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Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.
Course Descriptions
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Note: See Catalog Addenda as that information supersedes the published version of this catalog.
The course descriptions include all courses that are taught for academic credit at the university. They are arranged in alpha-numerical sequence by course subject code. At present, the majority of the 500-600 level courses are offered in the evening hours. Students should be aware that not all courses are offered in the evening or every semester.
Students who are only able to enroll in classes 4 pm or after should consult the appropriate department chairperson for information about the availability of evening sections of courses required in a specific major, concentration and/or minor. Students are urged to consult “Available Course Sections” through the InfoBear link each semester to determine when specific courses are offered.
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COMP 203 - Programming and Computer Algebra (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 161/161E or MATH 141; each of which may be taken concurrently
In this course, students will solve problems by writing computer programs that include input, output and control structures (sequence, selection, repetition). In addition, the student will learn and use some of the tools of a computer algebra system and do programming in the system. Note: A mathematics or computer science major who has successfully completed COMP 151 may not take this course for credit.
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COMP 206 - Introduction to Computer Organization (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 152
In this course, the organization and structure of major hardware components of computers; mechanics of information transfer and control within a digital computer system, and the fundamentals of logic design will be covered. The major emphasis of the course concerns the functions of and communication between the large scale components of a computer system, including properties of I/0 devices, controllers and interrupts. Offered spring semester.
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COMP 220 - Topics in Programming Languages (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 152 or equivalent
This course provides an introduction to different programming languages such as Java and Smalltalk. It is intended as a course for students who have previously programmed but want to explore different programming languages. It does not count as a departmental elective for computer science majors. This course may be repeated for credit with different language topics.
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COMP 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in computer science allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered fall semester.
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COMP 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in computer science allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered spring semester.
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COMP 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking- intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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COMP 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS )
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COMP 320 - Unix/Linux Systems Administration (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 206
This course covers basic skills needed to administer a Unix/Linux system including file organization, backup, recovery, account maintenance, network design, administration, device control, security and system monitoring. Also this course covers how to write shell scripts to perform basic system administration tasks. Offered fall semester.
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COMP 330 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 152
In this course, static, semistatic and dynamic data structures and techniques for the analysis and design of efficient algorithms which act on data structures will be addressed. Course topics will include arrays, records, stacks, queues, deques, linked lists, trees, graphs, sorting and searching algorithms, algorithms for insertion and deletion and the analysis and comparison of algorithms.
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COMP 335 - Web Application Development (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330
This course studies web technologies for modern web application development; designing, developing, publishing websites on the World Wide Web; databases, client and server side scripting, security and privacy issues. Offered spring semester.
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COMP 340 - Organization of Programming Languages (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330, completed with a grade of “C-” or higher; and MATH 130
This course provides an introduction to the concepts found in a variety of programming languages, programming languages as tools for problem solving, and a brief introduction to languages from a number of different paradigms. Offered spring semester.
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COMP 345 - Compiler Construction (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330, completed with a grade of “C-” or higher; and COMP 340
This course includes compiler structure; lexiysis, syntax analysis, grammars, description of programming language, automatically constructed recognizers, and error recovery; semantic analysis, semantic languages, semantic processes, optimization techniques and extendible compilers. Students will write a sample compiler in this course.
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COMP 350 - Operating Systems (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 206; and COMP 330, completed with a grade of “C-” or higher
Discussion of the organization and structure of operating systems for various modes of computer use from simple batch systems to time-sharing/multiprocessing systems are covered in this course. Topics include concurrent processing, memory management, deadlock, file systems, scheduling, etc. Programming assignments made in a high-level language with concurrent processing feature are required. Offered fall semester.
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COMP 399 - Topics in Computer Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330, completed with a grade of “C-” or higher; and other prerequisites dependent on topic
Topics of special and current interest not covered in other courses will be offered. This course may be repeated for different topics.
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COMP 405 - Introduction to Database Systems (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330, completed with a grade of “C-” or higher; and MATH 130
This course includes physical data organization; the hierarchical, network and relational data models; design theory for relational database, data dependencies, normal forms and preventing loss of information; query optimization; and integrity and security of databases. Students will implement applications on a relational database system. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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COMP 406 - Computer Architecture (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 206
This course explores the design, simulation and evaluation of modern computer architecture principles, particularly as applied to designing microprocessors and memory. Topics may include pipelined and out-of-order instruction processing, multicore, caches, the hardware-software interface, interrupts, power-aware computing, hardware languages, and a historical perspective. Students may use prototyping hardware, including breadboards and FPGAs to construct and evaluate designs. Offered alternate years. Additional fee required.
