| # | Code | Name | UG | GR | ADC | Subject | Subject Code | Academic Department | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | COMM497 | Advanced Communication Research This course guides students through the process of applying principles of research, data collection, and data analysis leading to the completion of an original research project and development of a scholarly paper toward the goal of publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Communication (COMM) | COMM | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 902 | COOP265 | Cooperative Education This course allows students to receive credit for work experience. The assignments must be a specific program designed as an internship with an agreed upon description of the type of work, arrangements for supervision, and methods of evaluation. One hour of credit requires a minimum of 50 work hours. A maximum of six credit hours of cooperative education may be applied to a degree. Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1991 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Cooperative Education (COOP) | COOP | Non-Degree Preprofessional Programs | Active | |
| 903 | COOP465 | Cooperative Education This course allows students to receive credit for work experience. The assignments must be a specific program designed as an internship with an agreed upon description of the type of work, arrangements for supervision, and methods of evaluation. One hour of credit requires a minimum of 50 work hours. A maximum of six credit hours of cooperative education may be applied to a degree. Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1990 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Cooperative Education (COOP) | COOP | Non-Degree Preprofessional Programs | Active | |
| 904 | COUN501 | Orientation for Job-Embedded School Counselors This survey course is designed to provide job-embedded school counseling candidates a generalized pre-service professional orientation. With attention given to the practical application of school counseling knowledge and skills, the course provides an overview of the school setting, the various roles of professional school counselors, ethics of school counseling, school counseling interventions, school counselor professional identity, current trends in school counseling, and other topics as appropriate. Credits: 0 - 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 905 | COUN501 | Orientation for Job-Embedded School Counselors This survey course is designed to provide Tennessee-based job-embedded school counseling candidates a generalized pre-service professional orientation. With attention given to the practical application of school counseling knowledge and skills, the course provides an overview of the school setting, the various roles of professional school counselors, ethics of school counseling, school counseling interventions, school counselor professional identity, current trends in school counseling, and other topics as appropriate. Credits: 0 - 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Final Approval, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 906 | COUN503 | Foundations of School Counseling Provides a background for understanding the school setting and how the diverse roles of the professional school counselor fit together in a comprehensive manner. History, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, modes of intervention (e.g., individual student planning, responsive services, guidance program management), school counselor professional identity, and current trends in school counseling are studied. For Winter enrollees, the required TN Bureau of Investigations fingerprinted background check should be completed in this course. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2007 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 907 | COUN503 | Foundations of School Counseling Provides a background for understanding the school setting and how the diverse roles of the professional school counselor fit together in a comprehensive manner. History, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, modes of intervention (e.g., individual student planning, responsive services, guidance program management), school counselor professional identity, and current trends in school counseling are studied. For Winter enrollees, the required TN Bureau of Investigations fingerprinted background check should be completed in this course. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 908 | COUN504 | New Student Orientation Seminar This is a new student orientation required for all counseling students who are admitted into the MS Counseling program at the beginning of winter semester. This orientation is intentionally brief because an expanded new student orientation that includes deeper content is embedded in the course COUN 524 Professional Counseling I. COUN 524 Professional Counseling I is taken by these students during their first fall semester in the program. Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 909 | COUN504 | New Student Orientation Seminar This is a new student orientation required for all counseling students who are admitted into the MS Counseling program at the beginning of winter semester. This orientation is intentionally brief because an expanded new student orientation that includes deeper content is embedded in the course COUN 523 Professional Counseling I. COUN 523 Professional Counseling I is taken by these students during their first fall semester in the program. Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Final Approval, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 910 | COUN507 | Sexuality: Issues in Counseling Provides foundation of knowledge concerning basic human sexual functioning, knowledge of sexual diseases, awareness of sexual variance, knowledge of sexual dysfunction and an understanding of basic treatment techniques. Credits: 2 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 911 | COUN510 | Advanced Lifespan Development Issues in development throughout the life cycle are studied. The impact of early physical, cognitive, and psychological developmental issues and the effects of significant periods of life change are considered. Theories of individual and family development are studied, as well as counseling interventions appropriate to facilitate optimal development and wellness. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 912 | COUN514 | Drugs and Addictions A comprehensive study of drugs and addictions. Particular emphasis will be placed on physiological functions related to the etiology and treatment of addiction in both therapeutic and educational settings, as well as on the Adventist perspective of holistic health. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 913 | COUN514 | Drugs and Addictions A comprehensive study of drugs and addictions. Particular emphasis will be placed on physiological functions related to the etiology and treatment of addiction in both therapeutic and educational settings, as well as on the Adventist perspective of holistic health. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 914 | COUN516 | Career Counseling Provides understanding of career development theories and decision-making models; career counseling processes; career, vocational, educational, occupational, and labor market information resources; career development; career counseling practices for PreK-12 grade levels; and assessments and techniques relevant to career planning and decision-making in a global economy. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 915 | COUN516 | Career Counseling Provides understanding of career development theories and decision-making models; career counseling processes; career, vocational, educational, occupational, and labor market information resources; career development; career counseling practices for PreK-12 grade levels; and assessments and techniques relevant to career planning and decision-making in a global economy. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 916 | COUN521 | Adult Psychopathology This course emphasizes diagnostic criteria for the disorders included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM-5). Mental disorders are defined and categorized in terms of their manifestations and symptoms. Cultural variations in symptoms, gender and age-related features of the disorders, and empirically-based treatments currently available are also considered. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 917 | COUN521 | Adult Psychopathology This course emphasizes diagnostic criteria for the disorders included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM-5). Mental disorders are defined and categorized in terms of their manifestations and symptoms. Cultural variations in symptoms, gender and age-related features of the disorders, and empirically-based treatments currently available are also considered. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 918 | COUN523 | Professional Counseling I A new student orientation is embedded in this course as part of the first-term program experience. Students become familiar with the counseling program student handbook, their professional and ethical obligations, counselor supervision theories and practice, and program expectations for their personal growth as counselors-in-training. Eligibility for future licensure/certification is also reviewed. Students engage in in-depth examination of their reasons for wanting to become mental health professionals, further define their short- and long-term career goals within the helping professions, and develop a highly personalized career map that guides them through graduate school and beyond. Issues relevant to the practice of professional counseling are studied, such as professional identity; counselor personal characteristics and values, self-awareness and evaluation, and counselor self-care. The course is non-transferable and must be taken at Southern for any MS Professional Counseling degree, emphasis and/or certificate program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Chair, Counseling | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 919 | COUN523 | Professional Counseling I A new student orientation is embedded in this course as part of the first-term program experience. Students become familiar with the counseling program student handbook, their professional and ethical obligations, and program expectations for their personal growth as counselors-in-training. Eligibility for future licensure/certification is also reviewed. Students engage in in-depth examination of their reasons for wanting to become mental health professionals, further define their short- and long-term career goals within the helping professions, and develop a highly personalized career map that guides them through graduate school and beyond. Issues relevant to the practice of professional counseling are studied, such as professional identity; counselor personal characteristics and values, self-awareness and evaluation, and counselor self-care. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 920 | COUN524 | Professional Counseling I Students in this course engage in in-depth examination of their reasons for wanting to become mental health professionals, further define their short- and long-term career goals within the helping professions, and develop a highly personalized career map that guides them through graduate school and beyond. Issues relevant to the practice of professional counseling are studied, such as professional identity; counselor personal characteristics, religious and spiritual values, self-awareness and evaluation, and counselor self-care. Credits: 2, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 921 | COUN524 | Professional Counseling I A new student orientation is embedded in this course as part of the first-term program experience. Students become familiar with the counseling program student handbook, their professional and ethical obligations, and program expectations for their personal growth as counselors-in-training. Eligibility for future licensure/certification is also reviewed. Students engage in in-depth examination of their reasons for wanting to become mental health professionals, further define their short- and long-term career goals within the helping professions, and develop a highly personalized career map that guides them through graduate school and beyond. Issues relevant to the practice of professional counseling are studied, such as professional identity; counselor personal characteristics and values, self-awareness and evaluation, and counselor self-care. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 922 | COUN525 | Professional Counseling II Taken during the last year of the counseling program, this course guides students through the process of preparation for comprehensive and licensing exams, the search for a job or application to doctoral programs, counselor supervision theories and practice, and other issues relevant to practicing in the professional counseling field. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 923 | COUN525 | Professional Counseling II Taken during the last year of the counseling program, this course guides students through the process of preparation for comprehensive and licensing exams, the search for a job or application to doctoral programs, counselor supervision theories and practice, and other issues relevant to practicing in the professional counseling field. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 924 | COUN528 | School Counseling Interventions for Exceptional Children The effects of atypical growth and development, health and wellness, language, ability level, and multicultural issues, as well as factors of resiliency on student learning are studied. Strategies and intervention plans based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model to address the personal, social, and academic functioning of PreK-12 students are studied. The importance of school counselors following the ASCA model when dealing with student exceptionalities is stressed. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2007 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 925 | COUN528 | School Counseling Interventions for Exceptional Children The effects of atypical growth and development, health and wellness, language, ability level, and multicultural issues, as well as factors of resiliency on student learning are studied. Strategies and intervention plans based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model to address the personal, social, and academic functioning of PreK-12 students are studied. The importance of school counselors following the ASCA model when dealing with student exceptionalities is stressed. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 926 | COUN530 | Assessment and Appraisal Provides an understanding of the theoretical principles and practical applications of standardized instruments used in counseling. This course covers the ethical selection, administration, interpretation and reporting of the results of appropriate instruments of counseling assessment used in clinical mental health settings and PreK-12 schools as it applies to Master's-level professional counselors. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 927 | COUN530 | Assessment and Appraisal Provides an understanding of the theoretical principles and practical applications of standardized instruments used in counseling. This course covers the ethical selection, administration, interpretation and reporting of the results of appropriate instruments of counseling assessment used in clinical mental health settings and PreK-12 schools as it applies to Master's-level professional counselors. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 928 | COUN530 | Assessment and Appraisal Provides an understanding of the theoretical principles and practical applications of standardized instruments used in counseling. This course covers the ethical selection, administration, interpretation and reporting of the results of appropriate instruments of counseling assessment used in clinical mental health settings and PreK-12 schools as it applies to Master's-level professional counselors. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 929 | COUN530 | Assessment and Appraisal Provides an understanding of the theoretical principles and practical applications of standardized instruments used in counseling. This course covers the ethical selection, administration, interpretation and reporting of the results of appropriate instruments of counseling assessment used in clinical mental health settings and PreK-12 schools as it applies to Master's-level professional counselors. