COUNSELOR EDUCATION - ECD

ECD 101University Orientation I1(1-0-0) F
Preq: University Transition Program (UTP) students
An orientation to academic requirements of the various colleges and departments at the University, a review of study skills and time management, advising procedures and decision-making skills, designed to assist students to develop a knowledge of major requirements and requisite comprehension and skills to succeed in college.
Course Offerings: fall


ECD 102University Orientation II1(1-0-0) S
Preq: University Transition Program (UTP) students
A continuation of ECD 101, the course emphasizes the further development of study skills, time management and methods for the selection of a major field of study.
Course Offerings: sprg


ECD 220College Student Development and Peer Counseling2(2-0-0) F,S
Preq: Sophomore standing
Developmental issues of young adulthood with opportunity for the acquisition of paraprofessional counseling skills and crisis intervention skills. Major consideration is given to self-awareness and values clarification through utilization of personality inventories and self-assessment instruments. Priority will be given to resident advisors and students active in student organizations or volunteer programs.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg WolfWare Info


ECD 221Career Planning and Personal Development3(3-0-0) F,S
Knowledge, attitudes, self-understanding, and skills needed to enhance career planning and foster personal development. Study of self-understanding, self-talk, goal setting, the environment, and decision making as ways to adapt more effectively to the challenges of life.
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ECD 223Orientation Counselor Training2(2-0-0) S
Preq: Selection as an Orientation Counselor
For new student orientation counselors. Relevant research, student development theory, and shared professional experiences are presented. Class discussion, small group activities, simulations, and journal writing employed. Individual projects andan out-of-class team building experience are required. Consent of Department.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


ECD 224Student Development and Peer Mentoring2(2-0-0) F
Preq: Selection as a Peer Mentor, Departmental approval required
For new student peer mentors of primarily African American freshmen. Relevant student development, psychology and counseling research and theory as well as shared professional experiences are presented. Class discussion, group activities, role playing, relevant readings and video are employed. Reaction papers and project are required.
Course Offerings: fall


ECD 296Special Topics in Education: Counselor Education1-3 F,S,Sum
Individual or group study of special topics in professional education. The topic and mode of study are determined by the faculty member after discussion with the student.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


ECD 510Introduction To Counseling3(3-0-0) S
Preq: Six hrs. in ED or PSY
Introduction to counseling with a focus on three settings: schools, college and community agencies. Exploration of issues of theory, practice and research with regard to children, adolescents, college students and adults. Personal and professional exploration encouraged through use of psychological tests.
Course Offerings: sprg


ECD 524Career Counseling and Development3(3-0-0) S, Sum
Preq: Six hrs. in ED or PSY
Knowledge and skills needed to: (a) provide professional career counseling to individuals and (b) design, implement and evaluate career development programs for particular groups. Theories of career development and decision making; career guidance programs in educational, agency and industrial setting; career information sources and delivery systems; and assessment in career counseling.
Course Offerings: sum1 sprg WolfWare Info


ECD 525Cross Cultural Counseling3(3-0-0) S,Sum
Preq: Six hrs. in ED or PSY
Coreq: ECD 530
Theory and practice of counseling culturally different clients. Client populations include African Americans, Asian-Americans, American Indians and Hispanics. Cultural assumptions, cultural values, counselor credibility, prejudice and racism in context of counseling.
Course Offerings: fall sum2


ECD 530Theories and Techniques Of Counseling4(3-2-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Six hrs. in ED or PSY
Theory, philosophy with techniques of counseling. Behavioral approaches, psychoanalytic approaches, client-centered counseling, existential counseling and relationship models, and their relation to counseling. Presentation of techniques related to each theory. Basic counseling skills taught in laboratory setting, including attending, listening and challenging.
Course Offerings: fall sum2 WolfWare Info


ECD 533Guidance and Counseling In the Secondary Schools4(3-1-0) F
Preq: Graduate standing
An examination of the conceptual framework for the role and functions of school counselors, prevention and treatment strategies, program development and evaluation. Focus is on the school-college-community collaboration model, preparing counselors who can work effectively across different counseling settings by collaborating with other counselors and mental health professionals. Graduate standing required.
Course Offerings: fall


ECD 534Guidance and Counseling In Elementary and Middle Schools4(3-1-0) F
Preq: Graduate standing
Examination of (1) theoretical framework for roles and functions of elementary and middle school counselors, (2) primary and secondary prevention strategies and (3) evaluation and administration procedures to develop and implement model programs forelementary and middle schools.


