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Counselor Education and Personal Development (CED)

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CED 502 Student Development in Higher Education 3(3-1)
The college student personnel movement, its social, psychological, and cultural foundations. Student development functions; career program models; legal, ethical, and professional considerations; roles of the professional.

CED 503 Introduction to Community Agency Counseling 3(3-0)
An overview of issues and trends in community agency counseling. Topics include: history, professional orientation, philosophy, finance, administration, community resources and special concerns.

CED 504 Introduction to School Counseling 3(3-0)
History and philosophy of school counseling programs. Role and function of school counselors.

CED 515 Basic Group Participation 1(Spec)
Facilitated group counseling where students experience being in the role of client/group participant. CR/NC only.

CED 517 Group Experience I  2(Spec)
Structured group activities analyzing the usual restrictions on free verbal expression of thought and feeling. Attempts to increase awareness and acceptance of self and others. CR/NC only.

CED 518 Group Experience II 2(Spec)
Experiential participation in personal growth/self development group. Special attention to self awareness and acceptance as well as the group process itself. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: CED 517 and admission to the CED program.

CED 519 Group Experience III 2(Spec)
Continuation of group experience with emphasis on personal involvement in the process. Direct attempts to communicate thoughts and feelings in the group setting. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: CED 517, CED 518 and admission to the CED program.

CED 520 Personal Growth and Development 2(Spec)
Personal growth group without the usual restrictions on verbal expression of thought and feeling, utilizing Basic Encounter technique to help participants increase awareness and acceptance of self and others.

CED 526 Families with Exceptional Children 3(3-0)
An introduction to theory and skills for developing collaborative relationships with families of children with special needs. Both cognitive and experiential approaches will be used. Prerequisites: SPE 530, and senior or graduate status.

CED 580 Seminar: Professional Topics 1-12(Spec)
Special topics that are germane to the fields of personal development and counseling.

CED 583 Counseling Aspects of Sexuality 3(3-0)
An introduction to the dynamics of human sexual dysfunctions and the counseling appropriate for therapeutic intervention.

CED 605 The Marriage and Family Therapist 3(3-0)
Study of the professional and ethical responsibilities; the role of the professional organization; licensure and certification; legal responsibilities and liabilities; private practice and intro-professional cooperation; and the development of a professional attitude and identity.

CED 610 Career Development and Counseling 3(3-0)
Critical survey of career development theories. Practical application of career counseling programs. Use of tools and information in career counseling.

CED 611 Developmental Career Counseling 3(2-1)
Critical survey of career development theories. Application of concepts and strategies of career exploration. Students participate in a supervised experience in teaching career exploration techniques. Prerequisite: graduate student status.

CED 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

CED 620 Introduction to Multicultural Issues in Counseling 3(3-0)
An examination of research and practice issues relating to counseling culturally specific groups. Special emphasis on the client/counselor relationship.

CED 630 Counseling Ethics and Professional Issues 3(3-0)
Supervised discussion of legal and ethical issues that most affect the practice of counseling and related helping professions. Prerequisites: admission to counseling program or permission of instructor.

CED 640 Standardized Tests 3(3-0)
Selection, evaluation, functions, and interpretation of tests in intelligence, achievement, aptitude, personality, and interests. Emphasis on tests appropriate to the students’ future work settings. Prerequisites: admission to counseling program or permission of instructor.

CED 650 Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling 3(3-0)
The application of group theories and techniques, interpersonal communication skills, and the assessment of group counseling interventions. Prerequisite: admission to counseling program or permission of instructor.

CED 651 Counseling with Children 3(3-0)
An investigation of the specialized skills involved in counseling with children. Special emphasis upon the modification of group counseling methods used with children. Possible means of meeting special needs of the elementary school setting. Prerequisite: admission to counseling program or permission of instructor.

CED 655 Human Relations Skills 3(3-1)
An introduction to skills utilized in developing helping relationships. Special emphasis upon the person-to-person, day-to-day relationships. The class will be conducted through both a cognitive and experiential approach.

