PCO-PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSEL

PCO 2202 Introduction to General Counseling Techniques . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Develops basic skills and techniques needed for a person to be effective in the helping process and to learn about the qualities and conditions necessary for counseling.

PCO 4242 Introduction to Group Counseling . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Theory, research and practice of group processes. Provides an opportunity for participation or observation of group counseling.

PCO 4310 Intervention in Addictions . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Models of addictive behaviors and implications for assessment and treatment of addiction. Emphasis primarily on alcohol and drug abuse, with information on smoking and obesity included.

PCO 6206C Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling . . . . . 3(2,1,0)
Practice in basic counseling techniques; current professional, ethical and legal issues in counseling; and special topics. Prerequisite: PCO 2202 and PPE 4003, or PCO 6216.

PCO 6216 Theories of Individual Counseling . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Overview of major contemporary theoretical approaches to individual counseling and psychotherapy.

PCO 6246 Theories of Group Counseling . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Overview of major contemporary theoretical approaches to group counseling and psychotherapy. Prerequisite: PCO 2202 or PCO 6216.

PCO 6251 Marital and Family Therapy . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Overview of theories and techniques of marital and family interventions. Appropriate for advanced graduate students in psychology, graduate students from other human service disciplines (e.g., education, social work) and psychological service providers in the community. Prerequisite: PCO 6216, CLP 5166.

PCO 6278 Multicultural Counseling . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Addresses the similarities and differences among various culturally diverse groups, and informs counselors of the characteristics and processes necessary to become a culturally skilled counselor.

PCO 6946 Practicum in Counseling . . . . . 3(2,0,8)
Basic communication skills, issues in counseling and case supervision. Emphasis on individual counseling. During the term, student is placed in a community agency for 8-10 hours per week. Students will complete at least 150 hours of field placement of which at least 40 will be in direct client contact. In addition, there is a two hour seminar and a one hour individual supervision session each week. Permission of instructor is required. Prerequisite: CLP 5166, PCO 6216, PCO 6206C.

PCO 6948 Internship in Counseling . . . . . 1-6(VARIABLE)
Supervised counseling experience in community agency, school, or organization where student serves as staff member. Student participates in full range of services available in the setting. A weekly university based seminar will accompany field placement. Students in the 60sh M.A. Licensure Option must register for more than one term (total of 9sh required) and will complete a minimum of 850 hours of field placement, of which at least 240 will be in direct client contact. An internship paper and portfolio are required. Students in the 42sh M.A. degree program must complete 3sh with at least 150 hours of field placement. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission of instructor based on Counseling Track Policy Manual is required.