Ohio University
Graduate Catalog
Counselor Education
Programs in community counseling, rehabilitation counseling, and school counseling are offered leading to a graduate degree in counselor education. Within these programs, you may emphasize courses and fieldwork leading to a professional counseling career in elementary, middle, or secondary schools; college counseling; business and industry; chemical dependency; agency work; or private practice. Doctoral-level work also leads to these positions, plus supervisory and university faculty positions.
The Community Counseling Program is designed for those interested in professional counseling services in a community mental health center, in private practice, or in other agencies or business settings that provide health and social services. The program meets academic requirements necessary to become an Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with the option of completing the additional academic hours for a clinical endorsement in mental health counseling (Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC). It also meets academic and experience requirements for becoming a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
The Rehabilitation Counseling Program meets the needs of personnel presently employed in public and private rehabilitation agencies, as well as graduates in such areas as psychology, sociology, education, and human services. Upon completion of the program, you will have met LPC and NCC academic requirements and may sit for the examination to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
The School Counseling Program is for those who wish to practice as elementary or secondary school counselors. It meets the academic and counseling experience requirements to receive state Department of Education certification as a school counselor in Ohio and most other states, and also meets academic requirements for LPC and NCC. School counselors in Ohio must be certified to teach in Ohio public schools and have teaching experience
A master's degree program consists of a minimum of 72 quarter hours of study and can be completed in six to eight quarters of full-time attendance, depending upon the area of concentration. Many core courses are offered during the summer, and many late afternoon and evening classes are available during the regular academic year to accommodate students with full-time employment. Along with a counseling practicum (120 work experience hours), two quarters of required internship (600 total work experience hours) provide extensive experience.
The doctoral program in counseling is psychological in content, experience, and nature. Ph.D. degree specializations are available in counseling, counselor education, supervision, and research and evaluation. The courses of study leading to degrees in the above areas combine personal growth, theoretical foundations, research methodology, and practical experience relevant to the specialization of choice. They are designed on the basis of the specialty sought and the background that you bring to the program. The array of courses included in the curriculum may be used to meet the requirements for professional certification or licensure. It is your responsibility, however, to consult the credentialing agencies to determine their exact requirements. Be aware that such credentialing agencies periodically change their qualification requirements. The program requires a minimum of 135 quarter hours beyond a bachelor's degree and 90 quarter hours beyond a master's.
Approximately 25 to 35 M.Ed. students and eight to 14 Ph.D. students are admitted each year. Academic credentials, experience, and compatibility of personal characteristics and professional goals with advanced study in the field of counseling and counselor education are all taken into consideration in the evaluation process. You may apply for admission at any time, but most admissions and financial aid decisions are made early in the spring for fall quarter entry.
Undergraduates interested in such work will find knowledge in the areas of the behavioral and social sciences, including psychology, education, sociology, and communications, most helpful. Those interested in school counseling will be required to have teaching certification and teaching experience for work in Ohio and many other states.
All degree programs in counselor education are nationally accredited. Community counseling (M.Ed.), school counseling (M.Ed.), and the Ph.D. program in counselor education and supervision are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP); the M.Ed. rehabilitation program is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE); and all College of Education programs, including counselor education, are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Such accreditation can be advantageous in gaining professional credentials and employment after graduation.
For further information, contact the coordinator of counselor education.
Counselor Education (EDCE) Courses
520 Elementary School Counseling (4)
Rationale, scope, and nature of elementary school guidance; multiple
approaches to provision of guidance services with emphasis upon role
of elementary school counselors in child study counseling,
consultation, classroom group guidance and coordination, and
curriculum development.
Hazler; F, Su; Y.
521 Counseling, Teaching, and the Behavior Change Process
(5)
Theories of behavior-change process in educational, community, and
business settings. Application and evaluation of techniques to modify
behavior that involve counselor clients and the counselor in the
behavior change process with effective communication emphasized.
Staff; D.
522 Career Development: Research and Theory (4)
Prereq: 520 or 530 or 541. Theories, practices, methods, and
processes of career development for varied settings: school,
community, business; review programs which develop career
planning/life components; exploration of career education and
counseling opportunities; review and/or implementation of
career-related research.
Navin; F, Su; Y.
