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Course ID:ECHD 2050. 2 hours.
Course Title:Academic and Career Planning
Course
Description:
Review of decision making models for selecting academic majors and exploring career options. Focus is on self-exploration, assessment of career and academic interests, and understanding of the world of work compatible with students' personality styles, skills, abilities, and values.
Athena Title:Academic and Career Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 2050E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 2050E. 2 hours.
Course Title:Academic and Career Planning
Course
Description:
Review of decision-making models for selecting academic majors and exploring career options. Focus is on self-exploration, assessment of career and academic interests, and understanding of the world of work compatible with students' personality styles, skills, abilities, and values.
Athena Title:Academic and Career Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 2050
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 3020E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Counseling and Human Development Services
Course
Description:
An introduction to the field of counseling and human development services. Topics include counseling theories and practice, intervention programs, crisis intervention, and trends in human service delivery.
Athena Title:Intro to Counseling and HDS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 3020
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 3020. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Counseling and Human Development Services
Course
Description:
An introduction to the field of counseling and human development services. Topics include counseling theories and practice, intervention programs, crisis intervention, and trends in human service delivery.
Athena Title:Intro to Counseling and HDS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 3020E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 3030. 3 hours.
Course Title:Diversity and Helping Skills
Course
Description:
Examines multicultural factors within a psychosocial, sociopolitical, historical context. Students evaluate privilege as a system, its inherent characteristics and mechanisms, and the systems's balance of power that oppresses less privileged. Diversity will be examined pedagogically and personally to facilitate increased multicultural understanding in counseling and human development.
Athena Title:DIVERSITY HELP SKIL
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 3050E. 2 hours.
Course Title:Career and Life Planning
Course
Description:
An opportunity for receiving information and acquiring skills necessary for career development and life planning. Processes of self-assessment, occupational exploration, and preparation for employment are discussed and investigated as the main component of this course. This course also offers an introduction to graduate school application for those students who are interested.
Athena Title:Career and Life Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 3050
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 3050. 2 hours.
Course Title:Career and Life Planning
Course
Description:
The process of career and life planning and developing skills necessary for informed career decision making. Focus is on the processes of self-assessment, decision making, career exploration, and preparation for employment.
Athena Title:Career and Life Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 3050E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 3130L. 1 hour. 3-5 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Program and Event Management Laboratory
Course
Description:
Using principles and practices of event coordination and administration, students will design, develop, and implement community-based programs and/or events.
Athena Title:Program and Event Manage Lab
Corequisite:ECHD 3130
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 3130. 3 hours.
Course Title:Program and Event Management
Course
Description:
Using principles and practice of event coordination and administration, students will design, develop, and implement community-based programs and/or events.
Athena Title:Program and Event Management
Corequisite:ECHD 3130L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 3170E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Drug and Alcohol Abuse Issues
Course
Description:
Designed to help students develop an increased awareness of psychological and social characteristics of drug and alcohol abusers. Causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction and implications for working with people in human services will be explored.
Athena Title:Drug and Alcohol Abuse Issues
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in SOCI 3860, ECHD 3170
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 3170. 3 hours.
Course Title:Drug and Alcohol Abuse Issues
Course
Description:
Designed to help students develop an increased awareness of psychological and social characteristics of drug and alcohol abusers. Causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction and implications for working with people in human services will be explored.
Athena Title:Drug and Alcohol Abuse Issues
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in SOCI 3860, ECHD 3170E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4000. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Special Problems in Counseling and Human Development Services
Course
Description:
Current philosophical, psychological, sociological, and developmental trends, unique interests, special training needs, and research efforts of students.
Athena Title:Spec Prob Couns Hum Dev Serv
Nontraditional Format:May be taught as an independent study for an individual or group, or as a formal class for all students.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4010. 3 hours.
Course Title:The Development and Experience of Gender Identity in the United States
Course
Description:
An introduction to the development and experience of gender identity in the United States. Using a multicultural framework (lens), gender identity development will be explored along with the intersectionality of identities, impact on development, and personal relations for all genders.
Athena Title:Devel Exper of Gender in U.S.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4015/6015. 3 hours.
Course Title:Environmental Psychology
Course
Description:
A study of the relationships between human psychological functioning and the terrestrial and atmospheric environments. This course will survey environmental psychology theories and research that encompass environmental perception and cognition, noise, crowding, psychology of weather and climate, personal space, planning and design of work and leisure environments, and environmental hazards.
Athena Title:ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCH
Prerequisite:PSYC 1101
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4020E/6020E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Interpersonal Relationships
Course
Description:
Interpersonal skills are taught and demonstrated by the instructor. Students practice the skills in role-playing situations. Skills included are physical attending, psychological attending, listening, perceiving surface and underlying feelings, basic responding skills, personalizing skills, and initiating skills. Intended for non-majors.
Athena Title:Interpersonal Relationships
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4020 or ECHD 6020
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4020/6020. 3 hours.
Course Title:Interpersonal Relationships
Course
Description:
Interpersonal skills are taught and demonstrated by the instructor. Students practice the skills in role-playing situations. Skills included are physical attending, psychological attending, listening, perceiving surface and underlying feelings, basic responding skills, personalizing skills, and initiating skills. Intended for non-majors.
Athena Title:Interpersonal Relationships
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4020E or ECHD 6020E
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4050/6050. 3 hours.
Course Title:Teaching and/or Counseling Children With Chronic Illness or Medical Conditions
Course
Description:
Psychological, physical, environmental, and sociological aspects of chronic illness/medical conditions in children. Provides an overview with emphases on medical conditions, treatment issues, advocacy, teaching strategies, counseling interventions, accommodations, multicultural issues, adjustment factors, community attitudes, legislation, barrier removal, and strategies for working with children, parents, schools, and medical/community agencies.
