Department of Counseling

CNSL 5086. Problems. 1-3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Open to graduate students in counseling who are independently capable of developing a problem in the area of counseling and guidance. Problems chosen by the student must be approved in advance by the instructor.

CNSL 5301. Research Methods in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course emphasizes research in the counseling field, basic statistics, literature review, proposal and report development, research implementation, needs assessment, program development, and ethical and legal considerations regarding research through the presentation of a formal research proposal and/or presentation of a completed research report. In addition the course explores the history and theory underlying program evaluation, approaches to evaluation, and techniques used for program evaluation, students consider the importance of scholarly writing and learn how to identify a topic for research and how to conduct a literature search. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5304. Human Growth and Development in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course introduces studies that provide an understanding of the nature and needs of persons at all developmental levels and in diverse cultural contexts. This course also provides a systematic study of human development emphasizing physical, personality, cognitive, moral and psychosocial developmental theories and issues, with an emphasis on facilitating optimal development and wellness over the lifespan. This course will attempt to merge theory into practice and integrate critical thinking concepts associated with developmental factors in human development. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5311. Multicultural Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is the study of interaction of social/cultural groups in America, problems of minorities and ethnic groups, problems related to gender and age, problems within family systems and contemporary sources of positive change. This course provides an understanding of how diverse values and mores, interaction patterns, social conditions, and trends related to cultural and ethnic diversity affect counseling. Emphasis is on developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes for more effective counseling with persons different from the counselor regarding characteristics such as culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, and religious preference. Substantial attention is given to developing awareness of one’s own values, attitudes, and beliefs as they relate to counseling in a diverse society. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5313. Crisis Interventions and Management for Counselors. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is an introduction to the research and practice of crisis counseling, trauma counseling and disaster mental health. Issues related to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients affected by crises, trauma and disasters will be thoroughly addressed. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5323. Ethical Consultation and Supervision in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course will provide an introduction to counseling services in private practice, community centers and helping agencies, and schools and universities. Students will learn how to open a private practice, be consultants, clinical directors, and administrators. Overview of leadership theory and skills, consultation models and process, program evaluation, methods, and structure, and ethical, legal, and professional issues, the availability of funding sources and community resources. Students develop a personal model of consultation and apply their knowledge and skills to case studies and real-life examples. Prerequisites: CPSY 5350 and CPSY 5353.

CNSL 5324. Human Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is a detailed examination of human sexuality, including reproductive physiology, sexual development across the lifespan, sexual behavior, sexual diversity, and the treatment of sexual dysfunction. The course includes a focus on the role of sexuality in relationships and in marital and family dynamics. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353, and CNSL 5356.

CNSL 5325. Building, Marketing, and Managing a Private Practice. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Students will learn how to build, market, and manage a thriving private practice. Students will understand how to design a business plan, finances, building quarterly market plans, client record keeping, and other important details of running a successful private practice. Prerequisites: CNSL 5304, CNSL 5311, CNSL 5350, CNSL 5351, CNSL 5353, and CNSL 5354.

CNSL 5326. Sandtray Therapy. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course provides advanced masters students with knowledge of appropriate uses of humanistic sandtray therapy with diverse populations. Students will learn how to use therapeutic interventions in the processing phase of sandtray that are designed to enhance client growth and awareness. Humanistic interventions and techniques will be demonstrated and practiced in class so that students may learn experientially how to utilize these interventions in sandtray therapy. Students also will engage in experiential activities designed to enhance their own growth and development. Prerequisite: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353, CNSL 5357.

CNSL 5332. Psychopharmacology. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The understanding of the basic neurobiology of psychopathology and how psychotropic medications treat such conditions is the foundation of this class. An emphasis is placed on the role of the counselor as a member of a treatment team who helps facilitate client treatment compliance and monitors the efficacy and side effect manifestations of psychotropic treatment, while helping to integrate that treatment with other non-pharmacological modalities. The course will include an overview of psychopharmacological medications, their basic classification, indications, contraindications, and side-effects will be provided. One goal of this course is to introduce the students to the basic terminology and models of pharmacokinetics as they relate to clinical mental health counseling and pharmacological treatment. A tertiary aim of the course will be to discuss the ethical role of the mental health counselor who is a part of the mental health care team in pharmacotherapy. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353, and CNSL 5358.

CNSL 5333. Advanced Studies in Crisis, Trauma, and Mental Health. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course addresses the foundations, contextual dimensions, and advanced knowledge base for counselors to effectively treat trauma clients in various counseling environments. Instruction will focus on the theoretical concepts and symptoms of PTSD, compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization in clients, practitioners, first responders and in their role as trauma therapists. Students will learn current evidence-based strategies for treatment of trauma, compassion fatigue, and vicarious traumatization. Students will examine the principles of affect regulation, how humans regulate their emotions, by drawing on theories of attachment and interpersonal neurobiology. Characteristics of attachment security are explored, including how complex trauma and disrupted attachment may lead to difficulty in personality organization, compulsive behaviors, and relationship issues. Prerequisite: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353, and CNSL 5313.

