Introduces social, cultural, and diversity issues in professional counseling. Examines multiculturally competent professional counseling practice, counselor cultural self-awareness, the socially and culturally diverse society in which counselors work, and roles of professional counselors to promote social justice and advocacy.

CMHC 716 course syllabus

Introduces research and evaluation in professional counseling. Presents types of research designs, basic statistics, research implementation, research report development, and publication of research information. Includes the use of program evaluation and needs assessment.

CMHC 722 course syllabus

Provides an orientation to clinical mental health counseling, roles of clinical mental health counselors in employment settings, and functions of counselors in professional settings. Introduces crisis intervention models and the role of advocacy and social justice in the field.

CMHC 740 course syllabus

Provides an overview of abnormal behavior and psychopathology consistent with the current DSM Manual. Offers a framework to consider pathology in the context of the counseling profession, including the wellness model, strengths-based assessments, and trauma-informed care.

Examines diagnostic assessment and treatment planning consistent with the current DSM manual utilizing evidence-based assessment and diagnosis procedures to develop diagnosis skills. Addresses diagnosis, treatment planning, and policy/advocacy issues associated with various disorders.

Prerequisites: CMHC 742 or concurrent

Explores addictions theories and counseling for individuals with substance use disorders including assessment measures, treatment approaches, theory of addiction, and implications for substance use as a comorbid condition.

CMHC 754 course syllabus

Offers a closely supervised clinical experience in a training setting to enhance skill level and broaden the array of skills. Students will receive weekly supervision by both site supervisor and University supervisor. Students complete a minimum of 100 hours of practicum experiences with at least 40 hours of face-to-face client contact. (Synchronous)

Prerequisites: CMHC 740 and satisfactory ratings of program evaluation metrics.