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COMP 410 - Database Applications (3 credits)
In this course, the role of a database in an MIS environment is studied. Team analysis and implementation of a database project will be a major course component. This course does not fulfill computer science major requirements. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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COMP 419 - Web Information Retrieval (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330
This course studies the theory, design and implementation of text-based information systems. The information retrieval core components of the course include efficient text indexing, representation of information needs, several important retrieval models (vector space, probabilistic, inference net, link analysis), web search including crawling, collaborative filtering recommender systems, and experimental evaluation. Offered fall semester.
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COMP 426 - 2D Game Design (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330, completed with a grade of “C-” or higher
In this course we will look at the whole life cycle of game development. We will focus on 2D games, avoiding some of the implementation details that hinder the development of 3D games. Students will begin with sketching out ideas, implement 2D graphics-based games. Students will experiment with 2D game concepts like scrolling, tiled maps and creating the illusion of infinite space. We will look at game Artificial Intelligence including pathing and goal selection. Students will also explore issues of art selection for games, including copyright issues and intellectual property.
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COMP 430 - Computer Networks (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330, completed with a grade of “C-” or higher
This course includes an introduction to data transmission, digital multiplexing and data switching, characteristics of transmission media, terminals, modems and communication processes; design of error control, line control, and information flow control procedures; study of message and packet switching networks; protocols and software in packet switching systems; and modeling techniques for networks. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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COMP 435 - Analysis of Algorithms (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330, completed with a grade of “C-” or higher
See catalog addenda for changes to this course effective spring 2017.
This course is a general overview of algorithms, including algorithmic techniques needed in problem solving, and relative efficiency of algorithms. Topics will include efficient algorithms for data manipulation, graphical analysis, rapid evaluation of algebraic functions and matrix operations, and NlogN bound in sorting algorithms. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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COMP 436 - Computer Graphics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330, completed with a grade of “C-” or higher; and MATH 120 or MATH 202
This course includes an introduction to hardware, algorithms and software of computer graphics. Topics include line generators, affine transformations, line and polygon clipping, splines, interactive techniques, menus, orthographic and perspective projections, solid modeling, hidden surface removal, lighting models and shading. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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COMP 437 - Simulation and Game Design (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 436
This course introduces techniques used to design and implement computer games. Topics include a historic overview of computer games, the preparation of game documents and the use of a game engine, modeling software and terrain generator. A game will be designed and implemented in a team environment.
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COMP 442 - Object-Oriented Software Engineering (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330, completed with a grade of “C-” or higher
This is a project course in the development of a large-scale software system using OO methodologies. The primary process involves discovering classes and objects that model both the application domain and the solution space, identifying the semantics of these classes and objects and establishing relationships among them, and implementing the classes and objects using appropriate data structures and algorithms. This primary process is controlled by a well-defined development framework with the following steps: 1) establishing core requirements, 2) providing a model of the system’s behavior, 3) creating an architecture for the implementation, 4) evolving the implementation through successive iterations, and 5) maintaining the system. May be taken for graduate-level credit. (CWRM)
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COMP 460 - Introduction to Robotics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 330, completed with a grade of “C-” or higher
This course is an introduction to the theory of the motion of robot manipulators. The mathematics, programming and control of manipulators will be emphasized. Issues of sensing and planning will also be examined. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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COMP 470 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Restricted to computer science majors and completion of 29 credits of computer science courses in the major
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and techniques of artificial intelligence. Emphasis is given to representation and the associated data structures. Students will also be introduced to an AI language such as LISP. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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COMP 485 - Honors Thesis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students
One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of six credits. Offered either semester.
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COMP 490 - Senior Design and Development (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMP 442; restricted to computer science majors with senior standing
This course provides the capstone experience for computer science majors. It pulls together the fundamental elements of the discipline and illustrates how these elements work together in practice. This course also exposes students to some cutting edge aspects of computer science. It requires students to think and write critically about the effects that our discipline can have on individuals and society. Students will design and implement a large team programming project. Offered annually.
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COMP 498 - Internship in Computer Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: A minimum of 24 approved hours in computer science and consent of the department; formal application required
In this course, students will work for an employer in the computer science field for a minimum of 10 hours/week during one full semester. A member of the department will serve as advisor and evaluator of all work projects. This course can be taken only once for credit. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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COMP 499 - Directed Study in Computer Science (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of six credits.
