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Chadron State College Course Syllabi: MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
TOPICS IN COUNSELING
COUN 501: To meet the individual needs of students, it may become necessary to offer seminars or special topics that are not within the range of counseling courses described in this
publication.
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, SOCIAL AND MEDICAL ISSUES IN
ADDICTIONS
​COUN 520: This course will explore and review issues of medical and psychological aspects of alcohol/drug use, abuse and addiction. This course is designed to meet the requirements to apply for addictions counseling licensure. Special emphasis is placed on psychopharmacology within the context of addiction.
DIAGNOSES AND THE DSM
​COUN 523: Within the context of normal human growth and development, mental health and behavioral disorders are studied using the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders.
COUNSELING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
COUN 531: The purpose of this course is to develop basic competencies in the processes of communication, interviewing, and counseling. This course is meant to provide an introduction to counseling skills and provide a foundation for utilization of techniques across various theoretical orientations.
TREATMENT ISSUES IN ADDICTIONS
COUN 532: Substance abuse issues are explored in a variety of counseling settings.
COUNSELING ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
COUN 533: Surveys the ethical, legal and professional issues in counseling. Topics include professional conduct, decision-making and legal requirements for the counseling professional.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ASSESSMENT
COUN 534: Introduction to the uses of assessments in counseling and school counseling. Understanding the uses of validity and reliability in assessment instruments will be presented. Exploration offered in types of assessment and what is needed to construct assessments.
MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING
COUN 535: Topics include issues of diversity, cultural characteristics, culturally appropriate and sensitive interventions imperative for those entering the counseling profession.
COUNSELING THEORIES
COUN 541: Review of the major theoretical constructs in counseling and psychotherapy with incorporation of multicultural relevance in the treatment of each theory.
ESSENTIALS OF ADDICTION COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT
COUN 545: This course is designed to review specific needs and approaches in alcohol/drug assessment, case planning and management.
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH OR STUDY
COUN 600: Guided independent research or study in the area of counseling. The number of credit hours varies in accordance with the topic and the amount of work required.
PRACTICUM-CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
COUN 601: Provides Clinical Mental Health counseling students with opportunities to work with clients in on-going counseling situations, under the direct supervision of a qualified faculty member and site-supervisor. Students observe and practice counseling under faculty supervision, site supervision, and interaction with other students. Activities include observation, direct counseling, and self-evaluation. Students see individual clients and/or group clients in counseling clinic settings. Students must participate in synchronous online group supervision.
COUNSELING CHILDREN
COUN 629: This course provides a theoretical overview of the growth and development of children. Emphasis is placed on translating theory into practice in school and community settings.
CRISIS COUNSELING
COUN 630: This course provides an overview of crisis and disaster intervention strategies for the professional counselor. Topics will include, but are not limited to, crisis of suicide, homicide, domestic violence, school violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, and vicarious trauma. The course will also explore the counselor's role in natural and human disaster intervention.
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
COUN 631: This course addresses professional principles and practices of mental health counseling. It includes history, identity, roles, and trends affecting the field and practice of mental health counseling in community and agency settings.
CAREER AND LIFESTYLE DEVELOPMENT
COUN 632: This course studies career development throughout the lifespan with an exploration of models and theories of career development that shape career-decision making from pre-school through retirement. Includes sources of career and lifestyle information relevant to educators, human resource specialists, and counselors.
GROUP COUNSELING
COUN 634: This course will explore the theories, research and application of group counseling dynamics and techniques. Students will participate in a weekly synchronous online group counseling experience.
FAMILY COUNSELING
COUN 636: Examines the dynamics of family counseling and family systems. Satisfactory completion of this course gives students a fundamental understanding of family systems theory and other leading theories of family counseling and their application in the counseling process.
ADVANCED HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
COUN 637: Case studies interwoven with empirical findings, theory, research methodology, explanations of technical concepts and practical issues are presented to clarify biological, perceptual, cognitive, social and emotional development.
INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING
COUN 640: Professional fieldwork experience in counseling to refine and enhance the basic counseling or student developmental skills and integrate professional knowledge and skills appropriate to the student's specialization. This will be done in accordance with the Nebraska state law requirements for licensure and/or certification of the student's specialization.
SCHOLARLY PROJECT
COUN 655: For students selecting Plan II, as listed under Program Requirements. The student engages in a major project related to their area of specialization. The design of the paper and the project is in cooperation with the student's graduate committee.
THESIS
COUN 660: For students selecting Plan I, as listed under Program Requirements. The student designs and implements an extensive research project. The research and the paper are designed in cooperation with the student's graduate committee.
COUNSELING RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
COUN 641: prepares students to critically examine and apply research in the counseling field. The class covers quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research, as well as the use of basic statistics to interpret data and evaluate outcomes. Students learn how to design and assess counseling programs, measure client progress, and use evidence-based findings to inform practice. Emphasis is placed on ethical and culturally responsive research, ensuring that future counselors can both understand existing studies and conduct evaluations that improve services and demonstrate effectiveness in real-world settings.