Athena Title:Children Medical Condition
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4050E or ECHD 6050E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4050E/6050E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Teaching and/or Counseling Children With Chronic Illness or Medical Conditions
Course
Description:
Psychological, physical, environmental, and sociological aspects of chronic illness/medical conditions in children. Provides an overview with emphases on medical conditions, treatment issues, advocacy, teaching strategies, counseling interventions, accommodations, multicultural issues, adjustment factors, community attitudes, legislation, barrier removal, and strategies for working with children, parents, schools, and medical/community agencies.
Athena Title:Children with Med Conditions
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4050 or ECHD 6050
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4052S/6052S. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Supporting Children and Families in Vulnerable Situations
Course
Description:
A field-intensive investigation of children and families affected by life-changing situations, including chronic illness, serious injury, and loss of a family member.
Athena Title:CHILD FAM VUL SIT
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. The course uses service-learning as the primary pedagogical tool for teaching course objectives. Students will work on a comprehensive project(s) and may be required to spend considerable time outside the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 75- 100% of overall instructional time.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4110/6110. 3 hours.
Course Title:Psychology of the African/African American Experience
Course
Description:
An examination of African culture as an important context for understanding the psychological development and behavior of African Americans. Various fields of psychology and other related disciplines (e.g., anthropology, biology, history, and philosophy) will be explored to increase awareness about cultural influences on psychological functioning.
Athena Title:PSYCH AFRICANAM EXP
Prerequisite:PSYC 1101 or ECHD 3020 or AFAM 2000
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:AFAM(PSYC)(ECHD) 4170/6170. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Black Psychology
Course
Description:
Deconstruction of traditional thought, behavior, and development as well as reconstruction of the same on contemporary terms; testing of nuances and varieties of multicultural and indigenous models. The designs and projected future of the Black Psychology Movement.
Athena Title:Intro to Black Psychology
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4380/6380. 3 hours.
Course Title:Human Development and Mental Health
Course
Description:
Discussion of models of human development and mental health along with research on socialization and adaptation, coping with illness, disability and other negative life events, and positive psychology. Examination in the contexts of school, work, leisure and family. Applications to professional practice in accordance with students' programs and interests.
Athena Title:Human Devel and Mental Health
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4380E or ECHD 6380E
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4380E/6380E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Human Development and Mental Health
Course
Description:
Discussion of models of human development and mental health along with research on socialization and adaptation, coping with illness, disability and other negative life events, and positive psychology. Examination in the contexts of school, work, leisure, and family. Applications to professional practice in accordance with students' programs and interests.
Athena Title:Human Devel and Mental Health
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4380 or ECHD 6380
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4400. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Provides a broad introduction to college student affairs leadership via historical and philosophical perspectives, theoretical underpinnings, administrative practices, functional area programs and services, and essential competencies for professional practice in the field. The course exposes undergraduate students to a wide scope of student affairs practice.
Athena Title:Intro to Student Affairs
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4400E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4400E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Provides a broad introduction to college student affairs leadership via historical and philosophical perspectives, theoretical underpinnings, administrative practices, functional area programs and services, and essential competencies for professional practice in the field. The course exposes undergraduate students to a wide scope of student affairs practice.
Athena Title:Intro to Student Affairs
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4400
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4410E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Intentional Program Development and Assessment
Course
Description:
Provides a theoretical and practical knowledge of intentional program development and assessment, including the fundamentals and purpose of intentional program interventions and the assessment of the initiatives. Content includes intentional programming and assessment and the essential competencies necessary for leading a student affairs organization.
Athena Title:Intentional Prog Devel Assess
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4410
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:ECHD 4400 or ECHD 4400E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4410. 3 hours.
Course Title:Intentional Program Development and Assessment
Course
Description:
Provides a theoretical and practical knowledge of intentional program development and assessment including the fundamentals and purpose of intentional program interventions and the assessment of the initiatives. Content includes intentional programming and assessment and the essential competencies necessary for leading a student affairs organization.
Athena Title:Intentional Prog Devel Assess
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4410E
Prerequisite:ECHD 4400 or ECHD 4400E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4420. 3 hours.
Course Title:Working with College Students
Course
Description:
An examination of concepts of human development and inclusion needed to effectively work with a diverse college student population. Emphasis will be directed toward understanding characteristics of college students, college student development theories in leadership, and student success.
Athena Title:Working with College Students
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4420E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 4420E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Working with College Students
Course
Description:
An examination of concepts of human development and inclusion needed to effectively work with a diverse college student population. Emphasis will be directed toward understanding characteristics of college students, college student development theories in leadership, and student success.
Athena Title:Working with College Students
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 4420
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD(LACS) 4660/6660. 3 hours.
Course Title:U.S. Latino/a Mental Health: An Introduction
Course
Description:
An overview of Latino/a mental health issues in the United States from the perspective of well-being, cultural strengths, and empowerment. Students will examine the strengths and resiliency of U.S. Latinos/as and critically examine structural and societal barriers in the U.S. that result in stress and mental illness in this population.
Athena Title:US Latino/a Mental Health Intr
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 5840. 3 hours.
Course Title:Student Affairs Internship
Course
Description:
Internships will expose students to an array of the professional roles, functions, and activities relevant to the student affairs setting, including working with other programs/offices within the setting. Students obtain supervised experience in the use of professional resources, such as professional standards, and assessment and evaluation procedures.
Athena Title:Student Affairs Internship
Nontraditional Format:Internship.
Prerequisite:ECHD 4400 and ECHD 4420
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 5950E/7950E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Applied Research and Consultation in Human Services
Course
Description:
Students will examine the relevance of research to practice and opportunities for action research, needs assessment, evaluation research, and consultation within the realm of education and human services. Students will gain experience in the development of fundable applied research proposals.