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COMP 502 - Research (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Original research is undertaken by the graduate student in their field. This course culminates in a capstone project. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog.
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COMP 503 - Directed Study (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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COMP 510 - Topics in Programming Languages (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
This course investigates programming language development from designer’s, user’s and implementer’s point of view. Topics include formal syntax and semantics, language system, extensible languages and control structures. There is also a survey of intralanguage features, covering ALGOL-60, ALGOL-68, Ada, Pascal, LISP, SNOBOL-4 APL, SIMULA-67, CLU, MODULA, and others.
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COMP 520 - Operating Systems Principles (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
This course examines design principles such as optimal scheduling; file systems, system integrity and security, as well as the mathematical analysis of selected aspects of operating system design. Topics include queuing theory, disk scheduling, storage management and the working set model. Design and implementation of an operating system nucleus is also studied.
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COMP 525 - Design and Construction of Compilers (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
In this course, topics will include lexical and syntactic analysis; code generation; error detection and correction; optimization techniques; models of code generators; and incremental and interactive compiling. Students will design and implement a compiler.
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COMP 530 - Software Engineering (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
Topics in this course will include construction of reliable software, software tools, software testing methodologies, structured design, structured programming, software characteristics and quality and formal proofs of program correctness. Chief programmer teams and structure walk-throughs will be employed.
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COMP 540 - Automata, Computability and Formal Languages (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
Topics in this course will include finite automata and regular languages, context- free languages, Turing machines and their variants, partial recursive functions and grammars, Church’s thesis, undecidable problems, complexity of algorithms and completeness.
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COMP 545 - Analysis of Algorithms (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
This course deals with techniques in the analysis of algorithms. Topics to be chosen from among the following: dynamic programming, search and traverse techniques, backtracking, numerical techniques, NP-hard and NP-complete problems, approximation algorithms and other topics in the analysis and design of algorithms.
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COMP 565 - Logic Programming (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
This course is an introduction to first order predicate logic as a problem-solving tool. Logic programming languages such as PROLOG are studied along with applications of logic programming to mathematics fields, natural language processing and law.
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COMP 570 - Robotics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
This is a project-oriented course in robotics. Topics are chosen from manipulator motion and control, motion planning, legged-motion, vision, touch sensing, grasping, programming languages for robots and automated factory design.
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COMP 580 - Database Systems (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
In this course, topics will include relational, hierarchical and network data models; design theory for relational databases and query optimization; classification of data models, data languages; concurrency, integrity, privacy; modeling and measurement of access strategies; and dedicated processors, information retrieval and real time applications.
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COMP 590 - Computer Architecture (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
This course is an introduction to the internal structure of digital computers including design of gates, flip-fops, registers and memories to perform operations on numerical and other data represented in binary form; computer system analysis and design; organizational dependence on computations to be performed; and theoretical aspects of parallel and pipeline computation.
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COMP 594 - Computer Networks (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts in computer networks, including their design and implementation. Topics include network architectures and protocols, placing emphasis on protocol used in the Internet; routing; data link layer issues; multimedia networking; network security; and network management.
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COMP 596 - Topics in Computer Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS program in Computer Science or consent of instructor
In this course, topics are chosen from program verification, formal semantics, formal language theory, concurrent programming, complexity or algorithms, programming language theory, graphics and other computer science topics. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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CNGC 500 - Research and Evaluation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course is designed to help prepare counselor education students who intend to work in mental health, PreK-12 or higher education settings, and who may also be seeking licensure as one or more of the following: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, or School Counselor as practitioner-scientists. The purpose of this course is to provide a framework for counselors to evaluate the efficiency of research studies that have implications for the practice of counseling. Students will become familiar with research methods, statistical analysis, needs assessment and program evaluation as it relates to the counseling profession. Students will be exposed to ethical and legal considerations, diversity and equity as it relates to conducting research in counseling.
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CNGC 502 - Research (3 or 6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Original research is undertaken by the graduate student in their field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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CNGC 503 - Directed Study (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Completion of 15 approved graduate credits and acceptance in the counseling program; consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in the counseling field or engage in fieldwork in addition to what is required in each program option. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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CNGC 504 - Research and Evaluation II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 500 or PSYC 500 or SCWK 541; and matriculation in MEd or CAGS or Postmaster’s in Counseling or MA in Psychology or MSW
The completion of a research project is the main objective of this course, which is designed to facilitate the academic and professional development of the advanced graduate student. This counseling focused research project must be an original work.
