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• CDEV 602: Introduction to Student Affairs and College Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction and overview of student affairs educators' work, including but not limited to history, philosophy, values, ethical standards, professional organizations and other central knowledge bases for the field. The course will also provide an introduction and overview of college and university functions, roles and settings and central knowledge bases for student affairs educators.
  ShareCDEV 602 - Introduction to Student Affairs and College Counseling

• CDEV 603: Career Development and Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of trends in the world of work, including the relationship between career development and other important life roles and factors. Theories of career development and related counseling theories, sources and uses of career information, methods of career assessment and counseling and approaches to career education are covered. Emphasis is placed upon developing skills for assisting individuals and groups - elementary school through adulthood - in career development and planning.
  ShareCDEV 603 - Career Development and Counseling

• CDEV 607: Contextual Dimensions of Diagnosis

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Developmental, systemic and constructivist models of problem formation are linked to medical/neurobiological explanations of how people adapt to environmental and community demands. The influences of family, social, community and cultural systems are included in case conceptualization and treatment planning. Diagnostic procedures and differential diagnosis are taught within the current classification (DSM) system with emphasis on use, misuse and legal/ethical implications. Case conceptualization is taught according to current professional research on counseling and developmental theories. Research that explores the effects of biopsychosocial and multicultural influences on the emergence and/or maintenance of abnormal functioning is also reviewed.
  ShareCDEV 607 - Contextual Dimensions of Diagnosis

• CDEV 608: Ethical and Legal Issues in Student Affairs

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  An examination of ethical and legal considerations relevant to student affairs professionals and college counselors working in a higher education context. the course focuses on understanding and applying ethical principles and professional standards, as well as the law and legal precedent to complex situations and decisions. The relationships and distinctions between professional ethics and legal requirements also explored.
  ShareCDEV 608 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Student Affairs

• CDEV 610: Lifespan Development

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The study of human development and developmental processes across the lifespan with particular emphasis on developmental theories, research and applications that have relevance to counseling and student affairs.
  ShareCDEV 610 - Lifespan Development

• CDEV 611: Family Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides community and school counselors with a presentation of family systems theory in education, consultation, and counseling with families in both school and agency settings. The course explores the theoretical and historical foundations of family systems theory and the family life cycle, and examines the predominant systems approaches for promoting change. Students will develop a personal family counseling style to facilitate systemic change.
  ShareCDEV 611 - Family Counseling

• CDEV 612: Group Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a study of the theories, techniques, dynamics and process of group counseling. The course includes both didactic and experiential components. Special attention is give to the development of awareness of the group experience via participation as a member in a small growth group.
  ShareCDEV 612 - Group Counseling

• CDEV 613: Introduction to School Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course studies the philosophy and rationale which underlie the American School Counselor Association''s (ASCA) National Model and the Comprehensive, Developmental Guidance Model, both of which advocate for school counseling programs that provide comprehensive services to address the academic, career and social/emotional developmental needs of all students. This course examines the history, objectives, organization and current issues which impact the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of these models as well as the personal qualities, skills and aptitudes of an effective school counselor.
  ShareCDEV 613 - Introduction to School Counseling

• CDEV 614: Helping Relationships

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses on the process, development and acquisition of those basic counseling skills including but not limited to attending, active listening and inquiring. It is recommended that this course be taken in the beginning of the student's program of study. Requirements include role-play and videotaped practice/presentation of counseling skills.
  ShareCDEV 614 - Helping Relationships

• CDEV 615: Introduction to Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides a basic overview and professional orientation covering the basic tenets of the counseling profession. It addresses the history and philosophy of counseling. Professional roles, functions, responsibilities and legal/ethical issues are explored across a variety of counseling disciplines including Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Related professional organizations are addressed including the philosophy, mission, accreditation and ethical standards of these organizations. Differing work settings for counselors, the personal qualities, skills and aptitudes of an effective counselor, and the credentialing processes including certification and licensure are explored.
  ShareCDEV 615 - Introduction to Counseling