CNSL 5334. Advanced Sandtray Therapy. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course provides advanced masters students with experiential opportunities to continue to develop sandtray therapy skills that provide older children, adolescents, and adults with a developmentally appropriate approach to psychotherapy. Students also will engage in experiential activities designed to enhance their own growth and development. In addition, students will gain exposure to multiple differing theoretical approaches to sand therapy and will learn basic applications of those theories. Prerequisite: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353, and CNSL 5326.

CNSL 5335. Spirituality in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is an experiential and didactic investigation of clients’ spiritual dimension as persons, and of methods of assessment of and intervention regarding spiritual and religious issues in counseling and psychotherapy. This course provides opportunities for personal and professional development for counselors in training who seek to intentionally deepen their knowledge and experience of their own spiritual beliefs and values. In addition, students will increase their knowledge of others’ spiritual and religious experiences and practices and learn how to integrate spirituality and religion into the practice of counseling. Prerequisite: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353, and CNSL 5311.

CNSL 5336. Counseling Immigrant and Refugee Clients. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course offers a foundational introduction to clinical work with immigrant and refugee clients. The course will provide an overview of the experiences immigrant and refugee clients navigate when resettling in the United States including policy, legal hurdles, and social concerns. Additionally, the course will take a trauma informed lens in understanding clinical needs of this population and how immigrant and refugee needs differ from one another. Students will learn about theoretical models and interventions for clinical approach with clients. Prerequisite: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353, and CNSL 5311.

CNSL 5337. Disability Culture, Society, and the Individual. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

CNSL 5338. Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI): Identification and Treatment. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course provides advanced masters students with knowledge of appropriate use of conceptualization and treatment skills with individuals who employ self-injury as a means of self-regulation. Students will learn conceptualization skills and therapeutic interventions facilitative in working with non-suicidal self-injurious behavior. Students also will engage in online reading assignments and discussion that will facilitate learning. Prerequisite: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353, and CNSL 5313.

CNSL 5350. Foundations of Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course examines theories and concepts with emphasis on counseling skills, as well as historical, philosophical, ethical, legal, multicultural exploration and professional issues. The course provides an overview of counseling services commonly found in a variety of settings. It includes individual and group counseling, assessment, career planning, referral, and consultation. All applicants are classified as Pre-CMHC or PMHC students until they pass the first-semester review. The first-semester review aims to discuss performance in terms of professionalism, competency with beginning counseling skills, social and emotional maturity, integrity, and ethical standards. Students must earn a “B” or better grade to receive further consideration to continue in the program. Students will receive an email about their admission status after submission their final grades. The course is taken concurrently with CNSL 5353 in the first semester of enrollment. For further details, reference the TSU Graduate Counseling Program Handbook. Prerequisite: Taken first semester concurrently with CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5351. Career Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is an in-depth study of career counseling that focuses on occupational, educational, and personal/social issues for general and special populations. The course includes examination of theoretical bases for career counseling and a study of organization and delivery of information through individual and group activities. All ethically related concerns are addressed. Students will be required to purchase occupational and educational information materials. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5352. Seminar in School Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is an in-depth study of a comprehensive school counseling and guidance program. The course will address the theoretical foundation, knowledge, and skills to prepare the student to implement a counseling and guidance program in an educational (K-12) setting. As the foundation course for those planning to enter school counseling, this course covers organization, planning, management, and evaluation of comprehensive school counseling programs; appropriate roles and functions of school counselors at various school levels, coordination of professional services; and professional issues such as ethics and associations as they specifically relate to school counseling. This course is required of all students seeking master’s degrees with the school counseling focus and of all students seeking school counselor certification in Texas. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353 and 5358.

CNSL 5353. Counseling Theories and Applications. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course surveys and investigates counseling theories with an emphasis on how theories influence practice. There is a special emphasis is on applications to various population. The course includes role-plays and other experiential methods. Students will participate in recording a counseling session to be critiqued. All students attend mandatory personal counseling with a community counselor during the course. Related ethical and legal concerns are discussed.of enrollment. Prerequisite: Taken first semester concurrently with CNSL 5350.

CNSL 5354. Group Procedures for Counselors. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is an introduction to group therapy and group procedures with an emphasis on developing group counseling skills to work with children, adolescents, adults, and special populations. The course covers various types of groups, an understanding of group dynamics and development, and related ethical and legal concerns. Students will participate in supervised group counseling experiences. Using relevant literature, multimedia resources, and a scholar-practitioner model, students develop an understanding of culturally and contextually relevant group practice, group leaders’ roles and responsibilities, the relevance and purpose of group work, and strategies for group utilization to foster social change. Students also participate in a group experience in their class. In addition, leadership styles, techniques, and roles are explored. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5356. Introduction to Family Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is an overview of the theoretical concepts and intervention strategies unique to family, systems, and relational therapies. The course includes the study of family dynamics, family development, relationships, and the resolution of family concerns. Ethical and legal considerations are included. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5357. Pre-Practicum. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is designed to introduce counseling students to basic interviewing and counseling, to include theories and skills. The students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical behavior. The course includes application of multicultural competencies to case conceptualization. The course includes self-care strategies for the counseling student. The course addresses professional issues relevant to the practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5351, CNSL 5353, CNSL 5354, and CNSL 5381.

