Degree Plans

Counseling and Development Courses (CNDV)

5301 Human Growth and Development 3:3:0
A study of normal human development and the stages of physical intellectual, social and emotional growth from prenatal origins through old age.

5310 Individual and Group Facilitation Skills 3:3:0
An introduction of facilitation skills and theory. In-depth analysis and demonstration of various facilitation techniques for use with both individuals and groups. (This is a pre-practicum course.)
Prerequisite: CNDV 5311 or CNDV 5312 or permission of instructor.

5311 Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques 3:3:0
Theories of individual counseling with an emphasis on techniques and applications.

5312 Group Counseling Theories and Techniques 3:3:0
An analysis of group counseling theories, processes and techniques
Prerequisite: CNDV 5311 or permission of instructor.

5320 Cross Cultural Counseling 3:3:0
Studies in human diversity and cultural issues. Identifies the implications for counseling and learning and strategies for cross cultural effectiveness in various settings.

5321 Test Administration and Interpretation 3:3:0
Theoretical and practical study emphasizing the administration, scoring and basic interpretation of individual psychological tests. Students will be trained to administer the Wechsler tests, the Stanford-Binet or other individual assessment instruments.
Prerequisites: EDLD 5334 or permission of instructor.

5322 Program Development, Administration, Ethics and the Law 3:3:0
Organizing and implementing a counseling program or practice with an emphasis on legal issues, ethical principles and professional standards of conduct.

5323 Career Development 3:3:0
A focus on theories of vocational choice, vocational assessment, sources of occupational and educational information and the career decision process.
Prerequisites: CNDV 5301 or permission of instructor.

5350 Abnormal Human Behavior 3:3:0
A study of various symptom categories in psychopathology. The course will include an analysis of the diagnostic categories as well as the research concerning etiology and treatment.
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and 18 semester hours of CNDV coursework.

5351 Consultation 3:3:0
This course has an emphasis on developing consultation skills for the counselor. Methods and techniques to assist the counselor in implementing appropriate consultation skills for problem management, intervention or prevention.
Prerequisite: EDLD 5301.

5380 Seminar in Counseling and Development 3:3:0
Designed to advance the professional competence of participants. For each seminar, a description of the particular area of study will be indicated. May be repeated for credit when nature of seminar differs sufficiently from one previously taken.
Prerequisites: CNDV 5311 or approval of instructor

5381 Advanced Seminar in Social and Family Relations 3:3:0
An intensive exploration of the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, including family and social issues. A critical analysis of various techniques and approaches will be established. Development of personal counseling skills will be of major concern.
Prerequisites: CNDV 5322, CNDV 5311.

5382 Selected Instruction Topics 3:3:0
Significant topics in Counseling and Development. The description of the particular area of study will appear on the printed schedules of Lamar University each semester. With permission of advisor in student's major field, course may be repeated when topic varies.

5390/5391 School Counseling Practicum 3:3:0
A field-based course with supervised observation and practice of guidance and counseling in a school setting during the school day.
Prerequisite: Must be within 6 semester hours (excluding practicum) of completing program requirements before beginning internship. A maximum of one additional course may be taken any semester in which a student is enrolled in a practicum.

5392/5393 Community Counseling Practicum 3:3:0
A field-based course of supervised observation and practice of guidance and counseling in an agency setting. Prerequisite: Must be within 6 semester hours (excluding practicum) of completing program requirements before beginning internship. A maximum of one additional course may be taken any semester in which a student is enrolled in a practicum.

5394 - Internship

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