2021-2022 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Counseling and Mental Health Professions Courses
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Counseling and Mental Health Professions
Counseling (COUN)
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COUN 202 - Professional Orientation and Ethics
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
This course is intended for students planning to work in the helping profession with a concentration in mental health. The goal is to provide students with an orientation to and a foundation of understanding about the mental health field and helping profession by examining topics related to the roles and functions, history, and basic concepts of the profession. Ethical and legal issues related to the field will also be addressed.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 203 - Introduction to Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Basic counseling skills for use by teachers and other helping professionals.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Not open to counseling majors.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 205 - College Student Development Counseling: Theory and Practice
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course is intended to introduce students to current trends and best practices in the field of college counseling and student development. College student development theory, changing demographics, multicultural perspectives, and the current issues and challenges facing practitioners will be examined.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 223 .
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 206 - Contemporary Issues in Student Affairs and College Student Development Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
This course is designed to strengthen the student’s knowledge and skills regarding specific contemporary issues related to student affairs and college student development counseling. The focus is on relevant topics as well as specific counseling strategies and interventions offering students the opportunity to strengthen the clinical skills developed in earlier course work.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 203
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Summer Session I 2026
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Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 210 - Counseling and Helping Relationships
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
In this course students examine counseling concepts and techniques that influence the helping processes, as well as learn about and practice the essential interviewing and counseling skills used to develop a therapeutic relationship. Students also receive a general orientation to the major counseling theories including family systems theory to enable them to conceptualize client presentation and select appropriate mental health counseling interventions.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 211 - Principles and Practices of Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course introduces students to issues related to the etiology, assessment, and treatment of substance use. Key concepts related to the classification of substance use disorders, and necessary screening tools and assessment skills that counselors utilize during the initial clinical interview will be reviewed. Counseling skills, approaches, and interventions for substance use disorders that match individual client needs will be addressed. The interface between substance use disorders and psychopathology is closely examined. Through lectures, readings, class discussions, experiential activities, and various media, students will be able to widen the scope of their understanding and application of empirically-supported approaches to prevention and treatment.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Matriculation in counseling program or permission of program director. (Formerly Principles and Practices of Addiction Counseling.)
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 220 - Technology for Counselors
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course is designed to provide counselors and helping professionals with basic knowledge and skills related to the use of computer technology as a tool for research, analysis, and application in counseling. Discussions of the ethical and legal issues related to technology’s limitations will be included. With the goal of fostering technical skills and awareness, this course will combine practical experiences using computer technology, and analysis of the applications created for the counseling profession, including teleheath applications.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 223 . May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 222 - Addressing Contemporary Issues in School Counseling Practice
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is designed to strengthen school counseling students’ knowledge and skills related to addressing contemporary issues impacting K-12 students and schools in today’s society. Issues addressed include suicide assessment and prevention, crisis prevention and intervention, advocacy for affected groups, bullying, school violence, and substance use. This course will discuss the role of school counselors working within a comprehensive developmental guidance program in collaboration with other school personnel. Students learn evidence-based strategies, including individual and systemic interventions, to promote positive student development and a safe learning environment for all. Multicultural competence, including the ability to advocate for equity across all students, will be emphasized. Students will be exposed to and conduct field research in the role of consultation and collaboration across the school, family, and community in the development of relevant whole-school policy and programming. Students will strengthen basic counseling skills through ongoing role-play practice and increase competence in consultation and intervention strategies.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 210 or COUN 223 .
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 223 - Theories and Principles of Counseling
Semester Hours: 6
Fall, Spring
Integrative course experience designed to provide students with an understanding of the therapeutic process and the major theoretical models underpinning counseling and psychotherapy. Development of counseling microskills will be a primary focus addressed through in-class experiential practice. Counseling applications for different settings and cultures will be explored. Students will engage in self-awareness activities as part of their training in intervention strategies and the helping process.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Counseling majors only.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 224 - Counseling Practice in Contemporary Society
Semester Hours: 6
Fall, Spring
Designed to strengthen students’ knowledge and skills in a wide array of topics and processes as they relate to counseling individuals in contemporary society. Areas studied include human development, decision-making models, career and life planning, special populations, multicultural competence, school guidance, human sexuality, family systems, substance abuse, crisis intervention, referral, consultation, appraisal, and research and evaluation. Through supervised classroom practice, students are assisted in integrating this knowledge base with continued counseling skills development while applying a problem-management model of counseling intervention.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 223 .