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CNGC 508 - Creativity in Counseling (1.5 or 3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to methods of integrating creativity and expressive therapy modalities into the therapeutic relationship. Students will be exposed to different variations of creativity in counseling such as art therapy, sand tray therapy, music therapy, metaphors in counseling, adventure based counseling, and forms of ceremonies in therapy. Ethical considerations for using creativity in counseling will be addressed, as well as national organizations that govern the various creative modalities. Students will be provided with the basic concepts and methods of these specialty areas. Information presented in this course will be explored through discussions, readings and basic experiential activities.
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CNGC 515 - Performance Psychology for Athletes and Performance Artists (3 credits)
This course will examine various performance enhancement protocols utilized in sports and the performing arts. Performance psychology is concerned with the psychological aspects of performance in sport, exercise, performing arts, business and life (i.e., enhancing well-being, test anxiety, etc.). This is a practice-based course where students will examine theories and interventions used to enhance performance and overall well-being as well as the practical application of skills.
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CNGC 520 - Group Experience (0 credit)
Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with CNGC 538
All matriculated MEd counselor education students are required to participate in a confidential, small-group experience provided by the department. This non-graded, eight-session activity will be facilitated by a licensed clinician who is not a member of the faculty and will provide counselors-in-training with direct experience as a member of a group. Completion of this requirement is a prerequisite for the Advanced Applied Counseling Course. This course is graded on an (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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CNGC 529 - Multicultural Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 528 or CNSA 528 or CNSC 528, which may be taken concurrently; and matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
See catalog addenda for changes to this course effective spring 2017.
This skill-based course will further develop the students’ working knowledge and basic competency in multicultural counseling theory and application. For the counseling student who intends to work in mental health, PreK-12 or higher education settings, and who may also be seeking licensure as one or more of the following: LMHC, School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, or School Counselor. To this end, the course will focus on the counselor on both a professional and personal level. Additionally, the course will examine salient client population-specific issues related to the life experiences and world view of the culturally different client and how such experiences impact on the counseling relationship and therapeutic process. Underlying values and assumptions associated with widely used traditional counseling interventions and their appropriateness with disenfranchised populations will be explored. Traditional and nontraditional culturally-consonant counseling approaches will also be discussed.
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CNGC 538 - Group I: Theory and Process of Group Interaction (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 528 or CNSA 528 or CNSC 528 or PSYC 509; and matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor; must be taken concurrently with CNGC 520
See catalog addenda for changes to this course effective spring 2017.
Group I is an experiential course designed to provide students who intend to work in mental health, PreK-12 or higher education settings, and who may also be seeking licensure as one or more of the following: LMHC, School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor or School Counselor, with the opportunity to co-facilitate, participate, observe and analyze group process. Emphasis will be placed on the synthesis of leadership, membership and purpose, as well as the development of various types of groups and counseling applications for a variety of settings.
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CNGC 539 - Introduction to Career Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course will review concepts, issues, trends and tools as they relate to career development. It is designed to consider the role of the professional counselor in the career decision-making process embedded within lifestyle and life-stage factors. Topics will include, but not be limited to, career development theory, career assessment tools, interest, skills and personality inventories, career resource materials, technology and the implementation of career counseling strategies.
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CNGC 560 - Special Topics in Counseling (1-3 credits)
Special topics of current relevance in counseling will be offered from time to time. The topic to be addressed will be announced prior to registration. This course may be repeated for different topics.
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CNGC 561 - Grief Counseling (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the theory and application of grief models as they apply to individuals and families, including techniques and strategies to assist clients and students dealing with issues related to grief and loss in a variety of settings (school, mental health, college/student affairs). The course will stress the importance of the professional counselor’s self-awareness and counselor impact on the therapeutic process, as well as the role of ritual, spirituality and multicultural perspectives on grief. At the core of the course will be a respect for the “client’s” cultural contextual, a recognition of the importance of culture and other critical intervening factors on the counseling and grief process, and the maintenance of high ethical standards.
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CNGC 563 - Psychopharmacology for Nonmedical Professionals (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course is for the counseling student who intends to work in mental health or PreK-12 settings, and who may also be seeking licensure as one or more of the following: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor or School Counselor. It examines modern medication treatments for psychological disorders, including schizophrenia, mania, depression and anxiety. Additional problems such as ADHD/ADD, steroids, alcohol and cigarette dependency, street drugs and inhalants will be examined. Types of medications reviewed are the following: antipsychotics, antidepressants, antianxiety, sedative-hypnotics, over-the-counter and herbal alternatives are discussed in conjunction with diagnostic factors, effectiveness, side effects, risk and biological actions.
