COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, AND RESEARCH

Room 100, Ball Hall

(901) 678-2841

DOUGLAS C. STROHMER, PhD

Chair

JOHN SMART, PhD

Coordinator of Graduate Studies

http://cepr.memphis.edu

I. A. The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research offers graduate degree programs in three program areas: MS and EdD degrees in Counseling and Personnel Services, MS and PhD degrees in Educational Psychology and Research, and a PhD degree in Counseling Psychology. Admission to each of these programs is handled separately. Each has its own admission criteria, and application must be made for a particular program before an applicant is considered for that program. Any person admitted to one of these programs who desires to transfer to another program within the department must make formal application to that program and will be evaluated competitively against the same criteria and on the same time schedule as all other applicants for that program. The time to degree completion for the EdD degree in Counseling and Personnel Services, the PhD degree in Educational Psychology and Research, and the PhD degree in Counseling Psychology is limited to 10 years, an exception to the general Graduate School policy.

The departmental objective is to prepare advanced educational leaders to be both sophisticated practitioners and researchers. Programs in Counseling and Personnel Service and Counseling Psychology have a strong scientist-practitioner base. Programs in Educational Psychology and Research have a strong research emphasis. The graduate degrees within the department will qualify students as university and college teachers, counselors, psychologists, program evaluators, and researchers in educational and counseling environments, as well as provide them with the skills necessary to fill a variety of roles in other settings in which knowledge of human development, learning and cognition, research and evaluation methods is essential.

Program objectives are: (1) comprehension of concepts and theories underlying the profession of counseling; (2) ability to collect, analyze, and interpret individual and group data, and to generate and test hypothesis related to human behavior; (3) ability to effectively counsel in both individual and group settings: (4) ability to formulate, implement, and evaluate appropriate counseling programs and interventions; (5) ability to understand and demonstrate ethical behavior and the legal and ethical implications of that behavior; and (6) development of sensitivity and understanding of the needs of persons who are culturally different, including the ability to (a) examine attitudes and myths regarding the culturally different and (b) the sociopolitical forces impacting the culturally different client.

B. All graduate students within the department will demonstrate generalized competency in core areas of psychological inquiry. Generalized competency may be demonstrated either by passing examinations or completing designated coursework in three of the four general domains:

1. Research methods and data analysis

2. Measurement and evaluation

3. Human development

4. Learning and cognition

II. MS Degree Programs

Major: Counseling and Personnel Services

Concentrations:

Community Agency Counseling

Rehabilitation Counseling

School Counseling

Student Personnel Services

The Master’s degree programs in Counseling and Personnel Services prepare entry level counseling professionals with a broad knowledge base in fundamental social/behavioral science (human development, learning and cognition, personality theory, and emerging research on visible ethnic populations and gender differences), counseling and helping skills (individual and group counseling, and assessment), research and evaluation tools, and professional identity, role and function. The concentrations in Community Agency Counseling, School Counseling and Student Personnel Services are accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs(CACREP). The Rehabilitation Counseling concentration is accredited by the Council of Rehabilitation Counseling (CORE).

A. Program Prerequisites

Students need 6 semester hours of course work at the upper division undergraduate or the graduate level in psychological or cultural foundations.

B. Program Admission

1. Applicants must apply to the Graduate School and to the program. The Master of Science degree in Counseling is a limited access program; not all eligible candidates are admitted. To be considered for admission, applicants must provide:

a. official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts of all academic work completed,

b. submit a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score,

c. complete a program admission application including appropriate goals essay,

d. provide three letters of academic and/or professional reference,

e. undergo an interview with the faculty, and

f. submit a writing sample.

2. Deadline for the completion of all admissions requirements is April 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester. The program selection committee selects students after all application materials and the personal interview are completed. Program admissions forms are available in the department office.

C. Program Requirements

1. All programs are a minimum of 48 semester hours.

2. Demonstrated competency in at least 3 of the 4 department core areas: human development, research methods, assessment, and learning and cognition.

3. MS program core (9 hours): COUN 7531, COUN 7551, EDPR 7521 or EDPR 7523.

4. All students are to maintain good standing (3.0 or better grades) in all required courses.

5. Concentration requirements:

a. Community Agency Counseling (39 hours): COUN 7411, 7541, 7561, 7571, 7630 and EDPR 7117; 9 semester hours forming a focal area within community counseling; practicum COUN 7631 (3 hours) and internship COUN 7632 (6 hours); 3 hour elective.

b. Rehabilitation Counseling (39 hours): COUN 7411, 7541, 7571, 7750, 7901, 7903, 7911, 7921; 6 hours of electives approved by advisor; practicum COUN 7941 (3 hours) and internship COUN 7942 (6 hours).

c. School Counseling (39 hours): COUN 7411, 7541, 7542, 7561, 7571, 7640, and EDPR 7117; 9 hours of supportive electives; practicum COUN 7641 or 7645 (3 hours) and internships COUN 7642 and 7646 (6 hours).

d. Student Personnel Services (39 hours): COUN 7411, 7541, 7561, 7571, 7622, 7623, and EDPR 7117; 9 hours of supportive electives; practicum COUN 7625 (3 hours) and internship COUN 7626 (6 hours).