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 930 | COUN537 | Ethics and Legal Aspects of Counseling Analyzes counseling ethics and legal factors related to the counseling profession. Attention is given to the unique codes of conduct for both school and clinical mental health counseling. Real case studies are explored. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 931 | COUN538 | Legal Aspects of Education for School Counselors Legal issues affecting school counselors in P-12 educational settings are covered. Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement federal and state legal mandates surrounding the school counseling profession. Topics studied include but are not limited to confidentiality, privileged communication, accountability through documentation, danger to self and others, child abuse and neglect, response to student mental health issues, management of student behavior in and out-of-the classroom, implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 issues, and Title II rights of IDEA-eligible students with disabilities. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2021 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 932 | COUN538 | Legal Aspects of Education for School Counselors Legal issues affecting school counselors in P-12 educational settings are covered. Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement federal and state legal mandates surrounding the school counseling profession. Topics studied include but are not limited to confidentiality, privileged communication, accountability through documentation, danger to self and others, child abuse and neglect, response to student mental health issues, management of student behavior in and out-of-the classroom, implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 issues, and Title II rights of IDEA-eligible students with disabilities. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 933 | COUN540 | Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Principles and challenges of practicing in clinical mental health counseling settings are explored. Students become familiar with the history, philosophy, and trends in clinical mental health counseling; the role and training of counselors in clinical settings; modes of intervention (e.g., direct service, consultation, and advocacy); and range of mental health service delivery, such as inpatient, outpatient, partial treatment, and aftercare. Students also investigate principles and applications of program development, implementation, and evaluation in clinical mental health counseling. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 934 | COUN540 | Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Principles and challenges of practicing in clinical mental health counseling settings are explored. Students become familiar with the history, philosophy, and trends in clinical mental health counseling; the role and training of counselors in clinical settings; modes of intervention (e.g., direct service, consultation, and advocacy); and range of mental health service delivery, such as inpatient, outpatient, partial treatment, and aftercare. Students also investigate principles and applications of program development, implementation, and evaluation in clinical mental health counseling. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 935 | COUN542 | Couple Counseling This course equips students with a biblical overview of relationships, romance and marriage, as well as providing the necessary counseling knowledge to assist couples in cultivating successful and full relationships. Students are certified to assess couples' relationship issues using the Prepare/Enrich - Couples inventory. Students are required to provide at least 6 clock hours of couples counseling using the Prepare/Enrich inventory. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 936 | COUN542 | Couple Counseling This course equips students with a biblical overview of relationships, romance and marriage, as well as providing the necessary counseling knowledge to assist couples in cultivating successful and full relationships. Students are certified to assess couples' relationship issues using the Prepare/Enrich - Couples inventory. Students are required to provide at least 6 clock hours of couples counseling using the Prepare/Enrich inventory. Other inventories are studied as determined by program. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Final Approval, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 937 | COUN542L | Lab: Couples Counseling Lab: Couples Counseling Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: (2020 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 938 | COUN543 | Parenting & Generational Influences This course examines the psychological and spiritual foundations and strategies for understanding the meaning and significance of generational influence and its impact on the family legacy. Lifestyle and cultural barriers to effective parenting are examined, as well as proactive parenting strategies, sound discipline, and healthy communication patterns. Students are certified to assess parenting issues using the Prepare/Enrich - Parenting inventory. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 939 | COUN543 | Parenting & Generational Influences This course examines the psychological and spiritual foundations and strategies for understanding the meaning and significance of generational influence and its impact on the family legacy. Lifestyle and cultural barriers to effective parenting are examined, as well as proactive parenting strategies, sound discipline, and healthy communication patterns. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Final Approval, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 940 | COUN553 | Group Counseling and Procedures Provides both theoretical and experiential understanding of group purpose, development, dynamics, theories, methods, skills, and other group approaches in a multicultural society. Includes requirements for students to participate as members of a counseling group for a minimum of 10 clock hours over the course of one academic term. Upon completion of this experience, This course includes a lab component that requires students to lead or co-lead a small group activity, approved by the program, for at least 5 clock hours. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 941 | COUN553 | Group Counseling and Procedures Provides both theoretical and experiential understanding of group purpose, development, dynamics, theories, methods, skills, and other group approaches in a multicultural society. Includes requirements for students to participate as members of a counseling group for a minimum of 10 clock hours over the course of one academic term. Upon completion of this experience, This course includes a lab component that requires students to lead or co-lead a small group activity, approved by the program, for at least 5 clock hours. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Final Approval, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 942 | COUN553L | Group Counseling and Procedures NULL Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 943 | COUN556 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling Provides a comprehensive survey of the major contemporary theories of counseling, as well as their implications for practice. Core topics such as historical context, theoretical principles and techniques, case analysis and treatment planning, cultural and gender considerations, and evidence-based status are examied for each theory. Students are given the opportunity to conceptualize selected case studies, decide on appropriate counseling interventions, and practice techniques that are commonly used in counseling practice. Each theory is evaluated from the Christian perspective and the relevance of such a perspective when choosing personal models is studied. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2007 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 944 | COUN559 | Crisis Counseling This course explores foundational principles and applications of crisis intervention, including crisis theories, protocols, and crisis response in community and school settings. Students become familiar with the Incident Command System, National Incident Management System, and the National Response Framework. Students taking the course for three credits will also complete online courses from FEMA and Johns Hopkins School of Public Health concerning Mental Health Preparedness. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 945 | COUN559 | Crisis Counseling This course prepares students to provide effective, ethical crisis and trauma counseling across diverse cultural and developmental contexts. Students examine the impact of historical events, multigenerational trauma, and contemporary issues on individuals and communities, as well as the effects of crises, disasters, stress, grief, and trauma across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based models for suicide prevention, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, community-based response, and disaster mental health. Students develop advanced skills in trauma assessment, identifying and reporting abuse and neglect, and responding to risks of aggression, self-harm, and suicide. Theory and practice are integrated to prepare students to intervene competently and compassionately, promoting safety, recovery, and resilience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 946 | COUN561 | Multicultural Issues in Counseling Study of contemporary issues related to multicultural counseling. Aside from introduction to various cultures and their norms, this course also addresses theories of multicultural counseling and counseling interventions based on these theories as they are applied to various populations. In addition, attention is given to the counselor's role as a liaison or agent of change for the culturally pluralistic society in both school and clinical mental health settings. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2007 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 947 | COUN561 | Multicultural Issues in Counseling Study of contemporary issues related to multicultural counseling. Aside from introduction to various cultures and their norms, this course also addresses theories of multicultural counseling and counseling interventions based on these theories as they are applied to various populations. In addition, attention is given to the counselor's role as a liaison or agent of change for the culturally pluralistic society in both school and clinical mental health settings. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 948 | COUN562 | Spirituality and Religious Diversity in Counseling This course provides an understanding of how spiritual and religious issues can be successfully integrated into counseling in a manner that is respectful of client beliefs and practices. It emphasizes the ethical obligation that counselors have to obtain competency in addressing religious and spiritual diversity in counseling, and how they can access the healing resources in religious communities to assist their clients in coping, healing and changing. Issues related to how the counselor's own spiritual development may help or hinder the counseling process are also examined, along with best practices in counseling clients whose faith differs from their own. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2021 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 949 | COUN565 | Topics in Counseling Selected topics in counseling chosen from such areas as religion, ethics, child and/or youth counseling, practice of school counseling, etc. This course may be repeated with an appropriate change in topic. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2006 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 950 | COUN568 | Behavioral Health & Wellness Counseling Students review theoretical and empirical support for an integrated approach to clinical mental health counseling as it has long been advocated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Students become familiar with current techniques for client wellness assessment, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and intervention. Holistic strategies for wellness promotion with mental health clients are considered. Additionally, students learn how to approach collaboration with prescribing professionals in the medical community and how to talk with clients about medication compliance. Basic principles of psychopharmacology as well as commonly prescribed psychotropic medications for adults and children are studied. Psychological, cultural, and social issues related to psychopharmacology are also addressed. Credits: 2 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2021 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 951 | COUN568 | Behavioral Health & Wellness Counseling Students review theoretical and empirical support for an integrated approach to clinical mental health counseling as it has long been advocated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Students become familiar with current techniques for client wellness assessment, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and intervention. Holistic strategies for wellness promotion with mental health clients are considered. Additionally, students learn how to approach collaboration with prescribing professionals in the medical community and how to talk with clients about medication compliance. Basic principles of psychopharmacology as well as commonly prescribed psychotropic medications for adults and children are studied. Psychological, cultural, and social issues related to psychopharmacology are also addressed. Credits: 2 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 952 | COUN576 | Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning This course provides advanced knowledge of the major disorders within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th edition (DSM-5), the principles of differential clinical diagnosis, and the development and implementation of research-based treatment plans. Consideration is given to dimensional, relational, and systemic issues important in diagnosis and treatment planning. Issues such as course/prognosis, prevalence, culture, and associated features are also addressed. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2021 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 953 | COUN576 | Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning This course provides advanced knowledge of the major disorders within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th edition (DSM-5), the principles of differential clinical diagnosis, and the development and implementation of research-based treatment plans. Consideration is given to dimensional, relational, and systemic issues important in diagnosis and treatment planning. Issues such as course/prognosis, prevalence, culture, and associated features are also addressed. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 954 | COUN577 | Administration of School Counseling Services This is the capstone course for School Counseling. The development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive school counseling programs are studied. Special consideration is given to the integration of the school counseling program into the total school community to facilitate the personal, social, and academic development and achievement of all students. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 955 | COUN577 | Administration of School Counseling Services This is the capstone course for School Counseling. The development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive school counseling programs are studied. Special consideration is given to the integration of the school counseling program into the total school community to facilitate the personal, social, and academic development and achievement of all students. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 956 | COUN578 | Behavioral Health and Wellness Counseling Considers the dramatic shift taking place in the healthcare field as mental health treatments are increasingly being integrated into medical primary care. Students examine how this shift supports the holistic approach to health and wellness that has long been advocated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Study is also given to how an integrated approach to clinical mental health counseling can improve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 957 | COUN578 | Behavioral Health and Wellness Counseling Considers the dramatic shift taking place in the healthcare field as mental health treatments are increasingly being integrated into medical primary care. Students examine how this shift supports the holistic approach to health and wellness that has long been advocated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Study is also given to how an integrated approach to clinical mental health counseling can improve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: N/A Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 958 | COUN579 | Clinical Practicum I This course is designed as an experimental laboratory for the purpose of learning foundational counseling and interviewing skills. Students are expected to master the microskills approach to counseling and a basic structure of the counseling session that can be applied to many different theories of counseling. Simulations, observations, role-play, video recordings, transcribed sessions, exercises, and pre- and post-evaluation of skills are an integral part of this course. The course is non-transferable and must be taken at Southern for any degree, emphasis, and/or certificate program. Students must earn a grade of B+ or higher before progressing to COUN 580 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum II or COUN 585 School Counseling Practicum II. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 959 | COUN579 | Clinical Practicum I This course is designed as an experimental laboratory for the purpose of learning foundational counseling and interviewing skills. Students are expected to master the microskills approach to counseling and a basic structure of the counseling session that can be applied to many different theories of counseling. Simulations, observations, role-play, video recordings, transcribed sessions, exercises, and pre- and post-evaluation of skills are an integral part of this course. For Summer and Fall enrollees, the required TN Bureau of Investigations fingerprinted background check should be completed in this course. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 960 | COUN579 | Clinical Practicum I This course is designed as an experimental laboratory for the purpose of learning foundational counseling and interviewing skills. Students are expected to master the microskills approach to counseling and a basic structure of the counseling session that can be applied to many different theories of counseling. Simulations, observations, role-play, video recordings, transcribed sessions, exercises, and pre- and post-evaluation of skills are an integral part of this course. The course is non-transferable and must be taken at Southern for any degree, emphasis, and/or certificate program. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 - 2026) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 961 | COUN580 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum II This course consists of supervised field experience in a clinical mental health setting. A total of 100 clock hours (50 clock hours per semester hour) of direct observation, consultation in the clinical area, and practice of counseling skills is required. The student must attend a weekly hour-long individual supervision session with a supervisor and a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision. Video-recording of counseling sessions is essential. Applications for Fall Practicum II experiences must be submitted for approval by April 15 of the previous school year. Applications for Winter Practicum II experience must be submitted for approval by October 15. Students must remain registered in 1 hour of Practicum II until they have completed all the requirements, regardless of whether or not they have registered for the number of credits required for graduation. The student must register for this credit each semester until the course requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Credits: 1 - 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 962 | COUN580 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum II This course consists of supervised field experience in a clinical mental health setting. A total of 100 clock hours (50 clock hours per semester hour) of direct observation, consultation in the clinical area, and practice of counseling skills with clients is required. The student must attend a weekly hour-long individual supervision session with a supervisor and a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision. Video-recording of counseling sessions is essential. Students must remain registered in 1 hour of Practicum II until they have completed all the requirements, regardless of whether or not they have registered for the number of credits required for graduation. The student must register for this credit each semester until the course requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Credits: 1 - 2, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 963 | COUN580 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum II Students must earn a final grade of B+ or higher in COUN 579 Clinical Practicum I before registering for COUN 580. This course consists of supervised field experience in a clinical mental health setting. A total of 100 clock hours (50 clock hours per semester hour) of direct observation, consultation in the clinical area, and practice of counseling skills with clients is required. The student must attend a weekly hour-long individual supervision session with a supervisor and a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision. Video-recording of counseling sessions is essential. Students must remain registered in 1 hour of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum II Continuation until they have completed all clinical clock hours, regardless of whether or not they have registered for the number of credits required for graduation. Students must earn a final grade of B+ or higher before progressing to COUN 581 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship. Credits: 1 - 2, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 964 | COUN581 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Internship This course consists of supervised field experience in a community agency. A total of 6 semester hours and 600 clock hours of clinical work are required. At least 240 clock hours will be direct client contact in the capacity of a professional counselor. A wide range of clients will be chosen. This internship will be completed under the direction of a supervisor with a minimum of a Master's degree in counseling or a related profession with equivalent qualification, including appropriate certifications and/or license. And will also include consultation with an assigned faculty supervisor, and research on clinical issues. The student must also attend a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision with the faculty supervisor. Applications for Summer or Fall Internship experiences must be submitted for approval by April 15 of the previous school year. Applications for Winter Internship experience must be submitted for approval by October 15. Students must remain registered in 1 hour of Internship until they have completed all the requirements, regardless of whether or not they have registered for the number of credits required for graduation. The student must register for this credit each semester until the course requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 965 | COUN581 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Internship This course consists of supervised field experience in a community agency. A total of 6 semester hours and 600 clock hours of clinical work are required. At least 240 clock hours will be direct client contact in the capacity of a professional counselor. A wide range of clients will be chosen. This internship will be completed under the direction of a supervisor with a minimum of a Master's degree in counseling or a related profession with equivalent qualification, including appropriate certifications and/or license. And will also include consultation with an assigned faculty supervisor, and research on clinical issues. The student must also attend a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision with the faculty supervisor. If students have registered for the 4 credits required for graduation, but have not yet completed the corresponding clinical hours, they must register for 1 hour of COUN 589 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Continuation each semester until they have completed all the required clinical clock hours. Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 966 | COUN581 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Internship This course consists of supervised field experience in a community agency. A total of 6 semester hours and 600 clock hours of clinical work are required. At least 240 clock hours will be direct client contact in the capacity of a professional counselor. A wide range of clients will be chosen. This internship will be completed under the direction of a supervisor with a minimum of a Master's degree in counseling or a related profession with equivalent qualification, including appropriate certifications and/or license. And will also include consultation with an assigned faculty supervisor, and research on clinical issues. The student must also attend a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision with the faculty supervisor. Applications for Summer or Fall Internship experiences must be submitted for approval by April 15 of the previous school year. Applications for Winter Internship experience must be submitted for approval by October 15. Students must remain registered in 1 hour of Internship until they have completed all the requirements, regardless of whether or not they have registered for the number of credits required for graduation. The student must register for this credit each semester until the course requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 967 | COUN585 | School Counseling Clinical Practicum II This course consists of supervised field experience in PreK-12 school settings. A total of 100 clock hours (50 clock hours per semester hour) of direct observation, consultation in the clinical area, and practice of counseling skills is required. The student must attend a weekly hour-long individual supervision session with a supervisor and a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision. Video-recording of counseling sessions is essential. Applications for Fall Practicum II experiences must be submitted for approval by April 15 of the previous school year. Applications for Winter Practicum II experience must be submitted for approval by October 15. Students must remain registered in 1 hour of Practicum II until they have completed all the requirements, regardless of whether or not they have registered for the number of credits required for graduation. The student must register for this credit each semester until the course requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Credits: 1 - 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 968 | COUN585 | School Counseling Clinical Practicum II This course consists of supervised field experience in PreK-12 school settings. A total of 100 clock hours (50 clock hours per semester hour) of direct observation, consultation in the clinical area, and practice of counseling skills is required. The student must attend a weekly hour-long individual supervision session with a supervisor and a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision. Video-recording of counseling sessions is essential. Students must complete COUN 579 Clinical Practicum I with a grade of B+ or higher before progressing to COUN 585. If students have registered for the 2 credits required for graduation, but have not yet completed the corresponding clinical hours, they must remain registered in 1 hour of School Counseling Practicum II Continuation until they have completed all the required clinical clock hours. This course must be completed with a grade of B+ or higher before progressing to COUN 586 School Counseling Internship. Credits: 1 - 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 969 | COUN586 | School Counseling Internship This course consists of supervised field experience in a school setting. A total of 6 semester hours and 600 clock hours of clinical work are required. This will include a variety of activities that a regularly employed school counselor is expected to perform. At least 240 clock hours are required in direct client contact, individual counseling, group work, developmental classroom guidance, and parent/community conferences. This will be done under the supervision of a certified school counselor and will also include consultation with an assigned faculty supervisor and research on clinical issues. The student must also attend a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision with the faculty supervisor. Applications for Fall Internship experiences must be submitted for approval by April 15 of the previous school year. Applications for Winter Internship experiences must be submitted for approval by October 15. Students must remain registered in 1 hour of Internship until they have completed all the requirements, regardless of whether or not they have registered for the number of credits required for graduation. The student must register for this credit each semester until the course requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 970 | COUN586 | School Counseling Internship This course consists of supervised field experience in a school setting. A total of 6 semester hours and 600 clock hours of clinical work are required. This will include a variety of activities that a regularly employed school counselor is expected to perform. At least 240 clock hours are required in direct client contact, individual counseling, group work, developmental classroom guidance, and parent/community conferences. This will be done under the supervision of a certified school counselor and will also include consultation with an assigned faculty supervisor and research on clinical issues. The student must also attend a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision with the faculty supervisor. If students have registered for the 4 credits required for graduation, but have not yet completed the corresponding clinical hours, they must register for 1 hour of School Counseling Internship Continuation each semester until they have completed all the required clinical clock hours. Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Final Approval, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 971 | COUN586 | School Counseling Internship This course consists of supervised field experience in a school setting. A total of 6 semester hours and 600 clock hours of clinical work are required. This will include a variety of activities that a regularly employed school counselor is expected to perform. At least 240 clock hours are required in direct client contact, individual counseling, group work, developmental classroom guidance, and parent/community conferences. This will be done under the supervision of a certified school counselor and will also include consultation with an assigned faculty supervisor and research on clinical issues. The student must also attend a weekly 1.5 hour group supervision with the faculty supervisor. Applications for Fall Internship experiences must be submitted for approval by April 15 of the previous school year. Applications for Winter Internship experiences must be submitted for approval by October 15. Students must remain registered in 1 hour of Internship until they have completed all the requirements, regardless of whether or not they have registered for the number of credits required for graduation. The student must register for this credit each semester until the course requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 972 | COUN589 | Internship Continuation Mandatory course for the student requiring additional time to accrue the 600 clock hours required for Internship completion. The student must register for this course each semester until the Internship requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2021 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 973 | COUN589 | Internship Continuation Mandatory course for the student requiring additional time to accrue the 600 clock hours required for Internship completion. The student must register for this course each semester until the Internship requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Approval 1A, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 974 | COUN590 | Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling I Provides an overview of major family counseling models and their application in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Students will demonstrate the ability to use systems assessment models or techniques appropriate to the presenting problems of couples or families from diverse backgrounds. The importance of applying and adhering to ethical and legal standards in marriage, couple, and family counseling is strongly addressed. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 975 | COUN590 | Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling I Provides an overview of major family counseling models and their application in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Students will demonstrate the ability to use systems assessment models or techniques appropriate to the presenting problems of couples or families from diverse backgrounds. The importance of applying and adhering to ethical and legal standards in marriage, couple, and family counseling is strongly addressed. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 976 | COUN591 | Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling II This course will further explore the role of marital, couple, and family counselors in a variety of practice settings and in relation to other helping professionals. Issues of marital, couple, family life-cycle dynamics, healthy family functioning, family structures, development in a multicultural society, family of origin, intergenerational influences, socioeconomic status, and belief systems will be discussed in depth. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 977 | COUN592 | Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling III An intensive study of selected treatment techniques focusing on identifying a therapeutic style best suited for the individual learner. This course should be taken with the Clinical Internship as it requires the presentation of case work in a model. This course contains an extensive research/position paper that will require additional time and work beyond the duration of class meetings and which may extend into the following semester. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 978 | COUN593 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Examines the etiology, symptomatology, assessment, and treatment of psychological problems that children and adolescents present in clinical mental health settings. Interview techniques, counseling approaches, and multidisciplinary interventions necessary for the treatment of youth and their families are considered and practiced using diverse case studies. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 979 | COUN593 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Examines the etiology, symptomatology, DSM diagnoses, and treatment of psychological problems that children and adolescents present in clinical mental health settings. Interview techniques, counseling approaches, and multidisciplinary interventions necessary for the treatment of youth and their families are considered and practiced using diverse case studies. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 980 | COUN593 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Examines the etiology, symptomatology, DSM diagnoses, and treatment of psychological problems that children and adolescents present in clinical mental health settings. Interview techniques, counseling approaches, and multidisciplinary interventions necessary for the treatment of youth and their families are considered and practiced using diverse case studies. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 981 | COUN594 | Professional Counseling Study Tour Students attend a conference, complete training, or participate in trips to enrich their educational experience and promote effectiveness and job preparedness in the field of professional counseling. Requirements vary depending upon credit hours and type of activities included. Students may be required to maintain a log of resulting reflections/learning experiences, submission of formal reports, presentations, or additional research. Trip destinations will vary and may include international travel. Credits: 0 - 3, Lab Fee 33 ($3000), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 982 | COUN595 | Independent Study This is an option for students to extend their learning beyond what is available in planned courses. It is a cooperative learning experience involving a student and a faculty member. Approval from the student's adviser as well as a faculty committee must be obtained before the study is initiated. A total of no more than six Independent Study hours are allowed to apply toward a student's degree. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 983 | COUN598 | Research and Program Evaluation Fundamentals of research and program evaluation relevant to the practice of clinical mental health counseling and school counseling are covered. This course requires the completion of a research proposal. It also enables students to conduct research projects and to critically evaluate findings in order to improve treatment and program effectiveness in counseling. Principles, models, and applications of needs assessment and program evaluation are studied. Research methods such as qualitative, quantitative, single-case designs, action research, and outcome-based research are also examined. Special emphasis is given to ethical and culturally relevant strategies for interpreting and reporting the results of research and/or program evaluation in schools and community agencies. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2008 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 984 | COUN598 | Research and Program Evaluation Fundamentals of research and program evaluation relevant to the practice of clinical mental health counseling and school counseling are covered. This course requires the completion of a research proposal. It also enables students to conduct research projects and to critically evaluate findings in order to improve treatment and program effectiveness in counseling. Principles, models, and applications of needs assessment and program evaluation are studied. Research methods such as qualitative, quantitative, single-case designs, action research, and outcome-based research are also examined. Special emphasis is given to ethical and culturally relevant strategies for interpreting and reporting the results of research and/or program evaluation in schools and community agencies. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 985 | COUN599 | Master's Thesis A body of original scholarly work by an individual student. Involves the preparation of a research proposal, under the guidance of a thesis adviser, and its subsequent implementation. The final report will consist of the following sections: (1) Focus of the Study, (2) Review of the Literature, (3) Methodology of the Study, (4) Results of the Study, and (5) Discussion of the Findings. Both the proposal and the final report must be approved by a thesis committee, consisting of the thesis adviser and two other faculty members. The thesis committee must be approved by the School of Education and Psychology. In addition, the student must complete an oral defense of the thesis before their thesis committee, the faculty adviser, the Dean of the School of Education and Psychology, and the Dean of Graduate Studies. The oral defense will typically consist of a visual presentation, followed by a question/answer session. Note: This course must be taken for a total of 6 hours prior to thesis defense. Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2009 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 986 | COUN5xa | School Counseling Practicum II Continuation Mandatory course for School Counseling emphasis students requiring additional time to accrue the 100 clock hours required for Practicum II completion. The student must register for this course each semester until the Practicum II requirements are met and a grade has been issued Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 987 | COUN5xb | Counseling Seminar I This mandatory course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate professional dispositions, interpersonal skills, and counseling competencies through direct, face-to-face engagement with faculty, university staff, and peers. Conducted as an on-campus, in-person intensive, the seminar allows faculty to observe and assess students’ ability to apply core counseling skills, display professional behaviors, and integrate ethical and reflective practice. Regardless of whether students typically receive instruction through the LiveFlex or in-person format, all must participate in this course in the same physical location as program faculty and staff facilitating the learning experience. This is the first course in a two-course required seminar sequence. Students must complete COUN 5xb prior to enrollment in COUN 580 – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum II and/or COUN 585 – School Counseling Practicum II. The course is graded Pass/Fail, and successful completion is required for program progression and graduation. A failing grade may result in dismissal from the program. