Graduate Courses for Education Counseling and Personnel Services (EDCP)

Schedule of Classes: Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer
(Only current and next semester available)

EDCP 411 Principles of Mental Health (3 credits)
Prerequisite: nine semester hours in the behavioral sciences or permission of department.
Mechanisms involved with personal adjustment, coping skills, and the behaviors that lead to maladjustment.

EDCP 416 Theories of Counseling (3 credits)
An overview and comparison of the major theories of counseling, including an appraisal of their utility and empirical support.

EDCP 417 Advanced Leadership Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP317 or equivalent; permission of department.
Students will analyze and synthesize the concept of leadership using cultural, ethical, sociological, historical perspectives. Exploration and reflection of personal values, decision making, in-depth analysis on various leadership activities. Theories will be emphasized.

EDCP 418 Special Topics in Leadership (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP317 or equivalent; permission of department. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.
The special topics and leadership course will address a single topic related to leadership through the semester. In-depth study and analysis on the topic will be the basis for the course. Topics include gender and leadership, ethics and leadership, and culture and leadership. Leadership will serve as the foundation in the course.

EDCP 420 Advanced Topics in Human Diversity and Advocacy (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
This course will build upon students' knowledge of diversity in American society and will examine contemporary topics related to multiculturalism in educational and community contexts as well as strategies for advocacy in such venues. This course fulfills CORE requirements in diversity.

EDCP 460 Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling (3 credits)
Survey of principles and practices involved in the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.

EDCP 461 Psycho-Social Aspects of Disability (3 credits)
Theory and research concerning disability, with emphasis on crisis theory, loss and mourning, handicapped as a deviant group, sexuality and functional loss, attitude formation, dying process and coping. Implications for counseling and the rehabilitation process.

EDCP 462 Disability in American Society (3 credits)
Prerequisite: undergraduate status. 30 semester hours.
Critical examination of the history of discrimination and analysis of current policies toward people with severe physical and mental disabilities.

EDCP 470 Introduction to Student Personnel (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
A systematic analysis of research and theoretical literature on a variety of major problems in the organization and administration of student personnel services in higher education. Included will be discussion of such topics as the student personnel philosophy in education, counseling services, discipline, housing, student activities, financial aid, health, remedial services, etc.

EDCP 489 Field Experiences in Counseling and Personnel Services (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Planned field experience in education-related activities. Credit not to be granted for experiences accrued prior to registration.

EDCP 498 Special Problems in Counseling and Personnel Services (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Available only to major students who have formal plans for individual study of approved problems.

EDCP 499 Workshops, Clinics, Institutes (1-6 credits)
Repeatable to 6 credits.
The following type of educational enterprise may be scheduled under this course heading: workshops conducted by the Department of Counseling and Personnel Services (or developed cooperatively with other departments, colleges and universities) and not otherwise covered in the present course listing; clinical experiences in counseling and testing centers, reading clinics, speech therapy laboratories, and special education centers; institutes developed around specific topics or problems and intended for designated groups.

EDCP 605 Developmental Issues in Counseling Adults (3 credits)
Theoretical approaches to adult development. The scope and variety of settings (industry, education, government) in which programs of adult counseling and guidance take place, and the nature of such programs.

EDCP 606 Counseling Adults in Transition (3 credits)
Theoretical background for understanding adult transitions such as divorce, promotion, major illness and bereavement. Strategies for helping adult clients cope with major life changes.

EDCP 610 Professional Orientation (3 credits)
Survey of knowledge base and practices in counseling and personnel services specializations, professional ethics, credentialling relevant legislation, current issues.

EDCP 611 Career Development Theory and Programs (3 credits)
Research and theory related to career and educational decisions; programs of related information and other activities in career decision.

EDCP 612 Multicultural Issues in Counseling and Personnel Services (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Socio-psychological, philosophical, clinical, and research topics related to the provision of counseling and personnel services, academic support, and career development for minority students on predominantly white college and university campuses. Implications of race and/or national origin on opportunities for personal, social, academic, and career development in educational settings.

