Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs

Dr. Kellie C. Ellis, Chair
Wallace 202
(859) 622-1125

Dr. James McGinn, Counselor Education Program Coordinator

Dr. Jade Robinson, Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Coordinator

The Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs offers graduate degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Communication Disorders. The Master’s of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master’s of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed) in School Counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Master’s of Arts (M.A.) education program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Counselor Education

General Information

The Counselor Education Program offers degree programs in School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

This unit also provides graduate instruction in the common core areas required of many Master’s degree programs in education and related fields, such as human development and learning, tests and measurement, and research. More complete information concerning the counseling programs can be reviewed by accessing the Counselor Education website at coecounseling.eku.edu/

Counselor Education

The Counselor Education program area offers graduate programs in school counseling and mental health counseling. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Programs are nationally accredited by CACREP. The School Counseling Program meets curriculum standards of the Kentucky Department of Education, and the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program prepares students to apply for licensure.

Counselor Education Program Descriptions

The 60-hour Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is CACREP accredited and prepares professional counselors to work in a variety of mental health settings, such as comprehensive care centers, regional mental health centers, hospitals, and other settings in which mental health services are provided. The degree leads to initial/provisional licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA), but graduates must complete additional, post-graduation requirements to earn their Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) credential.

The School Counseling program prepares individuals to become school counselors. The 60-hour School Counseling program is CACREP accredited and may be used to apply for the Rank I credential through the Education Professional Standards Board and clinical licensure through the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. Rank II may be earned at the completion of the first 33 hours in the program for existing certified teachers working on the MAEd in school counseling. Standard Certificate in school counseling can be earned with six (6) additional semester hours beyond the 60-hour Masters of Arts in Education in School Counseling degree with either 1 year of successful school counseling experience [if candidate is a certified teacher] or two years of successful experience without s teaching degree or experience.

Exit Requirements

The following are the exit requirements for all concentrations either of the Master of Arts in Education or the Master of Arts. There are no exit requirements for the Kentucky Rank I and Rank II classifications or for the additional certifications or endorsements such as the Standard Certificate in School Counseling or the Individual Intellectual Assessment Endorsement.

Course Grades – All students must earn a grade of “B” or higher in every course, except for those that are pass/fail, in which they must recent a grade of “S.” For any course in which a student earns a grade of “C” or lower or of “U” [for those that are pass/fail], they must retake the course.

Comprehensive Examinations — The candidate will have an opportunity to demonstrate professional growth through a written and/or oral examination covering education and major program components. For the Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive examination selected by the department that may include the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE), a national examination.

Master’s

Non-Degree

Courses

Communication Sciences & Disorders

CSD 720. Augment & Alternat Comm System. (3 Credits)

I. An overview of various approaches to aided non-oral systems of communication. Various devices and symbol systems will be discussed.

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CSD 725. Literate Language. (3 Credits)

I. Formerly CDS 725. Prerequisites: admission to CDS program or by departmental approval. Study of language disorders in children and principles for remediation in written language.

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CSD 741. School Services in Comm Dis. (3 Credits)

I, II. Formerly CDS 741. Prerequisites: Overall 3.0 GPA and Admission to the CDS program, or departmental approval. Organization and management of speech-language therapy services in the schools. (Lec/Lab). Minimum of 27 field/clinical experience required.

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CSD 771. Neural Bases of Communication. (3 Credits)

I. Prerequisite: admission to the CDS program or instructor approval. A study of neuroanatomic and neurophysiologic bases of communication including developmental issues and neurologic deficits resulting in communication disorders.

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CSD 772. Speech and Hearing Science. (3 Credits)

II. Formerly CDS 772. Prerequisite: admission to the CDS program or instructor approval. Study of the physics of sound, acoustic characteristics and processes, perceptual correlates, production of speech, and psychophysical processes of communication. Software applications and instrumentation are also covered.

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CSD 830. Counseling in Speech-Lang Path. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to CD program or departmental approval. Overview of the therapeutic relationship between individuals with disabilities, their families, and professionals. Emphasis on applying empathetic listening, interviewing skills, and change process.

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CSD 861. Comm Dis in Atypical Pop.. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: admission to communication disorders and sciences program or by departmental permission. An overview of associated speech, language, or hearing problems commonly identified in atypical or special populations that may be encountered by the speech-language pathologist.

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CSD 863. Motor Speech Disorders. (3 Credits)

II. Prerequisites: admission to communication disorders and sciences program or by departmental permission. Study of the neurophysiology, assessment, and treatment of various motor speech disorders, including dysarthria and apraxia.

