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 credits are taken over three semesters. Prerequisites: 710, 712, 714, 770.

The internship includes most of the activities of an employed professional in the setting. The 350 hours may be allocated at the discretion of the doctoral advisor and the student on the basis of experience and training. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite: 760.

The internship includes most of the activities of an employed professional in the setting. The 350 hours may be allocateed at the discretion of the doctoral advisor and the student on the basis of experience and training. Consent of the instructor is required. Prerequisite: 780.

Addresses issues in training supervisors, as well as supervisory research-based practices. Focuses on the synthesis of the theories of supervision, including opportunities to provide culturally competent supervision to practicum students in the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degree program. Prerequisite: 715.

Examines the neural mechanisms, and the physical and behavioral consequences of use and abuse, emphasizing a neurobiology informed approach to counseling, supervision, and counselor education.

Represents an opportunity for doctoral students to not only continue to hone counseling skills but to begin to integrate supervision theory into the supervision process as recipients of supervision. A minimum of 100 hours per credit, of which 40 hours must be in direct service with clients. Prerequisite: 740, 745.

Provides an advanced study of theory and 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 standardized client assessment tools in the counselor's scope of practice.

Presents the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with health care providers regarding the implications of common and chronic medical illnesses and research on stress and health within a mind-body perspective. Behavioral health models of care and evidence-based interventions will be discussed, as well as health promotion, lifestyle, and career decision making across a broad and multicultural adult population.

Focuses on building an understanding of the components necessary for successful worksite health promotion. The course will also explore a range of contemporary topics in biomedical science and related ethical decision-making models.

Provides an overview of the theories of supervision, as well as examines supervisory roles, professional development benchmarks, evaluation methods, and legal and ethical issues. Emphasis is directed toward knowledge, attitude and skill development.