Athena Title:App Reseach and Human Services
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 5950 or ECHD 7950
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 5950/7950. 3 hours.
Course Title:Applied Research and Consultation in Human Services
Course
Description:
Students will examine the relevance of research to practice and opportunities for action research, needs assessment, evaluation research, and consultation within the realm of education and human services. Students will gain experience in the development of fundable applied research proposals.
Athena Title:App Reseach and Human Services
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 5950E or ECHD 7950E
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 6000. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Special Problems in Counseling and Human Development Services
Course
Description:
Specialized training appropriate to the needs of the individual. The student's project may involve intensive library investigation or the collection and analysis of original data pertinent to a given problem.
Athena Title:Spec Prob Couns Hum Dev Serv
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 6030. 4 hours.
Course Title:Interpersonal Facilitation and Intervention I
Course
Description:
Basic counseling skills for student affairs practice. Course focuses on counseling techniques and theories appropriate for use with college students as they deal with developmental issues and concerns.
Athena Title:INTERVENTION I
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 6040. 3 hours.
Course Title:Interpersonal Facilitation and Intervention II
Course
Description:
Focuses on strategies and tools that may be used to assist college students, including psychological assessment techniques, career development theory and interventions, and use of facilitation skills in working with staff.
Athena Title:INTERVENTION II
Prerequisite:ECHD 6030
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 6050S. 3 hours.
Course Title:Service-Learning in School Counseling
Course
Description:
Examination of the practice of service-learning and engagement with youth, schools, and community organizations through a pre- determined site work. Application of counseling expertise to youth, schools, and organizations with social justice missions. Application of classroom guidance programming.
Athena Title:Serv-Learn School Counseling
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the projects(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 50-75% of overall instructional time.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7000. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Master's Research
Course
Description:
Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.
Athena Title:MASTER'S RESEARCH
Nontraditional Format:Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Course Title:Graduate Student Seminar
Course
Description:
Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.
Athena Title:GRAD STUDENT SEM
Nontraditional Format:Seminar.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7010. 3 hours.
Course Title:Individual Appraisal
Course
Description:
Principles of testing, types of scores, use of instruments and methods of assessing abilities, achievement levels, interests, attitudes, developmental variables, vocational skills, and personality characteristics. Use of test and non-test data in counseling and human development services.
Athena Title:INDIV APPRAISAL
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7040. 3 hours.
Course Title:Counseling Theories and Skills
Course
Description:
Selected theories of counseling and human development and their application to research, theory, and practice in educational, rehabilitation, community, and employment settings. Helping skills will be developed through demonstration and role-playing situations.
Athena Title:COUNS THRY & SKILLS
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7050. 3 hours.
Course Title:Career Development, Theory, and Practice
Course
Description:
Career development concepts, assumptions, theories, and research in educational, rehabilitation, community, and employment settings.
Athena Title:CAREER DEV/THRY/PRC
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 7055
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7060. 3 hours.
Course Title:Cross-Cultural Counseling
Course
Description:
Knowledge, skills, and self-awareness needed to counsel members of racially and ethnically diverse populations.
Athena Title:CROSS-CULTURL CNSLG
Prerequisite:ECHD 6030 ECHD 7040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7080. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Group Counseling
Course
Description:
Introductory group counseling theories. Review of the basics of setting up and conducting counseling groups. Discussion of ethical standards related to group counseling.
Athena Title:INTRO GROUP COUNSLG
Prerequisite:ECHD 7040 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7090. 3 hours.
Course Title:Structured Group Interventions
Course
Description:
Basic approaches to structured group work in relation to goals, objectives, and dynamics and the implications of group approaches to personal and educational development of students and adults.
Athena Title:STRCTRD GRP INTRVNS
Prerequisite:ECHD 6020 or ECHD 6030
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Evidence-based Practice in School Counseling
Course
Description:
Introduces trainees to the use of evidence-based practices in comprehensive school counseling programming. Evidence-based practices in school counseling emphasize the use of data-based methods to target interventions, emphasize the selection and implementation of research-based interventions, and inform the evaluation of student outcomes.
Athena Title:Evidence-based School Counsel
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Master's Thesis
Course
Description:
Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.
Athena Title:MASTER'S THESIS
Nontraditional Format:Independent research and thesis preparation.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD(SOWK) 7350. 3 hours.
Course Title:Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy
Course
Description:
Disciplines and professional groups related to marriage and family therapy, including historical, ethical, and legal issues, and other topics relevant to the current practice of marriage and family therapy.
Athena Title:Issues Marriage Family Therapy
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 7350
Prerequisite:Permission of school
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7400. 3 hours.
Course Title:Foundations of College Student Affairs Administration
Course
Description:
The field of college student affairs with emphasis on historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological foundations, and student service functions.
Athena Title:FNDNS COL STU AFF
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7410. 3 hours.
Course Title:College Student Affairs Interventions
Course
Description:
Application of student development and organization development theories to the institutional environments of college students for purposes of enhancing their personal and educational development.
Athena Title:COL STU AFF INTRVNS
Prerequisite:ECHD 7400 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7420. 3 hours.
Course Title:Theories of College Student Development
Course
Description:
Human development and person-environment theories, assessment methods, and their applications to college students.
Athena Title:THEORIES COL ST DEV
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7430. 3 hours.
Course Title:College Student Ecology
Course
Description:
The modern American college and university and their students, with special emphasis on the diverse student populations. College student ecology, including exploration of trends in higher education, the impact of college on students, and current campus cultures.
Athena Title:COL STUDENT ECOLOGY
Prerequisite:ECHD 7400 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7440. 3 hours.