6. All programs include clinical components, practica, and internships and each student’s effectiveness will be evaluated by faculty and supervisors. Prior to contact with clients in practicum and internship, students are expected to evidence good judgment and appropriate emotional functioning. Final decisions regarding student effectiveness will be predicated upon factors including course grades, demonstrated clinical competence, personality factors, and any relevant test scores.

7. Written comprehensive examination.

III. MS Degree Programs

Major: Educational Psychology and Research

Concentrations:

Educational Psychology

Educational Research

The Master’s degree programs in Educational Psychology and Research prepare educational leaders for scholarly expertise with a knowledge base for critical thinking in human development across the life span, cognitive processes applied to education, educational research methods and statistics.

Program objectives are: (1) ability to contribute to the professional field through research presentations and writing; (2) preparation for careers as academicians in institutions of higher education, applied researchers and/or scholarly work; (3) development of leadership skills for professional organizations and the ability to contribute to the field through professional service activities.

A. Program Admission

1. Applicants must submit a completed application packet, including:

a. application to the Graduate School,

b. application to the program,

c. official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate studies,

d. official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores,

e. a 300-500 word statement of goals and intended area of concentration,

f. three letters of recommendation.

2. Applicants to the MS program are evaluated three times a year. All application information must be received by July 1 for fall semester admission, November 1 for spring semester admission, and April 1 for summer semester admission. The admission committee may request a personal interview. Multiple criteria will be used when considering applicant admission, including, but not limited to, undergraduate and graduate grade point average, GRE scores, personal goals statement, relevant employment history, and letters of recommendation. Admission forms are available in the departmental office.

B. Program Requirements

1. All programs are a minimum of 36 semester hours.

2. MS program core (12 credits):

a. Research (6 credits): EDPR 7521 or 7523, and 7511 or 7541

b. Learning & Cognition (3 credits): EDPR 7121

c. Human Development (3 credits): at least one from EDPR 7111, 7112, 7117

3. Concentration in Educational Psychology or Educational Research (15 credits): courses to be taken within the area of concentration will be planned with the major advisor.

4. Electives to be taken outside of the major (6 credits)

5. Research project/thesis (3 credits-EDPR 7000): Each MS student is expected to complete an independent research project or thesis as a culminating experience.

6. MS Comprehensive Examination. Upon completion of coursework each MS degree student will complete a written comprehensive examination covering the domains of research methods and data analysis, measurement and evaluation, human development, and learning and cognition. The exam will be administered by the student’s advisory committee and coordinated by the student’s advisor. An oral examination may follow if it is deemed necessary by the advisory committee.

IV. EdD Degree Programs

Major: Counseling and Personnel Services

The EdD program in Counseling and Personnel Services is designed to prepare advanced professional practitioners in counseling, student personnel services, and counselor education with particular program emphases on multicultural and urban settings. Entry into the program presumes a master’s degree in counseling and personnel services wherein one has acquired knowledge and skills in human development, helping relationships, group counseling, lifestyle and career development, assessment techniques, research and evaluation and clinical experiences in applied settings. The EdD is designed for individuals seeking advanced preparation as educational leaders in the role of professional counselor and researcher and who may seek additional credentials in counselor supervision and counselor education. The EdD is not appropriate for individuals seeking preparation or licensure as a psychologist.

A. Program Prerequisites

A master’s degree in counseling that meets CACREP standards for core knowledge and skills. Students with a master’s degree in counseling that does not contain all core areas can be considered for admission, but will be required to complete additional coursework prior to enrolling in doctoral level courses.

All applicants need at least six semester hours of graduate work in cultural, historical, or psychological foundations of education.

B. Program Admission

1. Applicants must apply to the Graduate School and to the program. The Doctor of Education degree in Counseling is a limited access program; not all eligible candidates are admitted. To be considered for admission, applicants must:

a. provide official undergraduate and graduate transcripts of all academic work completed,

b. submit a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score,

c. complete a program admission application including appropriate goals essay,

d. provide three letters of academic and/or professional reference,

e. undergo an interview with the faculty, and submit a writing sample.

2. The program selections committee selects students after all application materials and the personal interview are completed. Deadline for the completion of all admissions requirements is April 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester. Program admissions forms are available in the department office.

C. Program Requirements

1. Thirty (30) semester hours in the major, including COUN 8501, 8510, 8511, 8530, 8750, 8841, and 8885.

2. Nine (9) semester hours in research (EDPR 8541, 8542, and a research elective).

3. Twelve (12) semester hours in a specialty area (such as counselor education, consultation, program evaluation, etc.).

4. Nine (9) semester hours of dissertation.

5. All students must earn at least a 3.0 in all required courses.

V. PhD Degree Programs

Major: Educational Psychology and Research

Concentrations:

Educational Psychology

Educational Research

The PhD degree program in Educational Psychology and Research is designed to prepare advanced educational leaders for university teaching, applied research, or other professional roles in the areas of human development (infant, child, and adolescent development; adult development and aging), learning (motivation and cognitive processes applied to education), educational research methods and statistics, measurement and program evaluation.

Since the purpose of doctoral-level training is to prepare students to conduct research in a specialized area, individuals with no interest in research should not apply to this major.