ECD 535Student Development In Higher Education4(3-2-0) F
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Student development theory, research and practice as well as overview of profession. Three main professional roles of counselor, administrator and student development educator. Discussion of cognitive, psychosocial, topological and person-environment theories and various functions in student affairs. Instruction in and design of structured group work in laboratory.
Course Offerings: fall


ECD 536Community Service Agencies4(3-2-0) F
Preq: Graduate Standing
Issues, functions and scope of work being done in various human service agency programs; overview of helping approaches with selected client populations; related professional concerns. Instruction in and design of structured group work in laboratory.
Course Offerings: fall


ECD 539Group Counseling3(3-0-0) F, Sum
Preq: ECD 530 and one of the following: ECD 510, 534, 535 or 536
Theory and practice of group counseling. Theoretical positions include client-centered, behavioral and rational-emotive. Aspects of group process include group leadership, group membership, establishing and maintaining a group.
Course Offerings: fall sum2


ECD (WGS) 540Gender Issues In Counseling3(3-0-0) S,Sum
Preq: Graduate standing or Six hrs. in ED or PSY
Exploration of gender as primary identity and social construct. Emphasis on gender dynamics in counseling, client empowerment and preventive approaches.
Course Offerings: sum1 sprg


ECD 543The American College Student3(3-0-0) S
Preq: ECD 535 or Doctoral student
Advanced-level course designed for investigation of five main families of theories of college student development as presented by Chickering, Perry, R. Heath, Myers-Briggs, Holland and D. Heath. Assessment and research in student development and students design and implement a developmental intervention based on Knefelkamp and Wells' Practice-to-Theory-to-Practice model.
Course Offerings: sprg


ECD 560Research and Assessment In Counseling3(3-0-0) S,Sum
Preq: Graduate standing
Research and assessment issues in counseling. Emphasis on writing research proposals in counseling and critiquing articles in counseling research. Exploration of meaning and importance of assessment in counseling. Examination of research designs in counseling.
Course Offerings: sum1 sprg


ECD 590Special Problems In Guidance1-6 F,S
Preq: Six hrs. grad. work in dept.
For individual or group studies of one or more of major problems in guidance and personnel work. Problems selected to meet interests of individuals. Workshop procedure used whereby special projects, reports and research developed by individuals and by groups.


ECD 620Special Problems In Guidance1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Six hrs. grad. work in dept. and Consent of Instructor
For individual or group studies of one or more of major problems in guidance and personnel work. Problems selected to meet interests of individuals. Workshop procedure used whereby special projects, reports and research developed by individuals and by groups.


ECD 641Introductory Practicum in Counseling1(1-0-0) S
Preq: ECD 530, 525
Student participation in introductory supervised individual and group counseling experiences in laboratory setting.
Course Offerings: sprg


ECD 642Practicum In Counseling6(6-0-0) F
Preq: ECD 641
Student participation in individual and group counseling and consultation experiences under supervision in a school, college or agency setting.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


ECD 651Internship in School Counseling3-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: ECD 642
A 600-hour internship for school counselors in training in a school setting under the supervision of qualified professionals. Students perform a variety of activities expected fo school counselors. Weekly meetings with faculty and on-site supervisors.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


ECD 652Internship In College Student Development3-9 F,S, Sum
Preq: ECD 642
A 600-hour internship. Professional experience in student affairs department with on-site supervision from qualified professional. Expectations including employment of broad repertoire of skills in roles of counselor, student development educatorand administrator. Weekly student meetings with faculty and on-site supervisors.
Course Offerings: sprg


ECD 653Internship In Agency Counseling3-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: ECD 642
A 600-hour internship for community agency counselors in agency counseling setting under supervision of qualified professional. Employment of broad repertoire of primary and secondary prevention approaches to individual and group techniques, workshop leadership skills, consultation techniques and advocacy methods. Weekly meetings with faculty and on-site supervisors.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


ECD 688Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc.


ECD 689Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester.


ECD 692Research Projects in Counselor Education1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: ELP 532
Project or problem in research in education for graduate students, supervised by members of graduate faculty. Research chosen on basis of individual students' interests and not to be part of thesis or dissertation research.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ECD 693Master's Supervised Research1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.