EDCP 614 Personality Theories in Counseling and Personnel Services (3 credits)
Examination of constructs and research relating to major personality theories with emphasis on their significance for working with the behaviors of individuals.

EDCP 615 Counseling I: Appraisal (3 credits)
Corequisite: EDCP6l8. For EDCP majors only.
Collection and interpretation of appraisal data, synthesis of data through case study procedures. Development of interview skills.

EDCP 616 Counseling II: Theory and Practice (3 credits)
Corequisite: EDCP 618.
Counseling theories and the practices which stem from such theories.

EDCP 617 Group Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP 616.
A survey of theory, research and practice of group counseling and psychotherapy, with an introduction to growth groups and the laboratory approach, therapeutic factors in groups, composition of therapeutic groups, problem clients, therapeutic techniques, research methods, theories, ethics and training of group counselors and therapists.

EDCP 618 Counseling Skills: Introduction to Practicum (1-6 credits)
Corequisite: EDCP616. Repeatable to 2 credits.
Development and utilization of counseling skills.

EDCP 619 Practicum in Counseling (2-6 credits)
Prerequisites: EDCP 6l6 and permission of department.
Sequence of supervised counseling experiences of increasing complexity. Limited to eight applicants in advance. Two hours class plus laboratory.

EDCP 625 Counseling the Chemically Dependent (3 credits)
Chemical dependency and its effects on the individual's personal, social, and work functioning. Counseling procedures for persons with drug and alcohol problems.

EDCP 627 Process Consultation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: graduate course in group process.
Study of case consultation, systems consultation, mental health consultation and the professional's role in systems intervention strategies.

EDCP 630 School-Based Behavioral Interventions (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. For College of Education majors only.
Behavior assessment and intervention techniques from behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and ecological models. Planning, implementation, and evaluation of behavior change techniques.

EDCP 631 Serving Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Clients in the Schools (3 credits)
Prerequisite: limited to school psychology and counselor education students only.
Conceptual and empirical literature about racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse clients. Examination and integration of cross-cultural literature.

EDCP 632 Cognitive Assessment (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Limited to school psychology students or permission of department.
Assessment of cognitive functioning of children and adolescents in reference to school learning and behavior problems. Administering, scoring and interpreting cognitive assessment instruments commonly used in school systems.

EDCP 633 Diagnostic Appraisal of Children I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP 632.
Assessment of development, emotional and learning problems of children.

EDCP 634 Diagnostic Appraisal of Children II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP 633. Corequisite: EDCP 738.
Assessment of development, emotional, and learning problems of children.

EDCP 635 School Consultation I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: limited to school psychology students or permission of instructor.
Theory and practice of consultation services in the school setting. Understanding of school culture. Introduction to problem solving model of case consultation for assessment and remediation of learning and behavior problems in the classroom. Practicum experience.

EDCP 636 School Consultation II (3 credits)
Prerequisites: EDCP 635, limited to school psychology students or permission of instructor.
Didactic practicum in consultation services in the school setting. Case consultation and organizational consultation in the schools. Practicum experience.

EDCP 640 School Psychology Seminar: Overview of the Specialty (1-2 credits)
Limited to school psychology students or permission of instructor.
Overviews the specialty of school psychology, including history of the specialty, roles and functions of school psychologists, and current professional issues related to the specialty.

EDCP 641 School Psychology Seminar: Professional Ethics (1-2 credits)
Limited to school psychology students or permission of instructor.
Overviews ethical issues in the specialty of school psychology.

EDCP 651 Group Counseling in Schools (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP 616. For school counseling and school psychology students only or permission of instructor.
Issues and techniques of group counseling in schools.

EDCP 655 Organizational Dimensions of Student Affairs (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP610 or permission of department.
Exploration of leadership and organizational change of student affairs programs in post-secondary education.

