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Courses

CSP 615 Professional Issues and Ethics in Counseling (3 credits)

An overview of professional orientation and ethical practice. Introduction to the history and philosophy of the profession, professional roles and organizations, and credentialing issues and processes. An exploration of ethical standards of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and related entities and applications of ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling.

CSP 639 Therapeutic Interventions with Diverse Children & Adolescents (3 credits)

This course provides a contextual exploration of today’s youth in the urban environment, centralizing foci on the counselor’s role as an advocate and the role of resilience in response to youth risk. Critical to this course is an intersectional analysis relative to the effect of race, ethnicity, class, gender/gender expression, sexual identity and orientation, and their ability to shape the lives of young people (ages 5-18) developing in urban communities and schools as members and learners. A focus on therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents individually, in groups, and within school, community and familial contexts to respond to early and/or complex trauma as well as to support mental health and well-being is engaged. Issues such as substance use and abuse, gang involvement, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, the role of the media, technology and music will be discussed. The pre-requisites of CSP 615, 649, 652 are required as well as CSP 657A (MFT students) or CSP 706/707.

CSP 652 Human Development Across the Lifespan (3 credits)

An overview of theories of individual and family development, transitions across the lifespan, and theories of learning and personality development. This course lays the foundation for how the individual develops from conception through old age and provides insight into what the developmental factors are in normal and abnormal development with relation to socialization, cognition, and physical development. The course introduces the student to theories of learning, personality development, etiology of addictions, and addictive behaviors, and provides a general framework for understanding differing abilities and strategies for differentiated interventions. There is a focus on ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.

CSP 658 Couples Therapy (3 credits)

This course will focus on theories and practices of couple’s therapy. There will be a focus on systemic approaches to working with conflict as well as utilizing strengths and resources of the couple. Strategies in joining, assessment, intervention, and termination will be examined. Contextual issues such as sexual orientation, gender, race and class will be emphasized throughout the course. Students will be introduced to significant literature and research on couple’s therapy. The pre-requisites of CSP 615, 649, 652 and 654 (for MHC students) are required as well as CSP 657A (MFT students) or CSP 706/707.

CSP 657A Marriage & Family Counseling: Theoretical Foundation

Marriage and family counseling theories and techniques and their application within a diverse society are presented. Students will explore the major theories of marriage and family counseling and psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, Bowenian, experiential, structural, systemic, and strategic theories, amongst others.

CSP 657B Marriage & Family Counseling: Advanced Theories

This course will focus on post-modern, and contemporary theories in the field of marriage and family therapy. Theories such as Feminist Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Collaborative Language Systems will be explored. Further, the act of therapy as being empowering and just will be discussed. Diverse family configurations will be considered that have recently been included in the field of marriage and family therapy; sexual minority families, families with diverse gender locations, immigrant families etc. Students will engage in critical thinking as a skill in having conversations with clients. From a post-modern perspective, therapy is seen as a personal, professional, and political act. Prerequisites of CSP 657A is required.

CSP 657C Marriage & Family Counseling: Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Focus is on healthy and unhealthy family functioning, including the recognition of specific problems and appropriate interventions. Attention to the impact of human sexuality on families and couples. Consideration of preventative methods to encourage family wellness. Study of societal trends and treatment issues related to working with multicultural and diverse family systems. Concentration on principles and methods of case conceptualization and assessment with couples and families. Prerequisites of CSP 657A and 657B are required.

CSP 659 Counseling in a Pluralistic Society (3 credits)

An exploration of the context of relationships, issues, and trends in a culturally and linguistically diverse society.  Focus on theories of identity development in multiple domains, and multicultural counseling theories and competencies.  Investigation into the nature of biases, prejudices, oppression, and discrimination and their effects. This course will provide an overview of the issues involved in social psychology as well as theories that relate to multiculturalism in our society, especially with regards to the provision of counseling services to culturally diverse clients in the community. The pre-requisites or co-requisites of CSP 615 and 654.

CSP 660A Group Work (3 credits)

An introduction to principles of group dynamics, approaches to group leadership and authority, theories and methods of group counseling.  Issues of culture, diversity, and identity in groups will be addressed.  The course also explores various psychotherapeutic techniques as they apply to decision-making, problem-solving, and resolution of conflict involving groups of people of all ages. Includes an experiential group experience of at least 10 hours and the study of different types and settings of group work, including psychoeducational groups and therapeutic groups with various clinical populations. The pre-requisites of CSP 615, 649, 652 and 654 are required as well as CSP 657A, or CSP 705, or CSP 706.

CSP 668A Assessment and Diagnosis in Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credits)

This course integrates different perspectives in individual and group assessment while providing an overview of the complex dynamics involved in the assessment and appraisal of individuals, couples, families, and groups. Students focus on the different processes involved in assessing the needs of these individuals/groups as well as the provision of counseling and the different counseling techniques. Focus on the nature and meaning of assessment, social, cultural, and linguistic factors in assessment and diagnosis, ethical issues in instrument selection, administration, and interpretation of assessments.  Review and use of DSM classification. The pre-requisites of CSP 615, 649, 652, 654 are required as well as CSP 707, or CSP 706.