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 225 - Counseling for Death, Dying and Bereavement
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course is intended for counselors and mental health professionals who are concerned about helping others and themselves cope with death, dying and bereavement. Topics include the effects of imminent and sudden death on the person and the family, children and death, attitudes toward death, and the helping person’s role in bereavement support. Consideration of other topics depends on the interests and needs of students in the class.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 223 or permission of program adviser.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 226 - Counseling for College and Post-Secondary Planning
Semester Hours: 3
Summer
Principles and techniques. Methods of working with high school students who are college-bound and their parents. Advisement on college readiness, planning, application, and selection.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 210 , or permission of program adviser.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 227 - Counseling for Career and Life Planning
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Summer
Theories, systems, procedures and processes of career counseling are presented. This course focuses on knowledge and skill development in assessment techniques and presents developmental strategies for promoting effective career and life decisions on the part of clients. Applications for different settings and cultures are explored and the technological tools used in contemporary career counseling practice are examined.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 223 .
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
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Fall 2026
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COUN 230 - Advanced Counseling Skills and Strategies
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This clinical practice course is designed to expand upon the counseling skills and practices learned in counseling foundation coursework. This course will focus on counselor clinical behaviors and the therapeutic relationship as essential to effective counseling. Through didactic instruction, demonstration, and supervised practice with analog clients, students will gain further competence in case conceptualization and the application of skills, dispositions, and intervention strategies in the therapeutic process. Family systems, multicultural and gender issues will be highlighted in assessment and treatment planning strategies. This course is intended to provide students with a solid foundation for counseling practicum and advanced clinical training course.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 202 and 223 . May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 237 - Counseling Families of the Elderly
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Basic developmental processes which reflect the fundamental changes occurring during the aging process are examined initially from a sociohistorical perspective. Subsequently, the unique features of later adult development and its psychological interactive effects on the person’s family are examined. Concerned with the psychosocial development of older individuals and the effects of these life cycle growth patterns and transitions on their families. Specific counseling theories and interventions are presented for each area of transition.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 223 or permission of program adviser.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 244 - Interviewing and Therapeutic Counseling With the Aging
Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Provides the skills and expertise counselors need in order to serve the elderly. Attention is given to various interviewing and therapeutic techniques which are specific to the elderly and incorporate client perceptions and understanding of life events. Emphasis on the nature and art of interviewing and a range of counselor concerns such as career counseling, retirement counseling, and counseling regarding dying and death.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 223 or permission of program adviser.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 245 - Counseling the LGBTQ+ Client
Semester Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to examine current practices related to counseling gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Various instructional methods will be used to expose students to information about LGBTQ+ individuals, experiences, communities, and support resources, increasing students’ self-awareness and multicultural competencies to work with LGBTQ+ clients in counseling.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
(Formerly Current Issues in LGBTQ+ Counseling)
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 253 - Counseling Practicum
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Student development counseling and guidance with students in school settings. 100 hours of supervised field work required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 277 or permission of program adviser. Pass/Fail grade only.
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Summer Session I 2026
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Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 255 - Organization and Conduct of the Guidance Program
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
The organization, administration, and operation of a comprehensive developmental guidance program as conducted by school counselors in the different school levels.
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Summer Session I 2026
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Fall 2026
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COUN 260 - Developmental School Guidance Practice
Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Designed to present the theoretical principles, practical skills, and resource knowledge involved in implementing a comprehensive developmental guidance program aimed at proactively meeting the social-emotional, career-related, and academic needs of school-aged youth (grades P-12).
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 261 - Understanding Psychopathology in Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Spring, Summer
This course is designed to provide a conceptual framework for understanding psychopathology and its relationship to treatment, planning and referral in counseling. Students will learn how to recognize various forms of emotional and behavioral disorders and maladjustment in children, adolescents, and adults through the use of the DSM-5. In addition to gaining an understanding of the diagnostic criteria and symptomology of mental disorders, students will discuss the important ethical, multicultural, and gender issues related to counseling, assessment, and practice.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Course work in counseling theories and principles or under advisement by faculty.
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Summer Session I 2026
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Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 262 - Treatment Planning in Mental Health Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course aims to enhance the diagnostic and conceptualization skills of students through the continuous study of childhood, adolescent, and adulthood mental disorders. The course will include an advanced, in-depth examination of the use, limitations, and benefits of the DSM5. Understanding the tools and techniques associated with assessment and the development of treatment plans, as well as the role of psychopharmacology in counseling are major goals of this course. Diagnostic challenges and treatment approach with multicultural populations will be emphasized. Students will also be exposed to a critical analysis of diagnostic systems and current treatment approaches.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 261 . May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 263 - The School Counselor’s Role in Pupil Personnel Services
Semester Hours: 3
January
The role and responsibilities of the school counselor as part of the pupil personnel team will be the focus of this course. This course is designed to help prepare school counselors who will be working in conjunction with school psychologist, social workers, ESL and special education specialists in meeting the social, emotional, academic and career development needs of school students beyond regular education services. An understanding of these populations and the procedures and support services that guide this area of practice for school counselors will be gained.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 223 .
