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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COUNSELING (COU)

5103 Introduction to School Counseling
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Orientation to the role and profession of school counseling and UTSA’s counseling program. Investigation of institutional constraints, documentation, and the legal and ethical aspects of school counseling. Examines program planning for students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community, as well as program evaluation, and facilitating internal and external collaborative efforts. Also examines TEA knowledge, skills and abilities for school counselors. (Formerly EDP 5253. Credit cannot be earned for COU 5103 and EDP 5253.)

5113 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Explores philosophical precepts on which counseling interventions are based. Examines ethical and legal standards related to professional practice and the impact of personal values on the counseling process. (Formerly EDP 5113. Credit can be earned for only one: COU 5113, EDP 5113, or EDU 5113.)

5203 Introduction to Community Counseling
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Provides an overview of the counseling profession. Explores ethical and diversity issues of school and community counselors. Provides an orientation to the counseling program, information about professional credentials, and job roles. Requires observational experience. (Formerly EDP 5203. Credit cannot be earned for COU 5203 and EDP 5203.)

5213 Counseling Theories
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Major counseling theories and techniques are presented. Students investigate affective, behavioral, and cognitive psychotherapeutic strategies. (Formerly EDP 5213. Credit cannot be earned for COU 5213 and EDP 5213.)

5223 Psychological Assessment for Counselors
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COU 5243 and EDU 5003. Introduction to measurement theory, assessment strategies, and individual- and group-administered techniques, including standardized tests. Emphasis on analysis and interpretation of assessment results for treatment planning. Casework is required. (Formerly EDP 5223. Credit cannot be earned for COU 5223 and EDP 5223.)

5233 Group Theory and Process
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COU 5103 or COU 5203, and COU 5213. A study of small group theory, research, and procedures. Explores group membership and leadership behavior. Participation in group counseling is required. (Formerly EDP 5233. Credit cannot be earned for COU 5233 and EDP 5233.)

5243 Counseling Individuals with Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COU 5103 or COU 5203, and COU 5213. Counseling interventions with behavioral and emotional disorders; symptoms for psychoses, emotional disorders, and maladaptive behavior patterns. (Formerly EDP 5243. Credit cannot be earned for COU 5243 and EDP 5243.)

5263 Child and Family Counseling
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COU 5103 or COU 5203, and COU 5213. The emotional and behavioral experiences of childhood and adolescence are discussed. Family systems theory and strategies for counseling children and families are presented. Requires casework. (Formerly EDP 5263. Credit cannot be earned for COU 5263 and EDP 5263.)

5283 Counseling in a Multicultural Setting
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COU 5103 or COU 5203, and COU 5213. A study of major issues of cross-cultural counseling. The impact of diversity (within and between group differences) is examined. (Formerly EDP 5283. Credit cannot be earned for COU 5283 and EDP 5283.)

5323 Advanced Psychological Assessment
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: COU 5223. Theory and application of specific instruments and techniques, including administration and scoring. Emphasis on analysis, interpretation, and integration of ability, achievement, and personality assessment results for diagnostics as well as treatment planning. Casework is required. (Formerly EDP 5323. Credit cannot be earned for COU 5323 and EDP 5323.)

5393 Development of Counseling Skills
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COU 5103 or COU 5203, COU 5213, COU 5243, COU 5283, plus 3 hours. Focus on sequential learning of counseling skills and their practical application. Counseling sessions are recorded and evaluated. (Formerly EDP 5393. Credit cannot be earned for COU 5393 and EDP 5393.)

5403 Adult Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Theories of adult development and implication for adults. The course explores diverse theories of cognitive, intellectual, and epistemological adult development. Topics include the nature of adult development, psychological and sociocultural aspects of adult development, and implication for instruction or counseling of adults. (Same as AHE 5403. Credit cannot be earned for both COU 5403 and AHE 5403.)

5603 The American College Student
(3-0) 3 hours credit. The college student’s role in contemporary society; characteristics, human diversity, basic values, peer group influence, campus culture, needs, and pressures. Particular attention is devoted to the identification of student developmental needs and relevant counseling issues. (Same as AHE 5203. Credit cannot be earned for both COU 5603 and AHE 5203.)

5613 Substance Abuse & Chemical Dependency Counseling
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Uses cognitive-behavioral and systems-based strategies for treatment and relapse prevention in substance abuse and chemical dependence. Examines dual diagnosis with other Axis I disorders and comorbidity with Axis II disorders. Introduction to the ICRC/AODA 12 core functions and global criteria for substance abuse counselors. (Formerly EDP 5613. Credit cannot be earned for both COU 5613 and EDP 5613.)

5633 Multicultural Issues
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Overview of cultural diversity in the adult educational context. Topics include cultural self-awareness, perspectives of multicultural education in counseling, adult and continuing education settings, and strategies for implementing diversity. Various psychosocial developmental factors of diverse cultural and ethnic groups, and the influence of these variables on the helping relationship will be explored. (Same as AHE 5633. Credit cannot be earned for both COU 5633 and AHE 5633.)

5643 Adult Education for Community Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Theories and practices of community learning and action processes. Topics include the history of community development endeavors, current issues and perspectives of community development, participatory models of change development, effective instructional methods in community settings, and application in social, community, and mental health contexts. (Same as AHE 5643. Credit cannot be earned for both COU 5643 and AHE 5643.)

