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Nov 24, 2024
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2011-2012 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Counseling and Human Resource Development (CHRD) Course Offerings
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Counseling and Human Development
CHRD 571 - Gerontology Issues in Counseling
Credits: 3
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CHRD 601 - Introduction to Professional Issues and Ethics
This course provides an introduction and orientation to the counseling profession with a focus on ethics. More specifically, ethical standards of ACA and other related specialty areas will be covered along with the use of ethical decision-making models. Credits: 1
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CHRD 602 - Research and Evaluation in Counseling
The course explores various research designs and methodologies applicable to the field of counseling. The course will emphasize qualitative and quantitative research, critical evaluation of research reports, the use of internet databases for writing a research paper, a thorough understanding of APA format. Credits: 3
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CHRD 610 - Developmental Issues in Counseling
Provides an understanding of the developmental needs of humans across the life span and adolescents and appropriate intervention methods to be used in counseling. Credits: 3
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CHRD 661 - Theories of Counseling
This course takes a practice-based approach to teaching students counseling theory. The course focuses on several major theories, such as Adlerian, Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Family Systems theories. Students are encouraged to understand the utility of theory-based practice. Course work involves applying theory to case studies and developing treatment plans based on the tenets and techniques of the theories studied. Credits: 3
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CHRD 690 - Seminar: Current Issues in Student Affairs
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. Credits: 3
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CHRD 691 - Independent Study
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Credits: (1-3)
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CHRD 692 - Topics
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Credits: (1-3)
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CHRD 693 - Workshop
Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Credits: (1-3)
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CHRD 701 - Professional Issues and Ethics II
This course serves as an advanced view of the ethical standards of ACA and other related specialty areas. Application of the code and an ethical decision-making model is expected. Credits: 1
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CHRD 713 - Administration and Management of Mental Health Organizations
Developing and managing a comprehensive counseling program in agencies. Emphasis on the planning process, management, budgeting, organizational structure, supervision, evaluation and consultation. Credits: 3
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CHRD 716 - Human Resources Management in Business and Industry
This course will focus on the human factors affecting the workplace. Specific topics to be covered will include employee assistance programs, wellness programs, management training, conflict resolution, and career planning. Credits: 3
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CHRD 721 - School Counseling
A study of the role and function of a K-12 school counselor including individual counseling, small group counseling, classroom guidance, and consultation with parents, teachers, administrators. Credits: 3
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CHRD 722 - Administration and Management of School Counseling Programs
Developing and managing a comprehensive counseling program in a school setting. Emphasis on the planning process, management, budgeting, organizational structure, supervision, evaluation and consultation. Credits: 3
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CHRD 723 - Counseling the Family
Counseling the Family is a course which describes the major systems of family therapy and the resulting impact upon the counseling process. An inter-psychic, systematic framework will be formulated as a supplemental way to view familial problems and promote change. Credits: 3
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CHRD 731 - Multicultural Counseling and Human Relations
This course aims to provide an understanding of the cultural context of relationships, issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society related to such factors as culture, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics, education, family values, religious and spiritual values, socioeconomic status and unique characteristics of individuals, couples, families, ethnic groups, and communities. Credits: 3
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CHRD 736 - Appraisal of the Individual
Assessment methods used in studying individuals. Standardized instruments, self-report inventories, observation, case study techniques and other non-standardized assessment tools are used. Recording, analyzing, compiling and interpreting data for use in counseling setting. Credits: 3
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CHRD 742 - Career Counseling and Planning
Examination of the career development and counseling process through the life span. Assist those intending to counsel at elementary, secondary, higher education and the community/workplace. Explores strategies and resources for career/life planning. Various interest inventories and personality assessment methods are used. Credits: 3
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CHRD 751 - Overview of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Provides an orientation to the field of rehabilitation and mental health counseling. Includes historical antecedents, philosophical and traditional connections with the field of rehabilitation counseling, assessment, planning and service delivery methods for those intending to work in rehabilitation focused programs serving persons with psychiatric disabilities. Credits: 3
