case studies fully, and to recommend appropriate treatment plans. Pre-requisite(s): None, Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours HSM 508: Research and Evaluation Methodology Introduces students to principles and methods of social research and prepares students to appropriately apply these skills in the conduct of program evaluation and other program management applications. Emphasis will be placed on the research context for decision making in the planning, design, analysis and reporting of applied research. Prerequisite: HSA 510 or HSC 500. 3 semester hours HSS 534: Perspectives on Substance Abuse Counseling This course provides an overview of substance use issues, including: understanding the substance use experience of the user and the impact of substance use disorder on the family and the larger community; assessment of substance use from abuse to dependence; historical aspects of use and of treatment, including the current treatment delivery system; etiology with particular emphasis on application to the counseling process; 12-step groups and their role in counseling individuals with substance use problems; prevention efforts to reduce alcohol/drug problems. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours HSC 519: Introduction to Psychological Assessment This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of psychological assessment for the counseling field. Students review the history, principles, and current methods of psychological assessment with a focus on their applied use in counseling practice. Students explore selected psychological instruments and their basic relevant statistics, reliability, validity, and use of norms. They further discuss the role of the clinical interview and psychological testing (construction, administration, and interpretation), as well as ethical practices in assessment. Pre-requisite(s): HSC 501, HSC 510 and HSC 511; or permission of Program Chair or designate. This course introduces and examines several theories of human growth, development, and regression, exploring the entire lifespan. Students examine various philosophical perspectives as to their implications for counseling. They further analyze developmental behaviors associated with stages of development, environmental and disruptive influences upon development, and responses of mental health services and practitioners. Other topics covered in this course include normal and abnormal human behavior and development, including psychological, sociological, moral, and physical factors. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the M.S. in Counseling program; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours HSC 524: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling This course will introduce students to clinical mental health counseling by familiarizing them with the roles of the clinical mental health counselor, program development, and clinical mental health counseling models and processes. Students will learn about counselors as changes agents, client advocates, outreach specialists, consultants, and preventative educators, and they will review the effects of public policy, managed care, and other social issues on counseling practice. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours HSC 509: Advanced Human Development
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