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CNGC 567 - Marital and Family Therapy (3 credits)
This course is an examination of schools of family systems and treatment intervention options. Attention will be given to the history and development of marital family therapy, current schools of therapy, intervention strategies and the role of the counselor in marital and family work. Professional standards for marital and family therapy will be reviewed.
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CNGC 582 - Preventive Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
See catalog addenda for changes to this course effective spring 2017.
This course is for the counseling student who intends to work in mental health, PreK-12 or higher education settings, and who may also be seeking licensure as one or more of the following: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor or School Counselor. It will explore the wide variety of factors in society and the community that affect the well-being of the client in school, agency/community and higher education settings. Emphasis will be on addressing human problems through community counseling and consultation within a framework of multiculturalism, professional standards and equity, and using technology to enhance the development and delivery of community counseling interventions. Topics include consultation, referral, program development, intervention strategies, outreach, general systems theory, community counseling, person/environment “fit” and action/evaluation research.
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CNGC 585 - Capstone in Counseling – Portfolio (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson
This course is designed to assist students in successfully creating a capstone portfolio that demonstrates mastery of the basic competencies necessary to function as a counseling professional. Students’ projects will utilize the core areas of their discipline in accordance with the CACREP (Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) standards. Students must successfully present their final capstone portfolio at a formal capstone defense meeting. This course is graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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CNGC 586 - Capstone in Counseling – Project Paper (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson
This course is designed to assist students in successfully creating a capstone project paper that demonstrates mastery of the basic competencies necessary to function as a counseling professional. Students’ projects will utilize the core areas of their discipline in accordance with the CACREP (Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) standards. Students must successfully present their final capstone project paper at a formal capstone defense meeting. This course is graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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CNGC 587 - Counseling the Military Family (1.5 or 3 credits)
This course prepares students to understand the stressors that being in the military, as a reservist, National Guard, or as regular military person, places on the family. Information regarding agencies and community services for military families will be presented for example the Veterans Administration programs, the Military Child Education Coalition and the American Red Cross programs, which supports the children and family of the National Guard and Reservist. Information regarding means to receive books, community resources and CD’s to aid in counseling of the families is included. Techniques to counsel the family members, including the service member through these trying times and tailoring these techniques to your unique setting will be explored. The military culture as framework for understanding the family will be presented.
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CNGC 643 - Methods of Legacy Exploration and Preservation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Acceptance in LEPG Certificate program or approval of program coordinator. Open to licensed psychologists, licensed mental health counselors, licensed independent clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family counselors, psychiatric nurses (nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist license), pastoral counselors, or matriculating graduate students in programs leading to one of the above licenses.
This introductory course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about the many and diverse methods for exploring and preserving one’s heritage and legacy. Students will explore the notion of legacy and identify a piece of their legacy to explore, preserve, and share; culminating in a semester-long project (e.g., conduct oral histories, create a short movie, explore and document genealogy, create a photo book, etc.). Both didactic and experiential teaching methods will help participants gain knowledge and competence about the various methods. Offered summer session.
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CNGC 644 - Legacy Exploration and Preservation Model (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 643
This course will review foundational group work principles, ethical considerations in group settings and provide knowledge and effective group work strategies for the delivery of wellness groups. Both didactic and experiential teaching methods will help participants gain knowledge and competence with conducting Legacy Exploration and Preservation Groups with adults in different stages of development. Students will have the opportunity to practice these groups strategies in-class. Offered fall semester.
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CNGC 645 - Legacy Exploration and Preservation Group Co-facilitation Experience (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 644
This experientially based course provides students with the opportunity to co-facilitate a group with a trained and licensed mental health group worker using the Legacy Exploration and Preservation Group Model. Students will be mentored and supervised with how to prepare, conduct, and process these groups in accordance with Best Practices in Group Work while conducting an actual group with their instructor. Offered spring semester.
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CNMH 528 - Counseling Theories and Techniques for Mental Health Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course will introduce the Mental Health Counseling student to the major counseling theories and will infuse practical application of the techniques and skills associated with each theory. These theories will be examined with respect to their overall worldview and practice in the context of clinical settings. In addition to theories, a secondary course emphasis will be on counselor self-reflection and self-awareness as well as working with individual clients. Additional areas that will be infused in the course include: culture and other contextual factors, diversity in a broad context, ecological systems, ethical considerations and prevention strategies.