CNSL 5358. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is an overview of psychopathology that includes the history of abnormal behavior and an in-depth study of the specific diagnostic psychological disorders. Emphasis in the course will be on classification systems currently used in clinical settings and treatment alternatives from a counseling perspective. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5359. Evidence Based Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is designed to provide students with both a knowledge/evidence base for the foundations of counseling and practical skills that will prepare them to see clients in their field work. Evidence is presented that the therapeutic alliance is, across all approaches to therapy, the strongest correlate of successful outcome. Students acquire skills in building a personal bond, providing deep empathy, promoting a collaborative atmosphere in therapy, and empowering clients to solve their own problems. Students are also encouraged to explore their own personal impact in developing a therapeutic alliance. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353, and CNSL 5358.

CNSL 5370. Expressive Arts in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is designed to give counseling students an overview of expressive forms of counseling. Students will be able to gain further knowledge of creative approaches to counseling while also getting an opportunity to experience differing techniques. Additionally this course combines didactic and experiential learning. Discussion, role-play, lectures, small-group experiences, films, and demonstration are some possible methods that may be utilized. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 & CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5371. Couples Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the principal theoretical frameworks, and the existing clinical approaches to counseling couples derived from the theoretical frameworks. The course will also expose students to a variety of clinical issues a counselor is most likely to encounter in clinical work with couples. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 & CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5372. Interpersonal Neurobiology for Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course provides a comprehensive treatment of interpersonal neurobiology and its applications to clinical mental health counseling. The course will discuss neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, mental health disorders, and counseling methods from an interpersonal neurobiological perspective. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 & CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5373. Using Mindfulness in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is a detailed examination of mindfulness therapeutic techniques counselors use to help clients. Current trends in the counseling field will be examined and evidence-based research will be discussed throughout the course. Also, the course will cover different theoretical perspectives on mindfulness. The course includes a focus on the role of mindfulness helps clients and counselor achieve holistic wellness. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5374. Counseling Grief and Loss. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Designed to provide a foundation for counseling practice in the area of grief and loss. The practice of grief counseling is based on an in-depth understanding of the various theories and models associated with grief and loss and the applications of those models. Major and minor types of losses will be explored as well as differing reactions across developmental stages. Self-exploration of personal experiences, responses, and reactions to grief and loss will be examined. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 & CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5375. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Therapeutic Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is a detailed examination of sexual orientation and gender expansion across the lifespan. Discussion of terminology and development unique to this population. Also, a focus on therapeutic techniques specific to this population will be looked at and practiced throughout the course. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 & CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5376. Advanced Play Therapy. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The major focus of this course will involve experiential opportunities for the student counselor to develop play therapy skills that provide children with appropriate developmental materials and facilitate a safe relationship for the child to express feelings. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate developmentally appropriate activities for individual children and for small groups. In addition, students will gain exposure to multiple differing theoretical approaches and will learn the basics in application of those theories. This course will provide 67.5 additional education hours of the required 150 for students pursuing the Registered Play Therapist credential. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350, 5353, 5358, and 5393.

CNSL 5377. Wilderness Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the principal theoretical frameworks and existing clinical philosophies commonly used in wilderness and eco-counseling. The course will also expose students to a variety experiential learning opportunities including small group counseling, wilderness journaling, hiking, forest bathing, meditation, and team building activities.

CNSL 5378. Addictions and Family Systems. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course offers a foundational introduction to clinical work in addictions and family systems. This course merges the conceptualization and practice of two areas, family and addictions. The course will explore the impact both areas have on each other and present an integrated view of family systems and the process of addiction recovery.

CNSL 5381. Assessment in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the principles, concepts, methods, and applications of assessing human experience and behavior for counseling purposes. Topics included for study in this course include the history and philosophy behind measurement and assessment in counseling, statistical concepts, and common assessment formats for measuring constructs such as personality, pathology, achievement and aptitude, and career interests. The required assignments focus on the themes of assessment critique, administration and interpretation of assessment results, and incorporating assessment results into work with clients and students. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5382. Behavior Management and Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is an examination of the major approaches and techniques utilized in behavior counseling and behavior management, including the principles of applied behavioral analysis. The course explores formal treatment planning, application, and evaluation of counseling for the management of specific emotional an mental health disorders. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353, and CNSL 5358.

CNSL 5383. Counseling Veteran, Law Enforcement, and First Responders. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Description: This course is an overview of moral injury and the effects when working with veterans, law enforcement, and first responders. An overview of trauma informed guilt reduction therapy in relationship to developing a working knowledge of military and first responder culture and how to integrate trauma informed guilt reduction therapy to address trauma within this closed culture. Prerequisite: CNSL 5358.

CNSL 5390. Selected Topics in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

An examination of different topics each semester with a focus on contemporary issues in counseling. This course may be repeated for credit as the topic changes.

CNSL 5391. Ethical Foundations of Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is an exploration of the ethical principles of counselors and related codes of ethics. The course covers models or ethical decision-making and how to apply to counseling practice. Students will learn about the importance of self-care and application. The course explores the importance of multicultural considerations and implications for social justice. Students will learn ethical obligations to advocate for clients. The course covers ethical standards of professional organizations and credentialing bodies. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5392. Counseling Children and Adolescents. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is intended to provide a comprehensive study of therapeutic approaches and techniques for children and adolescents and is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of working with children. It prepares counselors to address the specific needs of children and adolescents, with emphasis on developmental needs, specific therapeutic interventions, and common emotional issues. Group and individual counseling techniques and treatment planning are included. Contemporary issues and interventions addressed include: typical developmental problems, creative interventions, crisis management, exceptional children, parenting skills, multicultural considerations, and ethical concerns. Prerequisite: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5393. Play Therapy. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course provides an overview of the essential elements and principles of play therapy, including history, theories, modalities, techniques, applications, and skills. Further, an experiential component focuses on basic play therapy skill development within the context of ethical and diversity-sensitive practice. The course meets Association for Play Therapy requirements providing 67.5 Continuing Education (CE) hours towards the mandatory 150 required for RPT certification. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5353, and CNSL 5358.

CNSL 5394. Behavioral Addictions and Substance Abuse. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is intended to provide students with information regarding behavioral addictions (gambling, sex, Internet, video gaming, etc.), substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. Information regarding the etiology, recognition, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and impact of addictions will be addressed. The influence of addictions throughout the lifespan will also be examined. An experiential component is included as well. Ethical and legal concerns are covered. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350 and CNSL 5353.

CNSL 5395. Internship in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Supervised professional activities in guidance and counseling. Major emphasis is placed on the student's involvement in successful practices at the educational level of interest. Students must have met all academic and professional standards of practice before placement. The field experience will consist of a minimum of 150 clock hours. Liability insurance is required. An application must be submitted by the published due date in the semester prior to field placement and approved by the practicum/internship director. Prerequisites: 3.0 or greater GPA and CPSY 5357, or approval of the department head.

CNSL 5396. Internship in Counseling II. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Supervised professional activities in counseling at a field placement. Students must have met all academic and professional standards of practice before placement. The field experience will consist of a minimum of 160 clock hours. Liability insurance is required. A complete application must be submitted by the published due date in the semester prior to field placement and approved by the director. This course is repeatable up to two times for a maximum number of 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: CNSL 5395 and approval of program director.

CNSL 5397. Practicum. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course provides an overview of the basic counseling skills used by the professional counselor in working with children, adolescents, and adults. The course includes a laboratory experience in which the student is trained in the application of counseling relationship-building and working-stage skills via role-play activities with other students in the class and field placements as available. Integration of theory and practice is imperative in counselor training. This course is repeatable up to two times but a maximum number of 3 credit hours will be awarded. This course will be graded using a pass/fail grading system. Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA or greater and CNSL 5311, CNSL 5357, CNSL 5358, CNSL 5391, and one elective from CNSL 5382, CNSL 5324, CNSL 5359, CNSL 5393, or CNSL 5392.

CNSL 5399. Internship. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Primary interest is on integration of process, conceptual, professional, and personal skills. Provides extensive supervised experience in a setting closely aligned with student's chosen program. Taken as a two-semester sequence of two, three credit-hour courses. Each semester requires twenty weekly hours (300 total in each) of field experience. This course is repeatable up to four times, but a maximum of 6 credit hours will be awarded. This course will be graded using a pass/fail grading system. Prerequisites: CNSL 5350, CNSL 5351, CNSL 5353, CNSL 5354, CNSL 5381, grade of "B" or better in CNSL 5357 and CNSL 5397 and departmental permission received via application acceptance.

CNSL 6086. Problems Course. 1-6 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-6 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Open to doctoral students in counseling who are independently capable of developing a problem in the area of counseling. Problems chosen by the student must be approved in advance by the instructor. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling.

CNSL 6090. Special Topics. 1-6 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-6 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Special Topics in Counseling. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling.

CNSL 6179. Doctoral Internship I - Supervision. 1 Credit Hour (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).

Students are required to complete doctoral-level counseling internships that total a minimum of 600 clock hours. The 600 hours must include supervised experiences in at least three of the five doctoral core areas (counseling, teaching, supervision, research and scholarship, leadership and advocacy). The 600 credit hours may be allocated at the discretion of the doctoral advisor of the doctoral advisor and the student on the basis of experience and training. Internship is designed to provide individual students with a planned program of advanced doctoral level professional experience in a college or community/agency setting. Internship assignments will be controlled and coordinated by a university instructor. An experienced professional at the internship site provides direct supervision. The doctoral-level internship will consist of providing individual and group supervision to master's level students, teaching and/or co-teaching master's level counseling courses, and participating in professional activities related to counselor education. If doctoral students have had limited clinical counseling experiences prior to beginning their doctoral work, they may also be required to complete credit hours in a counseling setting to gain more counseling experience. Prerequisite: CNSL 6302.

