ENC 624
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Theories & Techniques of Counseling
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3 Credits
| This course is a study of counseling theories and models that facilitate client conceptualization, selection of appropriate interventions and development of a personal model of counseling. |
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ENC 621
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Career Counseling
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3 Credits
| Basic counseling skills for career planning, exploration and decision-making. Basic counseling skills for career planning, exploration, and decision-making across the life span. Theories of career development, assessment in career counseling, career guidance programs for primary, secondary, and higher education, and career issues for special populations are addressed. Opportunity for practical experience in interviewing, assessment, and career information gathering and distribution is provided. |
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ENC 630
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Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Health Disorders
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3 Credits
| An overview of psychodiagnostics and psychopathology. Basics of psychodiagnostics and psychopathology will be covered. Students will gain a working knowledge of the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as well as a basis of treatments for mental disorders. |
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ENC 551
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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Related & Addictive Disorders
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3 Credits
| Students study theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors, including strategies for prevention, intervention and treatment. |
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ENC 540
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Human Growth & Development Across the Lifespan
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3 Credits
| In this course, students gain an understanding of the nature and needs of persons at all developmental levels and in multicultural contexts, including common theories, neurobiological behavior, models of resiliency, exceptional abilities, factors that affect normal and abnormal behavior and wellness over the life span. Experiential activities emphasize personal contact and on-site work with people of different ages and stages of physical and psychological development. |
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ENC 623
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Pre-Practicum in Counseling
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3 Credits
| Instruction, demonstration, practice and evaluation in basic interviewing and response skills. Emphasis on practice and skill development. (Area d) |
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ENC 604
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Research Methodology & Evaluation
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3 Credits
| This course covers research methods, statistical analysis, needs assessment and program evaluation utilized in counseling, education and human service administration. Emphasis is placed on the use of research to inform evidence-based, ethical practice in decision-making. |
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ENC 586
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Counseling Diverse Populations
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3 Credits
| Students are introduced to value systems and diverse groups and the use of theories and models of diversity in establishing effective helping relationships. |
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ENC 625
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Principles of Group Counseling
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3 Credits
| This course teaches group theory and experiential understanding of group counseling dynamics, including group purpose, practices, methods and group leader facilitation skills for a multicultural society. Students receive supervised practice and experience in group counseling as both a leader and participant. |
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ENC 641
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Assessment in Counseling
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3 Credits
| Development of a framework for understanding the individual. Methods of data gathering and interpretation, individual and group testing, case study approaches and study of individual differences — ethnic, cultural and sex factors. (Area b) |
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ENC 631
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Trauma Crisis & Grief Counseling
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3 Credits
| An overview of responses to crises of various types including those that are more individual, those that affect families and those that have wider impact for entire communities. When these crises occur, normal problem-solving methods are typically insufficient to address the level of emotional and social difficulties involved. Practical intervention techniques are practiced and opportunities to observe people in the field are offered. |
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ENC 661
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Intimate Partner Relationships & Family Counseling
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3 Credits
| Theories and techniques of couples and family counseling. Emphasis is on working with couples, families and children to promote human development, including the role of the family counselor within the network of school and clinical mental health settings. |
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