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• COUN 7220: Family Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This graduate course provides students with the opportunity to advance their understanding and skills related to the application of family therapy theory and techniques. A historical overview of family therapy as well as a variety of family systems theories and evidence-based interventions are explored.
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• COUN 7230: Psychopath & Diagnos Processes

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students will learn to make accurate diagnoses of child and adult psychopathology according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Basic treatment strategies will be explored. Limitations inherent in the use of DSM and other diagnostic classifications are discussed.
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• COUN 7250: Professional Orientation - CRC

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed to introduce students to the field of rehabilitation with an emphasis on history, legislation, psychosocial aspects of disability and the rehabilitation process.
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• COUN 7260: Med Info for Helping Profs

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of disabilities and an understanding of basic medical terminology associated with a variety of disorders found in general rehabilitation settings. Areas of focus include: types of disorders, diagnostic and treatment methods, functional issues, arranging physical restoration services, psychosocial and vocational implications of various disorders and the role of the rehabilitation counselor.
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• COUN 7270: Vocational Dvlpmnt in Rehab

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course equips students with knowledge to assist rehabilitation clients in achieving their vocational potential and independent living objectives. Students develop an understanding of the services and resources utilized to help rehabilitation clients in their vocational development(e.g. workplace accommodations, assistive technology, labor market information, disability benefit systems) and examine environmental and attitudinal barriers, job development, and job placement strategies.
  ShareCOUN 7270 - Vocational Dvlpmnt in Rehab

• COUN 7280: Psychosoc Aspects of Disab

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course explores the psychological and social aspects of disabilities. Interpersonal as well as intrapersonal issues are examined. Emphasis is placed on the impact of illness, disability, and deviance on the individual and her or his family. The course presents many of the issues and challenges encountered by the rehabilitation professional, including attitudes toward individuals with disabilities and the perspectives of families and professionals. The primary objective is to expand students' perspectives regarding disability and disability-related issues.
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• COUN 7290: Case Management

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course examines the mission, role and competencies of the rehabilitation counselor relative to the principles and practices of case management in the vocational rehabilitation process. The course prepares students to apply techniques used to evaluate consumers. A variety of instruments used in vocational assessment are reviewed. Students learn how to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the options and services that will best meet the needs of consumers. Emphasis is placed on: (a) intake interviewing, (b) services coordination, (c) case recording and reporting, (d) vocational assessment, (e) vocational counseling, (f) job placement, (g) systematic caseload management, (h) ethical considerations in rehabilitation case management practice, (i) family-centered rehabilitation case management.
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• COUN 7300: Professional Orientation - SC

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The role of school counselors is explored in relation to counseling history, philosophy, theory, technology, and trends. Counseling within the elementary and the secondary school settings, consultation, and coordination are core components. Professional development, documentation, ethical, and legal standards are addressed.
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• COUN 7310: Indiv Develop:Child-Adolescent

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course, intended primarily for professional educators, enables adults to base their actions/interventions with children, adolescents, and parents on an understanding of the process of growth and development. Students will have the opportunity to engage in a use-oriented project related to their individual interests/needs.
  ShareCOUN 7310 - Indiv Develop:Child-Adolescent

• COUN 7320: Dvlpmntl Counseling in Schools

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course prepares students to apply the basic counseling skills in a school setting. It emphasizes the various roles of the elementary and secondary school counselor, tools and strategies appropriate in those settings, and in consulting and collaboration with other school personnel.
  ShareCOUN 7320 - Dvlpmntl Counseling in Schools