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CSD 867. Advanced Language Disorders. (3 Credits)

A. Formerly CDS 867. Prerequisites: admission to communication disorders and sciences program or by departmental permission. Advanced study of formal and informal assessment and treatment approaches in child language without consideration of etiology. Emphasis on collaboration within the classroom, language and narrative sampling analysis techniques and use of language within the natural context. Minimum of eight hours field/clinical experience required.

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CSD 870. Prof Issues in Comm Disorders. (3 Credits)

A. Formerly CDS 870. Prerequisite: admission to communication disorders and sciences program or by departmental permission. Scope of practice, professional Code of Ethics, trends in service delivery, pertinent legislation, legal concerns, and other issues which impact the field of communication disorders will be examined.

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CSD 873. Adv. Artic. & Phono. Disorders. (3 Credits)

I. Prerequisites: admission to communication disorders and sciences program or by departmental permission. Study of the research and principles associated with symptomatology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders. Issues related to accent enhancement and modification, including assessment and intervention are explored. Minimum of three hours field/clinical experience required.

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CSD 874. Grad Pract: Speech-Lang Path. (3 Credits)

A. Formerly CDS 874. Prerequisite: admission to communication disorders and sciences program or by departmental permission. Supervised clinical practice in speech-language pathology. Must be retaken for a total of nine hours for the MA degree. Minimum of 145 field/clinical experience hours required across three semesters.

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CSD 875. Adult Neuro. Lang. Disorders. (3 Credits)

II. Formerly CDS 875. The study of the neurophysiological bases of aphasia classification systems, evaluation procedures, and treatment strategies.

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CSD 876. Advanced Voice Disorders. (3 Credits)

I. Prerequisites: admission to communication disorders and sciences program or by departmental permission. Study of the research and bases of laryngeal phonation deviation, including etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of functional and organic voice disorders; assessment and use of clinical techniques with a variety of voice disorders. Minimum of three field/clinical experience hours required.

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CSD 877. Advanced Fluency Disorders. (3 Credits)

II. Formerly CDS 877. Prerequisites: admission to communication disorders and sciences program or by departmental permission. Critical study of research literature on etiology, theory, assessment and intervention strategies for preschool, school age, and adult fluency disorders. Minimum of two field/clinical experiences required.

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CSD 878. Diagnosis of Comm Disorders. (3 Credits)

I. Prerequisite: admission to communication disorders and sciences program or by departmental permission. Diagnosis of language and speech disorders with emphasis on the use of dynamic assessment and comprehensive test batteries to describe the communication skills of children and adults. Profile analysis will be utilized to determine relative strength and weakness. Minimum of 10 hours field/clinical experiences required

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CSD 879. Dsyphagia. (3 Credits)

II. Formerly CDS 879. Prerequisite: admission to communication disorders and sciences program or by departmental permission. An introduction to dysphagia, including the anatomy, physiology, and development of normal swallowing, and evaluation, etiologies, and treatment of dysphagia. Minimum of five field/clinical experience hours required.

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CSD 880. Research Methodology Comm Dis. (3 Credits)

I. Formerly CDS 880. Prerequisites: admission to MAEd communication disorders program; or by departmental permission. Corequisite: CDS 878. Critical examination of research methodology in communication disorders and sciences. Students acquire the fundamental motivation, knowledge, and skills for conducting clinical and basic science research and for reading and critically evaluating research literature.

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CSD 885. Cognitive Rehabilitation. (3 Credits)

A. Formerly CDS 885. Prerequisites: admission to communication disorders and sciences program and CSD 571 or 771 or by departmental permission. Study of the neurophysiological, cognitive, neuropsychological, and social/emotional issues associated with traumatic brain injury in children and adults, including principles of linguistic/cognitive assessment and intervention.

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CSD 895. Special Topics in CD. (3 Credits)

Formerly CDS 895. Prerequisite: Department approval. Advanced study of various concepts, methods and materials in communication disorders. Topics may vary. Material will be taught using a combination of lecture, discussion and experiential learning.

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CSD 897. Externship: School-based Experiences in CD. (6 Credits)

I,II. Formerly CDS 897. Prerequisites: CSD 874 (9 credit hours) and completion of CD core academic coursework in CSD. Supervised full-time clinical practice with a variety of communication disorders in selected school settings. The externship is to be completed across the length of the semester.

