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COUN Courses:
COUN 6317 - Child and Adolescent Counseling

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5 credits

Students in this course are provided with an overview of empirically supported theories and techniques for working with children and adolescents in the counseling process. The course is designed to enhance students' theoretical and practical understanding of the systemic interplay among children, adolescents, families, and the stakeholders in their lives. Emphasis is given to a family-systems view of intervention, with specific attention to developmental, cognitive, behavioral, educational, multicultural, and environmental issues. Students will be exposed to a distinct group of empirically supported interventions aimed at improving individual and family functioning. Legal and ethical issues related to counseling children and adolescents will be explored.

Prerequisites for students entering  May 29, 2023 and later

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Prerequisites

  • None

MS in School Counseling

  • COUN 6215
  • SPLB 671L

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

  • COUN 6215
  • DDLB 611L

Prerequisites for students entering prior to May 29, 2023

MS in School Counseling Prerequisites

  • COUN 6311
  • SPLB 671L

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

  • COUN 6626
  • CPLB 601L
*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.