525 Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling (4)
History and development of counseling of individuals with
disabilities. Other topics covered include philosophy, counseling
process, place of rehabilitation counseling in community, legislative
aspects, and overview of agency activities.
Olsheski; F; Y.
526 Medical Issues in Rehabilitation (4)
Overview of basic anatomy, physiology, and the normal functioning of
body systems. Emphasis on medical aspects of disability; psychosocial
and vocational implications; and importance of incorporating a sense
of wellness.
Olsheski; W; Y.
528 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (4)
Explores the emotional and social factors contributing to
disabilities, the interaction of these factors in the rehabilitation
process, and the role of the rehabilitation counselor in
understanding the dynamics of disability.
Olsheski; Sp; Y.
529 Job Placement Theory and Techniques (4)
Provides rehabilitation counselor trainees with requisite skills to
perform job analyses, suggest job modifications or restructuring,
conduct job development activities that affect successful job
placement for disabled individuals.
Olsheski; Y.
530 Foundations of Counseling (4)
Rationale, scope, and nature of counseling services in educational,
community, and business settings; multiple approaches to provision of
such services with emphasis on role of counselor in needs assessment,
program planning, counseling, consultation, coordination of services,
and curriculum development for diverse populations. Study of
problems, issues, trends, and ethical responsibilities in the field
of counseling.
Hazler; F, Su; Y.
531 Appraisal I (4)
Prereq: 520 or 530 or 541. Concepts of reliability and validity as
applicable to appraising human characteristics set stage for
considering critical role that clinical judgment plays in
professional helping. Emphasis on basic appraisal techniques,
including diagnostic interviewing, observational systems, rating
scales, interactional analysis, and educational and psychological
testing. Testing portion provides introduction to intelligence,
achievement, aptitude, and perceptual, vocational, and personality
(objective and projective) measures.
Hazler; W; Y.
545 Counseling Over the Life Span (4)
Prereq: 520, 525, 530, 541. Implications of life-span development
issues for counselors. Issues in counseling and counseling needs
throughout the life span will be explored. Techniques and strategies
for counselors to use in dealing with the needs of persons of
different ages will be covered.
Navin; W, Su; Y.
550 Counseling in Groups (5)
Introduction to group processes and their application in a variety of
settings. Topics include history, theory, techniques, group dynamics
and counseling, group leadership, ethics, research and evaluation,
lectures, demonstrations, and group lab experience.
Staff; Sp, Su; Y.
555 Counseling Theory and Techniques I (5)
Didactic phase includes a review of the basic counseling competencies
applicable to all theoretical approaches. Affective, behavioral, and
cognitive-oriented approaches to counseling also discussed from a
general perspective. The lab phase of the course allows students to
practice the counseling competencies addressed in the classroom.
Stone; F, Su.
570 Organizational Theory and Techniques in Counseling and
Personnel Services (4)
Prereq: 520 or 530 or 541. Identification of need for counseling and
human resource development programs in the workplace. Employee
assistance programs, training and development, and career development
issues addressed. The course content can be considered for a variety
of work settings such as business and industry, educational
institutions, and mental health facilities.
Davis; W; D.
610 Field Experience in Counseling (1-12)
Supervised field work in educational or community setting selected
with regard to professional needs and interests of individual
student. Student should have a clear idea of type of field experience
desired and required setting for the experience before enrollment.
Course requirements will include on-site supervision by staff,
regularly scheduled on-campus conferences, and progress and terminal
reports.
Staff; D.
620 Readings and Research: School Counseling (1-5, max
12)
Study and interpretation of professional literature on counseling and
other guidance services provided in elementary, secondary, and
vocational school settings, as well as two-year colleges. Independent
and directed projects.
Staff; F, W, Sp, Su.
621 Readings and Research in Community Counseling (1-5, max
12)
Study and interpretation of scientific research on community mental
health or selected government agencies. Independent and directed
projects.
Staff; F, W, Sp; Y.
623B Special Topics Seminar: Stress, Biofeedback, and
Self-Control (1-3, max 18)
Provides overview of holistic approach to well-being, nature, and
sources of stress and distress, effects of distress upon mind-body
systems, and methods that are important for developing physical and
mental relaxation, cognitive intervention, and assertive behavior.
Specific applications in occupational and life settings
suggested.
Witmer; F.
623C Special Topics Seminar: Marriage and Family Counseling
(1-3, max 18)
Analysis of factors contributing to marital and family dysfunction.