Course Title:Administration in College Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Leadership and administration principles and practices applied to college student affairs programs and services. Administrative approaches designed to support, enhance, and create developmental educational environments for college students.
Athena Title:ADMIN COL STU AFF
Prerequisite:ECHD 7400 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7460. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Issues in Student Affairs Administration
Course
Description:
Specific issues in college student affairs administration. Topics will vary but will focus on the development of knowledge and skills in emerging areas relevant to professionals in college student affairs administration.
Athena Title:ISSUES STUD AFF ADM
Prerequisite:ECHD 7400 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7470. 3 hours.
Course Title:Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Develop knowledge, skills, and self-awareness to engage in critically conscious student affairs practice.
Athena Title:Equity Diversity Inclusion SA
Prerequisite:ECHD 6030 and ECHD 7040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7500. 3 hours.
Course Title:Foundations of School Counseling
Course
Description:
The profession of counseling and specialty practice as applied in schools. Consideration of the nature of schools as well as school counseling programs that are comprehensive, developmental, and collaborative in nature.
Athena Title:FNDNS SCHOOL CNSLG
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite:ECHD 7040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7510. 3 hours.
Course Title:College Readiness and Postsecondary Success Interventions for School Counselors
Course
Description:
Prepares school counselors to effectively work towards equitable college access and postsecondary success for p-12 students. Emphasis is placed on knowledge/skills/awareness in understanding student needs and designing effective interventions from a systemic perspective, with special attention given to addressing systemic barriers to postsecondary success.
Athena Title:College Readiness
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7600. 3 hours.
Course Title:Foundations of Mental Health Counseling
Course
Description:
Counselors in mental health counseling settings (such as community agencies, drug and alcohol treatment programs, and employment services). Historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological foundations of mental health counseling in community settings.
Athena Title:Mental Health Counseling
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite:ECHD 7040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7700. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Individual Counseling Practicum
Course
Description:
Supervised psychological counseling practice in a setting consistent with the student's professional goals.
Athena Title:INDIV CNSLG PRACT
Nontraditional Format:Practicum.
Prerequisite:ECHD 7040 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7740. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Practicum in College Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Supervised practice within a student affairs program at an institution of higher learning.
Athena Title:PRACT COL STU AFF
Nontraditional Format:Practicum.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7770. 3 hours.
Course Title:Issues in Student Affairs Assessment and Evaluation
Course
Description:
Program evaluation and outcomes assessment techniques appropriate for use by college student affairs divisions, which includes review of student affairs literature on evaluation and outcomes measurement, scrutiny of issues associated with assessment of out-of-class learning, published instruments, and qualitative and quantitative designs for outcomes assessment and program evaluation.
Athena Title:SA ASSMT & EVAL
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite:(ECHD 7400 and ECHD 7420 and ERSH 4200/6200) or ECHD 7940
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7840. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Internship in College Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Supervised experience in a college setting appropriate to college student affairs.
Athena Title:INTRNSHP COL ST AFF
Nontraditional Format:Supervised practice under professional supervision.
Prerequisite:ECHD 7740 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7850. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Internship in School Counseling
Course
Description:
Supervised experience in an educational setting appropriate to school counseling.
Athena Title:INTRNSHP SCHL CNSLG
Nontraditional Format:Supervised counseling practice under professional supervision.
Prerequisite:ECHD 7700 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7860. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Internship in Mental Health Counseling
Course
Description:
Supervised experience in a community setting appropriate to mental health counseling.
Athena Title:Internship Mental Health Couns
Nontraditional Format:Supervised counseling practice under professional supervision.
Prerequisite:ECHD 7700 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7910. 3 hours.
Course Title:Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling
Course
Description:
Introduction to ethical standards for counselors in mental health and related settings. Application of ethical standards, ethical decision-making processes, and legal considerations will be explored through case studies and the examination of relevant literature.
Athena Title:Ethics Prof Issues Coun
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7920. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Methods in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Course
Description:
Behavioral science research methods used to study counseling and psychotherapy. Examination of frequently used qualitative and quantitative research approaches, critique of published research in the field, and development of research plans.
Athena Title:RSRCH IN COUNSLNG
Prerequisite:ECHD 7040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7940. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Methods in College Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Behavioral science research methods used to study college students and higher education institutions. Examination of frequently used qualitative and quantitative research approaches, critique of published research in the field, and development of research plans.
Athena Title:RSRCH COL STU AFF
Prerequisite:ECHD 7400
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7980. 3 hours.
Course Title:Questionnaire Construction and Data File Management in SPSS
Course
Description:
Students will learn the skills and techniques for creating effective questionnaires, managing SPSS data files, and interpreting statistical output.
Athena Title:QUEST CONSTR & SPSS
Prerequisite:ERSH 4300/6300 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 7990. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Research Seminar in Counseling and Human Development Services
Course
Description:
A seminar for master's level students in counselor education dealing with proposed research projects and critiques of the literature.
Athena Title:RSRCH SEM IN C&HDS
Nontraditional Format:Course is directed study in research that may be satisfied by research with multiple instructors and/or independent study under faculty supervision.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8000. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. 1-3 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Applied Project in Counseling and Human Development Services
Course
Description:
Individual research in an area pertinent to the field of counseling and human development services, with emphasis on increasing skills necessary to collect, interpret, and utilize research data.
Athena Title:Appld Proj Couns Hum Dev Serv
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD(EPSY) 8010. 3 hours.
Course Title:History of Psychology and the Evolution of Contemporary Practice
Course
Description:
Exploration of the history of psychology and the development of the four specialty areas of contemporary practice: clinical, counseling, industrial/organizational, and school psychology. Major figures and corresponding systems are studied, including contemporaneous political and cultural events, movements, and counter-movements. The influence of women and minorities will be emphasized.