5683 Practicum in Counseling
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: All core/required coursework. Students must apply for permission to enroll one semester in advance by completing the appropriate form and supplying evidence of readiness and fitness to practice counseling. (Thesis students may omit one prerequisite course as agreed upon by the supervisory committee.) Offers the opportunity for supervised field work in a counseling setting. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 hours. (Formerly EDP 5693. Credit cannot be earned for COU 5683 and EDP 5693.)

5693 Field-Based Internship
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: COU 5683. Extensive supervised field work in a UTSA approved counseling setting. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 hours. Students must apply to enroll one semester in advance.

6003 Consultation and Program Evaluation
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COU 5103 or COU 5203, and COU 5213. Provides a framework for understanding and practicing consultation in a school and/or community setting. Students examine the historical development, major models, and ethical and legal issues related to consultation. Students develop a personal model of consultation and apply theoretical material to case presentations.

6053 Qualitative Research Design
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Introduction to the design and implementation of qualitative research projects. Particular attention is given to the development of research to improve practice, emphasizing action research and case study methods. Students will conduct a pilot study relevant to their program of study. (Same as AHE 6053. Credit cannot be earned for both COU 6053 and AHE 6053.)

6073 Research Colloquium
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: AHE 6063 and EDU 5003. Guided discussion of research in planning stages, in process, and recently completed by participants. Opportunity for the organization of research teams to have effective interpersonal collaboration in planning and conducting research, and opportunity for students engaged in research to obtain assistance in planning, data collection, data analysis, and preparation of reports. (Same as AHE 6073. Credit cannot be earned for both COU 6073 and AHE 6073.)

6153 Career Development and Choice
(3-0) 3 hours credit. A study of theories of occupational choice and career development and their application to the guidance and counseling process. Identification and utilization of various types of occupational information and resources in counseling interviews and guidance programs. (Formerly EDP 6153. Credit can be earned for only one: COU 6153, EDP 6153, or C&I 6153.)

6953 Independent Study
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.

6961 Comprehensive Examination
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Approval of the Graduate Program Committee to take the Comprehensive Examination. Independent study course for the purpose of taking the Comprehensive Examination. May be repeated as many times as approved by the Graduate Program Committee. Enrollment is required each term in which the Comprehensive Examination is taken if no other courses are being taken that term. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination).

6973 Special Problems
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Problems courses may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, may be counted toward the Master’s degree.

6983 Master’s Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the Graduate Advisor of Record and thesis director. Thesis research and preparation. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree. Credit will be awarded upon completion of the thesis. Enrollment is required each term in which the thesis is in progress.

7121 College and University Teaching Seminar
(1-0) 1 hour credit. Provides the student with experiences and theoretical knowledge in the process of higher education. Theories in instruction are explored and the students will be performing activities including but not limited to class preparation, class presentation, testing, and course organization. Classroom experiences are analyzed and discussed under supervision of qualified faculty.

7133 Seminar in Professional Development
(3-0) 3 hours. Prerequisite: Doctoral status or consent of instructor. This course is intended to provide an overview on current research issues in counselor education, ethical and legal concerns and issues related counselor identity.

7213 Advanced Theories of Counseling
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Doctoral status. In-depth study and analysis of the traditional and contemporary theories of counseling and analysis of original works by theorists. Critical evaluation of philosophical and psychological assumptions that underlie various theories will be required. Critical analysis of how theories “fit” in current counseling culture will be required.

7283 Advanced Multicultural Counseling
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: COU 7213 or consent of instructor. Comprehensive investigation of multicultural issues, theory, research, and practice relevant to the field of counseling. Cultural identification and exploration of one’s heritage and how it impacts therapeutic process will be required. Emphasis on the development of advanced multicultural counseling competencies will be explored. Extensive cultural experiential field exercises will be required.

7313 Practicum in Counseling
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Doctoral status. This practicum provides a counseling/therapy experience before the student enters his/her intense internship during the third year. One hour of supervision a week is required for every 5 direct contact hours. Student must take a total of 6 semester credit hours of practicum and can not be taken concurrently.

7413 Internship I
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Doctoral status. Incorporates campus-based practicum experience with classroom experience focusing on client problems and the learning of relevant counseling skills.

7513 Internship II
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Doctoral status and COU 6003, COU 7113, COU 7213, COU 7693. Involves field-based experience within one of several approved community settings including urban public schools, courts, detention centers, and mental health care centers. Students will engage in a variety of roles that include supervision and administration of counseling programs.

7583 Supervision of Counseling
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Introduces supervisors-in-training to knowledge and skills identified by the profession as basic to effective tutoring and mentoring skill development of counselors-in-training and practicing counselors. Students will be required to engage in supervision experiences to demonstrate competency in skill acquisition. This course is designed for students who have completed their Master’s degree.

7593 Practicum in Counseling Supervision
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: COU 7583. An advanced experiential course aimed at translating supervision theory into practice. Students will be required to supervise master’s level counselors-in-training. Current models of supervision and their application will be emphasized.

7773 Independent Study
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Doctoral standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to the Doctoral degree.

7893 Research in Counseling
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COU 7213 and EDU 5003. Examination and analysis of existing research and research methodology in the field of counseling. Emphasis on scientific inquiry, research-related ethical issues, design, sampling procedures, development of personal research skills and inquiry methods in the context of student’s dissertation. Emphasis on dissertation direction.

7973 Special Topics in Counseling
(3-0) 3 hours credit. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or often available as part of the regular course offerings. This course may be repeated for credit when the topics vary and will apply towards the Doctoral degree.

7993,6 Dissertation
3 or 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy for the Doctoral degree and consent of student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 12 semester credit hours may be applied to the Doctoral degree. Credit will be awarded upon completion of the dissertation.

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