EDCP 656 Counseling and Personnel Services Seminar (2 credits)
Examination of issues that bear on professional issues such as ethics, interprofessional relationships and research.

EDCP 662 Psychosocial and Medical Aspects of Disability (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP 610 or equivalent.
Appraisal and understanding of the psychosocial and medical aspects of disability and chronic illness, including their nature, causes, functional aspects and treatment; understanding of how psychological and social factors influence the adjustment processes in disability.

EDCP 663 Rehabilitation and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP 610 or permission of department.
Purpose and principles of rehabilitation and treatment methods of adolescents and adults with significant mental health disorders and dual diagnoses. Focus is on the individual as well as the family. The course includes information regarding etiology, assessment, treatment interventions, program planning, and program evaluation.

EDCP 664 Vocational Evaluation (3 credits)
Principles and strategies for the vocational assessment of adult disabled persons. Administration and interpretation of relevant measures.

EDCP 665 Family and Social Support Systems (3 credits)
Recommended: EDCP 610.
Principles and methods useful for understanding the role of family support systems in counseling. Specialized skills for counseling impaired adults and their families.

EDCP 668 Special Topics in Rehabilitation (1-6 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.

EDCP 669 Professional Issues in Counseling Psychology (1 credits)
Open only to Counseling Psychology majors. Also offered as PSYC669. Formerly EDCP695.
Introduction to counseling psychology, including history and development of the field, and current professional and scientific issues. Exploration of career, research, and professional development opportunnities.

EDCP 680 Basic Didactic Practicum in Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Also offered as PSYC 680. Formerly PSYC776.
In depth examination of counseling theories and techniques, and supervised experience in application of a range of counseling and therapy approaches.

EDCP 682 Counseling Psychology Didactic Practicum in Group Interventions (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Also offered as PSYC 682. Formerly EDCP718.
In depth examination of theories and techniques of group interventions; supervised experience in group counseling.

EDCP 683 Counseling Psychology Didactic Practicum in Couples and Family Interventions (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only.. Also offered as PSYC 683. Formerly EDCP789.
In depth examination of theories and techniques of couples and family interventions; supervised experience in couples/family counseling.

EDCP 684 Counseling Psychology Didactic Practicum in Consultation (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Also offered as PSYC 684. Formerly EDCP789K.
In depth examination of theories and techniques of consultation on and off university campuses; supervised experience on conducting consultation.

EDCP 685 Counseling Psychology Didactic Practicum in Counseling Supervision (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Also offered as PSYC 685. Formerly EDCP745.
In depth examinatin of theories and techniques of counseling supervision, supervised experience in the process of supervising counselors.

EDCP 686 Counseling Psychology Didactic Practicum in Career Interventions (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Also offered as PSYC 681. Formerly EDCP777.
In depth examination of theorectical approaches and issues in career interventions; supervised experience in career counseling and assessment.

EDCP 689 Seminar in Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Repeatable to 12 credits if content differs. Also offered as PSYC 689. Formerly EDCP789.
Special topics in counseling psychology. Examples of topics include multicultural counseling, the counseling relationship, counseling and victimology, psychology treatment and health.

EDCP 690 Research in Counseling Psychology I (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Also offered as PSYC690. Formerly EDCP778.
Critical analysis of strategies, methodological, conceptual, and content trends.

EDCP 691 Research in Counseling Psychology II (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Also offered as PSYC 691. Formerly EDCP717.
Critical analysis of trends and issues in counseling psychology science.

EDCP 692 Assessment in Counseling Psychology I (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Also offered as PSYC 692. Formerly EDCP789F.
Broad introduction to the construction of psychological tests and measures, and experience in test interpretation, with consideration of historical, legal, ethical, and cultural issues surrounding the assessment process.