Athena Title:History of Psychology
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8015. 3 hours.
Course Title:Foundations of Counselor Education
Course
Description:
An orientation to counselor education and supervision. Content includes professional identity development, professional associations, professional ethics, licensure, and certification as well as the mechanics of doctoral study. Specific content related to counseling and student personnel services in P–16 settings.
Athena Title:Foundations of Counselor Educ
Prerequisite:Admission to Counseling and Student Personnel Services doctoral program at Gwinnett
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8020. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Seminar in Counseling and Human Development Services
Course
Description:
Specific areas in counseling and human development services. Topics will vary but will focus on the development of advanced knowledge and skills in emerging areas relevant to professionals in counseling and human development.
Athena Title:SEMINAR IN C&HDS
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8025E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Crisis Counseling
Course
Description:
Provides an overview of crisis counseling and is designed to prepare students to respond effectively in crisis or traumatic situations in schools and clinical mental health sites. Theoretical approaches to crisis and trauma counseling will be presented and students will learn interventions and techniques to respond effectively.
Athena Title:Crisis Counseling
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 8025
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8025. 3 hours.
Course Title:Crisis Counseling
Course
Description:
Provides an overview of crisis counseling and is designed to prepare students to respond effectively in crisis or traumatic situations in schools and clinical mental health sites. Theoretical approaches to crisis and trauma counseling will be presented and students will learn interventions and techniques to respond effectively.
Athena Title:Crisis Counseling
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 8025E
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8030E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Psychodiagnosis
Course
Description:
Key concepts of mental health and illness with an emphasis on examining major issues in psychiatric diagnosis, including gender, racial/ethnic, and cultural factors. Students will become familiar with the DSM classification system and achieve proficiency in making diagnoses.
Athena Title:Psychodiagnosis
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 8030
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:ECHD 7040 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8030. 3 hours.
Course Title:Psychodiagnosis
Course
Description:
Key concepts of mental health and illness with an emphasis on examining major issues in psychiatric diagnosis, including gender, racial/ethnic, and cultural factors. Students will become familiar with the DSM classification system and achieve proficiency in making diagnoses.
Athena Title:Psychodiagnosis
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 8030E
Prerequisite:ECHD 7040 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8035. 3 hours.
Course Title:Seminar in Counselor Education
Course
Description:
Process of scholarly research development in counselor education and P-16 learning environments.
Athena Title:SEM COUNSELOR ED
Prerequisite:ECHD 8015
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8040E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Play Therapy
Course
Description:
The essential elements and principles of play therapy, including history, theories, modalities, and techniques. Introduction to interventions and strategies that focus on various theoretical orientations and play therapy techniques for use in counseling with various populations.
Athena Title:Introduction to Play Therapy
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 8040
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:ECHD 4020/6020 and ECHD 7040
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8050. 3 hours.
Course Title:Counseling Children and Adolescents
Course
Description:
Theories and techniques for counseling children and adolescents. Current research and clinical practice will be presented and how they influence the development of play therapy and counseling theories related to children and adolescents.
Athena Title:COUNS CHILD & ADOLS
Prerequisite:ECHD 4020/6020 and ECHD 7040
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8060. 3 hours.
Course Title:Games: Culture and Human Development
Course
Description:
Exploration of the role of games in contemporary society and their potential uses in education, research, and counseling. Explores issues such as identity development, perspective taking, learning and motivation, leadership, and community involvement. Problem areas such as addiction, obesity, aggression, bullying, and violence will also be addressed.
Athena Title:Human Development and Games
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:EPSY(ECHD) 8080. 3 hours.
Course Title:Development Across the Lifespan for School/Counseling Psychologists and Educators
Course
Description:
A study of developmental trajectories, systems, timing, malleability, plasticity, and typical and atypical development. Developmental theory and its application across the lifespan for educators and psychologists. Focuses on biological, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development during prenatal period, infancy, early childhood, adolescence, and adulthood in context.
Athena Title:Lifespan Ed and Psychologists
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Developmental Counseling
Course
Description:
Cognitive, psychosocial, person-environment interaction, and life-span development theories in counseling.
Athena Title:DEVELOPMENTAL CNSLG
Prerequisite:ECHD 7040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8130. 3 hours.
Course Title:Expressive Arts and Play Media in Counseling
Course
Description:
Expressive arts and play media in counseling with children and adolescents.
Athena Title:EXPRSV ARTS & CNSLG
Prerequisite:ECHD 7040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8150. 3 hours.
Course Title:Child and Family Counseling
Course
Description:
Theories and methods of working with children and families. The understanding of children's development and behavior and the understanding of family systems and interventions.
Athena Title:Child and Family Counseling
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 8150E
Prerequisite:ECHD 7040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8150E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Child and Family Counseling
Course
Description:
Theories and methods of working with children and families. The understanding of children's development and behavior and the understanding of family systems and interventions.
Athena Title:Child and Family Counseling
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 8150
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:ECHD 7040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8170. 3 hours.
Course Title:Theories of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Course
Description:
The causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction and the implications for counseling.
Athena Title:DRUG & ALCOHOL THRY
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8180. 3 hours.
Course Title:Counseling the Drug and Alcohol Abuser
Course
Description:
Advanced counseling and treatment approaches used with drug and alcohol abusers.
Athena Title:DRUG & ALCOHOL CNSL
Prerequisite:ECHD 8170
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8190. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Social Justice and Advocacy in P-16 Settings
Course
Description:
Review of theory, research, and practice on social justice and advocacy issues. Explores systemic barriers and challenges, leadership and organizational development, social justice strategy frameworks, and issues of privilege and oppression involved in social justice and advocacy work in counseling and P-16 organizational settings.
