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This course will introduce students to mindfulness, its clinical applications, and its health and relationship benefits. Learn what mindfulness is, its connections to contemporary psychological perspectives, and its role in improving the therapy relationship. Understand the underpinnings of mindfulness in neuroscience. Students will be encouraged to develop their own practice as a part of self-care and professional development as clinicians. Students will also begin to learn how to choose, teach, and integrate evidence-based mindfulness interventions for clients with anxiety, depression, psychophysiological disorders, and more. Pre-requisites(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course facilitates students' understanding of death, dying, grief, and bereavement through readings, videotapes, and participation in an experiential classroom format. Emphasis is placed on meaningful exploration of encounters with loss within the contexts of family, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender, and age. Moreover, ideas regarding helpful and unhelpful experiences of intervention through the examination of personal experiences with loss are considered. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course is an introduction to psychological reaction and adjustment to sexual, physical, and emotional trauma at different stages of development. It addresses the theoretical understanding of trauma and the psychological adjustment to trauma, as well as assessment and diagnostic issues, and intervention strategies important for contemporary psychological practice. Some topics to be covered include assessment and treatment of child maltreatment and sexual abuse, false memory controversy, date rape, domestic violence, and immigration trauma. Pre-requisites(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of PC6803 by addressing the specific needs of special populations related to crisis and trauma work. Crisis and Trauma counseling is explored from the perspective of working with special populations and their unique experiences and needs. Populations such as the military, sexual abuse survivors, LGBT populations, children and youth, natural disaster survivors and people with acquired disabilities are addressed. Students engage in learning activities training them to assess, to adapt theories and models, to formulate customized treatment plans to address the needs of traumatized special populations. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course explores the various aspects of human sexual behavior and sexuality counseling issues. The biological, physiological, and social attributes that shape human sexual behavior and its changes, values, responsibilities, and needs are addressed, as well as medical aspects of sexual pathology in pathogenesis and recent therapy possibilities. A wide variety of issues will be considered, including sexually transmitted diseases, planning a family, sexuality, and aging. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This class covers the theoretical foundations of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), empirical research on EMDR, how to use EMDR as a therapeutic modality, and its applications to various client populations. It involves extensive role-playing and supervision of cases where students use EMDR. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

With the aging of the population, the ability to diagnosis and treat neuropsychological disorders in the elderly is increasingly crucial in clinical practice. This course reviews the neurological conditions commonly found in the geriatric population. The student will be introduced to commonly employed assessment instruments and given the introductory knowledge needed to write integrative reports. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This quantitative course provides students with skills necessary for the survey research process used across the disciplines of business, education, and the behavioral sciences. The goal is to familiarize students with survey design and analysis. Approaches include item construction, sampling, reliability, validity, and data analysis and interpretation using SPSS. The final product is a completed prospectus reflective of the survey design. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the area of data analysis using SPSS software. Students are expected to become capable of data entry and retrieval processes, as well as, advanced analysis including but not limited to, descriptive statistics, chi-squares and one-way analysis of variance. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

(Formerly C 7454). This course examines the current definitions and applications of clinical supervision. The major models of clinical supervision are presented, along with the role of clinical supervision in a variety of settings, including the academic "counselor-in-training" as well as the various professional settings in which clinical supervision is performed. The course explores the benefits and shortcomings of individual versus group supervision, with particular focus on characteristics that make for a competent supervisor and effective supervisory relationships. It further explores the role of both supervisor and supervisee, ethical and legal considerations, evaluative criteria, cultural and gender issues, and research issues and methods. The expected student outcome is the development of an individual training model and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the ethical requirements of supervision. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

(Formerly C 7444). This course is designed to assist students in becoming ethical and multiculturally competent counselors, counselor educators, supervisors, and researchers. Emphasis is placed on three dimensions of multicultural competence: (1) awareness of one’s own cultures, biases, and values; (2) knowledge of others’ cultures; and (3) skills in counseling, educating, leadership, research, supervising and advocating for and with diverse populations. The course also reviews current theories of teaching, supervising and counseling from a cultural perspective to aid students in creating a transcultural integrative approach to practice. Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

(Formerly C 7464) This course provides an advanced exploration of the ethical, legal, and professional issues associated with counseling practice, clinical supervision, and counselor preparation training. Ethical issues are first reviewed and extended into a practical study of current demands and obligations for counseling, consultation, teaching and supervision of students and practitioners. The application of ethical standards, professional liability practices, and risk management techniques to these various roles are addressed. In addition, the professional development of the counselor educator and counselor supervisor is addressed. Topics will also include theories and skills of leadership, advocacy models, and current topical and political issues in counseling and how those issues affect the daily work of counselors and the counseling profession. Pre-requisite(s):None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course focuses on various models, perspectives, research and techniques pertaining to learning to teach in higher education. Issues related to values, beliefs, pedagogical techniques, learning styles, as well as how to structure, deliver, and evaluate instruction will be covered. Students will develop essential concepts and strategies related to organizing and presenting courses in a practical and effective style applicable to all domains of knowledge. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course is designed for doctoral level counseling for advanced study of traditional, contemporary, and emergent theories in counseling as well as family systems theory. It goes beyond basic counseling theory and practice to consider the psychotherapeutic process in depth. Theories will be presented and analyzed to promote greater understanding of theoretically based case-conceptualization and application of research based interventions from the perspective of a clinician, supervisor, and counselor educator. Relevant research on integrative psychotherapy and emerging approaches will also be considered. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course is a study of various theories and models of professional leadership and advocacy. Students will utilize the knowledge gained to design and implement a structured, criterion-focused advocacy plan addressing a current, topical, political issue effecting professional counselors and the clients they serve. Implementation of the plan will require direct advocacy through face-to-face contact with legislative representatives on behalf of the profession and related stakeholders. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

To provide the knowledge, skills, perspectives, and reflective practice you will need to effectively develop curriculum and course design, and to conduct program evaluation related to counseling and counselor education. Accordingly, you will read the writings of current authors, present findings and reflections from those readings, participate in a program evaluation related to counseling or counselor education, and demonstrate knowledge through writing, participation in activities, and assessments.

A required in-person residency experience focusing on student engagement and deep interaction in applying learning concepts. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 0 semester hours

A required in-person residency experience focusing on student engagement and deep interaction in applying learning concepts. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 0 semester hours

(Formerly C 7505). Doctoral students are required to complete doctoral-level counseling internship experiences that total a minimum of 600 clock hours. During the Advanced Counseling Internship I, students should complete approximately 300 hours toward the required 600 hours. The required hours include supervised experiences in teaching, supervision, professional leadership, clinical settings, and/or consultation. The purpose of the advanced counseling internship is to provide the student with the opportunity to add depth in knowledge and skills by participation in activities that are consistent with the student’s career objectives. The internship should include most of the activities of a regularly employed professional in the internship setting. Students are required to develop an individualized plan for the Advanced Counseling Internship, based on experience and training, and to receive approval for this plan prior to beginning the advanced counseling internship. Experiences in providing supervision and in teaching are required components of each student’s internship plan. During internship, the student will receive weekly individual and/or triadic supervision; this

(Formerly C 7506). Doctoral students are required to complete doctoral-level counseling internship experiences that total a minimum of 600 clock hours. During the Advanced Counseling Internship II, students should complete the remaining hours needed toward the required 600 hours. The required hours include supervised experiences in teaching, supervision, professional leadership, clinical settings, and/or consultation. The purpose of the advanced counseling internship is to provide the student with the opportunity to add depth in knowledge and skills by participation in activities that are consistent with the student’s career objectives. The internship should include most of the activities of a regularly employed professional in the internship setting. Students are required to develop an individualized plan for the Advanced Counseling Internship, based on experience and training, and to receive approval for this plan prior to beginning the advanced counseling internship. Experiences in providing supervision and in teaching are required components of each student’s internship plan. During internship, the student will receive weekly individual and/or triadic supervision; this supervision is usually performed by a supervisor with a doctorate in counselor

(Formerly C 7500). The advanced practicum provides for the development and refinement of advanced counseling and supervisory skills related to the professional practice of Counselor Education and Supervision. This can either be conducted at the student’s current work site or on-campus (functioning as a supervisor for MA practicum students) upon recommendation and decision of the program chair. If conducted at the student’s current work site, the practicum experience must include new learning that is qualitatively different from the student’s occupational responsibilities. The student will receive weekly individual and/or triadic supervision; this supervision is usually performed by a supervisor with a doctorate in counselor education or a related profession. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

(Formerly D 9001). This course guides students in the preparation of completing an original dissertation/research project. Students will define a topic for a dissertation/research project, write/submit a prospectus for approval, form a dissertation/research project committee, and complete the CITI web-based training. Students will also research the background of the selected topic area, critically evaluate prior research, conduct a review of literature and information sources related to the proposed research and write/submit the introduction to the dissertation/research project (chapter one) for approval. Additionally, students may begin writing a working draft of the review of the literature (chapter two). Objectives may vary as per an approved alternative timeline. Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of all program course requirements and comprehensive examination. Co-requisite(s): None. 1-3 semester hours

(Formerly D 9002). This course guides students in the preparation of completing an original dissertation/research project. Students will write/submit the literature or information source review (chapter two) for approval. Students will also submit any revisions or refinements needed to the introduction to the dissertation/research project (chapter one) per feedback provided by the committee. Additionally, students may begin writing a working draft of a methodology or approach to organizational improvement and problem resolution (chapter three). Objectives may vary as per an approved alternative timeline. Pre-requisite(s): CES 696. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

(Formerly D 9003). This course guides students in the preparation of completing an original dissertation/research project. Students will write/submit the methodology or approach to organizational improvement and problem resolution (chapter three) for approval. Students will submit the IRB application after the committee approves the methodology or approach to organizational improvement and problem resolution (chapter three). Students will also submit any revisions or refinements of the proposal (chapters one, two and three) per feedback provided by the committee, prepare for the proposal defense and successfully defend the proposal. Upon receipt of IRB certification and a successful proposal defense, students may begin to conduct their research. Objectives may vary as per an approved alternative timeline. Pre-requisite(s): CES 696 and CES 697. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

(Formerly D 9004). This course guides students in the completion of an original dissertation/research project. Students will conclude their data collection and/or analysis, interpret and draw conclusions based on results, and write/submit the results (chapter four) and the discussions, conclusions, implications and recommendations sections (chapter five) for approval. Students will complete the abstract and final sections of the dissertation/research project, make any revisions or refinements needed to the final document per feedback from the committee, and submit the final dissertation/research project document for approval. Additionally, students will prepare for the oral defense and successfully defend the dissertation/research project. Objectives may vary as per an approved alternative timeline. Students should follow Argosy University’s protocol for submitting final revisions, editing and paperwork for degree completion. Pre-requisite(s): CES 696, CES 697 and CES 698. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course provides the means for doctoral candidates to continuously register for dissertation credit after 12 semester hours of dissertation have been completed and through the term in which candidates successfully defend their dissertation. Pre-requisite(s): CES 699. Co-requisite(s): None. 0 semester hours