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Course Information
Department of Counselor
Education & Human Services
Course
Descriptions
EDC 500 - 550
EDC
550 - 600
EDC
600 - 650
EDC 650 - 700; Thesis
EDC 500
Orientation to Community Counseling:
This course will introduce students to the University of
Dayton's Community Counseling program including program of study
requirements and expectations. Issues related to professional
identity development will also be addressed. A holistic approach to
counseling will be used. 1 semester hour EDC
501 Orientation to School Counseling: This course will introduce
master's degree students to the University of
Dayton's School Counseling program including program of study
requirements and expectations. Issues related to professional
identity development will also be addressed. 1 semester hour
EDC 510 Consultation in the Schools:
The role of the consultant in a school
setting is examined with emphasis on acquiring effective consultation
skills. A school-based problem-solving model is presented that requires
development of appropriate consultant skills. 3 semester hours
EDC 511 School Psychology Practicum: Consultation: Assessment
and intervention practice supportive of knowledge and skills developed
in EDC 510. Shadowing and culminating experiences carried out in schools
under the supervision of school psychologists. 1 semester hour
EDC 512 Cognitive Assessment for Intervention: Development of
proficiency in administration, scoring, and interpreting intelligence
tests to be used in conjunction with other assessment information for
completing multifactored evaluations and developing interventions for
assisting children and youth, birth through age 21. 3 semester hours
EDC 513 School Psychology Practicum: Cognitive Assessment for
Intervention: Assessment and intervention practice supportive of
knowledge and skills developed in EDC 512. Shadowing and culminating
experiences carried out in schools under the supervision of school
psychologists. 1 semester hour
EDC 514 Academic Assessment for Intervention: This course
provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the
effective evaluation of the academic strengths and needs of children and
youth. The school psychology student will be exposed to the requirements
for completing non-discriminatory, multi-factored assessments and
intervention-based assessment. The student will learn specific
diagnostic and prescriptive techniques that lead to remediation and
intervention as well as classification. Prereq: EDC 576 3 semester
hours
EDC 515 School Psychology Practicum: Academic Assessment for
Intervention: Assessment and intervention practice supportive of
knowledge and skills developed in EDC 514. Shadowing and culminating
experiences carried out in schools under the supervision of school
psychologists. 1 semester hour
EDC 516 Academic & Behavioral Assessment Instruments:
School psychology graduate students learn to administer, score and
interpret academic and behavioral instruments. The instruments are
limited to those that can be used with pre-school to 12th grade children
and adolescents. 3 semester
hours
EDC 517 School Psychology Practicum: Shadowing: Assessment and
intervention practice supportive of knowledge and skills developed in EDC 510, 512, 514, 610, AND 613. Shadowing and culminating experiences
carried out in schools under the supervision of school psychologists. 1
semester hours
EDC 522 Introduction to Guidance and Counseling: This course is
designed to assist graduate students in building skills and developing
understanding relative to the guidance and counseling role of human
service practitioners. Essentially, this role consists of assisting
children, youth, and adults from diverse backgrounds in reaching their
maximum academic and personal development within various educational and
community settings. 3 semester hours
EDC 523 Delinquents and Juvenile Court: This course examines (1)
the juvenile court system, (2) underlying ideologies and current debates
concerning treatment and/or punishment decisions, and (3) children and
families at risk of juvenile court involvement. 1 semester hour
EDC 524 Educational and Occupational Information: Selection,
utilization, and evaluation of educational and occupational information
materials; familiarization with standard labor market data, current
requirements for admission into college, and available sources of
placement information. 2 semester hours
EDC 525 Independent Research: Community Resources: Designed to
enable the graduate student to acquire the skills and knowledge needed
to develop, organize, and utilize a working resource file of local and
national organizations and agencies (medical, pastoral, social welfare,
mental, educational, industrial, labor, commercial, governmental, and
recreational). 2 semester hours
EDC 528 Career Education: Assistance for teachers, counselors,
administrators, and social agency personnel in improving their career
education functions through a coordinated and concentrated effort of
occupational guidance integrated within the total curriculum. 2 semester
Hours
EDC 529 Psychology of Lifestyle and Career Decision Making:
Focuses on theories, strategies, information, assessment, and resources