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Analyze individual student needs for the appropriate selection and utilization of methods and materials for the therapeutic management of communication disorders aligned with KY Academic Standards. CAA Standards IV- d, e, f, g, h; V- b, c, d, f\\n\\n,
Exhibit appropriate professional behavior and responsibility (e.g., promptness, organization, flexibility, dress, positive attitude and disposition, openness to suggestions, lifelong learning). CAA Standards IV- e, g; V- b, f\\n\\n,
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Comprehend the organization and management of speech-language programs in school settings, the state and federal guidelines affecting these programs, and the local policies under which these programs are administered. CAA Standards IV- d, e, f, g, h\\n\\n,
Provide relevant speech-language services to students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a safe, positive environment and encourage higher order thinking. CAA Standards IV- d, e, f, g, h; V- b, c, d, f\\n\\n,
Self-assess and reflect on one’s performance relative to the ASHA Code of Ethics. CAA Standards IV- e; V- f\\n\\n,
Integrate technology in intervention planning and implementation. CAA Standards IV- f, g, h; V- b\\n\\n

CSD 898. Externship: Healthcare Experiences in CD. (6 Credits)

I,II. Formerly CDS 898. Prerequisites: CSD 874 (9 credit hours) and completion of core academic coursework in CSD. Supervised full-time clinical practice with a variety of communication disorders in selected externship sites. The externship is to be completed across the length of the semester.

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CSD 899. Research Project/Thesis Option. (3 Credits)

II. Formerly CDS 899. Prerequisite: CDS 880 or instructor approval. Completion of a research project related to a special population that may lead to a thesis and/or to a professional presentation and publishable paper. May be retaken to a maximum of 9 credit hours. Credit not awarded for both SED 899 and CDS 899.

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Counseling

COU 803. Prin & Prac of Mental Hlth Cou. (3 Credits)

I. Prerequisites: COU 840. Includes programs of mental health counseling and consultation, the development and management of mental healthe services programs, needs assessments, intervention and evaluation.

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COU 804. Counseling Diverse Populations. (3 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisites: COU 813, 840, 846. An examination of the application of counseling methods and concepts to non-majority groups. The lifestyle, values, customs and attitudes of non-majority population will be explored.

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COU 807. Counseling: __________________. (1-3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: advisor/departmental chair approval. Workshops, special topics, or seminars. May be retaken under different subtitles.

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COU 813. Prof Orient & Ethics in Counse. (3 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisite: admission to the program. An introduction and orientation to the counseling profession. This coursewill explore the professional roles, organization, training, and credentialing standards of the profession. It will also survey the ethical, legal and professional issues facing counselors.

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COU 814. Admin & Cnslttn in Cnslng Srvc. (3 Credits)

I. Prerequisites: COU 813, 840, 846. Consideration of theory, organization, consultation and personnel practices involved in organizing and administering guidance and counseling programs in the schools.

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COU 816. Tests and Measurements. (3 Credits)

I, II. (Formerly EPY 816) Study of concepts, principles, and methods involved in the use of current tests and inventories. Emphasis on measurement theory underlying construction, use, and interpretation of data from standardized tests.

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COU 820. Group Counseling. (3 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisites: COU 813, 840, 846. Theory and experiences to develop skill in and understanding of group dynamics and effective group behavior.

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COU 822. Lifestyle & Career Counseling. (3 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisites: COU 813, 840, 846. Occupational information in educational and vocational planning; theories of vocational choice; sociology of occupations, and interpretation and utilization of current data pertaining to career fields.

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COU 825. Dvlpmntl COU w/ Schl Age Child. (3 Credits)

A, II. Prerequisites: COU 813, 840, 846. Student will learn how to design and implement a systematic K-12 developmental guidance program based on collaboration, consultation, and prevention as well as develop creative and play therapy approaches to working with children and adolescents.

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COU 826. Assessment in Counseling. (3 Credits)

I. Prerequisites: EPY 816, 839, COU 855, and departmental approval. Consideration of the major theories of assessment. Training in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected tests of intelligence and other counseling assessment tools.

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COU 827. Indiv Assess. of Intelligence. (3 Credits)

I. Prerequisite: COU 826. Supervised practice in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence.

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COU 839. Human Growth & Development. (3 Credits)

A. (Formerly EPY 839) A theoretical examination of human development across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on developmental norms, diagnosis and interventions over the lifespan found in the population.

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COU 840. Counseling Theory and Practice. (3 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisite/Corequisite: COU 813. Major theories of counseling. Attention is given to personality structure and individual behavior from which these are derived.