A. Program Admission

Applicants to the PhD program are evaluated three times a year. Completed application packets must be received by July 1 for fall semester admission, November 1 for spring semester admission, and April 1 for summer admission. The admission committee may request a personal interview. Multiple criteria will be used when considering applicant admission, including, but not limited to, undergraduate and graduate grade point average, GRE scores, personal goals statement, relevant employment history, and letters of recommendation. The number of students admitted to the PhD program will depend on availability of adequate faculty supervision. Admission forms are available in the departmental office. The completed application must include:

1. Letters of recommendation from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s academic background and aptitude for graduate work, specifying in detail the applicant’s capabilities for graduate study and for future performance and scholarship.

2. A statement of 500-1000 words indicating the intended area of concentration, the applicant’s present interests and career goals, research and applied interests, and prior research and applied experience.

3.A willingness to be interviewed by members of the Educational Psychology & Research faculty, should that be required.

B. Program Requirements

1. Credit Hours: A minimum of 54 hours of graduate credit beyond the master’s degree.

2. Core Competency: All students upon admission into the doctoral program need to demonstrate competencies in the four departmental core domains (research methods and data analysis; measurement and evaluation; human development; and learning and cognition) as prerequisites for further coursework. Students may demonstrate their competency by (a) having earned at least a 3.0 in each of the entry level courses (EDPR 7521 or 7523, 7511 or 7551, 7117, 7121) during their master’s program, or (b) by passing proficiency exams. Doctoral students with low proficiency in any of these core domains must complete the appropriate entry level course before more advanced coursework. These entry level courses will not count toward the minimum of 54 hours required.

3. Core (24 credits):

a. Research (18 credits): EDPR 8541, 8542, 8561, 8543 or 8549 or an approved equivalent, and at least 6 credits of supervised research EDPR 8081. All doctoral degree students are expected to be active in collaborative research with members of the faculty each semester they are enrolled. This includes the research-based residency that must result in a paper submitted to a refereed journal or a refereed professional conference.

b. Learning & Cognition (3 credits): at least one from EDPR 8149, 8150, 8151.

c. Human Development (3 credits): at least one from EDPR 8111, 8112, 8113, 8114, 8131, 8161.

4. Concentration in Educational Psychology or Educational Research (15 credits): courses to be taken within the area of concentration will be planned with the major advisor.

5. Electives to be taken outside of the major (3 credits).

6. Comprehensive Examination: Upon completion of coursework each doctoral student will complete a written comprehensive examination covering the domains of research methods and data analysis, measurement and evaluation, human development, and learning and cognition. The exam will place emphasis on the student’s area of concentration, will be administered by the student’s advisory committee, and will be coordinated by the student’s advisor. An oral examination will follow the written examination.

7. Dissertation and Final Defense (12 credits-EDPR 9000): A dissertation acceptable to the faculty is a requirement for all doctoral students. The dissertation must embody the results of an extended research effort that is an original contribution to the existing body of research within the area of concentration. The dissertation should reflect the candidate’s ability to conduct independent research and interpret in a logical manner the facts and phenomena revealed by the research. Upon completion of the dissertation, each student will orally defend the research undertaken.

VI. PhD Degree Programs

Major: Counseling Psychology

The Counseling Psychology program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association and prepares psychologists who embody a scientific approach to understanding and working with both specific and general problems in human behavior. The program is interdisciplinary and is organized around the scientist-practitioner model of critical thinking. It is implemented through didactic and experiential activities that emphasize research, development, evaluation, and learning as bases for prevention and remediation to assist persons of all ages and all life styles with improving and optimizing their well-being. The program has sufficient flexibility for students to pursue their own interests.

A. Program Prerequisites (or their equivalent) at the masters level: Group Processes, Assessment/Evaluation, Career Counseling, Counseling Theories, Practicum, Research/Data Analysis.

B. Program Admission

A limited number of applicants are admitted once each year only for admission in the Fall semester; applicants for Spring admission are not considered. All application credentials must be received by January 15 for an applicant to be considered. Applicants to the doctoral program in Counseling Psychology must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in counseling, psychology, or a related area and often have had substantial work experience. Admission prerequisites (or equivalents) are: Group Processes, Theories of Counseling, Career Counseling, Assessment Techniques, Practicum, and Statistics/Research.

Admission decisions are made on the basis of GRE scores, graduate GPA, personal statement, letters of recommendation, clinical and research experience, and interviews. Competitive GRE scores are required. Minimum GRE scores of 1000 (V+Q) are recommended. The program mean GRE (V+Q) is 1135 and the program mean for graduate GPA is 3.79. A completed application packet will include the following: departmental application, GRE scores, graduate transcripts, four letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic record and potential for graduate study in counseling psychology, and a personal goals statement.

NOTE: Both ETS and the GRE Board have advised that a combined GRE score should not be used as an absolute cutoff for admissions decisions, but rather should be used as part of an overall evaluation of applicants. A recent GRE Board statement reads as follows: "A cutoff score based only on GRE scores should never be used as the sole criterion for denial of admission." The Counseling Psychology program subscribes to this principle.

C. Program Requirements

1. 15 semester hours in Substantive Psychology including 3 semester hours in each of Biological Bases of Behavior, Social Bases of Behavior, Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior, Individual Behavior, History and Systems of Psychology

2. 6 semester hours in Counseling Psychology Professional Issues, CPSY 8101 & 8201

3. 6 semester hours in Psychometric Theory and Methods, PSYC 8803 & 8804

4. 12 semester hours in Research Methods/Data Analysis, EDPR 8541, 8542, 8543; CPSY 8203

5. 15 semester hours in Counseling, CPSY 8102, 8202; COUN 8721, 8750, 8841

6. 6 semester hours in counseling psychology practicum, CPSY 8200. Minimum of 400 clock hours is required.

