Department: Counseling

CodeNameDescription
COUN5301Amer.Orie.Bus.Tech./CultureNo Description Set
COUN5310Introduction to Professional CounselingA study of professional standards, ethical guidelines, legal aspects of practice, standards of preparation for the profession, objectives of professional organizations, and the professional identity of persons providing direct counseling services. Th...
COUN5311Ethics in Professional CounselingA study of the ethical guidelines, principles, and laws that govern the practice of counseling in a professional setting, including the examination of moral philosophy underlying ethical decision making, records management, business/family law, and t...
COUN5312Advanced Counseling Theories and TechniquesA study of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of the helping process, focusing on selected theories and techniques of counseling as applied to normal and abnormal human behavior. An integration of the Christian worldview with counseling th...
COUN5313Group Counseling MethodsAn experiential study of group counseling theories and techniques. Leadership roles, stages of group development, and member responsibilities are explored. Ethical and legal issues related to group interventions are discussed. Open only to students i...
COUN5314Lifespan Human DevelopmentAn advanced study in developmental psychology with emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, sexual, personality, and spiritual development from conception to death within the context of basic theories of development, as they relate to coun...
COUN5315Psychological TestingAn introduction to psychometrics and psychological testing including the study of test reliability and validity as well as administration and interpretation of results.
COUN5316Research MethodsA study of the scientific method of social and psychological research in order to aid the student in understanding the theoretical bases of scientific research. The student will develop a working knowledge of the research methods and problems associa...
COUN5317Counseling Culturally Diverse ClientsA study of selected cultural groups, with emphasis on developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes for more effective counseling with persons from diverse backgrounds. Substantial attention is given to developing awareness of one's own values, attitud...
COUN5317Multicultural PerspectivesA study of selected cultural groups, with emphasis on developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes for more effective counseling with persons from diverse backgrounds. Substantial attention is given to developing awareness of one's own values, attitud...
COUN5318Basic Counseling SkillsThis course will provide the experiential foundation for all practicum and internship experiences. Students learn communication and interpersonal skills and counseling techniques of counseling under faculty supervision. Students will also examine the...
COUN5318Pre-Practicum in CounselingThis course will provide the experiential foundation for all practicum and internship experiences. Students learn communication and interpersonal skills and practice techniques of counseling under faculty supervision. Demonstration of these skills is...
COUN5380Intro./Professional CounselingA study of professional standards, ethical guide- lines, legal aspects of practice, standards of preparation for the profession, objectives of professional organizations, and the professional identity of persons providing direct counseling services....
COUN5382Counseling Theories/TechniquesA study of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of the helping process, focusing on selected theories and techniques of counseling as applied to normal and abnormal human behavior. An integration of the Christian worldview with counseling t...
COUN5383Group Counseling MethodsAn experiential study of group counseling theories and techniques. Leadership roles, stages of group development, and member responsibilites are explored. Ethical and legal issues related to group interventions are discussed. Open only to students...
COUN5385Lifespan Human DevelopmentAn advanced study in developmental psychology with emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, sexual,personality and spiritual development from conception to death within the context of basic theories of development, as they relate to counse...
COUN5386Psychological TestingAn introduction to psychometrics and psychological testing including the study of test reliability and validity as well as administration and inter- pretation of results. Fall, alternating Prerequisite: undergraduate statistics.
COUN5387Research MethodsA study of the scientific methods of social and psychological research in order to aid the student in understanding the theoretical bases of scienti- fic research. The student will develop a working knowledge of the research methods and problems ass...
COUN5389Multicultural PerspectivesA study of selected cultural groups, with emphasis on developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes for more effective counseling with persons from diverse backgrounds. Substantial attention is given to developing awareness of one's own values, attitu...
COUN5390Orie.Amer.Bus.Tech/CultureThis course is designed for international students as an introduction/orientation to business and education in the U.S. In addition to practical application through presentations, interviews, and company visits, students wilil strengthen basic skil...
COUN5391Pre-Practicum in CounselingThis course will provide the experiential founda- tion for all practicum and internship experiences. Students learn communication and interpersonal skills and practice techniques of counseling under faculty supervision. Demonstration of these skills...
COUN5392Independent Study in CounselingIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
COUN5398Pre-Practicum in CounselingThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
COUN5490Independent Study in COUNNo Description Set
COUN6000Comprehensive Counseling ReviewStudents must achieve the specified score in order to receive credit (CR) for the course, and the exam may be retaken until the appropriate score is achieved. The score will be submitted to the M.A. Counseling program director. Graduation requires a...