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 270 - Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Course is intended to prepare counselors to become more effective service providers in their work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds. Organized around three developmental objectives: to increase counselor self-awareness and sensitivity to cultural difference; to acquire knowledge about the cultural values, behaviors, and worldviews of selected cultural groups; and to develop multicultural counseling skills and competencies.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 210 or 223 .
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 275 - Consultation in School and Community Settings
Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Theory and practical methods for assisting the change process in individuals and organizations along with contemporary challenges facing the mental health practitioner and school counselor. Includes theory and practice techniques of consultation applied to the counseling and human service programs.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 210 or 223 . May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 277 - Group Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is designed to provide a theoretical and experiential understanding of the formation, development and dynamics of groups and of the leadership skills involved in group counseling. Students are required to be active participants in the group experience.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 210 or 223 . COUN and REHB majors only.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 278 - Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Historical, legal and psychological factors concerned with drug and alcohol use. Consideration of counselor’s role and treatment modalities. Opportunities for observation, field trips and practical application of counseling techniques.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
(Formerly Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counseling)
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 280-289 A-Z - Special Topics
Semester Hours: 1-4
Periodically
Specific courses designed to explore emerging topics in counseling. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. Any course may be taken a number of times so long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken.
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Summer Session I 2026
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Fall 2026
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COUN 290 - Internship: School Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Cooperatively supervised experience in guidance and counseling in selected K-8 schools. Bi-weekly seminar for consideration of work conducted in the field. Required for school counselor certification. 300 hours of supervised fieldwork required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
All other MSED in School Counseling coursework needs to be completed prior to the start of the internship.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 291 - Internship: School Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Cooperatively supervised experience in guidance and counseling in selected 9-12 high schools. Bi-weekly seminar for consideration of work conducted in the field. Required for school counselor certification. 300 hours of supervised fieldwork required
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
All other MSED in School Counseling coursework needs to be completed prior to the start of the internship.
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Summer Session I 2026
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Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 292 - Internship: School Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Cooperatively supervised experience in guidance and counseling in selected schools. Bi-monthly seminar for consideration of activities undertaken in the field.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 253 , 291 . By permission only.
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Summer Session I 2026
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Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 293 - Internship: School Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Cooperatively supervised experience in guidance and counseling in selected schools. Bi-monthly seminar for consideration of activities undertaken in the field.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 253 . By permission only.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 294 - Internship: Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Cooperatively supervised experience in counseling and program services in colleges and community agencies and organizations: Regular seminars for review of issues encountered in the field.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 253 . By permission only.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 295 - Internship: Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Cooperatively supervised experience in counseling and program services in colleges and community agencies and organizations: Regular seminars for review of issues encountered in the field.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 253 . By permission only.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 296 - Internship: Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Cooperatively supervised experience in counseling and program services in colleges and community agencies and organizations: Regular seminars for review of issues encountered in the field.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 253 . By permission only.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 297 - Internship: Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Cooperatively supervised experience in counseling and program services in colleges and community agencies and organizations: Regular seminars for review of issues encountered in the field.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 253 . By permission only.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 298 - Internship in Mental Health Counseling I
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Supervised placement in a clinically oriented setting which provides development of mental health counseling competencies. During the 300-hour approved field placement, student interns receive on-site supervision from qualified mental health professionals and faculty supervision through ongoing communication, on-site visitations and regular on-campus seminars in which issues from the field are explored. Required for mental health counselor licensure; to be taken upon completion of all the requisite course work and with program director approval.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Completion of 48 s.h. of the Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program, including COUN 223 , 230 , 253 , 261 , 275 , and 277 ; CMHP 246 . May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 299 - Internship in Mental Health Counseling II
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Supervised placement in a clinically oriented setting, which provides development of mental health counseling competencies. During the 300-hour approved field placement, student interns receive on-site supervision from qualified mental health professionals and faculty supervision through ongoing communication, on-site visitations, and regular on-campus seminars in which issues from the field are explored. Required for mental health counselor licensure.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 298 . May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 300 - Internship in Mental Health Counseling III
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, January, Spring, Summer
Supervised field placement in an approved clinical setting for advanced development in mental health counseling competencies and professional practice orientation. Student interns receive on-site supervision from qualified mental health professionals and faculty supervision through ongoing communication, two on-site visitations and weekly on-campus seminars. Exposure to professional entry requisites such as professional liability insurance, HIPAA regulations, licensure application procedures and qualifying exams will be included. To be taken upon completion of all the requisite course work and with program director approval.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 299 . May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
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Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 301 - Counseling for Crisis, Disaster and Trauma Response
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course is designed to prepare counselors to respond effectively in critical situations and to help clients who are experiencing crisis situations in their lives, including disasters and other trauma-causing events. In this course, students will learn crisis intervention theory and practice principles and the factors associated with trauma response. Students will learn evidence-based crisis intervention and trauma response strategies to apply in different settings/contexts, ages and cultural groups. Students will be exposed to the tenets of crisis/emergency management systems in agency, school or community based facilities. Students will learn Psychological First Aid (PFA) as the current standard for counselor response to disaster/crisis situations. Ethical best practices in crisis response and counselor self-care principles will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 223 or permission of program director. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
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Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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COUN 377 - Advanced Group Counseling and Leadership
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course is designed to provide students with advanced practice in group leadership. Through supervised experiential training, students will further develop the competencies required for effective group practices. Supervised opportunities for leadership in psychosocial and growth groups will be provided.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
COUN 277 . May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
Counseling and Mental Health Professions (CMHP)
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CMHP 201 - Mental Health in the Classroom
Semester Hours: 3
Summer
Origins and growth of the concept of mental health and its relevance to education.