7. 15 semester hours of Electives in a Concentration

8. Residency Project and Comprehensive Examinations: Upon completion of the core counseling psychology coursework and a research-based residency project, each doctoral student will complete a written comprehensive examination covering the core counseling psychology domains. An oral examination will follow the written examination.

9. 12 semesters hours in Dissertation, CPSY 9000

10. 9 semester hours in Predoctoral Internship, CPSY 8800. A full-time one-year internship in Counseling Psychology in an agency approved by the Director of Training is required. The dissertation prospectus must be approved prior to beginning an internship.

D. Enrollment

The counseling psychology program is a full-time program of study. Candidates for the PhD degree in counseling psychology are expected to carry a minimum of 9 hours credit per semester.

E. Professional Competency

Candidates for the PhD in counseling psychology are specializing in a profession. The PhD degree represents more than the accumulation of the specified number of semester hours credit. The student has responsibility to the public and to the psychology profession to ensure that satisfactory levels of professional and research competencies are attained.

COUNSELING AND PERSONNEL SERVICES (COUN)

Courses numbered 7000 and above are available only to fully admitted department graduate students and students seeking post-master’s professional development.

6611. Introduction to Counseling. (3). Exploration of history, principles and administration of counseling services in community agencies, schools, business, and industry. Survey of applicable counseling services, skills, and techniques.

6781. Strategies for Crisis Intervention. (3). Process of crisis intervention; study and practice in understanding crisis-induced dysfunctional behavior, recognizing crisis situations, and crisis counseling procedures.

6783. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. (3). Survey of human services for treating alcoholics and substance abusers; overview of treatment strategies and philosophies.

7006-15. Special Topics in Counseling and Personnel Services. (1-3). Study of current topics in the area of counseling and personnel services. May be repeated with a change in content.

7411. Foundations of Counseling. (3). Introduction to professional roles, responsibilities, and identity of counselor; counseling ethics, credentials, and sociocultural context of counseling.

7531. Group Counseling Processes. (3). Organization and maintenance of effective groups; group participation, projects and readings to aid students in delineating their roles in various group settings. PREREQUISITE OR COREQUISITE: COUN 7411.

7541. Theories of Counseling and Personality. (3). (7581-8581). Person-centered, behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, reality, rational-emotive, Gestalt, psychoanalytic, and other appropriate theories; emphasis on theoretical concepts, principles, and dynamics as applied in practice. PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: COUN 7411

7542. Theories of Child Counseling and Consulting. (3). (7582-8582). Person-centered, behavioral, and related theories; experiences include exercises in counseling, consulting, and coordinating with a focus on the elementary school.

7551. Assessment Techniques. (3). (7651-8651). The basic principles, test and non-test appraisal instruments, and skills of diagnosis; selection, use, and interpretation of such instruments appropriate for individual appraisal. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7511, 7521, or 7523.

7561. Career Counseling. (3). (7661-8661). Process of career development and planning, career and lifestyle counseling, planning, and development. PREREQUISITE OR COREQUISITE: COUN 7411.

7571-8571. Clinical Techniques. (3). (7690-8690). Implementation and practice of counseling theories; modeling, practice, and critique of counseling skills. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7411; 7541 or 7542.

7622-8622. College Student Counseling and Development. (3). Study of traditional and non-traditional college students; emphasis on identification of development needs and appropriate counseling approaches.

7623-8623. College Environments. (3). Person-environment interaction theories, campus ecology, impact of college environments on diverse student populations, and higher education environmental assessment techniques. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7622.

†7625. Practicum in Student Services in Higher Education. (3). (7695-8695). Supervised student personnel experiences in such post-secondary educational settings as admissions, financial aids, student activities, residence life, academic advising, career placement and planning, minority student affairs, and adult student services. 150 hours. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

†7626. Internship in Student Services in Higher Education. (4-6). (7948-8948). Supervised student affairs experience in an appropriate student personnel setting in a post-secondary institution. The student will be involved in service activities for a minimum of 300 (or half-time for 4 hours) or 600 (or full-time for 6 hours). May be repeated by half-time students for a maximum of 8 semester hours. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

7630-8630. Counseling in Community Settings. (3). Overview of skills and knowledge unique to mental health counselors in community settings; mental health service delivery, community assessment counseling and assessment for mental disorders, and preventative mental health concepts. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7411, 7541.

†7631. Practicum in Community/Mental Health Counseling. (3). (7892-8892). Supervised counseling experience in a community/mental health setting with varied clientele. The student will be involved in individual and group counseling activities appropriate to the setting. 150 hours. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

†7632. Internship in Community/Mental Health Counseling. (4-6). (7698-8698). Supervised counseling experience in an appropriate community/mental setting. The student will be involved in agency services for a minimum of 300 (or half-time, for 4 hours) or 600 (or full-time, for 6 hours). May be repeated by half-time students for a maximum of 8 semester hours. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

7640-8640. Principles of School Counseling. (3). Organization and administration of components of counseling services in schools, role and function of the school counselor in K-12 system. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7411.

