Graduate 2020-2021

APCE 601 Practicum

Supervised professional activity in student's major field;approximately 37.5 clock hours of work per credit. S/U graded.
1- 3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Community Counseling (and) Clinical Mntl Hlth Counseling (and) Counselor Education (and) Counselor Ed and Supervision (and) Counseling Psychology (and) School Counseling (and) School Psychology (and) Marriage/Couples/Family Couns Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 3 credit hours

APCE 602 Foundations of School Counseling

Study the conceptual foundation of the counseling and school counseling professions including history, philosophy, principles and trends. Includes functions of counselors, administrators, teachers and parents in meeting students' needs.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 603 Understanding Children, Adolescents, and Their Systems

A comprehensive study of therapeutic approaches and techniques for children and adolescents. The course focuses on the therapeutic involvement of significant others with children in a variety of settings.
3

Prerequisites

APCE 607 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 605 Group Laboratory Experience

Provides an opportunity to participate in a group experience. S/U graded.
1

Prerequisites

(Concurrent Prerequisite APCE 606 or Concurrent Prerequisite APCE 662 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 606 Theories and Practices in Group Guidance

Must be taken at site of admission. Study theories and methods of group counseling including applications in school settings for educational planning, career decisions and interpersonal relations, and forming and facilitating guidance groups in educational settings.
3

Prerequisites

(APCE 602 or APCE 607 with a minimum grade of C)

Corequisites

APCE 605

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 607 Theories of Counseling

The study and critical analysis of the major counseling theories and elements of effective psychotherapy as they apply to the counseling process.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Clinical Counseling (and) Community Counseling (and) Clinical Mntl Hlth Counseling (and) Counselor Education (and) Counselor Ed and Supervision (and) Counseling Psychology (and) School Counseling (and) School Psychology (and) Marriage/Couples/Family Couns Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 608 Organization, Administration and Evaluation of School Counseling Programs

The major focus of this applied course is on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive school counseling program that meets national standards.
3

Prerequisites

APCE 602 with a minimum grade of C

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Community Counseling (and) Clinical Mntl Hlth Counseling (and) Counselor Education (and) Counselor Ed and Supervision (and) Counseling Psychology (and) Marriage/Couples/Family Couns (and) School Counseling (and) School Psychology Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 609 Foundations of Play Therapy

Course includes an overview of play therapy principles, history, techniques, and modalities. Course features a practicum element during which students conduct one play therapy session, under supervision of the instructor.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 612 Practicum in Individual Counseling

Students will receive supervised experience in counseling, including use of audio and video tapes, client and supervisor feedback, and seminar. This course must be taken at the site of admission. S/U graded.
5

Prerequisites

(APCE 558 and APCE 607 with a minimum grade of C) and (APCE 602 or APCE 650 with a minimum grade of C) and (PSY 530 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 10 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

APCE 614 Internship in School Counseling and Guidance

Refer to program handbook. Must be taken at site of admission. A culminating field experience for counseling students engaged in counseling and guidance activities in elementary, middle, and high school settings under the supervision of one or more licensed school counselors. S/U graded.
1- 9

Prerequisites

(APCE 608 and APCE 612 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 18 credit hours

Course Fee

Supervision Fee Required

APCE 616 Career Theory, Counseling and Assessment

Study theory and methods of career counseling, introduce and become familiar with career assessment instruments, and discuss current issues in the field of career counseling.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Assessment Fee Required

APCE 617 Play Therapy: Theory and Practicum

Study theoretical bases for play therapy and conduct play therapy under faculty supervision.
3

Prerequisites

APCE 612 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

APCE 619 Practicum II in Individual Counseling

Practicum II is a field-based experience, viewed as a transitionary experience to be completed after successful completion of Practicum I and prior to registering for and completing Internship hours. S/U graded.
3

Prerequisites

(APCE 612 with a minimum grade of C) and (APCE 606 or APCE 662 with a minimum grade of C)

Corequisites

APCE 616 and APCE 673

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

APCE 622 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 3

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

APCE 623 Understanding and Counseling Diverse Populations

An examination of counselor training issues and counseling skills relevant to working with clients with diverse cultural backgrounds. This course will sensitize students to the concerns of various cultural groups.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Clinical Counseling (and) Community Counseling (and) Clinical Mntl Hlth Counseling (and) Counselor Ed and Supervision (and) Counseling Psychology (and) School Counseling (and) School Psychology (and) Marriage/Couples/Family Couns Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 624 Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse

Examination of major treatment approaches to substance abuse and theories of etiology. Investigation of pharmacological and medical aspects of commonly used substances. Explore addiction and abuse in related compulsive behaviors.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 650 Orientation to Clinical Counseling

Provides conceptual foundation for the counseling profession with emphasis on community counseling. Places the profession in a historical context; introduces associations, licensure, certification, accreditation, codes of ethics, and practice settings.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 657 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling and Psychology

Covers the interrelationship of ethical standards and legal regulation in professional counseling, education and psychology. Ethical standards, litigation and legal regulation are examined in regard to professional practice.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 660 Psychological Consultation: Theory and Practice

