Fundamentals of Speech
This course focuses on the function of verbal communication in society. The mastering of positive listening behaviors, nonverbal communication techniques, and the skillful use of language are stressed. Students practice…
Communication Research Methods
Introduction to the research tools necessary to locate, understand, evaluate, and synthesize social scientific arguments regarding communication processes. Curriculum includes the philosophy of the social sciences,…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to communication studies students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific…
Experiential Learning: Internship
Experiential Learning: Internship (12 Credits) Non-classroom experiences in the field of business. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full-or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must…
Independent Study
Individual and independent reading, research, and writing under the guidance of a School of Business faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. A written learning contract must be…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to communications studies students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. For specific…
Experiential Learning: Internship
Experiential Learning: Internship (12 Credits) Non-classroom experiences in the field of business. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full-or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must…
Independent Study
Individual and independent reading, research, and writing under the guidance of a School of Business faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. A written learning contract must be…
The Counseling Profession and Ethics
This course equips the entry-level counselor with an introduction to the profession of counseling and its history. It will explore the professional roles, organizations, training, and credentialing standards of the…
Multicultural Perspectives
The course promotes an understanding and appreciation of cultural and ethnic differences among individuals, groups and families, and explores the impact of such differences on the theory and practice of mental health…
This course provides an overview of theory and research related to human growth and development over the lifespan. The course provides specific developmentally appropriate interventions and culturally sensitive…
Theories of Counseling
The course examines the philosophical bases of the helping processes as well as major contemporary counseling theories and their application in individual and group counseling and in family systems counseling. It is…
Introduction to School Counseling
This course is designed to provide an orientation to the profession of school counseling and the related standards of ethical practice. Participants in this course will begin the process of developing a professional…
Special Topics
A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. See registrars office current class…
Career Development and Counseling
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to career development theories, career counseling procedures and techniques, career assessment tools, career development program planning, and sources of occupational…
Behavior Disorders
This course addresses the concept of abnormal psychology emphasis will be on accurate utilization of the DSM-V diagnostic system (major mental and personality disorders, multiple perspectives of emotional psychological…
Couples and Family Counseling
An overview of various family forms, the family life cycle, and healthy family functioning will be provided, followed by a review of the major theories of systemic family therapy. Basic family therapy process and…
This course provides an overview of play therapy theories and basic skills for developing competency in child/adolescent assessment and counseling. Ethical dilemmas inherent in work with these populations will be…
This course provides an in-depth exploration of play therapy skill development for competency in child/adolescent assessment and counseling. Theoretical bases will be presented. Focus will be on diagnostic and treatment…
This course explores the use of expressive and experiential techniques in counseling. Creative modalities include play, art, sand, movement, sound, clay, imagery, and other means of individual and group expression.…
This course addresses the impact of trauma on individuals, families, and communities. Emphasizing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for mental health counselors, to effectively engage clients. The bio…
This course provides the student with a general overview of the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and environmental dimensions of health and their applications to personal wellness. The focus of this…
Integrative Health Care
The purpose of this course in integrative health care is to explore collaborative and integrative practice styles emphasizing patient/client counseling and education within mind-body framework and in conjunction with…
Independent Study
This course provides independent reading and/or research, at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, under the direction of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. May…
This course provides a survey of various chemical and behavioral addictions, including, but not limited to, substance abuse disorders, co-occuring disorders, and process disorders. Students will participate in the…