†7641. Practicum in Elementary School Counseling. (3). (7692-8692). Supervised counseling with elementary age children; group discussions and individual interviews provide the student opportunities to interact with elementary children in a variety of settings; practice in appropriate techniques in interaction with elementary children. 150 hours. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

†7642. Internship in Elementary School Counseling. (3-6). (7697). Supervised counseling experience in working with elementary school-aged children in education-based activities. The student will be involved in services for a minimum of 300 (or half-time for 4 hours) or 600 (or full-time for 6 hours). May be repeated by half-time students for a maximum of 6 semester hours. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

†7645. Practicum in Secondary School Counseling. (3). (7691-8691). Supervised counseling with adolescents; assistance with individuals and groups and practice in providing assistance in educational, occupational, and personal decision making. 150 hours. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

†7646. Internship in Secondary School Counseling. (3-6). (7696-8696). Supervised counseling experience in working with adolescents in education-based activities. The student will be involved in services for a minimum of 300 (or half-time for 4 hours) or 600 (or full-time for 6 hours). May be repeated by half-time students for a maximum of 6 semester hours. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

7710-8710. Alcohol/Drug Counseling. (3). Process of counseling alcoholic and drug dependent persons; modalities of treatment, philosophy of treatment and referral. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7541.

7720-8720. Systems Development for Family Therapy. (3). (7780). Systems theory applied to families as a framework for family therapy; analysis of family systems at different stages of the family life cycle; history of family therapy, research, and professional ethical issues. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7541 or permission of instructor.

7721-8721. Theories and Techniques of Family Therapy. (3). (8781). Major approaches to family therapy: structural, Bowenian, strategic, behavioral, communications, experiential, object relations; techniques and assumptions, traditional and current practices. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7720 or permission of instructor.

7722-8722. Couple Counseling and Therapy. (3). (8782). Marital and couple counseling and problem situations; phases of therapy, ethical dilemmas, research methodology in couple/family dysfunction. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7720 or permission of instructor.

7723-8723. Human Sexuality in Counseling and Psychotherapy. (3). Attitudes, values, beliefs, and theoretical concerns related to human sexuality; counseling strategies for individuals and couples regarding sex-related issues.

†7724. Practicum in Marital and Family Therapy. (3-6). (7894-8894). Supervised marital and family counseling experience in an appropriate setting. The student will be involved in services in the setting. 150 hours. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

†7725. Internship in Marital and Family Counseling. (3-6). (7944-8944). Supervised marital and family counseling experience in an appropriate setting. The student will be involved in all setting services for a minimum of 300 (or half-time for 4 hours) or 600 (or full-time for 6 hours). May be repeated by half-time students for a maximum of 6 semester hours. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

7730-8730. Crisis Intervention Counseling. (3). Study and practice in understanding crisis theory and crisis-induced dysfunctional behavior, recognizing crisis situations, and the application of crisis intervention methods and strategies to help people in emotional crises return to a state of cognitive, affective, and behavioral equilibrium and functional coping.

7740-8740. Counseling Sexually Victimized Children and Their Families. (3). This course is designed to familiarize students with issues related to counseling sexually victimized children and their families. PREREQUISITE: Major in Counseling or permission of instructor.

7750-8750. Multicultural Counseling. (3). (8784). Theory and research on individual and group multicultural counseling with particular attention to ethnic and racial sectors of society in the US. PREREQUISITE: Major in Counseling or permission of instructor and COUN 7411, 7541.

7751-8751. Gender Issues in Counseling. (3). (8783). Current issues related to counseling women and men including developmental theory, awareness of sex role socialization and biases, and appropriate approaches to counseling women and men. PREREQUISITE: Major in Counseling or permission of instructor.

7752-8752. Counseling Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Clients. (3). Gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues in counseling and psychotherapy; affirmative psychotherapy techniques and gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues, including identity formation, homophobic and heterosexism, relationships, parent and family dynamics, ethnic minorities, religion and morality, gender roles, AIDS/HIV, and suicidal ideation. PREREQUISITE: Major in Counseling or permission of instructor.

7770-8770. Consultation Theories and Practices. (3). (7787-8787). Exploration of counselor role as consultant in various settings; development of appropriate skills to interact with client and in applying concepts to practice.

7771-8771. Clinical Hypnotherapy. (3). Explores theoretical views and pragmatic application of clinical hypnosis for therapeutic purposes; students will master basic therapeutic skills and ethical standards of clinical hypnosis while exploring pragmatic applications and limitations of various hypnotherapy techniques in counseling. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7571.

7780-8780. Seminar in Counseling. (1-3). (7672-8672). Devoted to current concerns and methodology in counseling. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours credit. PREREQUISITE: Major in Counseling or permission of instructor.

‡7790-8790. Special Problems in Counseling. (1-3). (7993). Individual investigation and report in the area of counseling under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours. PREREQUISITE: Major in Counseling or permission of instructor.

7820-29–8820-29. Special Topics in Counseling. (1-3). Study of current topics in the area of counseling. May be repeated with a change in content; see on-line class listings for topics.

7841-8841. Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques. (3). (CPSY 7784-8784). Critical analysis of selected theories and techniques of counseling; emphasis on a variety of major theories and systems; provides a thorough theoretical base for developing a consistent approach to professional counseling. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7541 or 7542 or permission of instructor.

7885-8885. Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling. (3). (CPSY 7785-8785). Examination of existing and needed legislation affecting counseling and psychology, review of critical court cases; ethical standards of professional counseling and psychological organizations; survey of responsibilities and liabilities. PREREQUISITE: Advanced program standing or permission of instructor.

