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  • CNS 503: DSM/Psychopathology

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    Students will be introduced and learn to apply the mental health diagnostic system found in the DSM. Topics include; diagnostic interviewing skills, appropriate classification of a group of symptoms into a differential diagnosis, understanding of the etiology of the disorders discussed and appropriate interventions for each disorder (including information on psychopharmacology). The effects of socio-environmental factors on the etiology, diagnosis and treatment will also be discussed.
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  • CNS 504: Human Development

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This course explores the research and theory of human growth and development across the life span. Topics will include theories of development in the areas of social, cognitive, emotional and physical development as well as strategies for facilitating optimum development.
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  • CNS 505: Foundations of Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This course acquaints school, clinical mental health and college counseling/student affairs counselor trainees with their profession?s historical and philosophical foundations, current counselor roles, and functions, their professional counselor organizations, professional accreditation regulations, license, certification and professional preparation standards and guidelines, self-care strategies, advocacy, and counselor professional expectations. Students will demonstrate a competence in applying the ethical and legal codes in their field of concentration.
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  • CNS 506: Marriage and Family Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    Students will gain an in-depth knowledge and experience of the family counseling perspective, its theories, seminal ideas and techniques in this class. Historically significant theories in the field, as well as those of modern relevant practitioners, will be presented. Techniques will be demonstrated through video role play activities and case studies. Prerequisites: CNS 520 and CNS 501. Only open to degree students or with permission of the Program Director.
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  • CNS 507: Disabilities School Counseling Setting

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This course exposes students to the learning, mental health and intellectual disabilities found in the K-12 school counseling setting. The etiology, characteristics and contributing factors of specific disabilities will be presented. Students will demonstrate a knowledge of the DSM diagnostic system and PDE special education regulations and process and will be able to identify and apply appropriate counseling/instructional interventions and school based consultation practices for the disorders covered.
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  • CNS 508: Needs Eng Language Learner Schl Counsel

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    Addresses the competencies and skills to enable counselors to meet the needs of English language learners. Topics include language, second language acquisition, culture, assessment, and professionalism.
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  • CNS 509: College Student Development

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    Theories of student development in the higher education settings are explored across a variety of developmental domains (intellectual, academic, personality, social, emotional, career, and moral) in this course. Emphasis is placed on an in-depth examination and analysis of the characteristics, attitudes, values, beliefs, risks, and expectations of undergraduate traditional and non-traditional higher education students including the developmental needs of these students. Campus environments (social, educational, on-campus, online etc.) effects on student learning and development will also be addressed. Prerequisite: CNS 505 or permission of the Program Director.
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  • CNS 510: Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    This course provides an introduction to research designs and methodologies common to the field of counseling. Upon completing the course, students will become better consumers and critics of research, examine the role that research plays to inform practice, and possess the skills to independently conduct evaluations of their work and programs to inform practice. Prerequisite: A course in undergraduate statistics or research or permission of the Program Director
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  • CNS 511: Current Practices Student Affairs Admin

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    Students in this course will examine, investigate, assess and analyze the current issues, trends and challenges administrators in higher education face. ?Best practices? utilizing organization, management and leadership theories and practice relevant to higher education that address these issues, trends and challenges will be introduced. Students will apply appropriate models developed in response to these changes and challenges, as well as, develop and implement their own intervention programs for the challenges facing higher education administrators in the 21st Century.
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  • CNS 512: Individual Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Gwynedd Mercy University

    An introduction to the counseling approach and theory espoused by Alfred Adler. This course will give the student a solid foundation in the theory of Individual Psychology, its research and application. Topics include but are not limited to: basic fictions, family constellation, birth order, lifestyle, social interest, purposefulness of behavior, striving for superiority, inferiority feelings and safeguarding tendencies.
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