Community College Counseling - Certificate of Advanced Graduation Study (CAGS)

The GAGS Community College Counseling prepares the student with a proactive, up-to-date body of knowledge required of the guidance counselor in the Community College setting with its diverse community of students. Included is instruction in counseling theories and techniques in guidance counseling, personality theories and personality development, testing theories and applications, group counseling and group dynamics, career counseling and career resources, and individual assessment processes.

CORE COURSES

EDC 7133 Counseling and the Helping Professions
EDC 7163 Research; Assessment & Evaluation
EDC 7403 School Counseling in a Changing Environment
EDC 7433 Social and Cultural Concerns in Counseling
EDC 7803 Psychological Testing
EDC 7824 Life Planning and Career Development
EDC 7833 Human Growth and Development
EDC 7923 Counseling Theories
EDC 7933 Group Counseling and Dynamics for Children
EDC 8013 Professional and Ethical Issues for School Counselors
EDC 8463 Practicum in School Guidance Counseling (*min. 200 contract hours - subject to change)
HRC 7000 Statistics Workshop

ELECTIVE COURSES

EDC 7603 Conflict Resolution in an Educational Environment
EDC 7753 Assessment Techniques for At-Risk Learners
EDC 8113 Theory and Techniques in Marriage and Family Counseling
EDC 8213 Family Systems Theory
EDC 8283 Child and Adolescent Therapy

*practicum contact hours subject to change depending on OU & State Department of Ed. requirements.  If your school site requires additional hours, you much comply with their requirements.

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