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 28 ($1700), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 988 | COUN5xc | Counseling Seminar II This mandatory course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate professional dispositions, interpersonal skills, and counseling competencies through direct, face-to-face engagement with faculty, university staff, and peers. Conducted as an on-campus, in-person intensive, the seminar allows faculty to observe and assess students’ ability to apply core counseling skills, display professional behaviors, and integrate ethical and reflective practice. Regardless of whether students typically receive instruction through the LiveFlex or in-person format, all must participate in this course in the same physical location as program faculty and staff facilitating the learning experience. This is the second course in a two-course required seminar sequence. The course is graded Pass/Fail, and successful completion is required for program progression and graduation. A failing grade may result in dismissal from the program. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 28 ($1700), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 989 | COUN5xd | Crisis & Trauma Counseling This course prepares students to provide effective, ethical crisis and trauma counseling across diverse cultural and developmental contexts. Students examine the impact of historical events, multigenerational trauma, and contemporary issues on individuals and communities, as well as the effects of crises, disasters, stress, grief, and trauma across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based models for suicide prevention, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, community-based response, and disaster mental health. Students develop advanced skills in trauma assessment, identifying and reporting abuse and neglect, and responding to risks of aggression, self-harm, and suicide. Theory and practice are integrated to prepare students to intervene competently and compassionately, promoting safety, recovery, and resilience. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 990 | COUN5xw | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Continuation Mandatory course for Clinical Mental Health Counseling students requiring additional time to accrue the 600 clock hours required for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship completion. The student must register for this course each semester until the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Lab fee covers cost of student documentation/tracking platform used for accreditation purposes. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Approval 1A, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 991 | COUN5xy | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum II Continuation Mandatory course for Clinical Mental Health Counseling emphasis students requiring additional time to accrue the 100 clock hours required for Practicum II completion. The student must register for this course each semester until the Practicum II requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: GR Curriculum Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 992 | COUN5xz | School Counseling Internship Continuation Mandatory course for the student requiring additional time to accrue the 600 clock hours required for School Counseling Internship completion. The student must register for this course each semester until the School Counseling Internship requirements are met and a grade has been issued. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Graduate Studies Approval 1A, Graduate Studies | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Review | |
| 993 | COUN600 | MS Professional Counseling Capstone This course is required of all professional counseling students in the semester of anticipated graduation and program completion. Requirements for obtaining a passing grade include: taking and passing the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE), obtaining satisfactory final scores on the Professional Development assessments used by the program, and completing an application to graduate. Students will be required to pay a registration fee for the CPCE directly to the Center for Credentialing and Education. Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER | WINTER Catalog: (2023 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 994 | COUN600 | MS Professional Counseling Capstone This course is required of all professional counseling students in the semester of anticipated graduation and program completion. Requirements for obtaining a passing grade include: taking and passing the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE), obtaining satisfactory final scores on the Professional Development assessments used by the program, and completing an application to graduate. Students will be required to pay a registration fee for the CPCE directly to the Center for Credentialing and Education. Credits: 0, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Counseling (COUN) | COUN | School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling | Active | |
| 995 | CPHE200 | Digital Logic and Design Digital design principles and implementation of digital systems. Number systems, Boolean algebra, architectural concepts, combinational and sequential logic, memory, I/O design, CAD tools, and logic synthesis. The objective of this course is to prepare the essential and rudimentary basis for students to become the next generation of digital circuit designers. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Credits: 4, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Hardware & Embedded Systems (CPHE) | CPHE | School of Computing | Active | |
| 996 | CPHE200 | Digital Logic and Design Digital design principles and implementation of digital systems. Number systems, Boolean algebra, architectural concepts, combinational and sequential logic, memory, I/O design, CAD tools, and logic synthesis. The objective of this course is to prepare the essential and rudimentary basis for students to become the next generation of digital circuit designers. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Credits: 4, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Hardware & Embedded Systems (CPHE) | CPHE | School of Computing | Review | |
| 997 | CPHE200L | Digital Logic & Des Lab NULL Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2012 - 2026) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Hardware & Embedded Systems (CPHE) | CPHE | School of Computing | Active | |
| 998 | CPHE222 | Organization, Architecture and Assembly Language Basic machine organization and architecture. Processor components, instruction sets, memory types and hierarchy. Introduction to data representation, instruction formats, addressing techniques, assembly language, pipelining, and I/O bus architectures. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Credits: 4, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Hardware & Embedded Systems (CPHE) | CPHE | School of Computing | Active | |
| 999 | CPHE222 | Organization, Architecture and Assembly Language Basic machine organization and architecture. Processor components, instruction sets, memory types and hierarchy. Introduction to data representation, instruction formats, addressing techniques, assembly language, pipelining, and I/O bus architectures. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Credits: 4, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Records Office Approval 1A, Records Office | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Hardware & Embedded Systems (CPHE) | CPHE | School of Computing | Review | |
| 1000 | CPHE265 | Topics in Embedded Systems Topics selected from areas of embedded systems not covered in other courses. May be repeated with permission. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Hardware & Embedded Systems (CPHE) | CPHE | School of Computing | Active |