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SPHL-SPLB Courses


SPHL 2001 - Ethics (5 credits)

5 credits

Students are introduced to the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues in this course. Students explore an overview of ethical constraints from the prevailing philosophical and religious perspectives. Using a range of moral theories, students assess their beliefs, values, and perspectives on various ethical scenarios. Through this course, students gain the knowledge needed to formulate solutions to problems of professional and private life against the backdrop of ethical theory.

Prerequisites

  • ENGL 1010

SPLB 671L - Pre-Practicum 1 (0 credits)

0 credits

By participating in a Walden Pre-Practicum, students gain skills in their development as scholar-practitioners. Through their Pre-Practicum experiences, students expand their network of peers and faculty members while developing their professional skills and identity. In Pre-Practicum 1, students begin to apply the core skills and techniques introduced in their Techniques course. Students begin to develop the multicultural competencies needed for counseling. Per program requirements, there is a synchronous experience in this course. Students continue to expand their knowledge of counselor credentialing.

SPLB 672L - Pre-Practicum 2 (0 credits)

0 credits

In Pre-Practicum 2, students continue to develop core skills from Pre-Practicum 1 and integrate advanced skills in their development as scholar-practitioners. Through their Pre-Practicum experiences, students expand their network of peers and faculty members while continuing to develop their professional skills and identity. In Pre-Practicum 2, students begin to develop group leadership skills, integrate counseling theory, and continue to demonstrate cultural competency skills. Students engage in developing their upcoming field experience plan and continue credentialing skills activities.

Prerequisites for students entering May 29, 2023 and later

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Prerequisites

  • N/A

MS in School Counseling

  • COUN 6361 OR COUN 6810 OR COUN 6730 OR COUN 6743 OR COUN 6402
  • GRPL 6100
  • SPLB 671L

MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Prerequisites

  • N/A

Prerequisites for students entering prior to May 29, 2023

Prerequisites For Those in Addiction Counseling; Marriage, Family, and Couple Counseling; and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs

  • GRPL 6100
  • COUN 6250

Prerequisites For Those in School Counseling Programs

  • GRPL 6100
  • COUN 6350