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• COM 390: COMM STUDIES INTERNSHIP

  3.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Supervised professional field experience related to public relations, publicity, and/or organizational communication. Students will select from two internship options: a) public relations or b) organizational communication. Internship tasks and responsibilities will vary with participating organizations. This internship will be available to selected students majoring/minoring in Speech Communication to be taken for a maximum of 6 credits in the major and 3 credits in the minor.
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• COM 395: HON:INDPT STUDY/THESIS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Honors Independent Study/Thesis.
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• COM 519: INT MARKET COMM CON/PRAC

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will introduce students to the principles and applications of integrated marketing communication (IMC). Students will learn the elements of IMC, the benefits of this approach, and how to incorporate IMC principles into professional practice. Through analyses of existing IMC campaigns as well as the execution of individual and group IMC projects, students will recognize the benefits of IMC, develop IMC deliverables, and gain an appreciation of IMC theory.
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• COU 505: CREATIVE APPROACHES COUNSELING

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will examine the use of creative approaches in counseling. Particular attention will be given to the neuroscience of creativity, imagery and visual art, music, literature, drama, play and humor, movement, and makerspace. Each of these forms-individually and in combination-is helpful in working with and understanding clients and ourselves. Students will be given an opportunity to reflect on how they might use creative approaches in their work with clients and with themselves. Specific techniques will be demonstrated through experiential activities in the classroom.
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• COU 507: TESTS & ASSMNT IN COUNSEL

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides students with an understanding of assessment, evaluation, and measurement in counseling practice. Students examine the development and use of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment measures. In addition, students learn to conduct assessment interviews, performance assessment, behavioral observation, and computer-assisted assessment. Ethical, intercultural, and social justice issues in the use of various assessment methods are central features of this course. The overall learning goal is the development of critical thinking in the informed use of assessment methods.
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• COU 508: RESRCH METH IN COUNSELING

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides students with an introduction to the basic concepts of applied counseling research and program evaluation. Students review descriptive, quasi-experimental, and field-based research methods. In addition, students learn computer applications in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. Ethical, intercultural and social justice issues in research are central features throughout the course. The overall learning goals for this course are the development of critical thinking in planning and evaluating research.
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• COU 509: ADV RES THEORY & METHODOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides students with a continuation of advanced concepts of applied research typically found in advanced counselor education programs and in the human service field. Students review various methods of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research techniques and methodology. In addition, students will participate in a lab experience where they will learn to use MiniTab statistical package and Atlas.TI in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. Publication, ethics, and APA formatting issues in research manuscript creation are central features throughout the course. The overall learning goals for this course are the development of applied research skills, interpretation of advanced statistical analytics in published research, and submission standards for journal manuscripts and conference presentations. The capstone research project created by the students will include either the creation of a manuscript for submission to a selected counseling journal or creation of a research presentation that will be submitted to a professional counseling conference for presentation.
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• COU 510: DIAG & TREATMENT PLAN IN COU

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course addresses the counselor's role in diagnostic screening, assessment, and treatment planning, and reviews the historical, political, sociocultural, behavioral, and research contexts for DSM diagnosis. Students develop the skills needed for making differential and co-morbid diagnoses and treatment plans, and for understanding medication uses, side effects, interactions and contraindications.
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• COU 515: FNDTIONS PLAY THERAPY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides students with a basic understanding and a foundational knowledge base of the key tenets and concepts of several major theoretical approaches to play therapy. Topics presented include the history and development of play therapy, the techniques, strategies and clinical skills of the major theoretical approaches to play therapy, and the application of play therapy approaches to child, adolescent and family counseling and therapy. The course emphasizes both in-class experiential activities and extensive readings and research.
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• COU 518: PROF ORI ETHIC MEN HLTH P

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses on professional and ethical standards of counseling practice. Historical and philosophical influences, along with current trends and emergent issues relevant to mental health counseling are discussed. Professional counselor roles and functions are examined. Reviews professional organizational standards, the credentialing process, and counselor licensure guidelines. Public policy, practice, and advocacy issues related to counseling are explored.
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