Particular attention is devoted to interrelation of emotional and intellectual
processes in both student and teacher.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Open to those engaged in teaching or a related profession.
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Summer Session I 2026
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Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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CMHP 202 - Social Psychology and Education
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
An examination of the relevance to education of theories of social psychology
and such application thereof as group dynamics.
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Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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CMHP 203 - Foundation of Transition Services and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Summer
This course is intended to provide an interdisciplinary approach to transition for those planning to work with youth and young adults exiting high school to assume adult goals, including non-traditional transition points. An emphasis will be directed towards models/frameworks of transition, legislation affecting services, professional roles, and systems in service provision. The goal is to provide students with an orientation to the stakeholders and professions involving transition, especially avenues for improved collaboration. This course is designed to promote scholarly discourse about the topics related to transition and will require students to take an active participation in the materials, reading, and discussions throughout the semester.
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Fall 2026
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CMHP 204 - Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Partnerships
Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
In this course, students will learn about and develop an appreciation for the role of collaboration during the transition process. Beginning with a general overview, multiple definitions of collaboration will be discussed in relation to various models of collaboration. Students will also learn about the different components of collaboration and the process with which to establish a successful partnership within transition services. The course will offer an in-depth focus on each of the stakeholders in the transition process including the student with a disability, the parent/family/guardian, the special education teacher, the school counselor, other educational staff (e.g., principal, etc.), the rehabilitation counselor, and other community-based organizations (e.g., employers, colleges, Centers for Independent Living, etc.). Students should leave the course with a greater understanding about the various roles, functions, and perspectives each stakeholder brings to the partnership and the impact this has on a successful outcome for the student.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPED 249 ; REHB 230 , or equivalent course upon approval of the instructor.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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CMHP 205 - Individualized Transition Services for Diverse Student Needs
Semester Hours: 3
Spring, Summer
This course will explore the research-based knowledge, curricula, and collaborative strategies for assisting individuals with disabilities in the transition to adult roles. Emphasizing universal design for learning and the need to accommodate diverse needs of youth and young adults with disabilities, topics such as stigma and marginalization; self-determination, self-advocacy, and self-efficacy; career-life preparedness; and career development and social skills will form the foundation for transition planning. The impact of diversity characteristics and their intersection with a disability will shape the decision-making and planning process.
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Fall 2026
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CMHP 206 - Process and Techniques in Transition
Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
The purpose of this course is to further explore and begin to apply the theories, knowledge, and strategies of the transition process. This course will be rooted to the foundation of a multiple point, multiple setting, holistic transition model. Students will begin to integrate and tailor general transition practices and philosophies for the individuals with whom they work. Students will learn the fundamentals of a student-centered planning process, goal writing, and evaluating outcomes. Specific attention will be paid to the disability, cultural, sociopolitical, and empowerment characteristics of the individuals served.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPED 201 , REHB 230 or equivalent course upon approval of instructor.
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Summer Session I 2026
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Fall 2026
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CMHP 207 - Contemporary Issues in Transition for Youth With Disabilities
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course will address the contemporary issues that are relevant to the transition process for students with disabilities. The specific content for the class will change based on the state of the art for the field, but will be organized to address the following general topics: attitudes and stigma; entitlement vs. eligibility; and accessing the curriculum. Students will be expected to read contemporary scholarly journal articles and address each of the topics in relation to their specific disciplines (e.g., special education, rehabilitation counseling, school counseling, and related services), as well as identify a unified perspective on the issue through collaborative dialogue.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPED 201 ; REHB 230 ; or equivalent upon approval of instructor.
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Summer Session I 2026
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Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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CMHP 230 - Advanced Educational Psychology
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
In-depth study of different theoretical approaches to the understanding of school performance. Current affective and cognitive theories are studied with emphasis on research implications.
