Required Courses: Master of Arts in School Psychology
CNSL500 - INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY AND COUNSELING THEORIES
An introduction and overview of the prominent theoretical approaches to counseling will be provided, including the presentation of personality conceptualization underlying various approaches. Each theoretical model will be reviewed in terms of therapeutic process, client/therapist relationship, as well as specific goal and techniques. Theoretical approaches will be critiqued from a Christian perspective. This course is predominantly lecture based with emphasis on student dialogue.
CNSL503 - INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION AND INCLUSION PRACTICES This course is designed to enable students to understand and intervene with special needs students. The course will provide a historical overview of Special Education, including legislation and litigation issues. Students will examine current practices in the field, including classifications/definitions, patterns of behavior, assessment and intervention strategies.
CNSL504 - BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR/COGNITION AND LEARNING
This course examines how the structure and function of the brain relate to behavior and learning. Course content will introduce the fundamentals of basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurochemical functioning, and will focus on applying these principles to the study of sensory processes, learning, memory, cognition, and emotion. Topics will also include a review of the biology of psychological disorders, including major affective disorders, anxiety disorders, autistic spectrum disorders and stress disorders, as well as a review of the effects of drugs on the nervous system and behavior.
CNSL507 - GROUPS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
This course will teach research-based interventions and techniques for planning and implementing groups for children and adolescents in both school and clinical settings. Specific areas explored are topic-focused group counseling, group guidance, group process, outcome evaluation and ethics of group counseling. Each student is required to plan and conduct several group counseling experiences.
CNSL511 – LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT
This course will review the current research in human development across the lifespan. It is a study of the developmental changes that occur from conception to death. Special emphasis is given to significant developmental milestones that impact the counseling relationship.
CNSL514 - SCHOOL LAW, ETHICS AND PUPIL SERVICES
This course will explore school law, regulations and ethical issues with an emphasis on ethical decision-making. An overview of the philosophy of educational counseling and psychological services will be addressed as well as an exploration of other service delivery models in pupil services that address the needs of divergent learners. Further topics include the organizational structure of schools, increasing parental/caretaker involvement and inclusion practices.
CNSL518 - PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND DIAGNOSIS
This course is an advanced study of abnormal human behavior, including a description of symptoms, causes, and treatment. An emphasis is placed on study of the DSM-IV-TR along with case presentations. A Christian view of suffering and pathology is provided. Grade of “B” or better required. (Prerequisite or corequisite: CNSL 609)
CNSL527 - SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELING PRACTICE
This course is designed to introduce students to a critical examination of the issues, perspectives, and challenges involved in a multicultural and diverse society. An examination of human differences will be discussed, including racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, religious, age, sexual orientation, disability issues, and gender differences. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of cultural competence and the exploration of ethical issues involved in multicultural counseling.
CNSL 575 -RESEARCH DESIGN/STATISTICS
Analysis of major types of social science research, familiarization with biographical sources and literature survey procedures; evaluation; implication and application of research; basic statistics; survey of computerized statistical programs.
CNSL 601 - INTRODUCTION TO CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELING
This course introduces the theory and practice of brief and long-term research-based counseling interventions with children and adolescents. Students will demonstrate counseling skills with child and adolescent volunteer clients recruited by the student. Learning to build effective partnerships with caretakers, school personnel and other mental health professionals to promote success in the lives of children and adolescents will be addressed. Grade of B or Better required. (Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CNSL500)
CNSL 611 - INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT
This course surveys the major concepts in assessment, including the social, legal, and ethical issues involved in construction, selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests. Students will be introduced to the major categories of assessment instruments and to representative instruments in each category. A grade of B or better is required for School Psychology student to progress to CNSL615. (Materials fee applies)
CNSL615 - ASSESSMENT FOR INTERVENTION I
This course will provide school psychology students with the knowledge and skills needed to administer, score, and interpret individually administered tests of intelligence/cognitive abilities and achievement. Students will be trained to communicate assessment results and to use assessment results to plan interventions. Additionally, students will learn response to intervention procedures. Grade of B or Better is required to progress to CNAL616. (Prerequisite: CNSL611). Lab fee applies.
CNSL 616 - ASSESSMENT FOR INTERVENTION II
This course will provide the student with advanced skills in administering and interpreting developmental, cognitive, perceptual-motor, adaptive, achievement, and other processes measured in a psycho-educational assessment. In addition, students will be trained to recognize how issues such as ethnicity, SES, medical conditions, gender and linguistic and cultural diversity affect student functioning. Continued practice in communicating assessment results and forming intervention plans will be addressed. Grade of B or Better is required to progress to CNSL623. (Prerequisite: CNSL615) Lab fee applies.
CNSL 617 - CONSULTATION AND ADVANCED INCLUSION PRACTICES
This course introduces the theory and practice of consultation, behavior, social and learning support in the schools. Students will demonstrate consultation skills, learn applied behavior analysis, practice progress monitoring, develop behavior intervention plans, use research-based intervention strategies, and observe and critically review classroom environments and instructional approaches for diverse student populations. (Prerequisites: CNSL 500, 503, 511, 514)
CPSY620 - ADVANCED CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELING
This course is the second of two courses designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to provide effective counseling interventions for children and adolescents. This course focuses on advanced, research-based counseling strategies applied to specific mental health problems that are common to school-aged populations. Students will demonstrate counseling skills with child and adolescent volunteer clients recruited by the student. Grade of B or Better Required. (Prerequisite: CNSL601)
CNSL623 - ASSESSMENT OF PERSONALITY AND BEHAVIOR
This course will continue to teach advanced skills in administering various assessment measures and the interpretation and integration of the findings from multiple measures. Students will be trained to administer, score and interpret numerous standardized behavioral rating scales and neuropsychological assessments. Students will continue practice in communicating assessment results and forming intervention plans. Grade of B or Better is required. (Prerequisite: CNSL616). Lab fee applies.
CNSL627 PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
This course combines a minimum of 75 hours of on-site field experience as well as weekly classes to support and train the practicum student prior to beginning the internship in school psychology. Students will be exposed to the range and depth of school psychological services including regular and special education, refining assessment and report writing skills. Grade of B or Better is required. (Prerequisite or co-requisite: CNSL617,CNSL623)
CNSL628 - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP I
To be eligible for this course, the student must have approval of the department and be in “Good Academic Standing.” Internship I requires a minimum of a 500-hour supervised experience as a school psychology intern in an approved setting, as well as weekly classes to support and train the intern. Both individual and group supervision will be provided. Graded Pass/Fail. (Prerequisite: CNSL627)
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CNSL629 - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP II
Internship II requires a minimum of 500-hours supervised experience as school psychology intern in an approved setting as well as weekly classes to support and train the intern. Both individual and group supervision will be provided. Graded Pass/Fail. (Prerequisite: CNSL 628)
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