2015-2016 Catalog 
    
    May 08, 2024  
2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Computer Science

  
  • CS 5600 - Numerical Computing

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Algorithms for the solution of nonlinear equations, interpolation and approximation, differentiation, integration, systems of linear equations, ordinary differential equations and least squares. Prer., CS 1450, MATH 2350 and MATH 3130. Meets with CS 4600.
  
  • CS 5670 - Discrete Simulation I

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines concepts and methods of discrete event simulation. Compares major modeling methods. Discusses statistical issues including random number generation, arrival processes, analysis of simulation output, verification and validation of models and simulation programs. Describes in detail the use of a major discrete event simulation language. Discusses simulation level of detail and simplifying assumptions. Prer., CS 2080 and MATH 3810.
  
  • CS 5700 - Computability, Automata, and Formal Languages

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Finite automata and regular expressions; context-freegrammars, context-free languages, and pushdown automata; Turing machines; undecidability; the Chomsky Hierarchy of Formal Languages; computational complexity, and intractable problems. Prer., MATH 2150 and MATH 3130. Meets with CS 4700.
  
  • CS 5710 - Evolutionary Computation

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduction to evolutionary computation with emphasis on genetic algorithms. Includes evolution strategies, evolutionary programming, schemata fitness functions and classifiers, current research topics, messy algorithms, and adaptive landscapes. Prer., MATH 3810, and CS 5720 or CS 5820; or instructor permission.
  
  • CS 5720 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Design methodologies: divide-and-conquer, exhaustive search, dynamic programming. Time and space complexity measures, analysis of algorithms. Survey of important algorithms for searching, sorting, and graph manipulation. Tractability: Class P and NP, NP-complete problems. Prer., CS 1450 and MATH 2150. Meets with CS 4720.
  
  • CS 5750 - Computational Geometry

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Computational complexity of geometric problems within the framework of analysis of algorithms. Stress on geometric searching, intersection problems, particularly of rectangles, and fundamental algorithms. Practical applications of concepts developed can be found in computer graphics, analysis of algorithms, spatial data structures and VLSI system design. Prer., CS 4720/5720, CS 4800/5800 or instructor consent.
  
  • CS 5770 - Computer Graphics Animation & Scientific Visualization Techniques

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Animation: basic principle, physically based modeling, algorithms for animation, constraint optimization, use of dynamics in animation, teleological modeling. Scientific visualization: overview, foundation techniques, and applications. Prer., CS 4800/5800.
  
  • CS 5780 - Advanced 3D Games and Digital Content Creation

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Populating virtual worlds with characters and objects, this course will concentrate on current technology and advance topics using graphics and VR technology. Typical topics included are graphics engines, landscape specializations, wrapping techniques, complex scenes, lighting, shadows, motion control, collision, dynamics, image based rendering, multiplayer games, etc. plus advanced features from Siggraph and others. Prer., CS 4800/5800 or instructor consent. Meets with CS 4780.
  
  • CS 5790 - Wearable Computing and Complex Systems

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Wearable computing with an emphasis on complex systems research is an important area of research. This course will cover concepts and related techniques, and state of the art issues. This course will provide an excellent basis for students who are interested in computer graphics and virtual reality research. Prer., CS 4800/5800 or consent of instructor.
  
  • CS 5800 - Computer Graphics

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Fundamental areas of modern raster computer graphics; hardware, software, data structures, mathematical modeling, user interface and manipulation of graphical objects. A subset of the two dimensional GKS is examined and implemented with emphasis placed upon segmented display files and instance modeling. Basic to all graphic programs written are the ergonomic requirements of the user. Required programs are in the areas of animation, paint systems, polygon filling and clipping, and curve generation. Prer., CS 1450, CS 2080. Meets with CS 4800.
  
  • CS 5810 - Topics in Computer Graphics

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines the mathematical and physical models used to produce realistic three dimensional images. Topics include perspective viewing, hidden surface removal, shading, fractals, and rag tracing. Prer., CS 4800/5800.
  
  • CS 5820 - Artificial Intelligence

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Course covers the foundation of artificial intelligence: search techniques, first-order predicate calculus and knowledge representation. Also covers advanced topics such as speech and natural language processing and learning. Prer., CS 3160, CS 4820, or instructor consent for graduate students.
  
  • CS 5840 - Computer Vision

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Representation and manipulation of digital images, Fourier analysis of images, enhancement techniques in spatial and frequency domain, segmentation procedures, digital geometry, region and boundary representation, texture processing, pattern recognition and application to robotics. Prer., MATH 2350 or consent of instructor. Meets with MATH 5840.
  
  • CS 5850 - Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Review of molecular and cell biology; bioinformatics databases; pairwise sequence alignment algorithms; Markov Chains, Hidden Markov Models; evolutionary models; Phylogenetic trees; gene recognition; protein structure prediction. Prer., MATH 3810, CS 4720/5720, or instructor permission. Meets with CS 4850.
  
  • CS 5860 - Machine Learning

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduction to machine learning followed by a selection of machine learning topics such as regression, Bayesian learning, Hidden Markov Models, support vector machine, clustering and reinforcement learning. Prer., CS 5820 or instructor permission. Graduate standing.
  