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Fall 2026
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CMHP 231 - Advanced Educational Psychology
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
In-depth study of different theoretical approaches to the understanding of school performance. Current affective and cognitive theories are studied with emphasis on research implications.
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Fall 2026
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CMHP 246 - Integrative Assessment in Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
This course covers the principles and procedures of assessment and evaluation in counseling, with a focus on ability, intellectual, personality, clinical, psychosocial, and career assessment procedures. Basic concepts related to ethical and cultural issues, testing procedures, interpretation, and the use of technology in assessment are covered. The goal of the course is to enable counselors to understand the basics of assessment to become quality consumers of evaluation data, which aids in the case conceptualization of personal, psychosocial, and vocational goals of the client but, moreover, increases the client’s self-awareness and understanding of potential. Reporting and communicating assessment results to clients in a holistic, qualitative manner is highlighted.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
There is a $25 materials fee. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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CMHP 248 - Life-Long Learning for the Aging
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
While adult learning has become a well-developed and mature discipline, less emphasis has been given to the education and intellectual interest of the older adult. Focus on the relationship between teaching and learning, and the aging process. Emphasis on the special aspects and issues involved in life-long learning for the more senior members of our society.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Pass/Fail grade only.
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CMHP 249 - Motivation and Emotion in Education and Counseling-Based Contexts
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course will explore the processes of motivation and emotion with a focus on educational and counseling-based settings. Primary focus will be given to understanding how individuals are motivated through competence beliefs and how these beliefs shape experiences of goal achievement in the classroom, counseling, and life in general. Focus will be on exploring the most recent research about central constructs (self-regulation, goals, anxiety, etc.), contextual influences, and culture in motivation and emotion. This course is also an introduction to strengths-based constructs that contribute to current motivation and emotion literature.
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CMHP 251 - Readings
Semester Hours: 2-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Directed readings on topics of interest to the student.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor.
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CMHP 252 - Readings
Semester Hours: 2-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Directed readings on topics of interest to the student.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor.
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CMHP 280-289 A-Z - Special Topics
Semester Hours: 1-4
Periodically
Specific courses designed to explore emerging topics in counseling. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. Any course may be taken a number of times so long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken.
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CMHP 301 - Master’s Thesis Seminar I
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Development and implementation of thesis project.
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CMHP 302 - Master’s Thesis Seminar II
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Development and implementation of thesis project.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CMHP 301 .
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Creative Arts Therapy (CAT)
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CAT 209 - Clinical Instruction in Media Techniques
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This studio course explores art media and its relationship to psychodynamic and humanistic theories. Students learn the properties of media and its application in the therapeutic setting. Interventions to determine choices of media with regard to DSM diagnosis will be considered. Ethics concerning the art product are addressed. This course also covers the design of an art therapy environment including safety, budget and structure.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
There is a materials fee of $30.
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CAT 210 - Foundations of Art Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course provides an orientation to the current practice of art therapy including its foundations and history. Students are taught key concepts of creativity, psychology and counseling theories and their relation to art therapy. Students will consider clients with special needs, a variety of art therapy approaches and institutional issues.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Restricted to students in the creative arts therapy program and by permission of the instructor.
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CAT 211 - Child and Adolescent Development in Art Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course acquaints students with developmental counseling theories: psychosexual, psychosocial and cognitive aspects defining parameters of the typically developing child, birth through adolescence and art as it appears in the graphic representations of the typically developing child. Attention is given to diagnostic techniques, family issues, issues related to children with learning and/or physical disabilities or medical illness, indicators of abuse in art, giftedness, art therapy treatment planning, special education individualized education planning, the use of age-appropriate art media, and cultural issues as they impact the child.
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CAT 212 - Group Art Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course studies theory and practice of group art therapy counseling in a variety of clinical settings. The emphasis of this course will be on the influences of art media and art therapy methods on group process. Additional focus will be placed on the stages of group development, leadership styles and interventions using creative arts therapy modalities.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 210 or permission of instructor.
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CAT 214 - Clinical Methods in Art Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course teaches projective techniques, interventions and processing with individuals and groups. Students learn clinical skills that include diagnosis, goals assessment and treatment planning. Part of the experience includes case presentations.
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CAT 215 - Clinical Applications in Art Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course covers clinical application and procedures in art therapy counseling with a variety of patient populations and a variety of clinical settings. Case material includes family art therapy and current issues and trends with regard to program development.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
There is a materials fee of $30 for this course.
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CAT 218 - Internship: Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring, Summer
Students will apply clinical art therapy counseling techniques learned in the classroom in a selected site placement setting. Supervision is provided on-site from a qualified professional, and weekly on-campus seminars in which issues from the field are explored with the Hofstra faculty supervisor. Placement is made with adviser approval, and according to the student’s interests and needs. Additionally, students will be required to complete assigned course modules related to psychopharmacology and psychiatric issues. This learning will be interwoven within the internship classroom processing group. A minimum of 300 hours is required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 210 , CAT 221 , CAT 228 .
