Advanced Counseling Practice
Studies major theories and cultural discourses utilized by supervisors, counselors, and clients, with an emphasis on understandings of problem formation and change. Assumptions about normal behavior and pathology will…
Explores the intersection between teaching and learning theories as they relate to best practices for the clinical training of counselors across a variety of modalities, formats, and settings. The assessment of the…
Addresses issues in training supervisors, as well as evidence-based supervision practices. Focuses on the synthesis of the theories of supervision, including opportunities to provide culturally competent supervision to…
Provides an advanced study of approaches to the appraisal of individual and groups within the helping process. Students will increase their knowledge and skills relative to the identification and utilization of…
The focus of this course builds on the foundational ethical knowledge and examines a range of contemporary ethical issues in counseling and the intersectionality with the legal system. Ethical decision making models and…
Doctoral Internship
This course provides a supervised group experience for students completing hours in any of the following internships: advanced clinical, supervision, teaching, research, and/or leadership & advocacy. Depending on…
This comprehensive examination requires a doctoral portfolio and presentation of the students professional identity development, along with the five core areas of counselor education: teaching, research, leadership and…
Independent Study
This course provides independent reading and/or research, at the post-master degree level, under the direction of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. May be repeated for…
Dissertation Proposal
This course focuses on research ethics and recent trends in research in the field of counseling. Emphasis is placed on the practice of reading and critiquing research in the field, understanding strategies for…
Dissertation
Supports and guides students in the development and completion of their dissertation. This is a relevant scholarly contribution, designed and conducted under the supervision of a research committee. Dissertation…
This course will provide students with an overview of the criminal justice system. The structure and function of the police, courts, and corrections, as well as the policies these agencies use to control crime, will be…
Policing in America
This course explores contemporary policing in the United States, emphasizing the evolving role of law enforcement and its interactions with diverse communities. Topics include police patrol strategies, community…
Criminal Procedure and Investigation
This course introduces students to the fundamental legal principles and investigative techniques essential to criminal investigations, focusing on evidence collection and preservation, and the constitutional…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to criminal justice students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisite: 150. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for…
Independent Study
Independent reading and/or research under the supervision of a criminal justice faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. Prerequisite:…
Perspectives in Criminology
This course will introduce the major theoretical approaches to the study of criminology and the sociology of deviance. These perspectives are explored through a discussion of contemporary issues such as trends in…
Juvenile Justice
This course is designed to give students an introduction to the field of juvenile justice. It will focus of the relationship between youth as victims and as offenders, the role of the juvenile justice system,…
Criminal Law and the Courts
This course provides a basic overview of the American judicial system including types of law used in our judicial system, the actors in the courts and court procedures. Federal and state courts and the appellate process…
Working With Communities
In this course, students will examine key scholarly ideas and concepts that shape the practice of community policing, and how these concepts apply in both criminal justice and community settings. The course will focus…
Punishment and Community Justice
This course provides an historical and sociological examination of the models, practices and rationalizations for community based punishment and incarceration. It includes an overview of early punishment and modern day…
Victimology in Criminal Justice
This course examines the role of victims and victimology in the criminal justice system. The course emphasizes the history, theories, and patterns of victimization across various crimes, including violent offenses,…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to criminal justice students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisite: 150. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit.…
Experiential Learning: Internship
Non-classroom experiences in the field of criminal or juvenile justice. Placements are off- campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to their…
Independent Study
Independent reading and/or research under the supervision of a criminal justice faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. Prerequisite:…
This course provides an applied and in-depth exploration of the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of offenders, emphasizing evidence-based practices in criminal and community justice, corrections, and policing.…