Development and implementation of selected counseling models and
strategies commonly used in working with couples and families.
Beamish; F; Y.
623D Special Topics Seminar: Assertiveness Training (1-3, max
18)
Focuses on theory and strategies of assertiveness training. Attention
to goal setting, role playing, alternative behavior, evaluating
consequences, and implementation of assertive behavior. Emphasis on
differentiating nonassertive, assertive, and aggressive behavior.
Navin; D.
623E Special Topics Seminar: Counseling and Human Sexuality
(1-3, max 18)
Study of human sexuality and stereotypical attitudes, attainment of
basic knowledge, awareness of sexual abuse and violence, and
understanding sexual dysfunction and sexual adequacy.
Navin; D.
623F Special Topics Seminar: Adlerian Theory, Methods, and
Research (1-3, max 18)
Theory, research, and applications of individual psychology in
educational, community, business, and private practice settings.
Counseling, consultation, and psychotherapy methods and techniques
will be demonstrated.
Sweeney; D.
623G Special Topics Seminar: Human Relations Skills for a
Multicultural Society (1-3)
Provides for understanding of human relations skills for effective
interpersonal communication. Focus on skill development, cultural and
value differences among ethnic, racial, religious, and other groups.
These skills have generic application for helping professionals in
educational, community, family, work, and leisure settings.
Poston; D.
623H Special Topics Seminar (1-3, max 18)
Prereq: perm. Seminar topics include areas of study in human
potential, rehabilitation counseling, normal and dysfunctional
physical, mental, and emotional development.
Staff.
638 Gerontological Counseling (3)
Attitude awareness regarding older persons, knowledge of
developmental periods of aging, basic gerontological counseling
concepts, and skills in applying knowledge of aging and counseling to
work with older persons are emphasized.
Sweeney; D.
652 Laboratory: Group Counseling (5)
Prereq: 550 Advanced study of group theory, research, and
applications. Group dynamics, leadership styles, and techniques are
examined as they apply to various settings. Lecture, demonstration,
and group lab experiences.
Staff; W; Y.
655 Counseling Theory and Techniques II (5)
Prereq: 555. Didactic phase of the course will focus upon specific
theoretical orientations of counseling. These include individual
psychology, rational emotive, behavioral, gestalt, reality, and
multimodel theories of counseling. The lab phase of the course will
allow practice of theoretical approaches addressed in the
classroom.
Davis; W; Y.
660 Chemical Dependency Counseling (3)
Focuses on the addictive process, stages and symptoms of chemical
abuse, and intervention and treatment strategies for addiction.
Stone; F, Su; Y.
662 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling (4)
Emphasis on diagnostic and treatment process facing the mental health
professional. Provides an opportunity to familiarize oneself with the
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, as well as an
opportunity to interpret and make diagnostic assessment with a
confederate client. In addition, alternative treatment and planning
are reviewed.
Davis; Sp; Y.
664 Mental Health Consultation (3)
Introduction to the theory and process of mental health consultation
as practiced in such settings as social service, rehabilitation,
child care, community mental health agencies, prisons, schools,
employee assistance programs, health maintenance organizations, and
private practice.
Hazler; Sp; Y.
685 Multicultural Education (4)
Provides understanding of cultural, ethnic, and racial differences
and similarities in American society. Focuses on preparing
professionals in educational, community, and leisure settings for
working successfully with America's multicultural population.
Doston; F, Su; Y.
691 Seminar in Education (4)
Prereq: 35 grad hrs, EDRE 501. Student chooses area, engages in
library research, interviews, questionnaires, etc., and writes a
substantial, scholarly paper. Students must submit a proposal to the
instructor by the ninth week of the quarter prior to the quarter of
enrollment.
Staff; F, W, Sp, Su; Y.
695 Thesis (2-10) Staff; F, W, Sp, Su; D.
700A Advanced Counseling Practicum: School (5-15, max
15)
Prereq: advanced standing, perm. Students conduct supervised
counseling sessions. Preparing case notes, consulting with other
professionals, critiquing audio- and videotapes of their counseling
sessions, participating in practical seminars, etc., is part of the
experience. Students must submit an application for admission to the
practicum the quarter before expected enrollment.
Staff; F, W, Sp; Y.
