Summer 2026

Building on foundational narrative therapy concepts, students will explore in-depth techniques for working with individuals, couples, and families. The course covers topics such as externalizing problems, developing alternative narratives, and using narrative therapy in complex cases involving trauma, identity, and cultural issues. Through case studies,

Building on foundational trauma knowledge, this course delves into advanced trauma treatment techniques such as EMDR, somatic therapies, and trauma-focused CBT. Students will explore the neurobiology of trauma, complex trauma, and developmental trauma. Case studies and role-plays will provide opportunities for students to practice advanced trauma

This course will introduce students to the history and approaches out of which Expressive Arts therapy has grown, amplifying the weaving of multiple modalities used in therapy that are consistent with intermodal practices. Accompanying these 

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct clinical assessments and develop accurate diagnoses. Topics include clinical interviewing, the use of standardized assessment tools, and the application of the current DSM (DSM-5-TR) criteria. Students will learn to integrate assessment data into comprehensive treatment plans that

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct clinical assessments and develop accurate diagnoses. Topics include clinical interviewing, the use of standardized assessment tools, and the application of the current DSM (DSM-5-TR) criteria. Students will learn to integrate assessment data into comprehensive treatment plans that

This course examines the biological underpinnings of human experience and behavior with direct application to counseling practice. Students will explore the structure and function of the nervous system, endocrine system, and related physiological processes that contribute to mental health and mental illness. Emphasis is placed on

This course covers the major theories and practices in career counseling and development. Students will explore the impact of life roles, personal values, and cultural factors on career decisions. Topics include career assessment, job search strategies, and helping clients navigate career transitions. Students will develop skills in career counseling,

This course focuses on counseling children and adolescents, covering developmental considerations, common mental health issues, and therapeutic interventions. Students will learn age-appropriate counseling techniques, including play therapy, expressive arts, and cognitive-behavioral interventions. The course also addresses working with families, schools,

This course focuses on the ethical and legal standards that govern clinical mental health counseling. Students will explore topics such as confidentiality, informed consent, dual relationships, and ethical decision-making models. The course also addresses professional issues, including licensure, supervision, and the role of advocacy in counseling.<

This course focuses on the ethical and legal standards that govern clinical mental health counseling. Students will explore topics such as confidentiality, informed consent, dual relationships, and ethical decision-making models. The course also addresses professional issues, including licensure, supervision, and the role of advocacy in counseling. Students

This course explores the major theoretical orientations in counseling, including psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and integrative approaches. Students will study the principles, techniques, and application of each theory, gaining practical skills for working with diverse client populations. Emphasis is placed on developing a personal

This course prepares students to respond effectively to clients in crisis and those dealing with trauma. Students will learn crisis intervention models, trauma-informed care principles, and techniques for working with individuals, families, and communities impacted by trauma. Topics include suicide prevention, disaster response, and vicarious trauma in

This course prepares students to provide effective, trauma-informed responses to individuals, families, and communities experiencing crisis. Emphasizing both clinical and systems-level approaches, students learn evidence-based crisis intervention models, suicide prevention and postvention strategies, and techniques for addressing trauma in

In this course, we explore theoretical terms that incite dancing=s possibilities. How does dance emerge? When or whom has its processes served? What theoretical  lines of inquiry have served those processes, and how have they fared over time? What tools do scholars bring to bear on the study of dance, and where are these  tools

In this course, we explore theoretical terms that incite dancing=s possibilities. How does dance emerge? When or whom has its processes served? What theoretical  lines of inquiry have served those processes, and how have they fared over time? What tools do scholars bring to bear on the study of dance, and where are these  tools

This class approaches experimental pedagogies as the many forms of study we undertake through critical discursive educational practices. The process of (un)learning also comes with any act

Students will explore the application of expressive arts therapies in working with dyads, families, and groups of community systems, from a range of ages and populations. These configurations of people may be in relationship in privileged, less, or non-privileged types of relationships. The use of intermodal expressive arts will be discussed as central to

This course introduces students to the historical, philosophical, and systemic foundations of community mental health. Students examine the evolution of the community mental health movement, including the impact of deinstitutionalization on mental health policy, service delivery, and access to care. The course explores the structure and

This course allows students more time to complete thesis project work.

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of group counseling. Students will learn about the stages of group development, group dynamics, and the roles of the group leader. Techniques for leading therapeutic, psychoeducational, and support groups are covered, and students will participate in experiential learning through group role-plays

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of group counseling in expressive arts therapy. Students will learn about the stages of group development, group dynamics, and the roles of the group leader. Techniques for leading therapeutic, psychoeducational, and support groups are covered, and students will participate in experiential learning

This course examines the biological, psychological, social, and cognitive development of individuals across the lifespan. Students will explore key theories of human development, including those of Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky, and their implications for counseling practice. Special attention is given to developmental challenges, transitions, and crises

This course specifically addresses how mental health counselors can navigate discussions of human sexuality in the therapeutic context. Students will explore topics such as sexual health, intimacy, consent, and addressing sexual issues in clients with mental health concerns. Emphasis is placed on creating a non-judgmental, sex-positive counseling

Students will explore the application of expressive arts therapies in working with individuals, and the infusion of expressive arts practices in psychotherapy sessions. *Can be integrated into an appropriate course that is not already integrated with a Concentration requirement

Through mentor approved independently paced work, students develop and schedule their own weekly, planned creative practices using student-initiated resources and/or classes.  Mentors guide students through the designed plan that can include a combination of practices, techniques, technologies and methodologies. The study format