Master of Arts in Counseling - Addiction Counseling Concentration
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PYC 7862 | Biological Bases of Abnormal Behavior (3 Credits)
Examination of current and classic research linking biological factors to deviation of human development and behavior from what is considered to be the norm. Includes the impact of revolution in neuroscience on the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormal behavior. Study physiology of the central nervous system and how it triggers behaviors associated with a variety of DSM-listed disorders including depression, anxiety, addiction, and psychosis. Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 semester hours of graduate counseling coursework.
ACG 8200 | Psychopharmacology and Addiction Counseling (3 Credits)
Study of the pharmacology of drug abuse/addiction concerns with additional examination of the use of medication in treatment interventions.
ACG 8300 | Co-Occuring Disorders (3 Credits)
Examines the current research on psychopathology and co-occuring disorders to include relapse and recovery, and how they impact addiction counseling.
ACG 8400 | Fundamentals of Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation (3 Credits)
Introductory course presenting an integrated view of effects on personality development of childhood trauma, abuse and deprivation. Therapeutic interventions examined. Cross-listed with PYC 8082.
ACG 8500 | Addiction Counseling in the Family Systems (3 Credits)
Examines addiction in the context of the family system, including replapse and recovery. Emphasis on family systems theories and techniques of addiction counseling.
Core Foundation Courses
PYF 7001 | Grad Counseling Seminar in Clinical Foundations (3 Credits)
Provides an overview addressing necessary foundations in the content areas of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, and theories of personality. Introduction to APA style and format.
PYF 7132 | Counseling and the Helping Professions (3 Credits)
Examines counseling process, instruction and practice in communication skills in counseling, history, development and practice of counseling as a profession, and how and where counseling is provided.
PYF 7162 | Methods and Models of Research (3 Credits)
Examination of models of research and application of scientific methods to investigate, analyze, and develop solutions relative to current issues in the field.
PYC 7422 | Identities and Experiences (3 Credits)
Study of individual identities and experiences related to counseling clients with various backgrounds, beliefs and concerns. Includes effective counseling techniques.
PYC 7802 | Psychological Testing (3 Credits)
Examines use of standardized tests to study individuals, including test development, selection, administration and interpretation. Includes educational and mental health applications.
PYC 7822 | Life Planning and Career Development (3 Credits)
Focus on theory, research, techniques and tools in life planning, transitions and career development.
PYC 7832 | Human Growth and Development (3 Credits)
Examination of psychological, social, intellectual, and physical influences on the development of personality and behavior patterns in children, adolescents and adults.
PYC 7922 | Counseling Theories (3 Credits)
Examination of theories of personality development and therapeutic processes. Consideration of techniques for counseling applications and professional consultation.
PYC 7932 | Group Counseling and Dynamics (3 Credits)
Theories of group counseling. Includes techniques of observation, assessment and leadership in therapeutic groups.
PYF 8012 | Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling (3 Credits)
Study of ethical, legal and professional concerns in the practice of counseling.
PYC 8040 | Advanced Psychodiagnostic and Treatment Plan (3 Credits)
As a preparation of Clinical Internship, students will expand their knowledge of the DSM-5-TR diagnostic categories, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning. Emphasis will also be placed on the clinical interview and other initial assessment techniques, as well as skills critical to selecting and evaluating treatment options.
PYC 8112 | Theory and Techniques in Marriage & Family Counseling (3 Credits)
Examination of traditional and contemporary theories of family systems and approaches to marriage and family counseling. Prerequisite: 15 semester credit hours of PYC/PYF courses.
PYC 8142 | Introduction to Substance Abuse, Addiction and Related Disorders (3 Credits)
Introduction to patterns, causes, assessment and treatment of substance abuse and other addictive disorders.
PYF 8512 | MA Comprehensive Exam (No Credit)
PYF 8600 | Field Placement (0 Credit)
Course designed to develop counseling skills through practical application in a counseling setting. Students work under the direct supervison of an approved onsite supervisor and faculty supervisor. Classroom compenent allows student to share learning experiences from placement activities as well as gudie the integration and synthesization of learned knowledge into practical application.
PYF 8610 | Field Placement Continued (1.5 Credits)
Continuation of field placement experience.
Note:
PYF 8600, 8610 Field Placement - 9 credit hours
Students may not begin field placement until 18 credit hours have been completed, including PYC 7922 Counseling Theories, PYC 8040 Advanced Psychodiagnostics, PYF 8012 Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling and PYF 7132 Counseling and the Helping Professions. PYF 7132 and PYC 7922 must have been completed with a grade of "B" or better. Students in provisioinal or probitionary status are not eligible to begin field placement.
Students who did not meet the program prerequisite courses of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology/human development, theories of personality, or equivalents at admission may be required to complete additional coursework.
Additionally, 36 hours of Professional Growth Seminars are required for degree completion.
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