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CHRD 752 - Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability
Provides instruction in the causes and processes of medical diseases and conditions that result in severe and persistent disability. Basic anatomy, physiology, and central nervous system functions will be reviewed. The course will explore the relationship between physical and psychiatric processes. Individual and family adjustment to disability will be covered. Students will be oriented to current approaches and concepts in prosthetics, assistive technology, medication, and wellness. Credits: 3
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CHRD 753 - Case Management Principles and Plan Development
Covers practice and provides methods for managing cases and making caseload management decisions. Principles and practice in areas covered include intake interview; medical, psychological, and vocational evaluation, career and lifestyle alternatives, plan development, transitions, placement, and community integration. The course will also provide instruction in writing professional case reports, proposals, and progress notes. Time and work flow management strategies will be examined. Credits: 3
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CHRD 755 - Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
This course is designed to introduce students to the DSM-IV and to help develop their diagnostic and treatment planning skills. Students will focus on particular disorders and how to effectively treat those disorders in clinical and school settings. Among the disorders and treatment plans that will be covered in class are: depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia, disorders first diagnosed in infancy, childhood and adolescence, as well as personality disorders. Credits: 4
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CHRD 756 - Counseling the Addictive Client
Counseling the addictive client is a course which describes how one can identify and treat addictive behaviors. Emphasis is on preventive and remedial action. Credits: 3
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CHRD 757 - Advanced Testing: Intellectual Assessment
Examines the role, function, and use of intellectual assessment instruments. Emphasis is placed on administration and interpretation of the assessment instruments. Credits: 3
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CHRD 759 - Advanced Testing: Personality Assessment
Examines the role, function, and use of personality assessment instruments. Emphasis will be placed on the administration and interpretation of personality assessment instruments. Credits: 3
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CHRD 766 - Group Counseling
Processes and procedures used in small group counseling. Students participate in group counseling, facilitate in-class counseling sessions and develop structured units for specific populations. Pre-requisite: CHRD 601, 602, 610, 661 and written instructor consent. Credits: 3
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CHRD 770 - Student Development: Theory and Practice
This course introduces various theories of college student development and includes attention to developmental issues of special populations, such as minority students, international students, and nontraditional students. Research in several areas of student affairs work is emphasized. Credits: 3
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CHRD 771 - Student Personnel Services
Two basic orientations provide the framework for this course: understanding the transition from theory to practice, and becoming a reflective, ethical practitioner. Students will gain a broad knowledge of student affairs functions as well as good overview of current issues in higher education. Credits: 3
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CHRD 772 - Administration and Leadership in Student Affairs
Legal cases and precedents having a major impact in student affairs administration are covered in this course. In addition, leadership skills are developed. The differences between public and private institutions as well as among various constituent groups in higher education are included. Equivalent to AHED 772. Credits: 3
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CHRD 785 - Pre-Practicum
This course provides an introduction to basic therapeutic skills and structures compatible with a wide range of theoretical approaches. Students learn to conduct counseling interviews in order to successfully identify clients’ conflicts, determine clients’ desire for change, explore options and assist client action. This course serves as a foundation of CHRD 786 Counseling Practicum. Pre-requisite: CHRD 601, 602, 610, 661. Credits: 3
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CHRD 786 - Counseling Practicum
This course builds on the basic counseling skills learned in CHRD 785 Pre-Practicum and preferably directly follows that course in students’ course work. In addition to enhancing basic counseling skills, this course is designed to help students integrate theory and practice. As part of their course work, students are asked to develop theory-based conceptualizations of client concerns. The faculty reserve the right to deny admission to CHRD 786 if they have reason to suspect a student might be unable to provide quality counseling services to clients. A minimum of 20 semester credit hours, including, CHRD 601, 602, 610, 661, 766, and 785, with a grade of B or better in 766 and 785. Retakes limited to two retakes. Credits: (3-5)
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CHRD 788 - Research Problems in Counseling and Guidance
A problem is selected, analyzed, and reported in a form approved by the research advisor. Required of all graduate students in counseling qualifying for Master’s degree under Option B. Can be elected under Option C if desired. Credits: (1-3)
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CHRD 791 - Independent Study
Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Credits: (1-3)
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CHRD 794 - Internship
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than in the case with field experience courses. Credits: (2-6)
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CHRD 798 - Thesis
Credits: (1-6)
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