EDCP 693 Assessment in Counseling Psychology ii (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Also offered as PSYC 693. Formerly EDCP789F.
Supervised experience in administration, scoring, and interpreting major psychodiagnostic instruments used by counseling psychologists, as well as writing integrative assessment reports. Emphasis on hypothesis testing approach to assessment and on the counseling interview as an assessment tool.

EDCP 694 Student Leadership Development (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCP694 or EDCP789D. Formerly EDCP789D.
Explores the development of leadership among college students including the study of leadership theory; a focus on how leadership is learned and developed; cultural demensions of leadership; and exposure to the current national scene in leadership associations, programs, and resources.

EDCP 695 Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
Only open to Counseling Psychology majors. Formerly: EDCP669 and EDCP688. Also offered as PSYC695. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCP669, EDCP688, EDCP695, PSYC688, or PSYC695.
Exploration of ethical and professional issues in Counseling Psychology.

EDCP 696 Professional Issues in Counseling Psychology II/III (1-4 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Formerly EDCP789I.
Exploration of ethical standards and issues (odd years), or knowledge, attitudes, and skills for providing psychological services to culturally diverse populations (even years).

EDCP 697 Multicultural Issues in Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
Only open to Counseling Psychology majors. Also offered as PSYC697. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCP697, EDCP699, or PSYC697. Formerly EDCP699.
Exploration of knowledge, attitudes and skills for providing counseling and psychological services to culturally diverse populations.

EDCP 698 advanced Didactic Practicum in Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Repeatable to 12 credits if content differs. Also offered as PSYC 698. Formerly EDCP776.
In depth examination of approaches to or theories abouth intervention, and supervised experience in the application of those approaches or theories. Each practicum focuses on a particular approach, e.g., psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, cross-cultural.

EDCP 700 Theories and Strategies of Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
For Counseling Psychology majors only. Also offered as PSYC 700. Formerly EDCP789J.
Introduction to the professional field, examination of pertinent scientific and philosophical backgrounds, and survey of the major theories, principles, and training models in counseling. Correlated laboratory analogue experiences in dydactic and group interrelationships.

EDCP 715 Appraisal Measures in Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisites: EDCP 615 and EDMS 646 or their equivalents. Interpretation and utilization in counseling of the career interest and personality measures.

EDCP 716 Advanced Counseling Theory Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Master's degree in counseling or permission of department.
Systematic investigation of methods of theory analysis and their application to counseling theory.

EDCP 717 Evaluation of Research in Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Research on process and outcome in counseling. A review of research and appropriate research methodologies.

EDCP 718 Advanced Seminar in Group Processes (2-6 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP 626. Repeatable to 6 credits.

EDCP 735 Seminar in Rehabilitation Counseling (3 credits)
Part of the core curriculum for rehabilitation counselors. Designed to provide the advanced rehabilitation counseling student with a formal seminar to discuss, evaluate and attempt to reach personal resolution regarding pertinent professional problems and issues in the field.

EDCP 738 Practicum in Child Assessment (1-6 credits)
Corequisite: EDCP 633 or EDCP 634. Repeatable to 6 credits.
Administration of complete test batteries to children; supervision of initial interviews; test administration and scoring; interpretation and synthesis of test battery and interview material; the psychological report; verbal interpretation of test results; and recommendations. Taken initially with EDCP 633; repeated with EDCP 634 in the subsequent semester.

EDCP 740 Issues and Methods in Counselor Education (3 credits)
Doctoral standing.
Competencies, current issues, and methods in the pre-service and continuing education of counselors.

EDCP 741 Multicultural Practice in Student Affairs: Self, Education, and Society (2 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP771. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCP741 or EDCP789Z. Formerly EDCP789Z.
Develop knowledge and skills in the area of multicultural practice in student affairs through the examination of oppression, power, and privilege and how these dynamics impact individuals, educational institutions, and societies.