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COU 846. Process and Basic Tech Counsel. (3 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisites/Corequisites: COU 813, 840. Includes a consideration of different schools of thought in current counseling practice; how the counselor works; and effective procedures for counseling.

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COU 847. Crisis and Abuse Counseling. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisites: COU 813, 840, 846. This is an advanced counseling techniques class focusing on the process and skills in crisis and abuse counseling, as well as legal, ethical, and advocacy issues.

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COU 848. Child & Adolescent Counseling. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisites: COU 813, 840, 846. This is an advanced counseling techniques class focusing on specific skills and processes for children and adolescents.

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COU 849. Addiction Disorders Counseling. (3 Credits)

I. Prerequisites: COU813, 840, and COU846. Addictive disorders and behaviors ranging from chemical dependency, compulsive gambling, sex addiction to workaholism with a focus on biopsychosocial model, 12-Step and peer therapy, assessments, and interventions for adolescent and adult populations.

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COU 850. Family Counseling. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisites: COU 813, 840, 846. The history, terms, ethics, principles, and major models of family counseling concepts, techniques and procedures will also be examined, with primary focus on the systems approach.

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COU 853. Cou Process/Clinical Sexuality. (3 Credits)

A. This is an advanced skills course that will teach theoretical and skill-based clinical sexuality intervention and treatment models to work with clients. Students will explore professional issues in the field, including diversity issues related to clinical sexuality.

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COU 854. Sustainable Self-Care. (3 Credits)

A. (Formerly EPY 854) Prerequisites: COU 813, 840, and 846. This course includes readings and experiential activities focused on self-care for mental health professionals. Topics include occupational hazards of burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and vicarious traumatization and how a sustainable self-care plan that focuses on the relationship between the body, mind, and spirit can mitigate these risks. Open to students from diverse graduate programs.

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COU 855. Diagnosis & Treatment Counsel. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisites: COU 813, 840, 846. This course addresses diagnoses and treatment planning in counseling as well as prevention of mental and emotional disorders and dysfunctional behavior. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for PSY 841.

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COU 856. Pract in Intellect Assessment. (3 Credits)

A, II. Prerequisites: COU 826, 827. Advanced laboratory practice in giving tests and interpreting results. Attention given to intelligence tests, measurements of special aptitudes, inventories for self-appraisal, and measure of personality.

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COU 863. Crisis and Grief Counseling. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: COU 813, 840, 846. An advanced counseling techniques class focusing on the process and skills need in crisis and grief counseling.

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COU 865. Mindfulnes Pract Couns & Clien. (3 Credits)

A. Instruction in mindfulness-based practices in counseling for use with clients and for counselor self-care. Review of current theory and research as well as experiential components including movement, meditation, breathing exercises, and guided imagery.

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COU 869. Research & Program Evaluation. (3 Credits)

(3) A. (Formerly EPY 869) This course is designed to provide an understanding of research methods, statistical analysis, needs assessment, and program evaluation principles, models, and applications.

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COU 870. Intro to Play Therapy. (3 Credits)

(3). A. Prerequisites: EPY 839, COU 813, COU 840, COU 846. This course discusses understanding the person of the therapist, playroom and materials, theories, history, process, techniques, relationship building, themes, parent involvement, ethics and experiential practice of play therapy with children and adults.

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COU 871. Advanced Play Therapy. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: COU 870. Includes research, advanced theory, play therapy practice and skill development with various populations across the life span.

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COU 872. Practicum in Play Therapy. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: COU871. Includes personal and professional development of the Play Therapist through practical application of Play Therapy theories, techniques and skills.

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COU 875. Adventure Based Counseling. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral program. Recommended prerequisite: completion of COU 820 – Group Counseling. Course includes study, experience, and practice of adventure-based counseling to prepare participants to facilitate adventure-based activities.

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COU 880. Counseling Practicum:_________. (0.5-3 Credits)

(.5-3)A. Prerequisite: Clinical coordinator approval. This course provides students the opportunity to practice skills developed in their program. Students will be supervised by an experienced counselor in a setting appropriate for their program. May be taken under different setting titles up to 12 hours.

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COU 881. Internship in Counseling:_____. (0.5-6 Credits)

(.5-6) A. Prerequisite COU 880. Practice in a counseling setting which allows for the transition from student to professional. May be taken for up to 15 credit hours in order to generate the required clock hours.

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COU 885. Clinical Supervision of COU. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: COU 880. Provides counseling students with knowledge of fundamental issues in clinical supervision including the role and function of supervision; models and theories; diversity issues; legal and ethical considerations.

