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COUN 677 Independent Studies
This refers to studies of specific issues or areas not covered by any of the standard offerings. These studies may be requested by the student or suggested by an instructor. Approval by the instructor and the director is required. Methodology may involve assigned readings, written reports or any other methods the supervising instructor chooses. A student should have credit for three courses, and must qualify academically for independent study in the judgment of the director before approval is granted. A limited number of hours in independent study will be applied toward a degree.
COUN 687 Expressive Therapies: Archetypal Explorations (1 SH)
This course is an experiential introduction to the creative process in counseling through the lens of archetypal symbol and mythology. Participants will be invited to explore the literal and figurative context in which archetypes emerge, will identify through the use of metaphor, imagery, and poetry the power of creative expression, and will find ample opportunity to discuss, reflect, and process with peers.
COUN 688 Summer Internship (2SH)
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COUN 699 Topics Sec. A - Neurobiology of Trauma (1 SH)
This course will provide a foundational understanding of the neurobiology of the human stress response and will explore neuroscience as it applies to psychosocial stress, resilience, and the cultivation of well-being. Various heuristics of the brain and central nervous system will be presented. The course will present the frame of Interpersonal Neurobiology as an integrative method of applying neurobiological principles in the field.
COUN 699 Topics Sec. A - Innovations in Counseling (1 SH)
Innovations in Counseling offers students a brief introduction to cutting edge therapeutic modalities that may include but are not limited to such therapies as EMDR, Focusing, ACT, Hakomi, and EFT. Through a series of guest speakers, who are trained and practice these various modes of therapy, students will explore how they might integrate these ways of working with their clients into their clinical work after further training.