Students use case studies and simulated family scenarios to apply various approaches to family therapy. Pre-requisite(s): HSC 501. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours HSC 510: Theories of Counseling Theories of counseling and psychotherapy will be introduced and explored. Students will examine philosophical stance, therapeutic assumptions, and strategic interventions relative to the major schools of thought. Effective characteristics of helping relationships in a multicultural society will be explored. The relationship between counseling theories and evidence-based outcomes will be highlighted. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Science in Counseling, either the School Counseling or Community Counseling Emphasis, or consent of department. 3 semester hours HSC 511: Professional Practice and Ethics in Counseling T his course is an orientation to the issues and ethics in the field of professional counseling. Students learn about the different types of counseling settings including public schools and a variety of clinical mental health agencies. The course also focuses on learning and applying the American Counseling Association's Standards of Care and Code of Ethics. Case samples of ethical decision-making, role plays, and personal reflection are emphasized. The requirements for national certification and state licensing are also covered during the course. 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 Program Chair. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours HSC 512: Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling This course provides an overview of group types, dynamics, leadership, theories and techniques in group counseling. Specific skills, competencies and concepts related to group counseling are applied through an on-going experiential component. Pre-requisite(s): HSC 501 and HSC 510. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours HSC 514: Counseling for Career Development This course presents an overview of the concepts, theories, history, practices and techniques of career counseling as applied in various settings. In addition, the course reviews the use of occupational classification systems, tests and computer technology in counseling. Counseling special populations, diversity issues, ethical practice, and career counselor identity are woven throughout the course. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours HSC 520: Human Sexuality This course explores the various aspects of human sexual behavior and counseling issues related to sexuality. The biological, psychological, social, emotional, and developmental aspects of human sexual behavior are studied. Specific techniques and approaches to sexuality counseling are applied to case studies. The complexity of sexual behavior is emphasized, and other dynamics and related factors are also explored. Special topics, including sexually transmitted disease, cultural influences, societal norms, ethical issues, family planning, substance abuse, aging, sexual disorder and sexual deviancy, are considered. The expected student outcome is the ability to apply knowledge about sexuality counseling to a variety of case studies, to analyze the
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