to be used in the career counseling of children, youth, and adults. 2
semester hours
EDC 529L Career Decision
Making Lab: Course content focuses on theories, strategies,
information, assessments, and resources to be used in the career
counseling of children and youth in the K-12 setting. 1 semester hour
EDC 531 Personality and Human Development Across the Lifespan:
Individual growth and development across the lifespan with emphasis on
the dynamic of personal behavior. This course emphasizes the integrating
theme that cognitive structure is an important director of human
behavior, and that the understanding of personality requires that we
understand the role of cognitive structure personality. While this
cognitive perspective is emphasized, the course covers a wide range of
concerns to the student of personality across the lifespan. It discusses
a representative selection of personality theories, personality
structure, development, dynamics, maladaptive behavior, and personality
change. 2 semester hours
EDC 532 Psychology of Learning Disabilities & Other
Exceptionalities: Designed to provide an overview of the range of
handicapping conditions for which educational program standards have
been developed. Emphasis is given to the cognitive and affective impact
upon the individual and family. 3 semester hours
EDC 535 Test Interpretation and Case Studies: Understanding of
the individual through the appraisal techniques of individual and group
testing and case study. Tests include a wide range of educational and
psychological instruments. Individual differences influenced by elements
such as ethnic, cultural, and gender factors are considered. 2 semester
hours
EDC 537 Statistics: This course provides an introduction to
descriptive and inferential statistics and to SPSS. Much of the course
learning activities are computer and web based. 3 semester hours
EDC 538 Child & Adolescent Psychopathology: This course provides
an overview of the normal and abnormal development of child and
adolescent personality. The use of the DSM-IV is emphasized, and
distinctions between disorders and special education disabilities are
made. Each of the several aspects of child and adolescent
psychopathologies are examined and prevention approaches are introduced.
3 semester hours
EDC 539 Administration & Organization of Pupil Personnel
Services: The effective planning, developing and administering a totally
balanced and coordinated program of pupil services. 2 semester hours
EDC 541 Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Learners: This
course provides students with the foundation knowledge necessary for
understanding the diverse learning needs of children and adolescents
with handicapping conditions and of children and adolescents who are
gifted and talented. Topics include types of handicapping conditions,
gifted and talented, instructional settings, curriculum and
instructional methods, and classroom management techniques. 3 semester
hours
EDC 543 Theories and Techniques of Counseling: Through analysis
of varied theoretical models, skills in counseling will be developed in
an integrated approach for modifying the behavior of children, youth,
and adults through individual and system change. 3 semester hours
EDC 544 Philosophical, Professional, Ethical & Legal Aspects in
Counseling: Study of philosophical assumptions of the various theories
of counseling and psychotherapy. Treatment of counseling ethics and
professional practices; laws, and court decisions pertaining to
counseling. 2 semester hours
EDC 545 Counseling Techniques Lab: Supervised experience in
counseling. Both group and individualized instruction and supervision. Prereq: EDC 531 & EDC 543. 2
semester hours
EDC 546 Program Development and
Implementation in School Counseling: Course content focuses on the
development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive
developmental school counseling programs, including the knowledge,
skills and practices necessary for engaging in an ongoing process of
needs assessment, program development and implementation and program
evaluation geared toward promoting the academic achievement, career
planning and personal/social development of all Pre K-12 students. 3
semester hours
EDC 547 Consultation and
Leadership in School Counseling: Course content focuses on
preparing school counseling candidates to become effective educational
leaders, advocates and collaborators through exposure to current
educational leadership and advocacy models and through active
involvement in relevant skill building exercises. School
counseling candidates will learn to lead and consult effectively with
diverse students, parents, teachers, administrators, and various other
educational stakeholders. 3 semester hours
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EDC 550 Student Development Theory: The study
of basic theoretical perspectives underlying college student development
and assessment of development to the practice of college student
personnel. 3 semester hours
EDC 551 Applications of Student Development Theory: In-depth
study and critique of selected student and adult development theories,
assessment of students’ development on those theories, and application
to the practice of college student personnel. Prereq: EDC 550. 2
Semester Hrs.