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CAT 219 - Internship: Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring, Summer
Students will apply clinical art therapy counseling techniques learned in the classroom in a selected site placement setting. Supervision is provided on-site from a qualified professional, and weekly on-campus seminars in which issues from the field are explored with the Hofstra faculty supervisor. Placement is made with adviser approval, and according to the student’s interests and needs. Additionally, students will be required to complete assigned course modules related to psychopharmacology and psychiatric issues. This learning will be interwoven within the internship classroom processing group. A minimum of 300 hours is required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 210 , CAT 221 , CAT 228 .
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CAT 220 - Art Therapy for Adolescents
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
An approach to the treatment of adolescents with developmental, emotional and social problems through the use of art as therapy.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 210 .
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CAT 221 - Practicum: Clinical Practice in Art Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 2
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course includes the first on-site experience. Students will complete a minimum of 100 hours on-site of direct and indirect patient/client contact. Students will be engaged in current ethical and professional issues in a clinical arts therapy setting. They will be introduced to, and apply, the art therapy process as it relates to theoretical and best practice, and will formulate the foundations of the art therapist’s professional identity.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 210 and 228 .
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CAT 222 - Practicum: Clinical Practice in Art Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
During this site experience, students will identify current ethical and professional issues in a clinical art therapy setting. Observations on the art therapy process as it relates to theory will formulate the foundations of this practicum. Students will complete 50 on-site hours, attend a weekly seminar and satisfactorily show competence through a supervisor’s evaluation. Students will select either a child and/or adolescent setting or an adult or geriatric setting.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 210 , 221 . Pass/Fail grade only.
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CAT 223 - Multicultural Perspectives in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is designed to promote understanding of various bio-socio-cultural frameworks from which an effective art therapy program can be built. Through fostering multicultural and diversity competency, students will gain awareness and knowledge about self and others. Attention will be given to visual/artwork related to the importance of identity, diversity in gender and sexual orientation, language, and current inclusive topics. Ethical and legal considerations with diverse clients and/or groups will be integrated into clinical art therapy practice.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 210 .
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CAT 224 - Psychopharmacological/Psychiatric Issues in Art Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 1.5
January, Spring
This course studies a person from various perspectives. We look at the medical model: diagnosis (DSM-IVR), medication (psychopharmacology), the psychiatric mental status examination, and the person’s internal experiences. From the perspective of non-medical interventions, we study appropriate art therapy and counseling techniques and interventions to remedy the problem. We specifically explore affective disorders, psychosis, substance abuse, and childhood disturbances. Students are exposed to the medical, psychological, counseling and expressive aspects of clinical treatment.
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CAT 225 - Art Therapy Counseling Throughout Adult Development and Aging
Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course integrates art therapy counseling within the psychological, socio-cultural and biological models associated with adulthood. Focus will be placed on historical and current art therapy counseling theory, research and application.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Open to students in the Creative Arts Therapy program only. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. There is a materials fee for this course.
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CAT 226 - The Art Therapist’s Identity in a Clinical Setting
Semester Hours: 1.5
Periodically
This course explores an art therapist’s identity and role in the mental-health setting. Students will increase self-knowledge, through exploration of both familiar and new media, in order to obtain a clearer view of themselves in the field. Experientials and readings address clinical issues using a variety of media techniques. Ethical issues for the art therapist will be incorporated into course discussions.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 210 .
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CAT 227 - Special Topics in Residential Art Therapy Experience
Semester Hours: 1.5
Summer
This course allows for a residential field-site experience. Students will be exposed to the current ethical and professional issues in a unique art therapy setting. Exposure and involvement in the art therapy setting. Exposure and involvement in the art therapy process as it relates to theory will formulate the foundations of this experience.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 222 . Students will complete a 50-hour residential art therapy experience, attend scheduled seminars and satisfactorily show competence as a result of supervisor’s evaluation. Additional fees may apply (travel, room and board, etc.)
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CAT 228 - Ethical Considerations and Clinical Practice in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 2
Fall, Spring
This course introduces the student to the ethical clinical application of art therapy counseling practice. Students will be exposed to the full continuum of the ethical practice of art therapy counseling. This course will allow the student to engage in the beginner interpersonal practice of listening, basic interviewing, media choice, and application of different theoretical approaches.