CNSL 6180. Doctoral Internship II Teaching. 1 Credit Hour (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).

Students are required to complete doctoral-level counseling internships that total a minimum of 600 clock hours. The 600 hours must include supervised experiences in at least three of the five doctoral core areas (counseling, teaching, supervision, research and scholarship, leadership and advocacy). The 600 credit hours may be allocated at the discretion of the doctoral advisor and the student on the basis of experience and training. Internship is designed to provide individual students with a planned program of advanced doctoral level professional experience in a college or community/agency setting. Internship assignments will be controlled and coordinated by a university instructor. An experienced professional at the internship site provides direct supervision. The doctoral-level internship will consist of student's engaging in teaching activities, which include but are not limited to teaching master's level students on-campus/online. If doctoral students have been limited clinical counseling experiences prior to beginning their doctoral work, they may also be required to complete credit hours in a counseling setting to gain more counseling experience. Prerequisites: CNSL 6302 and CNSL 6179.

CNSL 6181. Doctoral Internship III - Supervision. 1 Credit Hour (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).

Students are required to complete doctoral-level counseling internships that total a minimum of 600 clock hours. The 600 hours must include supervised experiences in at least three of the five doctoral core areas (counseling, teaching, supervision, research and scholarship, leadership and advocacy). The 600 credit hours may be allocated at the discretion of the doctoral advisor and the student on the basis of experience and training. Internship is designed to provide individual students with a planned program of advanced doctoral level professional experience in a college or community/agency setting. Internship assignments will be controlled and coordinated by a university instructor. An experienced professional at the internship site provides direct supervision. The doctoral-level internship will consist of providing individual and group supervision to master's level students, teaching and/or co-teaching master's level counseling courses, and participating in professional activities related to counselor education. If doctoral students have had limited clinical counseling experiences prior to beginning their doctoral work, they may also be required to complete credit hours in a counseling setting to gain more counseling experience. Prerequisite: CNSL 6180.

CNSL 6182. Doctoral Internship IV – Research and Scholarship. 1 Credit Hour (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).

Students are required to complete doctoral-level counseling internships that total a minimum of 600 clock hours. The 600 hours must include supervised experiences in at least three of the five doctoral core areas (counseling, teaching, supervision, research and scholarships, leadership and advocacy). The 600 credit hours may be allocated at the discretion of the doctoral advisor and the student on the basis of experience and training. Internship is designed to provide individual students with a planned program of advanced doctoral level professional experience in a college or community/agency setting. Internship assignments will be controlled and coordinated by a university instructor. An experienced professional at the internship site provides direct supervision. The doctoral-level internship will consist of student's choosing from one of three doctoral core areas to complete internship hours. These include counseling, research and scholarship, leadership and advocacy. If doctoral students have had limited clinical counseling experiences prior to beginning their doctoral work, they must also be required to complete credit hours in a counseling setting to gain more counseling experience. Prerequisite: CNSL 6181.

CNSL 6183. Doctoral Internship V - Teaching. 1 Credit Hour (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).

Students are required to complete doctoral-level counseling internships that total a minimum of 600 clock hours. The 600 hours must include supervised experience in at least three of the five doctoral core areas (counseling, teaching, supervision, research and scholarship, leadership and advocacy). The 600 credit hours may be allocated at the discretion of the doctoral advisor and the student on the basis of experience and training. Internship is designed program of advanced doctoral level professional experience in a college or community/agency setting. Internship assignments will be controlled and coordinated by a university instructor. An experienced professional at the internship site provides direct supervision. The doctoral-level internship will consist of student's engaging in teaching activities, which include but are not limited to teaching master's level students on-campus/online. If doctoral students have had limited clinical counseling experiences prior to beginning their doctoral work, they may also be required to complete credit hours in a counseling setting to gain more counseling experience. Prerequisite: CNSL 6182.

CNSL 6184. Doctoral Internship VI - Supervision. 1 Credit Hour (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).

Students are required to complete doctoral-level counseling internships that total a minimum of 600 clock hours. The 600 hours must include supervised experience in at least three of the five doctoral core areas (counseling, teaching, supervision, research and scholarship and advocacy). The 600 credit hours may be allocated at the discretion of the doctoral advisor and the student on the basis of experience and training. Internship is designated to provide individual students with a planned program of advanced doctoral level professional experience in a college or community/agency setting. Internship assignments will be controlled and coordinated by a university instructor. An experienced professional at the internship site provides direct supervision. The doctoral-level internship will consist of providing individual and group supervision to master's level students, teaching and/or co-teaching master's level counseling courses, and participating in professional activates related to counselor education. If doctoral students have had limited clinical counseling experiences prior to beginning their doctoral work, they may also be required to complete credit hours in a counseling setting to gain more counseling experience. Prerequisite: CNSL 6184.

CNSL 6300. Advanced Theories of Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course examines several major counseling theories that inform current counseling practice. Students will have an opportunity to compare, analyze, and evaluate the compatibility and effectiveness of counseling theories in practice, including evidence-based practices, and ethical and culturally relevant practice in multiple clinical settings. Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of major theories pertaining to the principles and practices of counseling to include the conceptualization of clients from multiple theoretical perspectives. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling.