700B Advanced Practicum: Community (5-15, max 15)
Prereq: advanced standing. Students conduct supervised counseling
sessions. Preparing case notes, consulting with other professionals,
critiquing audio- and videotapes of their counseling sessions,
participating in practica seminars, etc., is part of the experience.
Students must submit an application for admission to the practicum
the quarter before expected enrollment.
Staff; F, W, Sp; Y.
700C Advanced Practicum: College (5-15, max 15)
Prereq: advanced standing. Students conduct supervised counseling
sessions. Preparing case notes, consulting with other professionals,
critiquing audio- and videotapes of their counseling sessions,
participating in practica seminars, etc., is part of the experience.
Students must submit an application for admission to the practicum
the quarter before expected enrollment.
Staff; D.
700D Advanced Practicum: Rehabilitation (5-15, max 15)
Prereq: advanced standing. Students conduct supervised counseling
sessions. Preparing case notes, consulting with other professionals,
critiquing audio- and videotapes of their counseling sessions,
participating in practica seminars, etc., is part of the experience.
Students must submit an application for admission to the practicum
the quarter before expected enrollment.
Staff; F, W, Sp; Y.
710 Counseling Internship (8-16)
Prereq: advanced M.Ed. standing. A culminating experience providing
counseling and related services to clients in educational, community,
and business settings. Services may include functions related to
special problems and populations. On-site supervision by staff is
required, along with regular on-campus conferences.
Staff; F, W, Sp; Y.
720 Advanced Seminar in Counseling (2-15)
Prereq: advanced standing. Doctoral seminar providing students with
preparation for in-depth study of counseling in educational,
community, and business settings.
Hazler; F.
722 Career Development and Counseling (4)
Prereq: advanced standing. Methods and practices in career planning
and decision making; career patterns and theories; counseling
services that promote career and vocational development and
research.
Navin; D.
731 Appraisal II (5)
Prereq: 531. Special attention devoted to intelligence theory and
tests (e.g., Stanford-Binet and Wechsler instruments): case data
interpretation; and report writing and communication of appraisal
results to other professionals.
Beamish; W; Y.
732 Advanced Appraisal (5)
Prereq: 531 and practicum. Advanced appraisal techniques reviewed,
with particular attention to personality measures. Both objective and
projective techniques considered, and each student is expected to
develop applied expertise with a method of each type. Actual case
appraisals analyzed and critiqued; integration of data from a variety
of appraisal procedures and professional communication of results
emphasized.
Davis; Sp; A.
735 Counseling the Exceptional (4)
Prereq: advanced standing. Characteristics of exceptional
individuals; developing and implementing counseling services for
exceptional individuals in educational, business, and community
settings.
Staff; D.
736 Counseling and Behavioral Aspects of Special Populations
(4)
Prereq: advanced standing. Intervention and treatment of special
populations such as substance abusers; counseling and intervention
for disenfranchised, including those who are emotionally, mentally,
or physically disabled or incarcerated; and study of cultural and
sociological influences on culturally different and implications for
counseling.
Staff; D.
740 Family Counseling Practicum (2-5)
Prereq: 623C, 821C. Supervised counseling experiences with
families.
Beamish; D.
750 Practicum in Group (5, max 15)
Supervised experiences in group counseling in a variety of community
mental health, university, business, and/or school settings.
Individualized readings and study of group counseling theory and
techniques.
Staff; D.
755 Counseling Theory Advanced (5)
Theories and systems of psychology as applied to counseling and
psychotherapy. Integration of theories and methods of counseling and
psychotherapy to assessment and diagnosis, goal-setting, treatment,
procedures, and evaluation of progress and outcomes. Use of case
study to demonstrate knowledge in the treatment of selected mental,
emotional, and behavioral disorders. Application of concepts of human
development to personal growth and career-life planning. Review of
innovative methods, recent research, and issues and trends.
Beamish; Sp; Y.
759 Counselor Supervision (2-4)
Prereq: adv standing and/or clinical counseling field exp. Offers
advanced graduate students theories and models of clinical
supervision used in the counseling profession. Students participate
in both didactic and lab activities.
Davis; F.
760 Counselor Education (4)
Counselor education history and development including standards,
selection, and retention policies and practices, program design for
pre- and in-service training, and current issues and research.