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CNMH 532 - Psychological Assessment (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 500; and matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course will examine the basic principles and components of individual and group psychological assessment and is designed for the counselor education student who intends to work in mental health settings or PreK-12 settings, and who may also be seeking licensure as one or more of the following: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor. The student will be introduced to the most commonly used assessment tools and practices for measuring intelligence, achievement, aptitude, interest, career and personality. Basic concepts of standardized testing and statistical concepts such as measures of central tendency, variability, norm and criterion referenced tests and types of reliability and validity will be explained for each test discussed. Critical issues and procedures such as technology, ethical, diversity and multicultural aspects related to the administration, scoring, interpretation and report writing for individual and group tests will be emphasized. (Formerly CNGC 532)
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CNMH 534 - The Professional Counselor: Standards, Ethics and Legal Issues (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course, which is for the graduate counseling student who intends to work in mental health or PreK-12 settings, and who is seeking licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, will examine the current trends in the area of ethical and legal issues that affect the professional counselor, as well as the process of ethical decision-making. Legal and ethical issues dealing with informed consent, confidentiality, duty to warn, neglect and abuse, family rights and special education will be among the topics to be studied. Ethical standards of the ACA and codes germane to specific counseling associations will be reviewed and discussed. Guidelines and competencies for working with multicultural and other special populations will also be examined.
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CNMH 535 - Applied Counseling: Adolescent-Adult (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 528; and matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling
In this course, awareness of characteristics and behaviors that influence the helping process will be explored, such as developmental issues, multicultural, ascribed and achieved personality characteristics. Students who intend to work with adolescents and/or adults in school or mental health settings, and who may also be seeking licensure as one or more of the following: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor will develop basic interviewing and counseling skills for the purpose of establishing a therapeutic relationship, diagnosis of client problems and implementing appropriate counseling treatment goals within the ethical guidelines. (Formerly CNGC 535)
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CNMH 536 - Applied Counseling: Pre-Adolescent (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 528; and matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling
This course is designed to assist the counseling student who intends to work in mental health or PreK-12 settings, and who may also be seeking licensure as one or more of the following: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, with learning effective therapeutic techniques for working with young children. The course will examine developmental child psychopathology from a constructivist perspective. Using this model, various approaches to child therapy and collaboration skills will be applied and evaluated. No preferred treatment modality will be espoused; rather, students will be expected to make use of a combination of techniques and integrate various forms of intervention. Moreover, diversity, psychological development, technology and professionalism will be integrated throughout the course. (Formerly CNGC 536)
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CNMH 540 - Substance Abuse and Dependency (1.5 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course is an overview of substance abuse and dependency, including etiological and treatment models, current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis according to the current DSM. Also included are discussions of evidence based treatments and basic strategies for evaluating counseling outcomes in addiction counseling.
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CNMH 564 - Theories of Psychological Development (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 528; and matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course will examine traditional and contemporary theories of psychological development. Each theory will be examined from a multicultural perspective. Students who intend to work in mental health, or PreK-12 settings, and who may also be seeking licensure as either an LMHC, School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor or School Counselor, will learn how to apply psychological theories of development in assessing client issues and formulate appropriate interventions.
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CNMH 568 - Psychopathology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 528; and matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
See catalog addenda for changes to this course effective spring 2017.
This course will provide an examination of the classification system, diagnostic criteria, and differential diagnosis according to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Attention will be given to issues of diversity, etiology and treatment options.
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CNMH 569 - Crisis/Disaster Counseling (1.5 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd, Postmaster’s or CAGS program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This is a foundations course which consists of interactive discussions and group activities designed to support participants learning key concepts, knowledge and skills required in crisis and disaster mental health work. Students will learn the American Red Cross, Foundations of Disaster Mental Health ARC 3077-4. The differentiation between traditional counseling and crisis and disaster mental health counseling will be emphasized. Emphasis will be on recognition of the psychological impact of crisis/disasters on survivors. The 1.5 credit course will present an introduction to the field of crisis/disaster mental health work.
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CNMH 570 - Advanced Applied Counseling: Mental Health Counselor (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 520, which may be taken concurrently; and CNGC 529 and CNMH 528; and CNGC 538, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 534 and CNMH 535 and CNMH 568; and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This course will include a minimum of 100 hours of field experience and is designed to provide the advanced counseling student who intends to work in mental health or PreK-12 settings and who is seeking licensure as a LMHC or school social worker/school adjustment counselor, with an opportunity to further examine and effectively apply counseling theory into practice and demonstrate this ability during the required practicum experience. Students will actively work with clients in the role of mental health counselor. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of counseling techniques to clients over the lifespan and the further refinement of the counseling student’s individual counseling style and increased self-awareness. Maximum use of clinical supervision, audio/video tape, role-play and observation will be made. Moreover, overarching issues such as multiculturalism, psychological development, technology, context and ethics/professionalism will be integrated throughout this course. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. All fieldwork sites must conform to the current licensing regulations including having an approved on-site supervisor as defined by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (see 262 CMR).