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COU 886. Advanced Clinical Supervision. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: Admission to the CEP doctoral program. Advanced, integrative study of thories, models, and current issues in clinical supervision.

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COU 887. Supervision of Counseling Prac. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program. Supervised practice of supervision of master's level practicum students.

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COU 891. Advanced Counseling Theories. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D doctoral program, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or MAEd in School Counseling. An examination of the theoretical foundations of counseling theory construction. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for COU 901.

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COU 892. Leadrship & Social Justice Adv. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D doctoral program, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or MAEd in School Counseling. Orientation to leadership styles and issues relevant to counselor education and advanced application of social justice advocacy in counselor education. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for COU 909.

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COU 893. Scholarship and Pub in COU Ed. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D doctoral program, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or MAEd in School Counseling. The planning and execution of scholarly writing and professional conference presentations in counselor education. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for COU 910.

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COU 894. Teaching in Counselor Ed. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D doctoral program, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or MAEd in School Counseling. Pedagogical foundations of course development and classroom instruction in counselor education. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for COU 910.

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COU 895. Advanced Clinical Supervision. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D doctoral program, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or MAEd in School Counseling. Advanced, integrative study of theories, models, and current issued in clinical supervision. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for COU 986.

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COU 900. Advanced Counseling Theories. (3 Credits)

A. This course provides advanced instruction in the major and/or contemporary counseling theories. Students will apply the original works of major theorists and will assess and construct a personal counseling orientation as backed by research.

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COU 902. Advanced Group Counseling. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program. (3 hours) Theoretical foundations of advanced group counseling (includes supervised experiential component via facilitation of master's level groups for in COU 820 course).

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COU 903. Adv Issues in Clin Mental Heal. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program. Current topical issues, related to advanced couseling practice and counselor education.

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COU 904. Advanced Issues in School Coun. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program. Current topical issues related to advanced school counseling, school leadership, and couselor education.

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COU 905. Sem in Rural/Appalachian Issue. (3 Credits)

A. This course is an advanced application course of the field of marriage and family counseling/therapy. Students will apply family counseling techniques to case studies and real families.

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COU 906. Counseling: Adv Supervision. (3 Credits)

A. Students will have the opportunity to refine their skills and enhance their understanding of clinical and administrative supervision in terms of various theeoretical orientations and approaches to the art of supervision in counseling.

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COU 907. Counseling: Adv Practicum. (3 Credits)

This course ovservation and counseling supervision in school, higher education, community, and controlled laboratory settings. One hundred hours of supervised fieldwork is required. Lectures, seminars, and research projects may also be included.

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COU 908. Counseling: Adv Internship. (3 Credits)

A. Doctoral students are required to complete doctoral- level counseling internships that total a minimum of 600 clock hours. The 600 hours include supervised experiences in counselor education and supervision (e.g., clinical practice, research, and teaching).

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COU 912. Research Issues Counselor Ed. (3 Credits)

This course deals with advanced quantitative and qualitative research methodology in the social sciences, specifically methodology to be used in advanced research in counselor education.

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COU 980. Doctoral Practicum. (1-3 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program. A supervised doctoral-level practicum experience in individual, group, and/or career counseling.

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COU 981. Doctoral Internship. (1-6 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program. A 600 hour internship to include professional work specified be CACREP standards such as Counseling; Teaching: Supervision, Research and Scholarship; and Leadership and Advocacy. (May be taken for variable credit from 1-6 hours.)

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COU 987. Supervision of Practicum. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program. Supervised practice of supervision of doctoral level practicum students.

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Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

EDL 811. Intro Qualitative Methods. (3 Credits)

A. Introduction to qualitative data collection and analysis in educational research. Review of origins, theory, and design of method; issues of validity, reliability, and human subject ethics.

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EDL 820. Cultural Leadership. (3 Credits)

A. Investigation of cultural and social influences on the developmentof leadership in educational settings. Emphasis is on place and the application of sociocultural concepts to leadership issues and problems in educational settings.

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EDL 822. Social Political Leadership. (3 Credits)

A. Examination of social and political dimensions of the process and content of leadership from theoretical and practical perspectives. Emphasis is on the application of relevant theoretical constructs to leadership issues and problems in educational settings.

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EDL 823. Assessment for Ed Leaders. (3 Credits)

A. Study and application of appropriate and effective uses of different types of assessment data in a variety of educational settings to guide leadership practice.

