An overview of current issues in the discipline of counseling psychology, as well as an introduction to the program and the faculty in the division.
Supervised individual counseling experiences in a laboratory setting. Supervision will be directed toward improvement of counseling skills and case management. S/U graded.
An overview of current professional issues in Counselor Education with special focus on understanding and developing a professional identity in the field. Research will be strongly emphasized.
A comparative and critical in-depth analysis of personality and counseling theories including the interrelationship, philosophical foundations and practical applications.
This course provides in-depth study of instructional principles, pedagogy, and evaluation procedures in counseling and counselor education. Instructional methods, techniques, and evaluation models related to counselor education will be discussed.
APCE 702: with minimum grade of C and APCE 703: with minimum grade of C
For the student with prior counseling experience, this course offers opportunity to develop counseling skills and philosophy in depth with clients in an individual counseling situation. S/U graded.
APCE 702: with minimum grade of C and APCE 707: with minimum grade of C
Doctoral candidates receive experience in supervising child psychotherapy training through working with a staff member.
APCE 617: with minimum grade of C
Students gain experience with a faculty member in supervising counseling practice.
APCE 702: with minimum grade of C and APCE 712: with minimum grade of C
Study problems involved in training individuals to engage in the therapeutic process.
APCE 702: with minimum grade of C and APCE 707: with minimum grade of C and APCE 712: with minimum grade of C
APCE 714
Review and analysis of reported research in counselor education with special emphasis on research published during the last ten years in the professional journals.
This course focuses on encouraging ethical, effective, and advanced multicultural competencies. This includes awareness of cultures and increasing skills in all areas when working with diverse populations.
APCE 623: with minimum grade of C
Topics include strengths, limitations, interpretation, and technical aspects of rigorous case study; correlational, descriptive, and experimental research designs; measurement techniques; sampling; replication; theory testing; qualitative methods; meta-analysis; and quasi-experimentation.
Concentrated study, application, synthesis and evaluation of career development and theory, and professional identity for counselors, counselor educators and supervisors. Emphasis on application of leadership and advocacy skills.
APCE 703: with minimum grade of C
Addresses applied psychological aspects of curriculum, instruction, and learning environment in relation to the development, implementation and monitoring of academic interventions in the areas of reading, math and written language.
An advanced examination of issues and trends in professional school counseling with an emphasis on preparation and supervision of school counselors and leadership in implementation of school counseling programs.
APCE 602: with minimum grade of C and APCE 608: with minimum grade of C
Seminar and applied practice in providing supervision in assessment, counseling, and/or school-based practice to students who are at the early stages of their preparation as school psychologists.
APCE 618: with minimum grade of C and APCE 775: with minimum grade of C and APCE 779: with minimum grade of C
Acquire understanding of developmental and behavioral disorders of childhood through adulthood. Thorough knowledge of specific pathologies and conditions through intensive reading, research or practical experience.
(APCE 558: with minimum grade of C or PSY 355: with minimum grade of C)
Receive supervised experience in the role of group facilitator, including feedback on group process, leadership and intervention skills and problem areas. S/U graded.
APCE 605: with minimum grade of C and APCE 662: with minimum grade of C and APCE 702: with minimum grade of C and APCE 712: with minimum grade of C
Professional issues and problems concerning the school psychologist, including certification and licensure requirements, confidentiality, legal and ethical issues, roles and responsibilities.
Doctoral candidates receive experience in supervision of group facilitator training. Work with regular staff member supervising group practicum, observe techniques and processes and receive feedback on progress.
APCE 762: with minimum grade of C
Doctoral candidates receive experience in supervision of family therapist training. Work with regular staff member in supervising family therapy practicum, observe techniques and processes, receive feedback on progress.
APCE 694: with minimum grade of C
Provides an overview of theories and practice of school psychology. Additionally, under faculty supervision, students participate and apply their skills in the instruction and supervision of students in testing courses.
APCE 644: with minimum grade of C
This course provides students the opportunity to refine their skills (e.g., assessment, counseling) through supervised experience in a hospital, clinic, and/or school setting in which supervision is provided by a licensed psychologist. Must complete a total of 2 credits.
APCE 644: with minimum grade of C and APCE 646: with minimum grade of C
Study of brain-behavior relationships emphasizing procedures for diagnosing neurobiological disorders, neuropsychological intervention and treatment planning, and professional practice issues from conception to adulthood.
(APCE 612: with minimum grade of C or APCE 618: with minimum grade of C or APCE 702: with minimum grade of C) and APCE 674: with minimum grade of C
Supervised practice in administering and interpreting neuropsychological tests and qualitative procedures for children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasizes intervention development, rehabilitation, neuropsychological report writing, and use of neuropsychological test batteries.
(APCE 612: with minimum grade of C or APCE 618: with minimum grade of C) and APCE 678: with minimum grade of C and APCE 777: with minimum grade of C
Supervised experience in the provision of comprehensive psychological services to children/adolescents within a school setting. Must complete 6 credits over the academic year.
(APCE 607: with minimum grade of C or APCE 707: with minimum grade of C) and APCE 628: with minimum grade of C and APCE 640: with minimum grade of C and APCE 646: with minimum grade of C and APCE 747: with minimum grade of C
Learn the theory and practice of psychological program evaluation. Use technology and measurement skills to promote systems change of evaluating the effectiveness of consultation, therapy, guidance, academic interventions, and placement.
Learn conceptual basis for comparing projective with traditional psychometric procedures and begin skills in administration and scoring of Rorschach test.
APCE 558: with minimum grade of C and APCE 674: with minimum grade of C and APCE 678: with minimum grade of C
Students take leadership roles in Campus Connections, a service-learning course where students work with at-risk youth. Students oversee mentoring dyads. Supervision of mentoring, crisis intervention, and relationship building are developed.
Supervised experience in the practice of school psychology with children and adolescents in a school or clinic setting. (See Ph.D./Ed.S. Internship Guidelines for complete description.) S/U graded.
APCE 644: with minimum grade of C and APCE 645: with minimum grade of C and APCE 779: with minimum grade of C and APCE 646: with minimum grade of C
2,000 hour pre-doctoral internship at a site meeting APA training standards. Completed in 3-6 consecutive semesters after Ph.D. course work and approval of dissertation proposal (required before internship match day). S/U graded.
Capstone experiences in the areas of teaching, research apprenticeships, consulting, supervision, and counseling in preapproved settings. An approved internship plan must be in place before students engage in internship activities.
This course is an introduction to clinical administrative experiences, including conducting intakes, making treatment recommendations, engaging in campus/community outreach and providing therapeutic services. S/U graded.
APCE 702: with minimum grade of C and APCE 712: with minimum grade of C
This course offers the opportunity to refine assessment and therapeutic skills with children, adolescents and adults, couples or families. S/U graded.
APCE 702: with minimum grade of C and APCE 712: with minimum grade of C and APCE 793: with minimum grade of C
This course offers students the opportunity to refine their assessment skills with clients in various community based organizations. S/U graded.
APCE 702: with minimum grade of C and APCE 712: with minimum grade of C
Required for all doctoral students. Student must earn a maximum of 4 hours of credit in this course in partial fulfillment of requirements for all doctoral degrees, before admission to candidacy. S/U graded.
Required of all doctoral candidates. A student must earn a minimum of 12 hours of credit for the dissertation in partial fulfillment of requirements for all doctoral degrees. S/U graded.