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CNMH 571 - Internship: Mental Health Counselor (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 563, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 536, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 540, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 570 or CNMH 580; and a fieldwork application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable-credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced counseling graduate student seeking a license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts (LMHC) and/or a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor. Students seeking licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) must complete a minimum of 600 hours of fieldwork at a mental health site. Students pursuing an LMHC and a license as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor must complete a minimum of 450 hours of fieldwork at a mental health site and 450 hours at a school-based mental health site. Students may work 10-30 hours per 15-week semester and will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. For example, 10 hours per week/150 total hours = three credits; 20 hours per week/300 total hours = six credits; 30 hours per week/450 total hours = nine credits. Students must attend a clinical seminar each semester they are involved in field experience and must attend a minimum of two seminars. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. All fieldwork sites must conform to the current licensing regulations including having an approved on-site supervisor as defined by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (see 262 CMR). This experience may be repeated for a maximum total of 12 credits.
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CNMH 580 - Advanced Applied Counseling: Mental Health Counselor - Dual License (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 520, which may be taken concurrently; and CNGC 529 and CNMH 528; and CNGC 538, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 534 and CNMH 535 and CNMH 568; and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This course will include a minimum of 100 hours of field experience and is designed to provide the advanced counseling student who intends to work in mental health or PreK-12 settings, and who is seeking license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, with an opportunity to further examine and effectively apply counseling theory into practice and demonstrate this ability during the required practicum experience. Students will actively work with clients in the role of mental health counselor in an educational setting. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of counseling techniques to clients and the further refinement of the counseling student’s individual counseling style and increased self-awareness. Maximum use of clinical supervision, audio/video tape, role play and observation will be made. Moreover, overarching issues such as multiculturalism, psychological development, technology, context and ethics/professionalism will be integrated throughout this course. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. All fieldwork sites must conform to the current licensing regulations including having an approved on-site supervisor as defined by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (see 262 CMR).
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CNMH 582 - Internship: Mental Health Counselor - Dual License (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 536, which may be taken concurrently; and CNGC 563, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 540, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 570 or CNMH 580; and a fieldwork application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable-credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced counseling graduate student who is seeking a license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts (LMHC) and a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor. Students pursuing dual licensure must complete a minimum of 450 hours of fieldwork at a mental health site and 450 hours at a school-based mental health site. Students may work 10-30 hours per 15-week semester and will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. For example, 10 hours per week/150 total hours = three credits; 20 hours per week/300 total hours = six credits; 30 hours per week/450 total hours = nine credits. Students must attend a clinical seminar each semester they are involved in field experience and must attend a minimum of two seminars over their 900 total hours/18 credits of fieldwork experience. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. All fieldwork sites must conform to the current licensing regulations including having an approved on-site supervisor as defined by both the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (see 262 CMR) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor. This experience may be repeated up to two times for a maximum total of nine credits.
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CNMH 589 - Trauma: Diagnosis and Treatment (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 528
Trauma will be examined via the DSM criteria as a foundation on which to expand one’s understanding of its all encompassing effects on an individual’s life. Some of the variables considered which affect the manifestation of the traumatic experience are the following; developmental stage, psychobiological adaptation, culture, time of seeking treatment, and family. Coping behaviors with adverse consequences such as alcohol and drug use, eating disorders and co-occurring disorders such as panic attacks, dissociation, and depression will be discussed. Suicide risk assessment techniques will be practiced via role plays. Empirically based treatments will be presented for example; Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), prolonged exposure, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), and play therapy.
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CNMH 671 - CAGS Internship: Mental Health Counselor (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNMH 536, which may be taken concurrently; and CNGC 538; and CNGC 563, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 540, which may be taken concurrently; and CNMH 570; and a fieldwork application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable-credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced CAGS in Mental Health Counseling student seeking a license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts (LMHC). Students may work 10-30 hours per 15-week semester and will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. For example, 10 hours per week/150 total hours = three credits; 20 hours per week/300 total hours = six credits; 30 hours per week/450 total hours = nine credits. Students must attend a clinical seminar each semester they are involved in field experience and must attend a minimum total of two seminars. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. All fieldwork sites must conform to the current licensing regulations including having an approved on-site supervisor as defined by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (see 262 CMR). This experience may be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits.