7901. Principles and Techniques of Rehabilitation Counseling. (3). Overview of the broad field of rehabilitation including the philosophical, social, psychological, and legal basis of rehabilitation, professional practice and the counselor’s role and function in the rehabilitation process.

7903-8903. Psycho-Social Aspects of Rehabilitation. (3). Theories and research in the area of the social psychological adjustment of disability, including related multicultural and urban factors.

7905-8905. Case Management. (3). Introduction to case management and procedures used in counseling and other human service settings; development of a conceptual understanding of case management, and ability to apply this knowledge to different types of populations and different types of treatment settings.

7911. Medical Aspects of Rehabilitation. (3). Orientation to the medical profession, its specialties and relationship to rehabilitation; a familiarity with basic medical and clinical terminology, a survey of body systems, their basic functions, malfunctions; and the more common diagnostic and treatment procedures.

7912-8912. Introduction to Psychiatric Rehabilitation. (3). Psychiatric rehabilitation concepts and principles, techniques, history, treatment settings and modalities; emphasizing issues central to mental health consumers such as empowerment, the consumer movement, family intervention, cross-cultural issues, recovery and reintegration within the community. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7411 or permission of instructor.

7921. Vocational Development and Occupational Information Service. (3). Collection, evaluation, and use of occupational, educational, and related information in rehabilitation; familiarity with the development of job descriptions and vocational surveys; study of labor market trends and theories of occupational choice.

†7941. Practicum in Rehabilitation Counseling. (3). Supervised counseling experiences with persons with disabilities; application of appropriate theories, principles, and practices to personal counseling.

†7942. Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling. (3-6). Supervised field experiences in cooperation with the state rehabilitation agency and other human service agencies and facilities.

†7996. Thesis. (1-6). Prospectus must be approved by the faculty committee directing the research study. Application for writing thesis must be filed with the Director of Graduate Studies.

†8000. Specialist Culminating Experience. (1-6). Thesis, internship, field study, or special project designed under the direction of student’s committee; serves as capstone experience in the Education Specialist Program.

†8091. Teaching in Counseling for Graduate Assistants. (1-3). Overview and practical demonstrations of the art of teaching in counseling and counseling psychology. Restricted to graduate assistants. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

†8092. Research Skills in Counseling for Graduate Assistants. (1-3). Research design, analysis, and methodology in counseling and counseling psychology. Restricted to graduate assistants. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

†8093. Administrative Training for Graduate Assistants. (1-3). Overview and practical demonstrations of administrative skills in counseling, counseling psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or educational psychology and research. Restricted to graduate assistants. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

8501. Doctoral Seminar in Counseling. (1-3). Professional seminar designed for beginning doctoral students in counseling focuses on the development of professional identity as a leader in counseling; critical philosophical issues; research; new directions in theory and techniques; issues in counselor education and practice. Can be repeated for maximum of 3 credit hours.

8510. Counselor Supervision. (3). (CPSY 7786-8786). Critical analysis of theories of counselor supervision, techniques associated with theories, and assessment of those supervision models; survey of research on counseling supervision issues. PREREQUISITE: Doctoral standing and Program approval.

†8511. Practicum in Counseling and Personnel Services. (3). Supervised experience in appropriate settings; the student will be involved in varied supervision activities as needed. 150 hours. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

†8530. Doctoral Internship in Counseling and Personnel Services. (3-12). (7699/8699). Supervised experience in counseling and personnel services; complements course study with on-site professional experience focused on programmatic, career, and individual student goals. PREREQUISITE: Program approval.

8831. Advanced Group Processes for Counselors. (3). (CPSY 7731-8731). Advanced study of group processes as applied to counseling and student services; activities, functions, and dynamics of groups will be studied with actual experience and group work included. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7531 and advanced standing in Counseling or permission of instructor.

†9000. Doctoral Dissertation. (1-9). Credit may be earned over a period of several semesters. The dissertation may be an organized scientific contribution or a comprehensive analysis of theory and practice in a specific area.

†Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

‡Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (CPSY)

7700-8700. Diagnosis and Counseling Interventions for Mental Disorders. (3). Covers assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders utilizing DSM-IV classification system and common counseling approaches for each of the major mental disorders; includes current understandings of the etiology, prevention, and treatment of each mental disorder; differential diagnosis using the DSM-IV manual; counseling approaches and case management; and psychopharmacology. PREREQUISITE: Practicum.

‡8008. Directed Readings in Counseling Psychology. (1-3). Individually directed reading with written report required. May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

†8092. Research Skills in Counseling Psychology for Graduate Assistants. (1-3). Research design, analysis, and methodology in counseling psychology. Restricted to graduate assistants. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

8101. Foundations of Counseling Psychology. (3). (7684-8684). Designed to orient students and initiate their identification with the profession of Counseling Psychology; including history and future of Counseling Psychology; current issues in the field; and introduction to research, legal/ethical, and professional standards. PREREQUISITE: Enrolled in CPSY program.

8102. Seminar in Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. (3). (8793). Theoretical-philosophical and research base of group counseling and psychotherapy; supervised application. PREREQUISITE: Doctoral student.