CNSL 6301. Advanced Multicultural and Social Justice Advocacy in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Multiculturalism and social justice are ethical imperatives for professional counselors. This course provides advanced multicultural and social justice knowledge, skills, and awareness that will support students’ roles as advocates for their clients and within systems of counselor education and beyond. Students will be exposed to theoretical movements in multiculturalism and social justice and explore their own values, beliefs, and cultural identities and make connections to how these aspects of their personhood influence their relationship and intervention with clients and students. Prerequisites: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program.

CNSL 6302. Theory and Process of Counselor Supervision. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Clinical supervision of counselors and counselors in training requires in-depth knowledge of major conceptual approaches, methods, and techniques; evaluation; and ethical and legal issues related to supervisory interactions and responsibilities. Students in this course are provided with the opportunity to develop their professional identity and learn the skills of a clinical supervisor. Throughout this course, students engage in experiential applications, discussions, and self-reflective assignments that focus on the strategies for working with supervisees representing diverse backgrounds and developmental and learning styles. After a critical analysis of the purpose of supervision, theoretical frameworks, and models of supervision, students develop and apply their own theory of supervision in a practice setting in which they each oversee a group of practicum students. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling.

CNSL 6303. Advanced Ethics, Law, and Philosophy in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course introduces students to moral development and philosophical underpinnings of professional ethics. Legal, ethical, and best practice issues encountered by professional counselors will be examined, with an emphasis on issues encountered by counseling supervisors, advanced practitioners, and counselor educators. Students are expected to explore and adopt an ethical decision-making model. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program. A minimum grade of B is required to advance in the program.

CNSL 6304. Leadership and Advocacy. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Counselor educators have a responsibility to provide leadership and advocacy. Students have the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of this responsibility as well as the prospect of enhancing their professional development plans by identifying specific goals for professional involvement and service, including advocacy for their own community, clients, students, or profession. Students examine the processes of advocacy. They use contemporary research to analyze the current trends and issues of the profession. Students also identify how community, national, and international issues affect the counseling profession. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling.

CNSL 6305. Instructional Theory in Counselor Education. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course prepares students to become competent teachers of counselor education through the examination of various adult learning methods to work effectively with different learning styles, cultural dynamics, and diversity. Topics covered are learning theories, retention of material, motivation, classroom instructional strategies and techniques, and assessment of learning from the core learning expectations. This course will provide an overview of the history and development of counselor education with an examination of the theoretical orientation and practice skills necessary to function effectively as a counselor educator. Students will examine their personal philosophy of teaching and learning and demonstrate the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate methods appropriate to course objectives. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling.

CNSL 6306. Advanced Assessment in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Designed to provide counselors with a working knowledge of assessment principles and instruments used in school, clinical mental health, and research settings. This course will focus on the process of test selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of intelligence testing, personality and behavioral assessment, and appraisal. Students will be required to perform a comprehensive assessment battery. Prerequisites: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program. A minimum grade of B is required to advance in the program.

CNSL 6308. Program Evaluation and Grant Writing. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course focuses on the concepts and processes related to program evaluation and the steps in performing a program evaluation. Emphasis is on the application and demonstration of critical thinking skills related to analyzing and evaluating an array of programs. Students will also demonstrate the ability to write grant proposals appropriate for research, program enhancement, and/or program development. Students will engage in grant writing activities appropriate to their site and counseling goals. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling.

CNSL 6309. Seminar in Rural Mental Health. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This is a specialized online course designed to address the unique needs of counseling rural communities and populations. Attention will be given to the uniqueness of rural counseling and communities, ethical considerations, working with existing educational and community entities, multicultural issues and challenges, and the various roles of the rural community counselor. This course will provide a special focus on the impact of substance abuse, addictions, and telehealth. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling.

CNSL 6370. Expressive Arts in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is designed to give doctoral level counseling students an overview of expressive forms of counseling. Students will be able to gain further knowledge of creative approaches to counseling while also getting an opportunity to experience differing techniques. Additionally this course combines didactic and experiential learning. Discussion, role-play, lectures, small-group experiences, films, and demonstration are some possible methods that may be utilized. Each class member will also be required to participate in guided activities during class. Additional readings and assignments (research project, course facilitation, or experiential activities) will be required for doctoral students. Prerequisite: Doctoral Standing.

CNSL 6378. Advanced Practicum in Counseling II. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The second semester of an advanced supervised practicum in counseling will enable doctoral-level students to develop and/or refine advanced counseling skills and conceptually link counselor practice and supervision. The doctoral practicum focuses on additional supervised clinical counseling experience beyond the supervised experience completed in the student's master's degree program. Students are required to participate in a supervised doctoral-level practicum of a minimum of 100 hours in counseling, of which 40 hours must be in direct service with clients. The nature of the doctoral-level practicum experience is to be determined in consultation with program faculty and/or a doctoral committee. Students will participate in weekly group supervision with a faculty member and other practicum students. A minimum grade of B in this course is required to advance in the program. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program, a minimum grade of B in CNSL 6391.

