CPCE 5553      Ethics And Professional Issues In Counseling
CPCE 553, Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling, is designed to examine the major ethical and professional issues within the counseling profession. More specific, ethical dilemmas and professional issues relevant to the practice of mental health, marriage and family, school and substance abuse counseling are the major foci of this course. In addition, instruction is designed to enhance student understanding of the ethical standards such that students can effectively apply the critical thinking necessary to practice ethical behavior with clients, professional colleagues, consultees, and the communities in which they work.
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5575      Internship In Counseling I
First semester of a sequence of applied experiences in a planned, supervised program. Seminar accompanies internship experiences. The following areas of specialization are available: a) Marriage and Family, b) Mental Health, c) School, and d) Substance Abuse. Preregistration by application at least 60 days prior to beginning of semester. Approval by the Division of Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education required. Prerequisite: CPCE 5532 and consent of advisor.
Credits: hours
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CPCE 5589      Special Topics
A course designed to deal with a topic which is not available in the regular course offerings. Topics, instructors, and prerequisites to be listed in the semester bulletin.
Credits: 1,6 hours
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CPCE 5590      Seminar
Discussion and evaluation of literature in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education.
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5598      Individual Studies
Review of the research and trends relative to selected problems. By prior arrangement with instructor.
Credits: 1,6 hours
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CPCE 5599      Research And Thesis
By arrangement.
Credits: 1,9 hours
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CPCE 5600      Introduction To Counseling Psychology
Introduction to Counseling Psychology is intended to assist new doctoral students in their orientation to UMKC and to the profession of Counseling Psychology. The course also introduces students to the ethical principles and code of conduct for psychologists. The seminar will reqire one credit of registration in the Fall semester and is graded on a credit/non credit basis.
Credits: 1 hours
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CPCE 5605      Career Development II
Major theories and research in vocational psychology and career development and implications for the work of the counseling psychologist and counselor. Prerequisite: CPCE 5505.
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5609      Assessment II: Intellectual And Cognitive Assessment
This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in the use of intellectual and cognitive assessment instruments in clinical evaluation. The course covers theoretical issues pertinent to intellectual and cognitive assessment as well as basic assessment skills including administration, scoring, interpretation, and communication of results for commonly used measures. Cross-listed with PSYCH 5509. Prerequistes: Admission to the Ph.D Program in Counseling Psychology
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5610      Theoretical And Professional Issues In Counseling Psychology
This course is designed to introduce first year doctoral students to the fundamental concepts and methods of psychology conceived as the application of scientific and ethical reasoning to human problems. It will provide an in-depth examination of the American Psychological Association code of ethics and its application to the conduct of psychologists. Critical and analytical thinking will be emphasized in all aspects of the course. The course will cover broad models of clinical and counseling psychology and their historical and scientific foundations, issues in diagnosis, cross-cultural applications and professional problems in light of ethical principles, professional standards, scientific data & multi-cultural contexts. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5611      Objective Personality Assessment
This course is designed to help students develop knowledge and skills related to the selection, administration, and interpretation of some representative objective personality assessment instruments used in counseling/clinical settings. Students will also learn to integrate data obtained from an assessment battery to write comprehensive psychological reports.
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5615      Survey Of Research In Counseling Psychology
Survey of significant research in counseling psychology. Critical evaluation of research procedures, instrumentation, and clinical application of results. Prerequisites: EDRP 5605 and EDRP 5608.
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5620      Advanced Theories And Methods Of Counseling
Personality and learning theories and their implications for professional practice in counseling psychology. Emphasis on critical evaluation of assumptions, methods, comprehensiveness and usefulness of the theories, with reference to related research. Prerequisite: CPCE 5532
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5631      Advanced Counseling Practicum
Advanced supervised therapeutic counseling with individuals and supervised consultation in clinical settings. Preregistration by application at least 60 days prior to beginning of semester. (Credit/No Credit) Approval by the Division of Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education required. Prerequisite: Completion of CPCE 5532.
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5632      Practicum In Group Counseling
Leading groups under supervision. Focus on problems and experiences of counselors and counseling psychologists when leading groups. Prerequisites: Completion of M.A. in Counseling; CPCE 5540. Preregistration by application at least 60 days prior to beginning of semester. Approval by the Division of Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education required.
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5633      Advanced Couples & Family Practicum
Advanced supervised application of theories and methods of family therapy with individuals, couples and families. Preregistration by application at least 60 days prior to beginning of semester. Approval by the Division of Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education required. Prerequisite: CPCE 5542.
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5634      Practicum For The Assessment Of Children And Adolescents
The practicum for assessment of children and adolescents covers the facilitation of psychological evaluations for this population and includes maintaining a caseload of assessment evaluations to complete through the CCS Assessment Center. Specialized assessment evaluations and conceptualization issues are covered in the second half of the course, with evaluations for ADHD and learning disorders emphasized. Special topics will be discussed at the end of the course. Prerequisite: CPCE 5515
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5639      Continuing Advanced Counseling Practicum
Supervised therapeutic counseling with individuals, beyond the advanced level. Preregistration by application at least 60 days prior to beginning of semester. Approval by the Division of Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education required. Prerequisite: CPCE 5631
Credits: 1,6 hours
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CPCE 5640      Theories And Methods Of Counseling Supervision
This course offers an overview of counseling supervision theories and models, and contemporary research. It also addresses supervision process and tasks, diversity in supervision, and supervisor's ethical and legal responsibilities. Prerequisite: CPCE 5631
Credits: 2 hours
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CPCE 5641      Supervision Practicum
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to practice supervision. Students will be assigned 2 to 3 counselors-in-training from a CPCE 5531/5532 practicum class to supervise over the course of a semester. The practicum instructor will provide weekly supervision. Offered: Every Fall Prerequisite: CPCE 5640
Credits: 1 hours
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