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CAT 229 - Exploration of Expressive Arts and Culture in Ireland
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course, taught in Kilkenny/Dublin, Ireland, integrates the expressive arts, including visual art, music, drama, play, movement and storytelling with an emphasis on Irish culture and landscape as a form of therapy. Two local experts in Ireland will be active in presenting workshops and experientials. The course faculty will incorporate further learning through process, discussions and assignments. Focus will be placed on exposure, and application of the creative expressive therapies as it applies to both Irish and multicultural experiences. Emphasis will be on Ireland’s history, and changing culture, through the landscape and use of the Expressive Arts Therapies (EXA).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
(Formerly CAT 283Y: Special Topics: Exploration of Expressive Arts and Culture in Ireland). Credit given for this course or CAT 283Y: Special Topics: Exploration of Expressive Arts and Culture in Ireland.
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CAT 235 - Creativity in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course examines the nature of creativity with a concentration on contemporary psychological perspectives and the creative arts. Students study conditions that foster creativity, current working definitions, the creative processes demonstrated by famous people and the dynamics of the creative person. The relationship between culture and creativity is also explored as are resources for use in different settings and with diverse populations. Attention is given to the gifted and other high ability learners. 15 hours of fieldwork is required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
There is a $25 materials fee. Credit given for this course or SPED 210 , not both. (Formerly Creativity.)
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CAT 238 - A Systematic Approach to Art Therapy: Working With the Family
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course is designed for students to develop an understanding of the application of creative arts therapy within basic systems theory. As a result, students will be able to incorporate systemic techniques cited within this course into creative arts therapy interventions or creative arts therapy interventions into systemic therapy.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 210 or MFT 266 and permission of instructor. Course requires a $20 materials fee.
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CAT 241 - Drama Therapy for the Helping Professional
Semester Hours: 3
Summer
An elective graduate course to acquaint students with the fundamentals of drama therapy as practiced today. Different forms of drama theater games, improvisations, role-play psychodrama and performance theater are now being used in hospitals, schools, prisons, recreation and rehabilitation centers, libraries, and nursing homes. Drama that is intentionally used for healing and personal growth is called drama therapy. Through lectures and experiential workshops, professional helpers learn how to incorporate drama therapy techniques into their work.
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CAT 242 - Poetry/Bibliotherapy for the Helping Professional
Semester Hours: 3
January
An elective graduate course to acquaint students with the fundamentals of poetry and bibliotherapy as it is being practiced today. Every helping professional needs effective tools to encourage communication and develop honest self-expression and emotional awareness. Poetry, literature, and various forms of the written word are used as dynamic therapeutic modalities in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, recreational and rehabilitation centers and libraries. Through lectures and experiential workshops, professional helpers learn how to incorporate expressive techniques into their work, as well as their personal lives.
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CAT 249 - Therapeutic Art for the Elderly
Semester Hours: 1.5
Summer
Course emphasizes and explores the role of art in the lives of the elderly both for therapeutic purposes and for personal enrichment. Art as therapy is studied as a way of fostering self-expressions, increasing sensory stimulation and awareness, facilitating socialization, and reviewing and integrating life events. Use of art media, special techniques and methods of approach is discussed as they apply to working with institutionalized elderly and the elderly living in the community.
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CAT 251 - Readings
Semester Hours: 2-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Directed readings on topics of interest to the student.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor.
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CAT 252 - Readings
Semester Hours: 2-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Directed readings on topics of interest to the student.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor.
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CAT 280-289 A-Z - Special Topics
Semester Hours: 1-4
Periodically
Specific courses designed to explore emerging topics in creative arts therapy. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. Any course may be taken a number of times so long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken.
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CAT 300 - Research Seminar in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course will examine the application of empirical research methods in addressing questions emanating from the practice of art therapy counseling. Students will discuss and review the literature on issues in the profession and will develop and implement an empirical research project based on the issues raised.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Successful completion of this course in combination with an approved 200-level elective may be offered in place of the master’s thesis; CAT 301 and 302 .
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CAT 301 - Thesis in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling I
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Development and implementation of thesis project. This part I thesis course will examine the application of empirical research in addressing questions emanating from the practice of Art Therapy Counseling. Students will administer their IRB-approved thesis project, analyze collected data and develop a full academic thesis for publication through the Hofstra library.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 210 , 228 , 221 , and professor’s permission.
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CAT 302 - Thesis in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling II
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Development and implementation of thesis project. This part II thesis course will examine the application of empirical research in addressing questions emanating from the practice of Art Therapy Counseling. Students will administer their IRB-approved thesis project, analyze collected data and develop a full academic thesis for publication through the Hofstra library.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CAT 210 , 228 , 221 , 301 , and professor’s permission.
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Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
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MFT 204 - Individual and Family Life Cycle Development
Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Eight stages of family life cycle are examined at three different levels of analysis: individual, systemic, and relational ethical. Major psychological tasks of each stage are presented with an examination of the potential problems. Family dysfunctions at each stage are considered from a systemic point of view as compared to other, more individually oriented theories, such as behaviorism, psychodynamic and developmental theories.