CSP 700 Family Law

An overview of legal issues with regard to marriage and family relationships with a focus on familial trauma that necessitates and results from engagement in court and legal proceedings. Central to this course is the counselor’s role in working with various types of families to confront important life decisions, resolving disputes and planning for the future. Attention to issues of consultation with legal professionals and the interaction of the counselor with the legal system are discussed. The pre-requisites of CSP 615, 649, 652 and 654 are required as well as CSP 657A or CSP 706.

CSP 707 Foundations in Marriage & Family Therapy

A conceptual framework will be discussed in the context of the self of the therapist, the professional identity of the marriage and family therapist, issues of credentialing and consulting with other service providers, and ethical and legal issues specific to the practice of marriage and family therapy. The history, philosophy, and current marriage and family therapy trends are explored, and an overview of theoretical concepts, intervention strategies, and research unique to family systems and relational units will be covered. A conceptual framework will be discussed in the context of the self of the therapist, the professional identity of the marriage and family therapist, issues of credentialing and consulting with other service providers, and ethical and legal issues specific to the practice of marriage and family therapy. The history, philosophy, and current marriage and family therapy trends are explored, and an overview of theoretical concepts, intervention strategies, and research unique to family systems and relational units will be covered

CSP 709 Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Program Evaluation (3 credits)

Introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods; the use of technology and statistics, inquiry and analysis in research and program evaluation.  A review and analysis of evidence-based practices in mental health counseling with a variety of populations and clinical issues. This course is an introduction to principles, concepts, and operations that are necessary for an understanding of individual and group assessment, and of empirical research methodology; derivation of standard scores and other attributes of normative test construction; correlation; reliability; validity; presentation of data in tables and graphs; descriptive statistics and their computation; fundamentals of inferential statistics, including a comparison of mean differences by t-tests, simple analysis of variance; chi-square; individual differences and their measurement; and reading and interpreting research reports. The pre-requisites of CSP 615, 649, 652 and 654 are required as well as CSP 707 or CSP 706. Student must be active in the Mental Health Counseling or Marriage & Family Therapy plans.

CSP 712 Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology (3 credits)

This course explores the major diagnostic categories of psychopathology according to the current DSM classification system. The concept of mental health, illness, and wellbeing are explored through socio-cultural formulations utilizing the stress-diathesis and biopsychosocial spiritual models. The focus of this review includes the etiology, prevalence & incidence, signs & symptoms, and criteria for differential diagnosis. The emphasis of this review is on comparing different theoretical perspectives on each disorder, as well as reviewing the empirical literature in support of these theoretical perspectives. As a graduate-level course, this course is at an advanced level and presumes mastery of the content of an undergraduate Abnormal Psychology course. Of specific focus in this course is an emphasis on the relationship of traumatic life experiences and complex traumatic stress on the manifestation of traumatic stress-related disorders and diagnosis secondary to experienced trauma. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of disorders in terms of diagnostic features, associated features, demographic features, prevalence, course, familial pattern, differential diagnosis, and cultural contexts through case study analysis. Commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications, including uses and side effects, are introduced and considered. The pre-requisites of CSP 615, 649, 652 and 654 are required as well as CSP 707 or CSP 706. Student must be active in the Mental Health Counseling or Marriage & Family Therapy plans.

INTERNSHIP COURSES:

CSP 661F Marriage & Family Therapy Practicum

Students work 100 hours in a setting that provides marriage and family counseling under the supervision of a licensed professional, observing and performing various direct and indirect services including but not limited to intake interviewing; marriage and family counseling; record keeping; attending treatment team meetings and professional development events; and engaging in testing and assessment. Students complete a minimum of 40 hours in direct service to clients. Audiotaping, videotaping, or live supervision is required. Pre-requisites of CSP 615, 649, 652, 654, 657A and ALCX 702 are all required. CSP 712 is pre or co-requisite.

CSP 665F Marriage & Family Therapy Internship I

Students work 300 hours each of two semesters in a setting that provides marriage and family counseling under the supervision of a licensed professional, observing and performing various direct and indirect services including but not limited to intake interviewing, marriage and family counseling, record keeping, attending treatment team meetings and professional development events; and engaging in testing and assessment. Students complete at least 120 hours each semester, completing direct service to clients and 180 hours for indirect work. Audiotaping, videotaping, or live supervision is required. The pre-requisites of CSP 661F and 712 are required and departmental approval.

CSP 666F Marriage & Family Therapy Internship II

Students work 300 hours each of two semesters in a setting that provides marriage and family counseling under the supervision of a licensed professional, observing and performing various direct and indirect services including but not limited to intake interviewing; marriage and family counseling; record keeping; attending treatment team meetings and professional development events; and engaging in testing and assessment. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours each semester in direct service to clients. Audiotaping, videotaping, or live supervision is required. The pre-requisite of CSP 665F is required