CNSL 6379. Doctoral Internship I: Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The first semester of a minimum two semester doctoral internship in counseling will enable doctoral-level students to continue to develop and/or refine advanced counseling skills and conceptually link counselor practice and supervision. Students are required to participate in a supervised doctoral-level practicum of a minimum of 300 hours in counseling, of which 120 hours must be in direct service with clients. The nature of the doctoral-level internship experience is to be determined in consultation with program faculty and/or a doctoral committee. Students will participate in weekly group supervision with a faculty member and other internship students. A minimum grade of B is required in this course to advance in the program. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program, a minimum grade of B in CNSL 6391 and CNSL 6378 Advanced Practicum in Counseling II.

CNSL 6380. Doctoral Internship II: Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The second semester of a minimum two semester doctoral internship in counseling will enable doctoral-level students to continue to develop and/or refine advanced counseling skills and conceptually link counselor practice and supervision. Students are required to participate in a supervised doctoral-level practicum of a minimum of 300 hours in counseling, of which 120 hours must be in direct service with clients. The nature of the doctoral-level internship experience is to be determined in consultation with program faculty and/or a doctoral committee. Students will participate in weekly group supervision with a faculty member and other internship students. A minimum grade of B is required in this course to advance in the program. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program, a minimum grade of B in CNSL 6391, CNSL 6378 Advanced Practicum in Counseling II, and CNSL 6379 Doctoral Internship I: Counseling.

CNSL 6381. Doctoral Internship III: Clinical Supervision. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Allows opportunities for experiential learning and skill development in an applied supervisory setting and enables students to synthesize a personal approach to counselor supervision that integrates knowledge based on theory and experience. The Doctoral Internship in Clinical Supervision allows students to apply supervision theories and techniques they have learned in the introductory counseling supervision course, CNSL 6302, while under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to supervise master’s-level counseling students. The nature of the doctoral-level internship in supervision experience is to be determined in consultation with program faculty and/or a doctoral committee. Students will participate in weekly group supervision of supervision with a faculty member and other internship students. A minimum grade of B is required in this course to advance in the program. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program and a minimum grade of B in CNSL 6302 and CNSL 6392.

CNSL 6382. Doctoral Internship IV: Teaching. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Reviews and offers doctoral-level students the opportunity to examine and practice the various roles of teaching in counseling under direct supervision. The doctoral-level teaching internship will consist of students engaging in teaching activities, which include but are not limited to teaching and/or co-teaching undergraduate and/or master’s-level students. The nature of the doctoral-level internship in teaching experience is to be determined in consultation with program faculty and/or a doctoral committee. Students will participate in weekly group supervision of teaching with a faculty member and other internship students. A minimum grade of B is required in this course to advance in the program. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program and a minimum grade of B in CNSL 6305.

CNSL 6391. Advanced Practicum in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This advanced supervised practicum in counseling will enable doctoral-level students to develop and/or refine advanced counseling skills and conceptually link counselor practice and supervision. The doctoral practicum focuses on additional supervised clinical counseling experience beyond the supervised experience completed in the student's master's degree program. Students are required to participate in a supervised doctoral-level practicum of a minimum of 100 hours in counseling, of which 40 hours must be in direct service with clients. The nature of the doctoral-level practicum experience is to be determined in consultation with program faculty and/or a doctoral committee. Students will participate in weekly group supervision with a faculty member and other practicum students. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling.

CNSL 6392. Practicum in Counselor Supervision. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The class allows opportunities for experiential learning and skill development in an applied supervisory setting and enables students to synthesize a personal approach to counselor supervision that integrates theory and practice. This course allows students to put into practice supervision theories and techniques they have learned in the introductory counseling supervision course, CNSL 6302, while under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program, CNSL 6302 with a minimum grade of B. A minimum grade of B is required to advance in the program.

CNSL 6394. Advanced Research Methods in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Introduces students to advanced research methodology in counseling and counselor education. Topics of emphasis include quantitative research design, univariate analyses, survey and instrument design, approaches to interpretation of data, and qualitative research design. Prerequisites: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program. A minimum grade of B is required to advance in the program.

CNSL 6395. Multivariate Statistics in Counseling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Provides students with an exposure to more advanced methods of data analysis and research approaches, with an emphasis on the completion of a research project proposal using multivariate methods. Topics include multivariate data analysis; quantitative data analyses, including MANOVAs; discriminate function analysis; hierarchical multiple regression; and exploratory factor analysis. Students will gain experience in using statistical software packages to conduct analyses with multivariate datasets. Prerequisites: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program. CNSL 6394 Advanced Research Methods in Counseling. A minimum grade of B is required to advance in the program.

CNSL 6396. Research in Counseling: Proposal Development. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Provides guidance for doctoral candidates in the theory and practice of dissertation development, particularly Chapters 1-3 of the dissertation, which will be completed prior to the conclusion of this class. Students will develop a comprehensive literature review, research questions or hypotheses, research design and procedures, and proposal of the problem. Students will review research ethics, including IRB and human subjects training Prerequisites: Admission to the PhD in Counseling Program. CNSL 6394 Advanced Research Methods in Counseling; CNSL 6397 Quantitative Research Methods or CNSL 6398 Qualitative Research Methods. A minimum grade of B is required to advance in the program.