EDC 553 Internship in College Student Personnel: Participate as
a professional to gain significant practical experience in a student
affairs office under the supervision of a practicing professional. The
student is required to take a total of 6 semester hours over 3
semesters. Each internship experience must be at a different site. 6
Semester Hrs.
EDC 554 Introduction to Higher Education and Student Affairs:
Comprehensive overview of all academic and non-academic facets of
colleges and universities as listed in the Carnegie Classification, in
terms of mission, personnel, positions, and procedures. 2 semester hours
EDC 555 Administration and Organization in College Student
Personnel Programs: This course deals with issues related to the
administration of student personnel programs in colleges and
universities and examines the organizational structures associated with
the delivery of these programs in the context of current higher
education administrative environments. 3 semester hours
EDC 556 Administration and Organization in Higher Education:
This course deals with the administration of broad areas of colleges and
universities by examining the organizational structure and culture
associated with the delivery of programs and services. Prerequisite: EDC 554. 3 Semester Hrs.
EDC 557 Student Cultures in the University Environment: In-depth
study of college student cultures and their impact on the individual
college student experience. Particular attention will be paid to
understanding the student culture in student personnel work. 3 semester
hours
EDC 560 Leadership in College and University Environments: Study
of the concepts, literature, and research in leadership and their
relationship to the development and maintenance of the organization.
Higher education and college student personnel examples will be
emphasized. 3 semester hours
EDC 561 Planning, Finance and Evaluation in Higher Education:
Study and analysis of the planning, methodologies, financial strategies,
and evaluative systems for university systems and subsystems.
Prerequisite: EDC 554. 3 semester hours
EDC 562 Interventions in College Student Personnel: Theories and
practice of group interventions in student personnel settings;
conceptualization and assessment of interventions appropriate to human
and organizational student personnel settings. Course includes
development of intervention skills. 3 semester hours
EDC 563 Law and Ethics in Higher Education: Through study and
reflection in the fields of law and ethics, students are asked to
consider the kinds of administrative actions that lead people and
institutions into court and to develop alternative approaches and
attitudes. Prerequisite: EDC 554. 3 Semester Hrs.
EDC 564 Practicum in Higher Education: Supervised experience in
higher education administration with faculty and on-site supervisor.
Topics and requirements will vary with experience and placement area.
Designed for students working in full-time positions in higher education
settings. 3 semester hours
EDC 568 Research and Evaluation in Human Services: This course
provides professionals in the public schools, higher education
institutions, and community agencies with the basic quantitative and
qualitative tools of inquiry and when to use them to answer research
questions. Emphasis also includes critiquing research studies and
applying research results to practice. CSP & HE students must be third
term. 3 semester hours
EDC 569 Scholarly Project: A culminating course in which
students in their final term integrate, synthesize, and apply the
academic work and professional experiences gathered during their
program. Students will complete a project designed with the assistance
of faculty and campus administrators and present it along with their
peers in a supportive learning community. Taken toward the end of the
program. Prerequisite: EDC 568. 3 semester hours
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EDC 571 Foundations of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology:
Historical models of brain organization. Normal and abnormal
neuropsychological development with a focus on functional systems. Basic neuroanatomy. Relationship to learning and school achievement. Special
neurological pathologies in children and their impact on learning.
