WSU Graduate Courses - Counseling/CNL

CNL 661 PRINCIPLES OF COUNSELING (Credits: 4)

Overview of major counseling theories and techniques and review of historical foundations of the mental health movement. Social, psychological, and philosophical influences are considered.

CNL 662 PROBLEMS IN STUDENT PERSONALITY AND DEVELOPMENT (Credits: 4)

Considers physical, psychological, and personality development of students in terms of the interrelationship of these factors and their effects on student functioning. Family, school, and other social-psychological environments are studied in terms of their effect on behavior.

CNL 663 MENTAL HEALTH I (Credits: 4)

Factors influencing the behavior of individuals; methods a counselor may use in observing, analyzing, and improving attitudes and behavior.

CNL 664 CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELING (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Introduces students to the background, theory, practice, and needs of crisis intervention within the helping professions. A variety of crisis intervention models are explored, as are the various community resources available to the crisis intervention worker. Graduate standing required.

PREREQUISITE: CNL 461 OR RHB 701 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR.

CNL 667 GROUP BACKGROUND AND THEORY (Credits: 4)

Surveys the background, theory, patterns of function, techniques of facilitating, and the uses of small groups in counseling.

PREREQUISITE: PRE- OR COREQUISITE: RHB 701.

CNL 670 COUNSELING WORKSHOP (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Selected topics in the human services area on a workshop or a one-time class basis are considered. Topics and titles vary.

CNL 751 COUNSELING SKILLS FOR EDUCATORS (Credits: 3)

Assists teachers in developing an understanding of the counseling needs of children. Teachers develop counseling skills needed to assist students in the classroom. Appropriate referrals to other school professionals are discussed.

CNL 762 CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION SERVICES (Credits: 4)

Presents career development as a series of vocational/avocational choices in the process of self-realization and considers the effect of rapid social and technological change on this process.

PREREQUISITE: RHB 701.

CNL 763 THEORIES OF COUNSELING (Credits: 4)

Investigation of the theoretical models that are basic to counseling function and practice as applied to the therapeutic situation.

CNL 765 PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES IN THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES (Credits: 4)

Presents theoretical aspects concerning the organization and administration of guidance services; practical application of principles to schools and other organizations. Surveys social agencies, both public and private, that counselors should be familiar with. An analysis of the referral process and the methods of interagency cooperation.

CNL 767 GROUP PROCESSES IN COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE (Credits: 4)

Serves as an introduction to group counseling practice. Considers interaction patterns and dynamics within small groups, and focuses on understanding of individual and group behavior as they relate to the individuals taking the course. Evaluation and research of group processes are also considered. May be taken for letter grade
or pass/unsatisfactory.

CNL 769 TECHNIQUES OF CHILD COUNSELING (Credits: 4)

Stresses the theories and techniques of counseling children. Discusses the differences between counseling with adults and counseling with children. Specific aspects considered are role and function of a child counselor, group and individual counseling with children, vocational information for children, scholastic and personality testing of children, and treatment methodology (including play therapy, family counseling, and teacher collaboration).

PREREQUISITE: RHB 701.

CNL 770 INDEPENDENT STUDY AND MINOR PROBLEMS (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Planned reading and/or project under the guidance of a counselor education program faculty member. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

CNL 773 MENTAL HEALTH II (Credits: 4)

Acquaints students with preventive mental health, advocacy roles, legal and ethical issues, and interdisciplinary approaches to community mental health.

CNL 778 TECHNIQUES OF PLAY THERAPY (Credits: 4)

Investigation of the techniques of play therapy for children ages 3 to 12. An advanced seminar for students interested in individual and group play and its therapeutic implications for schools
and agencies.

PREREQUISITE: ED 863, CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR.

CNL 779 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING (Credits: 4)

Considers principles and techniques of marriage and family counseling from a variety of theoretical orientations. Laboratory and/or field experience may be required.

PREREQUISITE: RHB 701.

CNL 780 SYSTEMS THEORY AND FAMILY COUNSELING (Credits: 4)

Introduces family systems counseling. Covers three interacting components: systems theory, Buckley's sociocultural analysis of systems theory, and the application of a systems analysis to the major views of family counseling.

PREREQUISITE: RHB 701, CNL 863, CNL 779 OR INSTRUCTOR
PERMISSION.

CNL 781 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES OF FAMILY COUNSELING (Credits: 4)

Advanced technique and intervention course that focuses on family systems interventions. Emphasis on applications of family counseling, providing in-depth treatment of the major approaches to family counseling.

PREREQUISITE: RHB 701, CNL 863, CNL 779, CNL 780 OR
INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION.

CNL 782 TECHNIQUES OF MARITAL COUNSELING (Credits: 4)

In-depth overview of marital counseling. Focuses on techniques and interventions that emphasize the application of the major schools of marital counseling. Course is experientially and performance focused; student participation is encouraged and expected in a variety of role-playing situations.

PREREQUISITE: CNL 780, 779, RHB 701, CNL 863 OR WITH
INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION.

CNL 860 ADV SEMINAR IN COUNSELING (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Provides an opportunity for students to further develop skills in counseling, appraisal, research, or other related areas under faculty direction.

CNL 863 TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING (Credits: 4)

Laboratory practice in individual counseling techniques; focuses on the development of basic skills and procedures.

PREREQUISITE: RHB 701.

CNL 864 PRACTICUM I: INDIVIDUAL (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Provides an experience in counseling and guidance in which students, under supervision, actually counsel individuals in educational, vocational, and personal areas. Graded pass/unsatisfactory.

CNL 865 INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PRACTICUM (Credits: 4)

Provides an experience in counseling and guidance in which students, under supervision, actually counsel individuals in educational, vocational, and personal areas. Graded pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: CNL 863, 860 AND/OR PERMISSION OF DEPARTMENT.

CNL 867 INTERNSHIP: (Credits: 1 TO 12)

This field-based experience provides human services master's degree students with advanced clinical practice and supervision in their major specialty areas. Graded pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: CNL 865, 866 OR RHB 801, 802 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CNL 950 PERSONALITY THEORY AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (Credits: 4)

Focuses on the development of personality throughout the life span and associated difficulties that can occur for individuals. Additional emphasis will be given to adaptation and the coping process.