Athena Title:SOCIAL JUSTICE ORG
Nontraditional Format:Mixed model of delivery. Some aspects of course will be online.
Prerequisite:ECHD 7060
Pre or Corequisite:ECHD 7060
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8210. 3 hours.
Course Title:Traumatology and Social Justice
Course
Description:
A review of the most current research, practice, and advocacy approaches in the treatment of people experiencing trauma. Special emphasis on the multicultural and social justice implications for traumatologists is provided in addition to ethical and legal considerations.
Athena Title:TRAUMA SOC JUSTICE
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8280. 3 hours.
Course Title:Social Justice in Counseling
Course
Description:
The purpose of this seminar course is to introduce and critically examine social justice concepts, research, and practice to equip students with the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve as social justice advocates in their roles as counselors. Students will explore concepts of equity and inclusion relevant to counseling.
Athena Title:Social Justice in Counseling
Prerequisite:ECHD 7060
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8290. 3 hours.
Course Title:Social Justice and Liberation Frameworks in School and Community Settings
Course
Description:
Review of social justice and liberation frameworks in school and community settings, with an emphasis on theoretical approaches and their connection to social change. A focus on the mechanisms of privilege, oppression, and social change leadership is provided, in addition to a community-based project that implements course learning.
Athena Title:SOCIAL JUSTICE
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8310. 3 hours.
Course Title:Social Justice Assessment and Program Evaluation in P-16 Settings
Course
Description:
An overview of educational evaluation, practices, and methods related to social justice issues in P-16 settings. Student will explore assessment of the ethical and legal considerations when engaging in social justice assessment and program evaluation. Students will design a social justice assessment and evaluation report.
Athena Title:Social Justice Assessment
Nontraditional Format:Mixed delivery.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8320. 3 hours.
Course Title:Legal Issues in Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Designed to orient students to ethical, legal, professional, and contemporary issues within the context of student affairs administration and practice in a higher education setting.
Athena Title:Legal Issues Student Affairs
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8380. 3 hours.
Course Title:Human Development, Adaptation, and Aging
Course
Description:
A social psychological approach to examining quality of experience in adulthood and later life. Models of successful aging, research on coping with illness, disability, and other negative life events will be examined. Gender, culture, and history in work, leisure, and family contexts will also be considered.
Athena Title:Human Dev Adapt and Aging
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8610. 3 hours.
Course Title:Fundamentals of Behavioral Neuroscience
Course
Description:
Designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of behavioral neuroscience. A multidisciplinary approach (e.g., neurobiology, neurology, neuropharmacology, psychobiology, psychophysiology, and neuropsychology) will be used to incorporate seminal and cutting-edge research studies that investigate the relationship between the neurological functioning of the brain and human behavior.
Athena Title:Fund Behavioral Neuroscience
Prerequisite:ECHD 8000 and ECHD 9620
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8680. 3 hours.
Course Title:Counseling Supervision in Educational Settings
Course
Description:
Theories, models, and concepts related to the supervision of counseling. Special issues in P-16 educational settings will also be addressed.
Athena Title:EDU CNSLG SUPRVSN
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8850. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Advanced Internship in School Counseling
Course
Description:
Advanced supervised experience in an educational setting appropriate to school counseling.
Athena Title:ADV INTERN SCH CNSL
Nontraditional Format:Supervised counseling experience under professional supervision.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD(PHRM) 8900. 3 hours.
Course Title:Psychopharmacology
Course
Description:
Introduction to basic pharmacologic, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic principles of medications. Multiple drug classes are discussed with an emphasis on psychoactive drugs, focusing on how the mechanism of action, adverse effects, and drug interactions impact patients’, students’, or clients’ diagnosis, behavior, cognitive ability, and physical ability.
Athena Title:Psychopharmacology
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 8990. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Course Title:Research Seminar in Counseling and Human Development Services
Course
Description:
Research seminar for individuals or groups of doctoral students dealing with proposed psychological, vocational, educational, and developmental programs and projects.
Athena Title:Research Seminar in ECHD
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9000. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 72 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Research
Course
Description:
Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members.
Athena Title:Doctoral Research
Nontraditional Format:Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9002E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Social Psychology and Counseling
Course
Description:
Examination of social psychological perspectives on human behavior, with attention to social perception and cognition, social influence, self-conception and identity formation, anti-social and pro-social behavior, intersections with personality, counseling and other human services, and "positive" psychology.
Athena Title:Social Psychology and Counsel
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 9002
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9002. 3 hours.
Course Title:Social Psychology and Counseling
Course
Description:
Examination of social psychological perspectives on human behavior, with attention to social perception and cognition, social influence, self-conception and identity formation, anti- social and pro-social behavior, intersections with personality, counseling and other human services, and "positive” psychology.
Athena Title:Social Psychology and Counsel
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 9002E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar
Course
Description:
Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.
Athena Title:DOC GRAD STU SEM
Nontraditional Format:Seminar.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9020. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Human Development Services Interventions
Course
Description:
Investigation of theoretical foundations, research findings, and techniques for selected human development interventions. Environmental assessment and milieu management, life skills training, consultation in human service agencies, and organizational development in educational settings.
Athena Title:HDS Interventions
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9050. 3 hours.
Course Title:Career Development and Research
Course
Description:
Career development theory and research, including a comprehensive review of the principles and techniques of career counseling. Special consideration will be given to the seminal research, development theorists, typological theorists, and social learning theorists.
Athena Title:Career Develop and Research
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 9050E
Prerequisite:ECHD 7055 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9050E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Career Development and Research
Course
Description:
Career development theory and research, including a comprehensive review of the principles and techniques of career counseling. Special consideration will be given to the seminal research, development theorists, typological theorists, and social learning theorists.