COUN6100Comprehensive Counseling ReviewThis course is designed for students who do not finish the 600 hours required for internship at the end of COUN 6319 Internship II. Students may enroll in COUN 6101 continuously until the 600 hours are completed. A grade for COUN 6319 Internship II w...
COUN6101Counseling Internship ContinuationThis course is designed for students who do not finish the 600 hours required for internship at the end of COUN 6319 Internship II. Students may enroll in COUN 6101 one additional semester in order to complete the 600 hours. A grade for COUN 6319 Int...
COUN6102Adv Counseling Prac ContPracticum ContinuationSupervised delivery of direct counseling services in an approved agency or institution. Students are evaluated on a wide range of personal and professional criteria. Periodically.
COUN6191Independent Study in CounselingIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
COUN6192Independent Study CounselingNo Description Set
COUN6310Career Counseling and Lifestyle DevelopmentA study of theories of vocational choice, the process of career and lifestyle decision making and sources of occupational information including use of the Internet.
COUN6311Addictive and Compulsive DisordersAn introduction to the nature of current drugs of choice and how they are being abused. A survey of the addictive and compulsive behavior patterns associated with alcohol/drug abuse, eating disorders, compulsive sexual behaviors, and compulsive gambl...
COUN6312Psychopathology IThis course involves a study of psychopathology to aid the student in understanding problems of definition and classification of abnormal human behavior; development of skill in making diagnoses; a working knowledge of the diagnostic categories in th...
COUN6313Psychopathology IIThis course is a continuation of Psychopathology I, which involves a study of psychopathology to aid the student in understanding problems of definition and classification of abnormal human behavior; development of skill in making diagnoses; a workin...
COUN6314Marriage and Family CounselingThis course provides an overview of the field of family counseling. The concepts of marriage and family counseling are examined. Students will view films of family counseling sessions, explore their own family dynamics, and participate in learning ex...
COUN6315Theological Perspective in ChristianCounselingA survey of the theological foundations of Christian counseling. An investigation of the integration of counseling and theology will include discussion of spiritual health, prayer, Scripture, sin, confession, forgiveness, and redemption, particularly...
COUN6316Advanced Counseling Methods and Crisis InterventionAn introduction to screening, identification, and resolution of situations with the potential for crisis. A study of more elaborate methods and techniques designed to differentiate and target problem areas. Includes practice counseling of simulated c...
COUN6317Counseling PracticumThis course involves supervised delivery of direct counseling services in an approved practicum setting. Students are evaluated on a wide range of personal and professional criteria which includes analysis of taped counseling sessions and seminar dis...
COUN6317Practicum 1(150 clock hours) *Refer to the Practicum section for specific details. May be taken concurrently only with COUN 6315. Open only to M.A. in Professional Counseling students. This course contains a field-based service-learning component. Spring, Sum...
COUN6318Counseling Internship IThis course involves supervised delivery of direct counseling services at an approved agency or practice. Students are evaluated on a wide range of personal and professional criteria which includes analysis of taped counseling sessions and seminar di...
COUN6318Practicum 2150 clock hours. May be taken concurrently only with COUN 5316 and COUN 6315. Open only to LM in Counseling students. This course contains a field-based service-learning component. (S-L)
COUN6319Counseling AdolescentsThis course surveys major therapeutic approaches with adolescents. Psychological and spiritual development will be examined with a focus on how developmental levels influence counseling. Treatment of psychological disorders common to adolescents wil...
COUN6319Counseling Internship IIThis course involves supervised delivery of direct counseling services at an approved agency or practice. Students are evaluated on a wide range of personal and professional criteria which includes analysis of taped counseling sessions and seminar di...
COUN6320Counseling Victims of TraumaThis course is designed for equipping students with both practical and empirical information about how trauma impacts the whole person, how to make assessments on trauma victims, and how to treat trauma related disorders. Special focus will be on Pos...
COUN6321Advanced Trauma CounselingThis course is designed as a continuation of COUN 6320, which is the introductory course in the treatment of abuse victims. COUN 6321 is designed to go beyond the basic understanding, the assessment of trauma, and its impact on people. This course...
COUN6322Play TherapyThis course is designed to assist those who work with children in understanding the relationship of toys and play to language and therapy, explore the major theories of play therapy, develop an awareness for the therapist of what a child sees and exp...
COUN6323Advanced Techniques of Play TherapyThis course is designed to assist students in drawing from several theories of play therapy in meeting individual client needs. Emphasis will be on verbal and non-verbal responses to the child that facilitate exploration of a child's feelings and tho...
COUN6324A Christian Approach to Human SexualityAn introductory course to counseling for sexual issues. Students are introduced to a Christ-centered theology of sexuality, which addresses biology and psychology, sexual development and dysfunction, client sexual issues in counseling, along with app...