CED 660 Counseling Techniques 3(3-0)
Systematic study of the counseling process: stages, intervention strategies, and related issues. Both cognitive and experiential approaches will be used. Prerequisites: CED 677; regular admission to program or permission of instructor.

CED 668 Theory and Process of Family Therapy 3(3-0)
Introduction to the specific theories of marriage and family counseling and examination of the processes involved with each.

CED 670 Independent Study 1-12(Spec)
Study and/or investigation of a special problem with the guidance of a staff member. Prerequisites: admission to counseling program or permission of instructor.

CED 677 Theories of Counseling 3(3-0)
An examination of psychological foundations with counseling theories and approaches. Designed to aid students’ development of a personal counseling theory as a guide to practice. Prerequisites: admission to counseling program or permission of instructor.

CED 680 Seminar: Professional Topics 1-12(Spec)
Special topics that are germane to the fields of personal development and/or counseling.

CED 685 Counseling Aspects of Grief and Loss 3(3-0)
An introduction to the dynamics of grief and loss and the counseling procedures appropriate for therapeutic intervention. Prerequisite: graduate status or permission of instructor.

CED 690 Supervised Experience in Counseling 3(1-3)
Counseling school children, parents, and college students, with supervision. Observation of counseling sessions. May include a laboratory experience work setting. NOTE: application to register for this course must be filed during the semester prior to registration for approval. Prerequisite: Regular admission and a B or better in CED 660.

CED 691 Internship in Counseling 1-6 (Spec)
On-the-scene work in selected settings under the supervision of experienced practitioners. Practical experience, observation, and opportunity for relating the theoretical and the actual. NOTE: Application to register for this course must be filed during the semester prior to registration for approval. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: grade of B or better in CED 690.

CED 695 Research for Counseling and Special Education 3(3-0)
Presentation and application of designs and procedures pertinent to conducting research in human services. Includes writing Plan A/B proposal and article, implementing mini-research project. Prerequisites: regular admission and 15 hours completed toward the M.A. in Counseling and Special Education. Cross-referenced with SPE 695.

CED 698 Thesis 1-6(Spec)
CR/NC only. For Master’s degree candidates.

CED 750 Facilitating of Groups 3(3-1)
Survey of differing styles of group facilitation. Elements in the helping relationship which improve the quality of interpersonal relationships. “Self-in-therapeutic-interaction” incorporated into a supervised experience. Prerequisites: regular admission to counseling program and permission of instructor.

CED 751 Facilitation of Play Therapy Sessions 3(3-1)
Systematic inquiry into the use of play therapy and its relevance to the growth and development of children. Theoretical positions compared and appraised. Supervised experience. Prerequisites: regular admission to counseling program and permission of instructor.

CED 760 Individuality in Counseling 2(2-0)
Advanced analysis of theories and techniques used in the counseling process. Prerequisite: Ed.S. candidate and permission of instructor.

CED 765 Professional Counseling and Consulting 3(3-0)
Focuses on specific knowledge and skills used by professional counselors in a variety of settings. Includes consultation, supervision, diagnostics, and other topics. Prerequisites: admission to Counseling program and CED 677.

CED 780 Seminar: Professional Topics 1-12(Spec)
Special topics that are germane to the fields of personal development and counseling. Prerequisite: Ed.S. candidate.

CED 790 Advanced Supervised Experience in Counseling 3(1-3)
A continuation of CED 690. Application to register for this course must be filed during the semester prior to registration for approval. Prerequisite: admission to candidacy and CED 760.

CED 791 Advanced Internship in Counseling 3(1-4)
Internship with selected professionals. Opportunity to confirm professional effectiveness in helping professions. Arrangements made in semester prior to registration for the course. Prerequisites: grade of B or better in CED 690 and permission of instructor.

Unspecified content or variable credit courses.  The following courses offered through the department are of unspecified content or variable credit: CED 580, 670, 680, 780.

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