Athena Title:Career Develop and Research
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 9050
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:ECHD 7055 and permission of department
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9060. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Multicultural Counseling
Course
Description:
Multicultural issues related to gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation as they pertain to counseling.
Athena Title:ADV MLTCLTRL CNSL
Prerequisite:ECHD 7060 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9070. 3 hours.
Course Title:Preparing Students to Teach
Course
Description:
This course is designed to prepare students to teach in undergraduate and graduate classrooms and to familiarize them with college/university-level teaching strategies and methods. Students will have the opportunity to discuss various teaching-related issues and receive feedback on their presentation and teaching styles.
Athena Title:Preparing Students to Teach
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9080. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Theories and Procedures of Group Work
Course
Description:
Advanced group work theories with emphasis on techniques and application, ethical responsibilities, and current trends.
Athena Title:ADV GROUP WORK THRY
Prerequisite:ECHD 7080 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9110. 3 hours.
Course Title:Approaches in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
Course
Description:
Current cognitive-behavioral models for understanding human problems and behavior change. The cognitive-behavioral movement as a bridge between theory and practice.
Athena Title:APPRCH COGBHV THRPY
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9300. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 72 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Dissertation
Course
Description:
Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor.
Athena Title:Doctoral Dissertation
Nontraditional Format:Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9320. 3 hours.
Course Title:Teaching and Diversity
Course
Description:
Examination of ways in which teaching and learning intersect with diversity.
Athena Title:TEACHNG & DIVERSITY
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9400. 3 hours.
Course Title:Seminar in Student Affairs Administration
Course
Description:
Current trends, issues, and research related to contemporary college student affairs practices. Organizational patterns, models, and structures; professional standards; personnel practices; and innovations in program and service delivery.
Athena Title:Seminar Student Affairs Admin
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 9400E
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9410. 3 hours.
Course Title:Organizational Development and Consultation in Higher Education
Course
Description:
Organizational development strategies and consultation approaches designed to strengthen higher education organizations.
Athena Title:ORG DEV & CNSLTN
Prerequisite:ECHD 9400
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9420. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Theories of College Student Development
Course
Description:
Major theories of college-student psychosocial, intellectual, moral, and ego development; measurement of developmental constructs; and effects of college attendance on each domain. Differences attributable to gender, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, age, and ethnicity.
Athena Title:ADV THRY COL ST DEV
Prerequisite:ECHD 7420
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9430. 3 hours.
Course Title:Environmental Assessment and Milieu Management
Course
Description:
Theories and techniques for assessing human environments in educational settings and strategies to influence them.
Athena Title:ENVIRON ASSESSMENT
Prerequisite:ECHD 9400 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9440. 3 hours.
Course Title:Leadership and Policy Development in Student Affairs
Course
Description:
The theoretical foundations, research findings, and contemporary practices related to the processes of leadership and policy-making in college student affairs division. Specific attention will be given to analyzing the role of leadership in the institution and the effects of policy implementation.
Athena Title:LDRSHP & POLICY DEV
Prerequisite:ECHD 9400 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9450. 3 hours.
Course Title:Staffing Practices in Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Research and theory in staff recruitment and selection, new position orientation, staff supervision, staff development and continuing education, and performance appraisal.
Athena Title:STAFFING PRACTICES
Prerequisite:ECHD 9400 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9460. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Issues in Student Affairs Administration
Course
Description:
Theories, models, issues, and practices in contemporary college student affairs administration.
Athena Title:ISSUES IN SAA
Prerequisite:ECHD 9400 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9470. 3 hours.
Course Title:Collaboration in Academic and Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Introduction to academic student services with an emphasis on collaborations with student affairs. Emphasis will be placed on an overview of student academic service departments and the organizational differences between those departments and student affairs.
Athena Title:COLLAB ACAD STU AFF
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite:ECHD 9400
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9480. 3 hours.
Course Title:The College Student
Course
Description:
Introduction to the theoretical foundation of the practice of student affairs and characteristics of diverse student populations in American higher education. Course content will focus on the application of student development and learning theory and the impact of college environments on college students.
Athena Title:THE COLLEGE STUDENT
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite:ECHD 9400
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9490. 3 hours.
Course Title:College Student Outcome Assessment and Accreditation
Course
Description:
Students will focus on critical issues facing student affairs by exploring emerging trends in outcome assessment and program evaluation.
Athena Title:CSOAA
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite:ECHD 9400
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9500. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Theories of Counseling and Development
Course
Description:
Advanced overview of the theories of counseling and student development. Examination of sociocultural (e.g., racial/ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, disability) and social justice theories of counseling and student development.
Athena Title:Adv Theories CHD
Prerequisite:ECHD 7040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9600. 1 hour.
Course Title:Foundations of Counseling Psychology
Course
Description:
History, development, and current issues related to the profession of counseling psychology. Philosophical and cultural assumptions, legal and ethical considerations, and implications of selected research topics.
Athena Title:FNDNS COUNS PSYCH
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9610. 3 hours.
Course Title:Theories of Counseling Psychology
Course
Description:
Basic theoretical foundations for the profession of counseling psychology. Counseling and psychotherapy, career development, human development, and cultural diversity perspectives.
Athena Title:TH OF COUNS PSYCH
Prerequisite:ECHD 9600 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9620. 3 hours.
Course Title:Assessment in Counseling Psychology
Course
Description:
The administration and interpretation of psychological measure of intellectual, social, and personality characteristics of individuals. The ethical use of test results in counseling individuals from diverse populations.
Athena Title:ASSMNT COUNS PSYCH
Prerequisite:ECHD 9610 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9630. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Psychodiagnosis
Course
Description:
Use of selected appraisal instruments and techniques, with an emphasis on outcome assessment and the relationship between assessment and psychodiagnosis. Students will become familiar with the DSM classification system and achieve proficiency in making diagnoses.
