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3.00 Credits
This introductory clinical skills course is a practical application of the major theories and techniques of adult individual psychotherapy. An overview of the counseling process is presented, and foundational skills for establishing the therapeutic alliance and working with client background, emotions, thoughts and behaviors are demonstrated and practiced in class. The course equips students to become agents of social change and explores the theoretical, research, and theological bases of the intervention approaches and basic steps for individualizing these to unique client needs. Students also learn social justice approaches to counseling and psychotherapy. A grade of B or better is required.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive framework for understanding the development and psychodynamics of human personality structure and functioning, including an understanding of basic types of personality/character organization or style. The course will provide students with an assessment framework for understanding personality dynamics through the use of cognitive, object-relational, affective and behavioral dynamics at both conscious and unconscious levels. The course will also integrate Biblical and theological insights, as well as cultural issues that affect personality dynamics. Grade of B or better required. (Prerequisite: CNSL 511)
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the major concepts in assessment, including the social, legal, and ethical issues involved in construction, selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests. Students will be introduced to the major categories of assessment instruments and to representative instruments in each category. A grade of B or better is required for School Psychology students to progress to CNSL 615. Materials fee applies.
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3.00 Credits
The course will provide principles, models and methods of biopsychosocial assessment to aid in case formulation and treatment planning. Students will have opportunities to gain skills in assessment and strategy selection via in-class demonstration, roles plays and practice with clients. A grade of B or better is required to pass. (Pre-requisites: CNSL 500, 518, 602, 609)
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3.00 Credits
This advanced clinical skills course builds upon the foundations of previous theoretical courses and the basic skills introduced in CNSL602. The focus is on forming interventions that enrich the clinical dialogue through integration and application of techniques from across the field of counseling practice. Skills will be demonstrated and practiced in class, and students will conduct a course of psychotherapy with a volunteer client. The course also requires a field placement of 100 hours in an approved clinical setting. A grade of B or better is required. (Prerequisites: CNSL 500, 505, 518, 602, 609)
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3.00 Credits
This seminar course accompanies the Clinical Counseling internship placement which requires a minimum of 300 hours of supervised training in an approved clinical setting. The internship placement and seminar classes provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills gained over the course of the program to diverse client populations and professional settings. Seminar topics are drawn from student field placement experiences, and include: professional roles and functions, ethical and legal standards, and strategies for working with diverse populations. Both individual and group supervision is provided. To be eligible for this course, the student must have the approval of the department and be in Good Academic Standing. The course is graded pass/fail. (Prerequisite: CNSL 625, co-requisite CNSL614)
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3.00 Credits
This second seminar course accompanies the Clinical Counseling internship placement which requires a minimum of 300 hours of supervised training in an approved clinical setting. The internship placement and seminar classes provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills gained over the course of the program to diverse client populations and professional settings. The course builds upon the previous seminar course with topics drawn from student field placement experiences and in preparation for entry into the counseling field, including: professional credentialing processes, career development, and professional self-care. Both individual and group supervision is provided. The course is graded pass/fail. (Prerequisite: CNSL 675)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the nature of human communication as elucidated by the social sciences as well as philosophy and theology. We explore the role communication plays in the construction and management of meanings, identities, values, cultures, and relationships in various contexts. The goal is to understand both how communication operates and how it can optimally foster the good of individuals, relationships, and society.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the study of contemporary forms of mass mediated communication. The course surveys the main topics in the field of media studies and introduces students to a variety of analytical perspectives. Issues include the economic, political, and social contexts of media production; the roles that media products and industries play in the lives of individuals and societies; and the global significance of new media technologies.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the structure, functions, routines, conventions, and challenges that form the complex professional landscape of the mass media industries.
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