Theory, status, research, and clinical applications in pediatric
neuropsychology. Screening and referral decisions. Implications for
instruction, treatment, and rehabilitation. 2 semester hours
EDC 572 Role and Function of the School Psychologist: Topics of
significance in the profession of school psychology, with emphasis on
history and foundations of school psychology, legal and ethical issues,
professional issues and standards, roles and functions of the school
psychologist, and an overview of printed and technological resources in
school psychology. 2-3 semester hours
EDC 573 Orientation to the School Process: Directed observation
of and participation in the normal school process under supervision
within the school. Required of all school psychology candidates who have
neither a teaching certificate nor at least two years of successful
full-time employment experiences serving clients in a human service
agency. 1 semester hour
EDC 574 Independent Study in Counseling: Independent study
undertaken with permission of the department chair. 1-3 semester hour(s)
EDC 575 Teaching & Counseling Multicultural Populations:
Designed to develop sensitivity and awareness in human diversity;
introduce multicultural concepts, competencies, and research; and
provide an experiential component. 3 semester hours
EDC 580 Guidance in the Elementary School: A course for teachers
and counselors to discuss concepts and techniques of guidance within the
framework of the elementary school. The emphasis is on today’s child;
child problem situations; theories for understanding child behavior;
basic guidance services; roles and responsibilities of personnel;
cross-cultural counseling; consulting with parents, teachers, and
administrators; record analysis, observation; pupil-participating
assessment techniques; and information dissemination and career
education. 2 semester hours
EDC 581 Techniques of Child Counseling: This course focuses on
practical counseling, consulting, and intervention techniques for the
specific developmental, social, or behavior problems children
experience. The course will provide suggestions for counseling all
children, including the exceptional and those who are experiencing
special concerns resulting from societal problems. 2 semester hours
EDC 583
Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling: Course
content focuses on the stages, theories, strategies, and applications of
the group counseling process. Prereq: EDC 543. 3 semester hours
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EDC 584 Practicum in Community Counseling: Supervised practice
and observation in group and individual counseling techniques. Prereq:
Different programs have different prerequisites for EDC 584, please see
your program requirements. 2 semester hours
EDC 585 Practicum in School Counseling: Supervised practice and
observation in group and individual counseling techniques. Prereq:
Completion of content courses. 2 semester hours
EDC 686 Addictions and Counseling:
This course is designed to explore the various forms of addictive
behavior with methods of intervention ranging from assessment and
theoretical approaches to client homework and support systems. The
course process will consist of lecture, film, reflections, and case
analysis. 3 semester hours
EDC 598 Internship in Community Counseling: Directed experience
in professional functions within cooperating social and clinical
agencies in the community. Must be taken three times. Prereq: EDC 584. 2
semester hours
EDC 599 Internship in School Counseling: Extensive directed
experience in professional functions within cooperating schools and
community organizations. Must be taken three times. Prereq: EDC 584. 2
semester hours
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EDC 600 Culminating Seminar: This course
prepares students to take a comprehensive examination covering the
course content of their masters degree program. In addition for students
who will seek certification as school counselors or licensure as
professional counselors or professional clinical counselors, the course
serves as a preparation for the competency exams related to these
credentials. 1-2 semester hours
EDC 602 Counseling Seminars: A series of specific courses
designed to present topics of unique interest to students in a variety
of professional areas. Areas often include state-of-the-art assessment
and intervention methods presented by community experts.
