently. Prer., COUN 5010 and COUN 5020.
  
  • COUN 5110 - Laboratory in Group Counseling

    2 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Taken in conjunction with COUN 5100, this course provides the student with experiences as both a group member and leader. Students will apply group counseling skills and techniques and evaluate the effectiveness of several group counseling strategies. Students also complete a 100 hour field experience. Prer., COUN 5010 and COUN 5020; must to CHS program. 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 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduction to marriage and family therapy with a focus on the transition from individual and group theories to systems theories. Students will learn to think in systems terms and gain an appreciation for the multiple levels of systemic functioning. A treatment of the nuclear family and alternate family forms will be included in this course. Prer., COUN 5010 and COUN 5100 or consent of the instructor.
  
  • 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 5160 - Field Work in Counseling and Leadership

    1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides students with experience in counseling and consultation. Introduces the counselor and client characteristic that may affect the counseling process. Students complete 400 clock hours of supervised field experience over 3 semesters. Course may be repeated for credit. Prer., Admission to counseling program,USAFA cohort. Co-req., COUN 5010 and COUN 5020.
  
  • 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 5210 - Characteristics of the Effective Leader

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines the important individual characteristics of the effective leader. Emphasizes the leader’s self-awareness and adaptability as well as other critical personality variables. Admission to USAFA counseling cohort.
  
  • COUN 5250 - Leader and Leadership Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Leadership principles, change process research, and role functions of Air Force Officer Commanders. Admission to USAFA counseling cohort.
  
  • 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)

    An elective for the USAFA counseling cohort. 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 relavent adolescent issues. Admission to USAFA cohort required.
  
  • COUN 5300 - Laboratory and Practicum in Professional 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)

    A comprehensive study of professional roles and functions, professional goals and objectives, professional organizations and associations, professional history and trends, professional preparation standards and professional credentialing.
  
  • 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)

    A comprehensive study of group and individual educational and psychometric theories and approaches to appraisal, data and information-gathering methods, validity and reliability, psychometric statistics, factors influencing appraisals, and use of appraisal results in helping processes. Prer., COUN 5130 and COUN 5400 or consent of instructor.
  
  • COUN 5430 - Career Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A comprehensive study of career development theories,occupational and educational information sources and systems, career and leisure counseling, guidance and education, lifestyle and career decision-making, career development program planning and resources, and effectiveness evaluations.
  
  • 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 5550 - Theory and 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 5600 - Leading Diversity

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduces diversity-based leadership concepts and processes to prepare students to incorporate issues of diversity effectively in teams and organizations. Through directed readings, interactive exercises, and class discussions, students will be equipped to provide effective leadership to diverse organizations.
  
  • COUN 5700 - Internship in School Counseling

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 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: Community

    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 investigationinto 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 5920 - Role and Function of the Community Counselor

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Broad examination of the context of the mental health movement with focus on the role and functions of the community counselor. Students will engage in studies that examine the clinical, administrative and specialized skills that community counselors must develop to serve as effective members of the health care team.
 

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