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MFT 205 - Historical and Sociocultural Aspects of Family Development and Theory
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This is the study of the institution of family and marriage from the 18th century to the present with emphasis on the effect of differing social and economic conditions on the written and implied marital contract, and their relation to current theories of marriage and family therapy.
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MFT 233 - Therapy With Families in Crisis: A Clinical Approach
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course explores various symptoms of families in crisis who are seen in a clinical setting. Major theoretical approaches are examined, along with intervention strategies for helping these families. Some family crises explored are suicide, child or spouse abuse, rape, natural and accidental disaster, illness, relationship dissolution, and death.
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MFT 234 - Brief Family Therapy
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
The course focus is on the potency and efficacy of brief family therapy as a therapeutic model which promotes change in families who have become stabilized around the maintenance of a symptom or a problem in one or more of its members.
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MFT 236 - Family Therapy and Ethnicity
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Ethnicity relates family process to the broader context in which it evolves. Coming to terms with ethnicity for therapists is necessary in order to gain a perspective on the relativity of our belief systems. Cultural groups vary in the emphasis they place on different transitions. Different groups vary as to what behaviors they see as problematic as well as solutions to problems. This course describes the difference between various groups with regard to problems typically presented in therapy. Specific interventions are discussed with the primary goal of helping therapists understand people’s behavior in a contextually appropriate way.
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MFT 238 - Couple Therapy
Semester Hours: 4
Fall
This is a comprehensive and thorough couple therapy workshop. Through the use of role-playing, videotape, lectures, and demonstrations, students are exposed to relevant theories of couple therapy. The focus is on interviewing assessment of interactional dynamics and intervention. Topics covered include: the creation of positive expectancies and exchanges, cognitive restructuring, contingency contracting, and marriage enrichment. Treatment strategies are examined for a variety of problem areas such as sexual dysfunctions, child-rearing problems, partner abuse (emotional and physical), jealousy, and conflicts regarding affiliation and independence.
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MFT 239 - Families in Transition: Divorced, Single Parent and Remarried Households
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Families transitioning into a divorced, single parent, or remarried configuration are the focus of this course. Relevant theories of separation and divorce are considered, along with incidences and sociocultural information. Further, relational and family responses to bereavement, grief, and loss are considered. Emotional responses, identity change, responses of children, and family structural changes are discussed, along with the appropriate treatment approaches.
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MFT 241 - Family Law and Ethics
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course is designed for marriage and family therapists and other mental health professionals working with couples and families, related to legal issues that may pertain to practice. Topics covered may include: all aspects of divorce including the grounds, custody, visitation, maintenance, alimony, child support, equitable distribution, separation and separation agreement, the legal processes of divorce including litigation, mediation and arbitration, and client relationships, and other topics such as incest, abuse, neglect, elder law, children’s issues such as PINS, juvenile involvement with the justice system, and adoption law. In addition, the course will contain information outlining professional ethical guidelines for mental health professionals as prescribed by AAMFT and New York state. Issues covered will include: a therapist’s responsibility to clients and research participants, confidentiality, professional competency and integrity, financial arrangements, advertising, and record keeping. The presentation of the course is geared toward the issues that clinical practitioners encounter in therapeutic settings. Video and case history materials are utilized.
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MFT 242 - Divorce Mediation for Mental Health Professionals
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course is designed for marriage and family therapists, psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and possibly attorneys who wish to better understand divorce mediation in New York state. Topics covered include: a short history of divorce mediation in the United States, the similarities and differences between adversarial law practices and mediators, the procedural aspects of conducting a divorce mediation, along with widely used practice procedures. The presentation of the course is geared toward the issues that clinical practitioners encounter in therapeutic settings. Video and case history materials are utilized.
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MFT 248 - Current Issues Seminar in the Treatment of Alcohol and Drug-Abusing Clients and Their Families
Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course addresses current issues in substance abuse such as substance abuse and HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases, treatment issues with dually disordered individuals, principles of confidentiality and ethical dilemmas in the treatment of substance abuse by professionals. Students will be versed in development of individual and family treatment planning, record keeping, case finding and referral. The role of the alcoholism counselor, communication skills and the Canon of Ethics will be explained.
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MFT 251 - Readings
Semester Hours: 2-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Directed readings on topics of interest to the student.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor.
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MFT 252 - Readings
Semester Hours: 2-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Directed readings on topics of interest to the student.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor.
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MFT 260 - Sexual Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy
Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course describes the history of sex research and sex therapy. It defines the common sexual issues seen by marriage and family therapists. It presents a thorough detailed investigation of the basic traditional therapeutic models for the treatment of sexual problems. The course explores the systemic basis of sexual issues, placing them in an interpersonal context, and describes systemic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. In doing so, the connection between the fields of sexual and relational therapy is examined.
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