COUN Counseling

COUN-600 Workshop in Counseling 1-3 cr.
Current specialized topics studied through experiential activities. R

COUN-606 Peer Supervisory Experience 1 cr. 

Fall and Spring

Experience in observation and feedback to peers undergoing counseling skill training.  Instructor's consent required. R

COUN-647 Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders 2 cr.
Summer

Description and diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, obesity, and compulsive overeating. Psychological, sociological, and familial influences on the development of the disorders. Assessment instruments, approaches, and treatment considerations.

COUN-694 Counseling Older Persons 2-3 cr.
Spring Semester
Training service providers in counseling skills and gerontology through discussion, observation and supervised counseling experiences.

COUN-700 Seminar in Counseling 1-3 cr.
Special topics on current developments in the field. Each seminar is devoted to a specific development to be indicated with a subtitle and description. R

COUN-715 Orientation To Mental Health Counseling 2 cr.
Fall Semester
Professional, ethical, and legal issues in mental health and AODA counseling. National and Wisconsin credential standards for mental health and AODA counseling practice. Regional mental health and AODA practice settings. Public policy issues in mental health and AODA counseling. .

COUN-720 Psychopharmacology 2 cr.
Summer Session
Overview of abused street and perscription drugs and the legitimate use of psycho-pharmaceutical medicine. Fundamental concepts of neuroanatomy and neurochemistry. Medications for the treatment of substance abuse disorders and chronic pain management. Signs and symptoms of drug toxicity, drug interactions and side effects. Crisis intervention strategies.

COUN-721 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Programs 3 cr.
Spring Semester
Psychological factors in alcohol and drug abuse. Treatment programs and approaches used by alcohol and drug abuse counselors.

COUN-722 Advanced Topics in Compulsive Behavior Disorders 3 cr.
Fall
Psychology of shame and its relationship to substance abuse and other compulsive behaviors. Overview of prominent topics in compulsive behavioral disorders including substance abuse, gambling, eating, spending money, sex, internet, and other excessive and harmful behaviors. Advanced counseling skill development through psycho-education presentations and hypothetical problem solving. Ethical issues in counseling.
Prerequisites: take COUN-721.

COUN-723 Psychopathology: Assessment and Treatment Planning 3 cr.
Fall Semester
Training in the use of the current edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual DSM for assessment of mental disorders; use of behavioral and psychometric assessment procedures; treatment planning.

COUN-725 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling 3 cr.
Spring Semester
Major concepts, theoretical perspectives, professional issues, and skills of effective counseling related to such factors as culture, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics, education, family values, religious and spiritual values, and socio-economic status.

COUN-727 Mindfulness Applications in Counseling  2 cr.

History and methods of mindfulness psychology. Research supporting mindfulness integration in counseling. Theories and techniques of current mindfulness-based counseling and psychotherapy. Experiential mindfulness excercises and practice.

COUN-735 Problems in Counseling 2 cr.
Plan B investigations are the primary purpose of this course. Students who are ready to write their Plan B paper should register for this course and then confer with the major adviser to select a staff member who will serve as an investigation adviser. Meetings with the adviser are by arrangement only. Prerequisites: take EDUC-740 or MFT-765. $

COUN-745 Treating Personality Disorders 1 cr.
Summer Session
Diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of personality disorders as defined in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual DSM. Underlying belief systems associated with the various personality disorders. Therapeutic strategies useful in working with individuals with personality disorders.
Prerequisites: take COUN-723.

COUN-750 Counseling Theory 3 cr.
Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
History and theories of counseling and psycho- therapy: psychoanalytic, humanistic/existential, cognitive/behavioral, family systems, feminist, and others. Underlying personality theory. Integration and eclecticism in counseling practice. Illustrative practical applications. Integration of counseling theory into a personal counseling style.

COUN-752 Group Dynamics 3 cr.
Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Theoretical and experiential understandings of group work, dynamics/development, and leadership approaches. Small group experience and supervised training in essential group leadership skills.  Design and implementation of different types of groups for diverse populations in varied  professional settings.  May take  concurrent w/COUN788 with Instructor's Approval.

Prerequisites: take COUN-788.

COUN-754 Assessment Instruments For Mental Health Counselors 1 cr.
Instruments and procedures used for the assessment of behavior relevant to and appropriate for mental health counseling. Emphasis on the selection, interpretation, and application of major assessment instruments and procedures. Synthesis of assessment information into psychological reports.
Prerequisites: take SPSY-753.

COUN-761 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3 cr.
Spring Semester
Concepts and developmental approaches to counseling with children and adolescents. Integration of culturally responsive strategies, identification of at-risk behavior and prevention, and strategies to work with parents and families.

COUN-770 Thesis 2-6 cr.
Independent research under direction of investigation adviser. Selection of problems, development of outline, review of literature, compilation of bibliography, plan of method of attack, conduct of research, interpretation of findings, and preparation of the final paper according to thesis standards. Student may enroll for 2, 4, or 6 semester hours of credit in various terms with a final total of six. Consent of Program Director.
Prerequisites: take EDUC-740 or MFT-765. R $

COUN-775 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Practicum I 8 cr.
Fall Semester
Counseling under supervision in an alcohol and drug abuse treatment facility. Laboratory instruction on various aspects of alcohol and drug abuse treatment approaches.
Prerequisites: take COUN-721 and COUN-788.

COUN-776 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Practicum II 8 cr.
Spring Semester
A continuation of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Practicum I. Students will continue a supervised counseling experience in an appropriate treatment facility and related laboratory instruction. Prerequisites: take COUN-775.

COUN-788 Counseling Process Laboratory 3 cr.
Fall, Spring and Summer Semester
Basic attending and influencing skills used in the one-to-one and one-to-group situations involving laboratory experiences, such as counseling, feedback, critiquing, modeling, assessing and evaluating.

COUN-789 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Principles And Application 3 cr.
Fall and Spring Semesters
Training in the theory and practice of cognitive- behavioral, and solution-focused treatment models. Assessment, intervention, and self-management strategies through this approach will be emphasized. Application of cognitive-behavioral techniques to human problems.
Prerequisites: take COUN-788.

COUN-794 Mental Health Counseling Internship 2-8 cr.
Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Minimum of 150 hours of supervised experience in a mental health or AODA setting for 2 credits. Applied professional experiences, including individual, group, marriage and/or family counseling; intake interviewing; diagnosis; psychological testing; treatment planning; consultation/outreach; referrals; and/or documentation.
Prerequisites: take COUN-715, COUN-752, COUN-788, and COUN-789. R

COUN-797 Mental Health Counseling Practicum 6 cr.
Fall and Spring Semesters
Minimum of 300 hours of closely supervised counseling experience in an appropriate mental health setting. Regular seminars and individual supervision sessions required.

COUN-892 Advanced Counseling Practicum 2 cr.
Clinical supervised counseling experiences in a variety of school institutional and agency settings. Designed to assist the student to more adequately understand and apply the dynamics of human behavior in the one-to-one counseling relationship. A minimum of 60 to 90 clock hours of experience is required. Prerequisites: take COUN-797. R

COUN-895 Field Study 2-6 cr.
Experience in action-type field research in pupil personnel services. The student will identify and research a topic directly related to his career position. Preparation and presentation of a formal report of the study to appropriate personnel. Student may enroll for 2, 4, or 6 semester hours of credit in various terms with a final total of six.  R $