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EDL 826. Leadership for Change. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: EDL 810 or permission of instructor. The emphasis is on research design, the limitations of research design, and the analysis of data. Techniques include ANOVA, regression, and ANCOVA.

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EDL 830. College Teaching. (3 Credits)

A. An introduction to teaching on the college level focusing on best practices in pedagogy and research.

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EDL 899. Thesis for Specialists in Educ. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Completion and defense of a research thesis in educational leadership, policy studies, or a related field. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours.

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EDL 900. Ed.D. Field Experience. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Minimum of eighty hours of field experiences relevant to the student¿s planned program of study, supported by skill development through symposia, tutorials, lectures, and assessments. May be retaken to maximum of six hours.

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EDL 925. Organizational Bhvr & Justice. (3 Credits)

(3). A. Examines the dynamacs of educational organizations including the complex patterns of human dynamics and provides a rationale for principles of situational leadership. Facilitates understanding of organizations, their management, and implications for perceptions of fairness.

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EDL 930. Seminar on Rural Schools & Com. (3 Credits)

A. Consideration of the relationship between schools and rural communities, including issues related to democratic localism, state and nationaleducation agendas, and economic development in rural areas.

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EDL 940. Social Political Leadership. (3 Credits)

Examination of social and political dimensions of the process and content of leadership from theoretical and practical perspectives, emphasizing and examining the shape of education in the United States, and the effect of these forces. Formerly EDL 822. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for EDL 822.

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EDL 941. Exam Div, Race, & Cult Equity. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Examines education as a social and cultural phenomenon. Students gain skills to critically analyze educational practice, promote inclusion in schools, lead for cultural equity within organizations, and work with varied communities to serve marginalized students.

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EDL 942. Leadership Theory and Practice. (3 Credits)

A. Analysis of skills required for successful leadership in education organizations. Students evaluate established theories, compare management from leadership, and examine ethical decision-making in complex educational dilemmas. Aligning leadership to individual strengths, values will be considered., Formerly EDL 821. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for EDL 821.

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EDL 943. Capacity Bldg, Org Improv & In. (3 Credits)

Focuses on the leader’s role in changing educational organizations emphasizing the nature, characteristics, responsibilities, and contextual determinants of change. Course considers leadership practices used to build organizational capacity. Formerly EDL 826. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for EDL 826.

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EDL 944. Public Policy & Politics. (3 Credits)

The course focuses on education policy formation, application, and impact on both P-12 and postsecondary education. The interaction between policy and politics is emphasized. Students will research and prepare policy briefs. Formerly EDL 924. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for EDL 924.

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EDL 945. Ed.D Field Experience. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Formerly EDL 900. A diverse field experience relevant to the student’s planned program of study and research focus, supported by a mentor through site visits, interviews, field investigations and peer information sharing.

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EDL 950. Educating and Supporting Diverse Student Populations. (3 Credits)

(3) A. This course examines best practice approaches for educating and serving students marginalized due to environmental, developmental or behavioral conditions and circumstances. Students in this course will develop improvement plans and analyze strength-based leadership.

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EDL 951. Higher Ed Admin and Leadership. (3 Credits)

A. Designed to examine major themes of higher education administration, organizational leadership and governance with special emphasis on contemporary leadership challenges in postsecondary educational settings.Formerly EDL 912. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for EDL 912.

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EDL 953. Adv Qualitative Res Methods. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: EDD 903 or departmental approval. Examination of intermediate qualitative research methods. Emphasis is on advancing techniques for data collection, data analyses, and write up with emphasis on practice and application. Includes practice with Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) software.

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EDL 954. Found & Cur Issues in Ed Leade. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Students analyze leading theorists, historical development, legal and policy precedence, and contemporary issues in American P-20 education with emphasis on the examination of leader roles. Students will integrate theoretical, legal, and historical context to interpret current issues.

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EDL 955. Field Experience Elective. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Formerly EDL 900. A field experience relevant to the student’s planned program of study and research focus, supported by a mentor through site visits, interviews, field investigations and peer information sharing.

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EDL 956. Analysis of Research Lit. (3 Credits)

(3) A. This is a doctoral course designed to instruct students on writing well-structured, critical literature reviews. The course covers topic selection, searching and managing literature data, note-taking techniques, assessing and synthesizing extant literature, and writing, editing, and proofreading strategies. Credit will not be awarded for both EDD 905 and EDL 956.

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EDL 999. Dissertation. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Completion and defense of a research dissertation in educational leadership, policy studies, or related field. May be retaken to a maximum of twelve hours.

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