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Course Descriptions
HSC 501: Fundamentals of Counseling This course presents an overview of principles, techniques, and methods essential in establishing an effective counseling relationship. Specific skills, competencies, and concepts related to counseling are studied and an ongoing experiential component provides opportunity to practice these developing skills. In addition to basic skills and techniques, there is a focus on self-awareness and insight. Students learn to better understand themselves as individuals and how to use that awareness when working with clients. As students gain more self-awareness, increased insight, and counseling skills, they are better prepared to become effective counselors. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Master of Science in Counseling, either the School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling Emphasis, or consent of the department. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours HSC 503: Counseling and Human Development in a Multicultural Society This course examines counseling in the context of a multicultural society. The dynamics of human development, interpersonal interactions, communities, and institutions are explored through the lens of gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, ability, religion, and other areas of diversity. Students explore how the differences between and within groups of people have implications for impeding and enhancing the quality of life, resources, and experience of clients. Students develop insight into how to use culturally derived and informed assessments and interventions as they investigate the social justice and advocacy issues pertaining to counseling. Over the duration of the course, students reflect on how their own cultural identities and worldviews can impact clients, the profession, and society-at-large. Pre-requisite(s): HSC 501. This course expands interviewing skills and techniques through extended practice sessions with one client, relevant readings, examination of case materials, and written exercises. The focus is placed on advanced skills of interviewing, with emphasis on development and integration of individual style and technique. Pre-requisite(s): HSC 501 and HSC 510. Co-requisite(s): None. HSC 505: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis This course will provide an overview of the DSM V and how it can be used for purposes of assessment and diagnosis of the individual client. The student will learn the characteristics of various personality disorders and how to assess these disorders within the parameters of the helping interview. Pre-requisite(s): HSC 501, HSC 510. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours HSC 506: Introduction to Theory and Practice of Family Therapy Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours HSC 504: Clinical Techniques of Counseling This course explores the theoretical models and concepts of family therapy. The systemic dynamics and developmental stages of the family are examined within the context of cultural and societal factors. Students reflect on how the historical and current experiences in their own families influence their perspective on the structure and functioning of families in our society.
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