†8200. Counseling Psychology Practicum. (3-6). (8694). Critical analysis of actual counseling interviews; various methods employed for recording and observing counseling sessions such as audio and video tapes and one-way vision screens. PREREQUISITE: Enrolled in CPSY program. May be repeated for maximum of 6 semester hours.

8201. Professional Issues in Counseling Psychology. (3). Focus on professional identity, Counseling Psychology research, and legal/ethical issues; emphasizing professional issues, applications, and reading related to diversity and the urban environment. PREREQUISITE: Enrolled in CPSY program.

8202. Vocational Psychology. (3). (COUN 8769). Analysis of career development theory and research as applied to practice of career counseling; variables affecting career development in diverse populations. PREREQUISITE: COUN 7561 or equivalent.

8203. Seminar in Counseling and Personnel Services Research. (3). (7683-8683). Designed to give the advanced graduate student in counseling and personnel services the opportunity to explore present research and research methodology and to begin to carry out research. PREREQUISITE: Fifteen semester hours of credit in counseling or consent of the instructor.

‡8501. Counseling Psychology Research. (3). (7790-8790). Supervised practice in developing, designing, conducting, writing, and reporting on a variety of investigative formats in counseling research. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 semester hours. PREREQUISITE: Enrolled in CPSY program or consent of the instructor.

8600. Counseling Psychology Seminar. (1-3). Devoted to current concerns and methodology in Counseling Psychology. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 semester hours. PREREQUISITE: Doctoral student in Counseling, Counseling Psychology or consent of the instructor.

†8800. Predoctoral Internship in Counseling Psychology. (3-6). (8890). Supervised internship in setting accredited by American Psychological Association, e.g., college counseling center, hospital or medical setting, or mental health clinic. May be repeated for maximum of 12 semester hours. PREREQUISITE: Completion of all coursework, comprehensive examinations, and approval of dissertation topic.

†9000. Doctoral Dissertation. (1-12). Credit may be earned over a period of several semesters. The dissertation may be an organized scientific contribution or a comprehensive analysis of theory and practice in a specific area.

†Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

‡Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND RESEARCH (EDPR)

7000. Thesis/Research Project (1-6). (EDFD 7000). Thesis or research project that is presented or published, designed under direction of student’s committee, and completed while completing MS degree; capstone experience for Master’s degree program. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

7001-06–8001-8006. Special Topics in Educational Psychology and Research. (1-3). (EDFD 7006-7015-8006-8015). Current topics in educational psychology and research. May be repeated with a change in content.

‡7008-8008. Directed Readings. (1-3). (EDFD 7008). Individually directed reading; written report required, may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

†7009-8009. Practicum. (3-6). (EDPS 7109). Supervised experience in application of educational psychology and research principles and procedures for training activities in educational, industrial, or community settings. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor and approval of major advisor.

‡7081-8081. Supervised Research. (1-6). (EDFD 7081). Collaborative research with faculty within the major to include planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours. PREREQUISITE: Minimum of 12 hours in major and permission of instructor

†8091. Teaching in Educational Psychology and Research for Graduate Assistants. (1-3). Overview and practical demonstrations of the art of teaching in educational psychology and research. Restricted to graduate assistants. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7521 or 7523 or permission of instructor.

†8092. Research Skills in Educational Psychology for Graduate Assistants. (1-3). Research design, analysis, and methodology in educational psychology and research. Restricted to graduate assistants. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7521 or 7523 or permission of instructor.

†9000. Dissertation. (1-12). (EDFD 9000). Independent research for Doctoral degree. Credit may be earned over a period of several semesters.

†Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

‡Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

Educational Psychology

7109-8109. Infant Development. (3). (EDPS 7110-8110). Infancy and toddlerhood from developmental research issues perspective; empirical studies and contemporary issues relating to factors influencing infant development.

7110-8110. Early Childhood Development. (3). Advanced study of methodology, variables, and findings from empirical research relating to early childhood development via contemporary developmental research literature.

7111-8111. Child Psychology Applied to Education. (3). (EDPS 7111-8111). Major theories of child psychology and their implications for educational practices with the preschool and elementary school child.

7112-8112. Adolescent Psychology Applied to Education. (3). (EDPS 7112-8112). Advanced study of theories and research on the physical, psychological, social, cognitive, and cultural aspects of adolescent development; implications for education, treatment, secondary school personnel, and others who live and work with adolescents.

7113-8113. Midlife and Adult Development. (3). (EDPS 7113-8113). Cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial theories and research on middle age and adult development.

7114-8114. Psychology of Aging. (3). (EDPS 7114-8114). Cognitive and psychosocial developmental theories of aging and implications for life-span education.

7115. Child Development for Beginning Teachers. (3). (EDPS 7115). Theories and research on the physical, psychological, social, cognitive, and cultural aspects of early childhood and child development with emphasis on implications for preschool and elementary classroom teacher. Open only to students admitted to licensure programs.

7117-8117. Life-Span Human Development. (3). Theories and research on the physical, psychological/emotional, social, cognitive, and cultural aspects of human development across the life span.

7121-8121. Learning and Cognition Applied to Education. (3). (EDPS 7121-8121). Major theories of learning and cognition; emphasis on current research and implications and applications for practitioners.

7131-8131. Culturally Diverse Students: Implications for Education. (3). (EDPS 7131-8131). Cultural differences among American student populations; emphasis on family structure, socialization of children, and cultural influences on student behavior.