COUN6325Assessment and Intervention in MarriageAnd Family CounselingThis course is designed to introduce Master of Arts in Professional Counseling graduate students to various assessment tools which may be deemed appropriate for utilization in marriage and family counseling. Students will also become acquainted with...
COUN6326Practicum in Marriage and FamilyCounselingThis course includes supervised delivery of direct counseling services in an approved agency or institution. Practicum focus will be on counseling couples and families. During the practicum experience the student must complete a total of 50 direct cl...
COUN6380Career Counseling & Lifestyle DevelopmenA study of theories of vocational choice, the process of career and lifestyle decision making and sources of occupational information including use of the Internet. Spring, Alternating Summers
COUN6381Addictive/Compulsive DisordersAn introduction to the nature of current drugs of choice and how they are being abused. A survey of the addictive and compulsive behavior patterns associated with alcohol/drug abuse, eating dis- orders, compulsive sexual behaviors, and compuls- ive...
COUN6382PsychopathologyA study of psychopathology to aid the student in understanding problems of definition and classifi- cation of abnormal human behavior; development of skill in making diagnoses; a working knowledge of the diagnostic categories in the DSM-IV; and an un...
COUN6383Marriage & Family CounselingThis course provides an overview of the field of family therapy. The concepts of marriage and family therapy are examined. Students will view films of family therapy sessions, explore their own family dynamics, and participate in learning experienc...
COUN6384Theological Perspective toChristian CounselingA survey of the theological foundations of Christian counseling. An investigation of the integration of counseling and theology will include discussion of spiritual health, prayer, scripture, sin, confession, forgiveness, and redemption, particularl...
COUN6385Advance Counseling Methods/Crisis IntervAn introduction to screening, identification, and resolution of situations with the potential for crisis. A study of more elaborate methods and techniques designed to differentiate and target problem areas. Includes practice counseling of simulated...
COUN6386Counseling AdolescentsThis course surveys major therapeutic approaches with adolescents. Psychological and spiritual development will be examined with a focus on how developmental levels influence counseling. Treatment of psychological disorders common to adolescents wi...
COUN6387Counseling Victims of TraumaThis course is designed for equipping students with both practical and empirical information about how trauma impacts the whole person, how to make assessments on trauma victims, and how to treat trauma related disorders. Special focus will be on Po...
COUN6388Assmt.&intervent./Marriage/Family TherapThis course is designed to introduce Master of Arts in Counseling graduate students to various assessment tools which may be deemed appropriate for utilization in marriage and family counseling. Students will also become acquainted with guidelines f...
COUN6389Play TherapyThis course is designed to assist those who work with children in understanding the relationship of toys and play to language and therapy, explore the major theories of play therapy, develop an awareness for the therapist of what a child sees and exp...
COUN6390Adv. Techniques of Play TherapyThis course is designed to assist student in draw- ing from several theories of play therapy in meet- ing individual client needs. Emphasis will be on verbal and non-verbal responses to the child that facilitate exploration of a child's feelings and...
COUN6391Counseling Geriatric ClientsNo Description Set
COUN6392Counseling Practicum I(150 clock hours) *Refer to the Practicum section for specific details. May be taken concurrently only with COUN 6384. Open only to M.A. in Counseling students. This course contains a field-based service-learning component. Spring, Summer, Fall. (S-...
COUN6393Counseling Practicum II150 clock hours Fall, Spring, Summer May be taken concurrently only with COUN 5387 and COUN 6384. Open only to LM in Counseling students. This course contains a field-based service-learning component. S-L)
COUN6394Practicum in Marriage and Family TherapyThis course includes supervised delivery of direct counseling services in an approved agency of insti tution. Practicum focus will be on counseling couples and families. During the practicum exper- ience the student must complete a total of 50 dire...
COUN6395Advanced Trauma CounselingThis course is designed as a continuation of COUN 6387, which is the introductory course in the treatment of abuse victims. COUN 6395 is designed go beyond the basic understanding, the assessment of trauma, and its impact on people. This course foc...
COUN6396Christian Approach to Human SexualityCOUN 6396 is an introductory course to counseling for sexual issues. Students are introduced to a Christ-centered theology of sexuality, which addresses client sexual issues in couseling, biology and psychology, sexual development and dysfunction, a...
COUN6397Counseling Practicum IThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
COUN6398Counseling Practicum IIThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
COUNELECCounseling ElectiveA generic course used for the External Transcript Equivalency Process. If the course does not have an equivalency but will meet the subject area, the ELEC is used along with the appropriate departmemt to state the course is accepted with in the subj...