CNSL 6397. Quantitative Research Methods. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course examines advanced quantitative research models and methods of instrument design such as experimental and quasi-experimental designs to include application of advanced quantitative research skills, evaluation of research proposals from human subjects/institutional review board reviews, application of professional writing for journal and newsletter publication, and appropriate conference proposal procedures. Students will demonstrate knowledge through application of quantitative research questions appropriate for professional research and be introduced to writing for publication. This course will also address ethical and diversity issues involved in research design, measurement, implementation, and generalization of findings. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling.

CNSL 6398. Qualitative Research Methods. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course examines qualitative research design and the development of advanced level qualitative research skills. Explores and contrasts philosophical assumptions of qualitative and quantitative research. Areas of emphasis include methodologies, such as grounded theory, ethnographic, and phenomenological and other emergent research practice and processes. Students will develop competencies in qualitative data collection, analysis, and oral and written data presentation. Various methodologies and approaches to qualitative research are reviewed. Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Counseling.

CNSL 6399. Research & Publication. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course examines advanced topics and controversies in qualitative and quantitative counseling research; this integration of theoretical with applied counseling material augments the department's standard doctoral research offerings. Students will engage in qualitative and quantitative research methods and complete a journal manuscript and conference proposal. Prerequisites: CNSL 6301 and CNSL 6398.

CNSL 7192. Dissertation Continuation. 1 Credit Hour (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is a Counseling doctoral degree requirement for students who have not successfully defended their dissertation after completing CNSL 6319 - Dissertation IV. This course allows students to continue and complete dissertations with the assistance of the dissertation committee. Prerequisites: CNSL 7388 minimum grade of B and CNSL 7389 minimum grade of a B and CNSL 7390 minimum grade of a B and CNSL 7391 minimum grade of a B.

CNSL 7388. Dissertation I. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 3 Hours).

This course is a Counseling doctoral degree requirement focused on preparing students to inform professional practice by generating new knowledge for the counseling profession through dissertation research or a comparable research project focusing on areas relevant to counseling practice, counselor education, and/or supervision. Further, the course requires students to work individually with their doctoral committee to determine the specific requirements for completing dissertation research or comparable research project including a dissertation/project proposal and defense. Students may register for this course after successfully completing oral and written comprehensive exams and with the permission of their dissertation committee. The student's doctoral dissertation/project committee chair (or intended doctoral dissertation/project committee chair) will oversee the work of the student. Prerequisites: CNSL 6302 and CNSL 6184.

CNSL 7389. Dissertation II. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is a Counseling doctoral degree requirement focused on preparing students to inform professional practice by generating new knowledge for the counseling profession through dissertation research or a comparable project focusing on areas relevant to counseling practice, counselor education, and/or supervision. Further, the course requires students to work individually with their doctoral committee to determine the specific requirements for completing dissertation research or comparable research project including a dissertation/project proposal and defense. Students may register for this course after successfully completing oral and written comprehensive exams and with the permission of their dissertation committee. The student's doctoral dissertation/project committee chair (or intended doctoral dissertation/project committee chair) will oversee the work of the student. The student in collaboration with the supervising faculty member will develop a concrete plan of work related to the student's intended dissertation/research project. Prerequisite: CNSL 7388 minimum grade of B.

CNSL 7390. Dissertation III. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is a Counseling doctoral degree requirement focused on preparing students to inform professional practice by generating new knowledge for the counseling profession through dissertation research or a comparable research project focusing on areas relevant to counseling practice, counselor education, and/or supervision. Further, the course requires students to work individually with their doctoral committee to determine the specific requirements for completing dissertation research or comparable research project including a dissertation/project proposal and defense. Students may register for this course after successfully completing oral and written comprehensive exams and with the permission of their dissertation committee. The student’s doctoral dissertation/project committee chair (or intended doctoral dissertation/project committee chair) will oversee the work of the student. The student in collaboration with the supervising faculty member will develop a concrete plan of work related to the student’s intended dissertation/research project. Prerequisite: CNSL 7388 minimum grade of a B.

CNSL 7391. Dissertation IV. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course is a Counseling doctoral degree requirement focused on preparing students to inform professional practice by generating new knowledge for the counseling profession through dissertation research or a comparable research project focusing on areas relevant to counseling practice, counselor education, and/or supervision. Further, the course requires students to work individually with their doctoral committee to determine the specific requirements for completing dissertation research or comparable research project including a dissertation/project proposal and defense. Students may register for this course after successfully completing oral and written comprehensive exams and with the permission of their dissertation committee. The student’s doctoral dissertation/project committee chair (or intended doctoral dissertation/project committee chair) will oversee the work of the student. The student in collaboration with the supervising faculty member will develop a concrete plan of work related to the student’s intended dissertation/research project. Prerequisite: CNSL 7390 minimum grade of a B.