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Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education (CPCE)

CPCE 5610      Theoretical And Professional Issues In Counseling Psychology View Details
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 View Details
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 View Details
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 View Details
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 View Details
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 View Details
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 View Details
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 View Details
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 View Details
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 View Details
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 View Details
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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CPCE 5645      Projective Testing View Details
Course focuses on the diagnostic use of projective assessment techniques, with a special focus on the Rorschach Inkblot Test. Prerequisites: Enrolled in Doctoral Psych. Program, Completed CPCE 5515 and Measurement of Intelligence or Cognitive Assessment course.
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5650      Seminar In Current Issues In Counseling Psychology View Details
Professional issues related to counseling psychology. Special emphasis on prevention, consultation, and other professional concerns of counseling psychologists.
Credits: 3 hours
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CPCE 5675      Internship In Counseling Psychology View Details
Applied experiences in a professional setting under supervision of licensed psychologists.
Credits: 1-16 hours
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CPCE 5690      Special Problems View Details
Individual studies; thesis exploration; special reading.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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CPCE 5699      Research And Dissertation View Details
By arrangement.
Credits: 1-16 hours
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