Overview of consultation theory and practice. Mental health, expert, collaborative, behavioral and organizational models will be discussed and applied to problems in school and agency settings.
3

Prerequisites

APCE 607 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 661 Psychological Trauma and Intervention for Individuals, Families and Communities

An overview of the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on individuals, families and communities. Students will be introduced to strategies and interventions for working with this population.
3

Prerequisites

(APCE 558 and APCE 607 and APCE 657 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 662 Group Dynamics and Facilitation

Must be taken at site of admission. Course features an examination of theoretical bases of group counseling including group types, group development, leadership stylesand skills, and application to various populations. Ethical group leadership is emphasized.
3

Prerequisites

APCE 607 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisites

APCE 605

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Clinical Counseling (and) Community Counseling (and) Clinical Mntl Hlth Counseling (and) Counselor Education (and) Counselor Ed and Supervision (and) Counseling Psychology (and) School Counseling (and) School Psychology (and) Marriage/Couples/Family Couns Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 665 Family Systems

Study general systems theory of family development and interactions. Structural, communication and behavioral approaches to family therapy will be examined as well as ethics, legal issues and current research.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 668 Sexuality Counseling

Recommended for advanced students. Counselors explore the treatment of various sexual issues. Topics covered: male and female sexual systems, sexual myths, variations in sexual behavior and common sexual concerns. Various therapeutic approaches are presented.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 669 Advanced Methods: Couples and Family Therapy

Course expands on family therapy models presented in APCE 665 and includes other significant models. Training activities include diagnosis, assessment, case presentations, enactments, video use and case analysis.
3

Prerequisites

(Concurrent Prerequisite APCE 612 and APCE 665 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 673 Appraisal and Assessment in Counseling

This course features an overview of individual and group approaches to assessment used by professional counselors. Course participants evaluate instruments, interpret results, and demonstrate knowledge of psychometric properties.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Clinical Counseling (and) Community Counseling (and) Clinical Mntl Hlth Counseling (and) Counselor Education (and) Counselor Ed and Supervision (and) Counseling Psychology (and) School Counseling (and) School Psychology (and) Marriage/Couples/Family Couns Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Assessment Fee Required

APCE 674 Assessment for Intervention: Cognitive and Academic

This course is designed to cover the basic skills needed to administer and interpret individual intelligence and academic achievement tests, report writing, and provision of verbal feedback from assessment results.
4

Corequisites

APCE 677

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Assessment Fee Required

APCE 677 Psychometrics in Counseling Psychology

Course covers topics in psychometrics including theory and techniques of psychological measurement, scale and inventory construction, reliability, validity, evaluation of measurement quality, classical and contemporary measurement theory, and standardization.
1

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 678 Assessment for Intervention: Personality and Behavior

Provides a foundation of learning the application of personality assessments. Supervised experiences in learning how to administer, interpret, and integrate assessment results in relationship to counseling psychology research and practice.
4

Prerequisites

APCE 674 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Assessment Fee Required

APCE 682 Biological Aspects of Behavior

Presentation of the biological/neuroanatomical underpinnings of behavior and affect, including: function/structure of nervous system, neuropathy, physiology of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, sensation/perception, physiology of emotion, sleep, reproduction and motivation.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 683 Affective Aspects of Behavior

Examination of the affective aspects of behavior including topics such as affect, mood, and emotion. An overview and construction of affect, emotional regulation and dysregulation; biological, cognitive, developmental, social/cultural aspects of affect, and interventions.
1

Level Restriction

Include GR

APCE 691 Internship in Clinical Counseling: Couples and Family Therapy

Refer to program handbook.Must be taken at site of admission. Minimum of 600 hours onsite required. A culminating field experience for qualified students in the area of community counseling: marriage and family therapy. S/U graded.
1- 9

Prerequisites

APCE 694 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 18 credit hours

Course Fee

Supervision Fee Required

APCE 692 Internship in Clinical Counseling

Refer to program handbook. Must be taken at site of admission. Minimum of 600 total on-site hours required. A culminating field experience for qualified community counseling students in areas of specialty. S/U graded.
1- 9

Prerequisites

APCE 612 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 18 credit hours

Course Fee

Supervision Fee Required

APCE 694 Practicum in Couples and Family Therapy

Receive supervised experiential training in counseling with families. Develop diagnostic and therapeutic skills in systemic approaches. S/U graded.
4

Prerequisites

(APCE 612 or APCE 712 with a minimum grade of C) and (APCE 669 with a minimum grade of C)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Clinical Counseling (and) Community Counseling (and) Clinical Mntl Hlth Counseling (and) Counselor Education (and) Counselor Ed and Supervision (and) Counseling Psychology (and) School Counseling (and) School Psychology (and) Marriage/Couples/Family Couns Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

APCE 695 Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Couples and Family Therapy

Study of interventions utilized within the major approaches to couple and marital therapy. Covers current issues and research in family therapy.
3

Prerequisites

APCE 665 with a minimum grade of C

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Clinical Counseling (and) Community Counseling (and) Clinical Mntl Hlth Counseling (and) Counselor Education (and) Counselor Ed and Supervision (and) School Counseling (and) School Psychology (and) Marriage/Couples/Family Couns Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR