Winter 2027

Develops applied competency in statistical reasoning, including descriptive and inferential statistics, regression, effect sizes, and psychometric foundations. Emphasizes interpretation and communication of statistical findings. Includes AI-assisted data analysis tools and the importance of understanding what automated methods are actually

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

Addresses psychological assessment theory and practice, professional consultation models, and applied program evaluation methods. Develops competency in data-informed decision-making and communicating findings to diverse audiences. Includes AI applications in program evaluation, data management, and the critical limits of AI in assessment

The Capstone process is a 6-credit project (3 credits for the Professional Development Capstone, 3 credits for the Personal Development Capstone) that students may elect to use as their final project requirement. Students will acquire a deep and well-explored understanding of their own growth across the journey of their program. Working

The Capstone process is a 6-credit project (3 credits for the Professional Development Capstone, 3 credits for the Personal Development Capstone) that students may elect to use as their final project requirement. Students will acquire a deep and well-explored understanding of their own growth across the journey of their program. Working

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,

Examines cognitive processes including perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving. Integrates classical and contemporary learning theories with neurological and genetic research. Uses AI as a comparative case for examining human versus machine cognition, learning, and knowledge representation.

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 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

This course examines grief, loss, mourning, and bereavement from developmental, psychological, relational, cultural, existential, and systemic perspectives. Students explore contemporary theories and models of grief and develop an understanding of the varied ways individuals, couples, families, and communities respond to loss across the lifespan. Topics include death and

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

The Internship course provides an intensive, supervised clinical experience in a mental health counseling setting. Students are required to complete 600 clock hours, including at least 240 hours of direct client contact, across two semesters. During the internship, students will apply their knowledge of counseling theories, techniques, and

This course explores systemic approaches to counseling couples and families. Students will learn about major theories such as family systems, attachment, and emotion-focused therapy. Topics include communication patterns, conflict resolution, and working with diverse family structures. Emphasis is placed on developing skills for counseling couples and

Students in this course will explore the impact of culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and other factors on the counseling process. The course emphasizes developing cultural competence and sensitivity, as well as addressing issues of power, privilege, and oppression. Students will engage in self-reflection and case

Reviews major personality theories and their empirical bases. Addresses individual differences in traits, temperament, and self-concept, with application to assessment, research, and understanding behavior in applied settings.

The Practicum course offers students the opportunity to apply counseling theories and techniques in a real-world clinical setting under supervision. Over the course of 100 clock hours, including at least 40 hours of direct client contact, students will develop their clinical skills in individual, group, and family counseling. Emphasis is

In this course, students will gain a thorough understanding of mental health disorders as defined by the current DSM (DSM-5-TR). Topics include the classification, diagnosis, and treatment of mood, anxiety, psychotic, personality, and trauma-related disorders. Students will also explore the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to

This course introduces students to the basic principles of psychopharmacology, focusing on medications commonly used to treat mental health disorders. Topics include the mechanisms of action, side effects, and therapeutic uses of medications for mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders. Students will learn to collaborate effectively

This course provides an introduction to research design, methodology, and statistical analysis in counseling. Students will learn how to critically evaluate research studies, design their own research projects, and apply evidence-based practices in their work with clients. Ethical considerations and the importance of research in advancing the counseling