EDCP 742 Examining College Environments and Outcomes (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDMS651 or permission of instructor. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCP742 or EDCP789K. Formerly EDCP789K.
Explores theory and research on the impact of the college environment on undergraduate student outcomes. Discusses environmental theory and assessment, college impact theory, outcomes assessment, and implications of the above for higher education and student affairs.

EDCP 745 Supervision of Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Open to doctoral students only. For EDCP majors only.
Survey of knowledge base, research approaches, and applied skills in supervision of counseling.

EDCP 746 Clinical Supervision of Pupil Personnel Services (3 credits)
One hour of lecture, one hour of laboratory, and one hour of discussion/recitation per week. Prerequisite: permission of instructor For Advanced Doctoral Students Only.
Supervision of role of psychologists and counselors in school settings; applied skills in supervision of services.

EDCP 770 Service-Learning and College Student Development (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCP770 or EDCP789Y. Formerly EDCP789Y.
Historical roots, concepts, and principles of practice of service-learning in higher education; includes community service component.

EDCP 771 The College Student (3 credits)
A demographic study of the characteristics of college students as well as a study of their aspirations, values, and purposes.

EDCP 772 Research in College Student Personnel (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP 656 or permission of instructor. Limited to college student personnel students only.
Research designs and approaches to research in student development and higher education. Development of research for research competency or dissertation proposal.

EDCP 773 Designing Qualitative Research in Counseling and Student Affairs Contexts (3 credits)
One hour of lecture and two hours of discussion/recitation per week.
Introduction to philosophical and epistemological foundations, methodologies and methods associated with qualitative research designs appropriate in student affairs and counseling contexts.

EDCP 774 Advanced Seminar in Theories of College Student Development (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP771 or equivalent.
An opportunity for in-depth study, dialogue, and reflection about theoretical frameworks for understanding the development of college students. Specific attention is given to enhancing knowledge and understanding of the development of students when social identities and their intersections are considered.

EDCP 775 Facilitating Student Learning in Higher Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDCP771 or permission of department. Doctoral standing.
Application of selected models of college student development, learning styles, and related models of instruction to the assessment of characteristics and the design of learning environments.

EDCP 777 Modification of Human Behavior: Laboratory and Practicum (3 credits)
Prerequisites: EDCP 776 and permission of department.
Continuation of EDCP 776. Further experience under direct supervision of more varied forms of counseling relationships.

EDCP 778 Research Proposal Seminar (3 credits)
The development of thesis, dissertation or other research proposals.

EDCP 788 Advanced Practicum (1-6 credits)
Prerequisites: previous practicum experience and permission of department.
Individual supervision in one of the following areas: (a) individual counseling, (b) group counseling, (c) consultation, or (d) administration.

EDCP 789 Advanced Topics in Counseling and Personnel Services (1-6 credits)
Repeatable to 6 credits.

EDCP 794 Gender-Related Issues in Counseling (3 credits)
The implications of gender roles and conflicts on the counseling process: philosophical, clinical, and research issues.

EDCP 798 Special Problems in Counseling and Personnel Services (1-6 credits)
Master's AGS, or doctoral candidates who desire to pursue special research problems under the direction of their advisers may register for credit under this number.

EDCP 799 Master's Thesis Research (1-6 credits)
Registration required to the extent of six hours for Master's thesis.

EDCP 888 Apprenticeship in Counseling and Personnel Services (1-8 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Apprentice practice under professional supervision in an area of competence compatible with the student's professional goals. Credit not to be granted for experience accrued prior to registration. Open only to degree- and certificate-seeking graduate students.

EDCP 889 Internship in Counseling and Personnel Services (1-8 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 8 credits if content differs.
Internship experiences at a professional level of competence in a particular role with appropriate supervision. Credit not to be granted for experience accrued prior to registration. Open only to students advanced to candidacy for doctoral degree.

EDCP 898 Pre-Candidacy Research (1-8 credits)

EDCP 899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-8 credits)
Registration required to the extent of 12-18 hours for a Ph.D. Dissertation.