Athena Title:ADV PSYCHODIAGNOSIS
Prerequisite:ECHD 9620 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9650. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consultation in Human Systems
Course
Description:
Application of social psychological research and systems theory to organizational development. Emphasis will be on the role of the counseling psychologist as a consultant and the development of consultation and group leadership skills necessary to work with teachers, clients, patients, families, groups, administrators, and personnel in agencies, organizations, or institutions.
Athena Title:CONSLTN HUMAN SYSTM
Prerequisite:ECHD 9640 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9680. 3 hours.
Course Title:Process of Counseling Psychology Supervision
Course
Description:
Each student will supervise two master's-level students in Individual Counseling Practicum. The supervisory sessions will be recorded and critiqued in the supervision course. An updated and systematic understanding of the problems of supervision will be accomplished through a review of the literature.
Athena Title:Counseling Psych Supervision
Prerequisite:ECHD 9760 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9690S. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Counseling Psychology Supervision Practicum
Course
Description:
This course is for the advanced counseling psychology doctoral student who has had a didactic course in supervision and will provide closely directed experiences in supervising master's-level students in counseling practice.
Athena Title:Counsel Psych Supervision Prac
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the projects(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 50-75% of overall instructional time.
Prerequisite:ECHD 9680
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9710. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit.
Course Title:Ethics and Professional Issues
Course
Description:
Introduction and application of the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Ethical decision-making and professional judgment will be explored using case studies and select articles. Legal and jurisdictional information and reference to universal principles will be explored.
Athena Title:ETHICS PROF ISSUES
Prerequisite:ECHD 9600
Pre or Corequisite:ECHD 9760
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9720. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Practicum in Counseling
Course
Description:
Supervised individual and small group counseling conducted at predetermined P-16 site settings. A field placement that provides direct opportunities to integrate theory and advanced practice with an emphasis on social justice and multicultural implications.
Athena Title:COUNSLNG PRACTICUM
Nontraditional Format:Class and practicum experience.
Pre or Corequisite:ECHD 9500 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9730. 3 hours.
Course Title:Practicum in Counseling Supervision
Course
Description:
Advanced graduate students demonstrate current conceptual knowledge of supervision methods in counseling. Provides experiences in effective supervisory relationships.
Athena Title:COUNSLG SUPVSN PRAC
Nontraditional Format:This course includes a practicum component in supervision, lecture, and small group supervisory discussion.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite:ECHD 8680 and ECHD 9720
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9750. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Internship in Counselor Education and Supervision
Course
Description:
An advanced supervised counseling experience in counselor education and supervision focused on P-16 setting. This capstone course includes internship experiences in the full range of activities associated with the field of counseling and supervision, including teaching, research and scholarship, supervision, counseling, and leadership and advocacy.
Athena Title:Intern in Couns Ed and Supervi
Nontraditional Format:This course includes an internship experience in counseling and small group supervisory discussion.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9760. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 72 hours credit.
Course Title:Practicum in Counseling Psychology
Course
Description:
Supervised counseling psychology practice and study of professional ethics in an applied setting consistent with the student's professional goals.
Athena Title:Practicum in Couns Psychology
Nontraditional Format:Practicum.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9770. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 20 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Assessment Practicum
Course
Description:
Supervised practice in psychological assessment with opportunities for practical experiences in diverse settings.
Athena Title:Doctoral Assessment Practicum
Nontraditional Format:Practicum.
Prerequisite:ECHD 9620 and ECHD 9630 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9830. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Administrative Internship in Student Affairs Administration
Course
Description:
Advanced supervised experience in an applied higher education administrative setting.
Athena Title:Admin Intern Stu Affairs Admin
Nontraditional Format:Doctoral internship under supervision of faculty and site staff.
Prerequisite:ECHD 9400 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9850. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Teaching Internship in Counseling and Human Development Services
Course
Description:
Advanced supervised experience in university teaching.
Athena Title:TCHG INTRNSHP C&HDS
Nontraditional Format:Doctoral internship under supervision of faculty.
Prerequisite:(ECHD 9400 or ECHD 9600) and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9860. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Internship in Counseling Psychology
Course
Description:
An advanced supervised experience in an applied setting.
Athena Title:Internship in Counseling Psych
Nontraditional Format:Internship.
Prerequisite:ECHD 9760 and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9920. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Methods in Counseling Psychology
Course
Description:
Quantitative research methodologies that are used in counseling psychology. The course introduces students to quantitative research designs and their statistical analysis, methods of reading and writing about research, multicultural perspectives on counseling psychology research, and the role of research in the evidence-based practice of counseling psychology.
Athena Title:Res Methods in Couns Psych
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9930. 3 hours.
Course Title:Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Exploration of concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion in student affairs scholarship and practice. Exploring power, privilege, and oppression associated with socially constructed identities, we will approach inclusion from a framework that emphasizes individual, organizational, and systemic strategies with a specific focus on student affairs practice and scholarship.
Athena Title:Diversity in Student Affaris
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 9930E
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9930E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Student Affairs
Course
Description:
Exploration of concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion in student affairs scholarship and practice. Exploring power, privilege, and oppression associated with socially constructed identities, we will approach inclusion from a framework that emphasizes individual, organizational, and systemic strategies with a specific focus on student affairs practice and scholarship.
Athena Title:Diversity in Student Affairs
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 9930
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:ECHD 9970. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Educational Research in Counseling and Human Development Services
Course
Description:
Designed for advanced graduate students to accommodate research in current psychological, vocational, educational and developmental trends, unique interests and special research efforts.
Athena Title:Educ Rsch Couns Hum Dev Serv
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
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