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1-6 semester
hours
EDC 605 Professional Seminars: Learner-oriented courses in which
a group of students focus on a specific topic related to the
professional, ethical, or practical applied aspects of clinical
counseling as implemented in a clinical setting. Click
Here to view the current Seminar Descriptions. 1-6 semester hours
EDC 610 Social/Behavioral Assessment of Intervention: This
course will introduce the school psychology student to the multifactored
evaluation process. The assessment focus will be on the pre-referral
process, observations of pupil behavior, the use of teacher and parent
rating scales, the use of pupil self-rating procedures, the use of
interviews with pupils, and direct assessment procedures. Assessment of
background information review of records and through interviews with
parents and teachers is included. 3 semester hours
EDC 611 School Psychology Practicum: Social/Behavioral
Assessment of Intervention: Assessment and intervention practice
supportive of knowledge and skills developed in EDC 610. Shadowing and
culminating experiences carried out in schools under the supervision of
school psychologists. 1 semester hour
EDC 612 Assessment for Intervention and Accountability: The
focus of this course is accountability in the schools with emphases on
legal bases, standards of practice, individual and group accountability,
and program evaluation. In addition, the school psychology research
project will be completed during this course. Prereq. EDC 570 & 568. 3
semester hours
EDC 613 School Psychology Practicum: Assessment for Intervention
and Accountability: Assessment and intervention practice supportive of
knowledge and skills developed in EDC 612. Shadowing and culminating
experiences carried out in schools under the supervision of school
psychologists. 1 semester hour
EDC 615 Culminating Seminar: This course prepares School
Psychology students to take a comprehensive examination covering the
course content of their masters degree program. 2 semester hour
EDC 623 Foundations in Abnormal Psychology: Description of the
specific aspects of personality theory and cultural and biological
factors that lead to an understanding of abnormal behavior and
psychopathology as it affects a wide range of individuals from children
through the aged. The relevance of these concepts and theories to
clinical counseling is explored. This course incorporates theory
(quantitative) and group exercises (qualitative and performative
knowledge). Prereq: EDC 531. 3 semester hours
EDC 630 Evaluation of Emotional and Mental Condition: Includes
the use of assessment procedures in diagnosis, treatment planning, and
outcome measurement. Methods of administering and interpreting
individual and group standardized tests of mental ability interest and
personality are emphasized. 3 semester hours
EDC 631 Diagnosis of Emotional and Mental Disorders:
Presentation of the mental status exam and other means of developing a
diagnosis as described in the current edition of the “Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders.” Special problems including
mental retardation, psychosexual disorders, substance abuse, and
addiction are also considered. This course incorporates theory
(quantitative knowledge) and case studies (qualitative and performative
knowledge). The use of the diagnosis in developing treatment plans will
be emphasized. Prereq: EDC 623. 3 semester hours
EDC 635 Couples and Family Counseling: This course is designed
to introduce students to systems theory, the dynamics of human
relationships, theories and techniques of marital and family counseling,
and professional and legal issues in marital and family counseling.
Students will acquire skills and understanding relative to the role of
the counselor in assisting families to develop new strategies, solve
problems, and facilitate individual and family growth. 3 semester hours
EDC 681 Integrative Approach to Clinical Counseling: Assistance
for the students in selecting that theory or those aspects of various
theories of clinical counseling that best characterize their approach to
clients. Emphasis is on the integration of theories with the counselor’s
personal characteristics and experience. This includes emphasis on
self-reflection (qualitative knowledge), theory (quantitative
knowledge), and counseling exercises (performative knowledge). 3
semester hours
EDC 683 Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders:
Presentation of methods used in treatment and management of mental
disorders including treatment planning, counseling techniques, record
keeping, referral procedures, and use of psychotropic medication. 3
semester hours
EDC 700 Scholarly Project: To familiarize the School
Counseling / Community Counseling student with the scientific literature
of the counseling profession in a more focused way, and utilize their
research of the literature in one of three specific alternatives:
(1)
Research Project –
In this option, the
student develops a specific research design and collects and evaluates
data designed to answer a specific question of inquiry or evaluate an
identified hypothesis;
(2) Project of Excellence –
This option
helps the candidate develop a specific counseling competence and skill
to a higher level. It often takes the form of an intervention program
designed to assist specifically identified groups of students or
clients; or
(3) Transformative Project – Literature search and social action
application.
3 semester hours.
EDC 710-712 Internship in School Psychology: A job-related
program for nine months under the immediate supervision of a certified
school psychologist. The intern will receive a stipend, made available
from the State of Ohio foundation funds. 1-8 semester hours
EDC 800 Thesis: This course provides support to students
who are completing their school psychology thesis. 1-2 semester hours
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