Hazler; D.
761 Practicum in Counselor Education (5-15)
Experience in program development and professional counselor
preparation activities. Includes supervising of, consulting with, and
education of pre- and in-service counselors. Other activities may
include student and staff evaluation; organization of personnel
programs; and use of staff meetings for counselee study, staff
consultation, and program management.
Staff; F, W, Su; Y.
762 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling Community,Personnel
Services (4)
Law and ethics considered for educational and mental health contexts.
Federal, state, and local statutes relevant to professional
functioning, and rights of persons receiving counseling, and
psychological services considered. Court decisions, critical cases,
and legislation analyzed and interpreted. Code of ethics for
counselors, psychologists, and human service workers reviewed.
Guidelines for ethical behavior in delivery of services.
Witmer; F.
763 Advanced Practicum in Specially Oriented Community Services
(5)
Doctoral-level practicum and seminar providing in-depth practical
experience in selected human services in varied colleges and
universities, community agencies, and other noneducational
settings.
Staff; D.
800 Internship (10-15)
Prereq: perm quarter prior to enrollment. Internship may be taken at
pre- or post-doctoral level. Intern works full-time in professional
setting consistent with program emphasis for at least two quarters of
full-time work or three quarters of halftime work.
Staff; F, W, Sp, Su.
821B Special Topics Seminar: Stress, Biofeedback, and
Self-Control (1-3, max 18)
Overview of holistic approach to well-being, nature and sources of
stress and distress, effects of distress upon mind-body systems, and
methods important for developing physical and mental relaxation,
cognitive intervention, and assertive behavior presented. Specific
applications in occupational and life settings suggested. Review and
critique of papers on selected literature are expected.
Witmer; D.
821C Special Topics Seminar: Marriage and Family Counseling
(1-3, max 18)
Analysis of factors contributing to marital and family dysfunction.
Development and implementation of selected counseling models and
strategies commonly used with couples and families. Individualized
project, and/or supervised counseling experience required. Review and
critique of papers on selected literature are expected.
Beamish; F; Y.
821D Special Topics Seminar: Assertiveness Training (1-3, max
18)
Focuses on theory and strategies of assertiveness training. Attention
to goal setting, role-playing, alternative behavior, evaluating
consequences, and implementation of assertive behavior. Emphasis on
differentiating nonassertive, assertive, and aggressive behavior.
Review and critique papers on selected literature are expected.
Navin; D.
821E Special Topics Seminar: Counseling and Human Sexuality
(1-3, max 18)
Study of human sexuality and stereotypical attitudes, attainment of
basic knowledge, awareness of sexual abuse and violence, and
understanding sexual dysfunction and sexual adequacy. Review and
critique of papers on selected literature are expected.
Navin; D.
821F Special Topics Seminar: Adlerian Theory, Methods, and
Research (1-3, max 18)
Theory, methods, and research related to individual psychology and
its applications to educational, community, business, and private
practice settings. Counseling, consultation, and psychotherapy
methods and techniques will be demonstrated. Review and critique of
papers on selected literature are expected.
Sweeney; D.
821G Special Topics Seminar: Human Relations Skills for a
Multicultural Society (1-3, max 18)
Provides for understanding of human relations skills for effective
interpersonal communication. Focus on skill development, cultural and
value difference among ethnic, racial, religious, and other groups.
These skills have generic application for helping professionals in
educational, community, family, work, and leisure time settings.
Review and critique of papers on selected literature are
expected.
Poston; F, Su.
821H Special Topics Seminar (1-3, max 18)
Other seminar topics include areas of study in human potential,
rehabilitation counseling, normal and dysfunctional physical and
emotional development, etc.
Staff.
823 Advanced Readings and Research in Counseling and Student
Personnel (1-10)
Prereq: advanced standing. Independent studies and specialized
projects for doctoral students.
Staff; F, W, Sp, Su; Y.
825 Colloquium (1, max 3)
Doctoral-level seminars to examine contemporary issues in counselor
education.
Staff; D.
852 Advanced Laboratory in Applied Group Dynamics (5)
Group experience as method of studying and applying selected
theoretical models of group counseling. Participants experience
membership and leadership roles. Individual readings and research on
selected group counseling models.
Staff; D.
895 Dissertation (2-15) Staff; F, W, Sp, Su; Y.
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