7149-8149. Seminar in Cognitive Processes Applied to Education. (3). (EDPS 7149-8149). Information processing, computer simulation of intelligence, critical thinking, memory, problem solving of normal and atypical learners with applications made for classroom instruction. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7121.

7150-8150. Motivation. (3). (EDPS 7150-8150). Theoretical and research viewpoints on motivation from cognitive perspective; applications to educational and industrial setting. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7121 or 7149 or permission of instructor.

7151-8151. Individual Differences in Learning. (3). (EDPS 7151-8151). Theoretical foundations of instructional models designed to adapt learning to individuals; includes programmed instruction, computer-based instruction, competency-based (PSI) models, token economy systems, peer tutoring strategies, and contemporary theoretical models pertaining to behavior modification, aptitude-treatment interactions, and adaptive instruction.

7161-8161. Moral and Ethical Development. (3). (EDPS 7161-8161). Current theory and research on moral and ethical reasoning and development across the life span and educational implications.

7165-8165. Social Development in Children. (3). Current theory and research on children’s social development; emphasizing relationships with parents, teachers, siblings, and peers from infancy through adolescence.

8171. Seminar in Human Development. (3). (EDPS 8171). Research issues in human development; specifically focused on adolescence, midlife, aging, and implications across age groups. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7111, 7112 or 7113 or 7114 or permission of instructor.

Educational Research

7511-8511. Measurement and Evaluation. (3). (EDRS 7511). Test construction, test statistics, and interpretations and applications of standardized test results.

7512-8512. Psychometric Theory and Educational Application. (3). (EDRS 7512-8512). Psychometric principles and applications to tests, rating scales, questionnaires, and other standardized instruments used in educational research; problems associated with evaluation of items and instruments in terms of reliability and validity. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7511 and 7541 or permission of instructor.

7521. Introduction to Educational Research. (3). (EDRS 7521). Introduction to major concepts and processes underlying educational research; focus on knowledge necessary for critically appraising published research and preparing students as research consumers.

7523. Applied Educational Research. (3). (EDRS 7523-8523). Conducting and interpreting research concerned with learning and teaching; statistical and research methods, interpretation of literature, report writing, and development of proposal for research project.

7531-8531. Computer as a Research Tool. (3). (EDRS 7531-8531). Computer applications to research processes in education and the behavioral sciences; capabilities and limitations of computers in analysis of educational data; experience in the utilization of various (statistical) library programs. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7541/8541; or permission of the instructor.

7541-8541. Statistical Methods Applied to Education I. (3). (EDRS 7541-8541). Utilization and interpretation of statistical methods applied to education; topics include frequency distributions, central tendency, variability correlation, linear regression, introduction to probability, normal distribution, interval estimation, hypothesis testing via t-test and chi-square and computer utilization in statistical analysis. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7521 or 7523 or permission of instructor.

7542-8542. Statistical Methods Applied to Education II. (3). (EDRS 7542-8542). Includes one-way and two-way analysis of variance, a priori and post hoc tests of significance and an introduction to multiple linear regression; emphasis on student acquisition of practical intermediate univariate analytic and interpretative skills. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7541 or permission of instructor.

7543-8543. Research Design and Analysis. (3). (EDRS 8543). Includes validity of research designs, complex analysis of variance, and analysis of covariance; emphasis is on practical advanced univariate and analytic and interpretative skills. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7542 or permission of instructor.

7544-8544. Applications of Multiple Regression in Educational Research. (3). Path models; path analysis, hierarchical linear modeling (HLM); applications of path analytic and HLM techniques in educational research. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7/8542 or permission of instructor.

7547-8547. Sampling Designs and Survey Research Methods. (3). Examines sampling procedures, design/administration of sample surveys; strategies (simple-random, probability, non-probability, cluster, single and multistage), effect of strategy on sampling error, confidentiality/anonymity issues, questionnaire design, interview procedures, item development, question format, preparation of survey data for statistical analysis. PREREQUISITE:EDPR 7/8542 or permission of instructor.

7551-8551. Introduction to Evaluation Systems. (3). (EDRS 7551-8551). Examines procedures and problems in utilization of evaluation and in identifying its purposes; treats the functions and methods of evaluation especially as affected by organizational behavior and political influences; evaluation methodology includes but is not limited to design considerations, data utilization, and concepts and methods of needs assessment. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7521 or7523 or permission of instructor.

7561-8561. Qualitative Methods in Education. (3). (EDRS 7561-8561). Issues, procedures, and problems of conducting qualitative research in educational settings. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7521 or 7523 or permission of instructor.

7572-8572. Institutional Research in Education. (3). (EDRS 7572-8572). Techniques of institutional analysis in designing self-studies, evaluating the teaching and learning environment and institutional planning. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7521 or 7523 or permission of instructor.

8519. Seminar in Educational Measurement. (3). (EDRS 8519). Systematic investigation of advanced topics in the field of educational measurement. A prior course in educational statistics is recommended.

8549. Multivariate Methods in Education. (3). (EDRS 8549). Systematic investigation of current multivariate methods in the field of educational statistics. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7542 or permission of instructor.

8562. Advanced Qualitative Methods in Education. (3). Advanced examination of major theoretical and metodological issues in contemporary qualitative inquiry; in-dept treatment of important practical issues encountered in conducting qualitative research in educational settings. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7561/8561 or permission of instruction.

†Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.