  • CS 5870 - Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The course will cover basic neural network architecture and learning algorithms. Practical applications will be surveyed. Students will learn to implement their own simulator and implement various architectures. Prer., MATH 2350.
  
  • CS 5880 - Information Retrieval

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Information retrieval focuses on algorithms and approaches to the search for information in documents, in databases, and on the Web. Topics include index construction and compression, probabilistic retrieval, language models, text classification, classification, clustering, web crawling, and web search. Prer., Graduate standing or instructor permission.
  
  • CS 5890 - Computational Linguistics

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Approaches to syntactic processing of natural language: issues in semantic interpretation, pragmatics or the impact of context and world knowledge of natural language understanding and generation of natural language responses. Prer., CS 5820 or consent of instructor.
  
  • CS 5910 - Fundamentals of Computer/Network Security

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduction to the study of computer and network security from the view of information warfare. Topics include information system threats, vulnerabilities and defensive mechanisms (cryptography, authentication digital signatures, PKI, etc.). Prer., CS 2080 and MATH 2150.
  
  • CS 5920 - Applied Cryptography for Secure Communication

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Basic security issues in computer communication, classical cryptographic algorithms, symmetric-key cryptography, public-key cryptography, authentication, and digital signatures. Prer., MATH 2150, MATH 3810, CS 3160, CS 5220, or instructor consent.
  
  • CS 5990 - Information Assurance Capstone Project Laboratory

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Students participate in information assurance projects involving the vulnerability analysis and hardening of software systems. Students are evaluated based on their project work, how they integrate what they have learned in the required information assurance core courses, and an oral presentation at the end of the course. Prer., CS 5200, CS 5220, CS 5520, CS 5910, CS 5920; Graduate students only.
  
  • CS 6000 - Introduction to Computer Science Research

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course, required for CS first-year Ph.D. students, will introduce the basics of doing CS research and survey ongoing research in the field. Students will read research papers across multiple CS topics and prepare written analyses. Prer., Graduate students only.
  
  • CS 6010 - Technological Transfer, Patents and IP in Engineering

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Technological transfer process including discovery through invention to commercialization. Forms of IP protection including copyrights and patents. Students will read/write patent applications. Prer., Permission of instructor.
  
  • CS 6220 - Distributed Networks

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Deals with complex communications systems in depth. Packet switching networks, local area networks, satellite systems, the open systems interconnect (OSI) reference model, and the development of communications software. Prer., CS 5220.
  
  • CS 6300 - Topics in Software Systems Engineering

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Advanced topics and current research issues in software engineering. Possible topics include software engineering environments, requirements, design, testing, software metrics, configuration management, maintenance, software cost analysis, and distributed software. Prer., CS 5310 or CS 5350.
  
  • CS 6380 - The Design and Modeling of Class Interfaces and Contracts

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Past and present work related to specifying the semantics of a class using assertions are examined. The BON method is presented. Prer., CS 5380.
  
  • CS 6430 - Data Mining

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course covers data warehousing, OLAP, association rules, cluster analysis, classification and prediction, complex data mining applications and trends in data mining. Prer., CS 4420/5420.
  
  • CS 6770 - Virtual Reality and Computer-Human Interaction

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The course will focus on the so-called ultimate form of interaction between human and machine, creating virtual or artificial world. The basic idea and various input devices will be discussed. Several advanced papers in this area will be covered. Some of these ideas will be implemented through a term project. Prer., CS 5800 or CS 5770 or consent of instructor.
  
  • CS 6820 - Seminar in Artificial Intelligence

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Research seminar treating contemporary results in the theory and applications of artificial intelligence. Prer., CS 5820 or instructor permission.
  
  • 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 - Independent Study in Computer Science Undergraduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

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

    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 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 2500 - Introduction to Addictions

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course examines the impact of substance abuse and addiction on individuals as well as the prevention and treatment of addiction, by understanding the physiological and psychological impact of drugs of abuse. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.
  
  • 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 3000 - Intracultural Socialization Patterns

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Topics covered will help students develop intercultural sensitivity and competence through self-awareness of cultural differences, and an understanding of the impact of prejudice, discrimination, and oppression on helping professionals and the diverse populations they serve. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.
  
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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. Topics include theoretical content areas such as cultural competence and understanding the supervision relationship, as well as personal challenges such as taking care of oneself as a practicum student and as a professional. Prer., Junior or Senior standing.
  
  • 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 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. 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 and 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 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 and Leadership program.
  
  • 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 the Counseling and Leadership program.
  
  • 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. Prer., Admission to Counseling and Leadership program.
  
  • 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 5280 - Teams and Organizational Leadership

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course extends and broadens the concept of “social capital” in its emphasis on teams and team processes. It also addresses institutional or organizational capital. This course is the final course in the leadership sequence in the Counseling and Leadership program. 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 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 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

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 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 - Theory and Techniques of Motivational Interviewing

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    This course examines the stages of change, and motivational interviewing skills necessary for creating positive change. Includes implementation techniques and training designed to increase client engagement, retention, compliance and improving treatment outcomes.
  
  • 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 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 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.
 

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