ECD 695Master's Thesis Research1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
Thesis research.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


ECD 696Summer Thesis Research1(1-0-0) Sum
Preq: Master's student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.
Course Offerings: sum1


ECD 699Master's Thesis Preparation1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their theses.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ECD 731Career Development Theory and Research3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: ECD 524, ELP 532 and PSY 535
Analysis of theory and research in career development and work adjustment as basis for intervention (career counseling, curricular, organizational) as research.
Course Offerings: fall


ECD 733Cognitive-Behavioral Theory, Research, and Practice3(3-0-0) S, Alt. Yrs.(even)
Preq: ECD 737
Coreq: ST 700
Behavioral and cognitive behavioral change methods and research supporting their efficacy in counselor education. Major focus on synthesis of cognitive-developmental and cognitive-behavioral methods.


ECD 735Counseling Supervision: Theory and Research3(3-0-0) S
Preq: Doctoral student
Examination of conceptual and methodological issues relating to supervision and evaluation of novice counselors. Special emphasis on developmental supervision approaches.
Course Offerings: sprg


ECD 737Cognitive Developmental Theory, Research and Practice3(3-0-0) F, Alt. Yrs.(odd)
Preq: Doctoral student : PSY 535, ST 507
Coreq: ST 508
Review of contemporary cognitive-developmental theories and literature describing their application. Theories by Piaget, Kohlberg, Hunt, Erikson, Loevinger, and Perry. Measurement of developmental constructs and their psychometric properties. Reviews of studies employing deliberate psychological education as method of primary prevention.


ECD 738Research in Counselor Education3(3-0-0) S, Alt. Yrs. (even)
Preq: Doctoral student : ST 507; PSY 535
Coreq: ST 508
Instruction in required skills and knowledge to conduct research in counselor education, including narrative and quantitative integration of research, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, analogue and process research, single subject and descriptive designs, and qualitative research. Preparation of narrative and meta-analytic research review and research proposal with oral presentation.
Course Offerings: sprg


ECD 740Advanced Psycho-Social Identity Development: Race, Gender, and Culture3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: ECD 540; ECD 525 ; Post-master's degree students
Meansings and intersections of gender, race and culture. Advanced theories and research related to counseling practice. Sexuality, disability and class and implications for counseling. Case study, personal narratives and video segments expand on course readings.
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ECD 790Special Problems In Guidance1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Six hrs. grad. work in dept.
For individual or group studies of one or more of major problems in guidance and personnel work. Problems selected to meet interests of individuals. Workshop procedure used whereby special projects, reports and research developed by individuals and by groups.


ECD 820Special Problems In Guidance1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Six hrs. grad. work in dept. and Consent of Instructor
For individual or group studies of one or more of major problems in guidance and personnel work. Problems selected to meet interests of individuals. Workshop procedure used whereby special projects, reports and research developed by individuals and by groups.


ECD 843Advanced Counseling Practicum3(3-0-0) S
Preq: Doctoral student, ECD 642
Participation of doctoral-level students with previous counseling experience in advanced, supervised counseling experience.
Course Offerings: sprg


ECD 847Counseling Supervision: Practicum3(3-0-0) F
Preq: ECD 735
A supervised practicum for doctoral students in assisting with the supervision of first-year students in laboratory and practicum experiences in individual and group counseling and consultation.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


ECD 850Doctoral Internship3-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Nine hrs. in grad. level courses
Utilizing participant-observer role, participation required in selected educational situations with emphasis upon development of observational skills, ability to record relevant observations by means of written journals, skills in analyzing experiences identifying critical incidents and projection of events and consequences. Student required to develop possible alternative courses of action in various situations, select one of the alternatives and evaluate consequences.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ECD 860Professional Issues In Counseling1-3 F,S, Alt. Yrs.
Preq: Doctoral student
Consideration of contemporary issues, trends and recent research in field of counseling.
Course Offerings: fall


ECD 886Supervised Practice Teaching in Counselor Education3(1-6-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
Participation of doctoral students in Counselor Education in teaching of approved master's level or undergraduate courses with graduate faculty members serving as mentors.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ECD 892Doctoral Research Projects1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Consent of Instructor
Project or problem in research in education for graduate students, supervised by members of graduate faculty. Research chosen on basis of individual students' interests and not to be part of thesis or dissertation research.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ECD 893Doctoral Supervised Research1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ECD 895Doctoral Dissertation Research1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
Dissertation research.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ECD 896Summer Dissertation Research1(1-0-0) Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.


ECD 899Doctoral Dissertation Preparation1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg