Community Counseling (CNL)

CNL 7013 - Statistics and Research (three credit hours)

Basic research approaches to solving applied problems, with emphasis on gaining a broad understanding of the research process. The course provides an introduction to statistics as well as an opportunity to critique research in an area of study.

CNL 7023 - Human Development (three credit hours)

An overview of theories of physical, cognitive, spiritual, and social/emotional development and processes throughout the life span. Theoretical and practical instruction is designed for application of developmental research and theory to educational and related settings.

CNL 7033 - Social and Cultural Foundations (three credit hours)

Study of social, cultural, ethnic, and gender issues related to families, schools, and communities. The impact of special issues (e.g., sexism, gender roles, ethnicity, race, differing lifestyles, discrimination, socioeconomic status, and social and multi-cultural trends) on individual family members, the family as a whole, and organizations such as the school and the church are examined.

CNL 7113- Principles of Family Therapy (three credit hours)

An overview of the major theories and their therapeutic implications. Focus is on treatment of problems within a systems framework. Students are given a comprehensive survey of the major models of systemic change that includes but is not limited to the following: structural, strategic, Bowenian, Experiential, Solution- Focused, Systemic, and Post-Modern.

CNL 7123 - Group Theory (three credit hours)

An introduction to group theory and processes in counseling and guidance. Interaction patterns and dynamics within small groups are considered. Focused on the understanding of individual and group behavior, the course involves didactic and experiential learning in group theory and practice. Students participate in a group to develop self-awareness, acceptance, and effective interpersonal skills.
Prerequisite: CNL 7133

CNL 7133 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling (three credit hours)

Overview of major counseling theories and techniques and a review of historical foundations of mental health care. Social, psychological, and philosophical influences and ethical issues associated with the counseling professions are considered.

CNL 7313 - Career Development Information and Vocational Education (three credit hours)

An examination of career development theories, the research supporting the theories and the practical application of these ideas in career counseling. Course work includes information about the development of an educational-occupational library, the classification of the world of work, and the use of occupational data in career counseling and development across the lifespan.

CNL 7613 - Family of Origin (three credit hours)

An explanation of the theoretical bases of family of origin work. Exploration of the student's own family history and family patterns across generations is included. Review of the basic concepts and therapeutic techniques used in family of origin education and counseling.

CNL 7633 - Principles of Marital Therapy (three credit hours)

A study of the major theories and principles of marital therapy, focusing on the systemic and brief models of marital therapy. Assessment techniques, intervention strategies, and treatment planning are examined. Prerequisites: CNL 7113

CNL 8013 - Assessment (three credit hours)

Principles of measurement and assessment. Use of various assessment instruments including achievement, aptitude, intelligence, interests, and personality tests in the processes of counseling and guidance. Supervision in administering, scoring, and interpreting individual evaluation methods.

CNL 8023 - Advanced Psychopathology (three credit hours)

A study of the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior and personality. The student develops a working knowledge of the diagnostic categories in the DSM-IV and gains an understanding of the application to clinical practice. Emphasizes normal personality and development of positive mental health in schools, community, and families.

CNL 8433 - Professional Development and Ethics (three credit hours)

Insights into professional roles and functions. Areas of emphasis include professional socialization and the role of professional organizations, licensure and certification, legal responsibilities and liabilities of clinical practice and research, family law, confidentiality issues, marital and family Code of Ethics, and interprofessional cooperation. The content of the course is specific to the practice of marital and family counseling.

CNL 8613 - Promoting Change Through Brief Therapy (three credit hours)

A study of time-limited approaches to helping people change in various clinical settings with special emphasis on the Mental Research Institute (MRI), the Solution- Focused and the integrative Solution-Based Brief Therapy models. Content includes a historical and theoretical analysis as well as a review of the research and application to individual, marital, family, and group counseling.

CNL 8701- Pre-Practicum Laboratory (one credit hour)

An orentation to the requirements of practicum/internships. Students practice basic counseling skills, case management skills, and review the ethical considerations required of practicing counselors. Upon demonstration of a satisfactory working knowledge in each of these areas, the supervising faculty will grant approval for the student to enroll in Practicum.
Prerequisites: same as those for Practicum I in the student's chosen track

CNL 8753, 8763- Practicum I, II: Community, (three credit hours per course)

A supervised experience for the development of individual counseling and group work skills. Prerequisites for 8753: CNL 7133 and 7123 and recommendation by the Department of Counseling Faculty.
Prerequisite for 8763: CNL 8753

One of the Following

CNL 8773 – Practicum I: Marriage and Family Therapy (three credit hours)

Supervised and practical experience in counseling.
Prerequisite for 8773: CNL 7613 and 8123 and recommendation by the Department of Counseling Faculty.
Prerequisite for 8783: CNL 8433 and 8773

CNL 8873 - Internship (three credit hours)

Supervised experience designed to develop competencies necessary for counseling.
Prerequisites for 8873: CNL 8763 or 8783, and recommendation by the Department of Counseling Faculty.
Prerequisite for 8883: CNL 8873.
Prerequiste for 8893: CNL 8883

Electives

Selected Topics (three credit hours)

MFT Track Elective (three credit hours)

BBL 7733 – Hermeneutics (three credit hours)

Principles of biblical interpretation addressing a variety of approaches and methods. Includes aspects of historical, cultural, grammatical, analytical, topical, and devotional study, as well as the use of important Bible reference and study tools.