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CNSC 515 - Ethical and Legal Issues for the School Counselor (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course will provide school counselors with a comprehensive examination of pertinent ethical issues and laws. A brief overview of the judicial system covering federal, state, and district policies will be covered as it pertains to school counselors. Course topics will include individual and institutional rights and responsibilities, communication privileges, malpractice liability, Americans with Disabilities Act, due process, IDEA, FERPA, 504, standards of practice, and ethical codes of the American School Counselor Association and the American Counselor Association. (Formerly CNSG 515)
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CNSC 516 - Foundations in School Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 500 and admission to the Department of Counselor Education; or consent of instructor
The course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the theory and practice of school counseling specific to K-12 school settings. This course will seek to increase awareness of the framework and rationale for a comprehensive school counseling program as delineated by the ASCA National Model as well as the MASCA Model and MA DESE competencies. Students will examine the missions, domains, goals and standards/competencies as they relate to the delivery system in the school context. In addition, students will examine delivery systems by evaluating counseling curriculums, individual student planning, responsive services, system reports and accountability. (Formerly CNSG 516)
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CNSC 523 - The School Counselor: Psychological Development and Clinical Issues (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 528, which may be taken concurrently; and matriculation in the MEd or postmaster’s program in school counseling; or consent of instructor
This course is an examination of child and adolescent psychological development as well as the clinical issues encountered in today’s school settings. In this course, students will examine psychological theories of development, developmental issues and crises, and learn a basic understanding of the DSM classification system and symptoms of psychopathology specific to the delivery of services as delineated in the ASCA and MASCA Models. (Formerly CNSG 523)
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CNSC 524 - Applied School Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 516 and CNSC 528, which may be taken concurrently; and matriculation in the MEd or postmaster’s school counseling program
This course is designed to teach basic counseling and delivery skills to the School Counselor working in K-12 educational settings. Students will utilize a developmental framework to employ counseling skills in the delivery of guidance curriculums, individual planning, responsive services and system support. Students will continue to learn how to integrate professional ethics, legal standards, technology, developmental theories and multicultural competencies in the practice of school counseling. (Formerly CNSG 524)
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CNSC 526 - Consultation and Collaboration for School Counselors (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the theory and practice of consultation specific to school counselors within the K-12 school settings. This course will provide students with a framework for implementing consultation and collaboration models, as well as understanding the facilitation factors necessary in any type of school consultation. Consultation theory, consultation/collaboration methods and current research regarding the delivery of indirect (consultation) services will be addressed in the context of working with a variety of constituencies. Students will learn how to use consultation and collaboration models to assist school counselors when working with individual, group, and programmatic assessment of growth, and developing intervention strategies as part of the ASCA delivery systems in the schools. (Formerly CNSG 526)
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CNSC 527 - Special Education Issues for School Counselors (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 516, which may be taken concurrently; and matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course is designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of the responsibilities and legal obligations of the professional school counselor as it relates to special education students and connects to practical application in the PreK-12 schools. Participants will experience structured theoretical and applied instruction in special education issues including, but not limited to, special education history, terminology and disability categories, the assessment and referral process, process and services K-college, legal and ethical considerations, amplification needs of students with disabilities as it relates to the American School Counselor Domains, understanding and integration of the MA Model for Comprehensive School Counseling program, and partnering with the parents of students with disabilities.
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CNSC 528 - Counseling Theories and Techniques for School Counseling (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd or CAGS or postmaster’s program in counseling; or consent of instructor
This course will introduce the School Counseling student to the major counseling theories and will infuse practical applications of the techniques and skills associated with each theory. These theories will be examined with respect to their overall worldview and practice in the context of school settings. In addition to theories, a secondary course emphasis will be on counselor self-reflection and self-awareness as well as working with individual clients. Additional areas that will be infused in the course include: culture and other contextual factors, diversity in a broad context, ecological systems, ethical considerations and prevention strategies.
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CNSC 560 - Special Topics in School Counseling (1-3 credits)
This variable-credit course provides students with an opportunity for in-depth exploration of a current topic in school counseling. Relevant theory will be discussed, as well as concerns related to multiculturalism and diversity, technology and ethical issues. This course may be repeated for different topics. (Formerly CNSG 560)
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CNSC 563 - Internship: School Counselor (5-12) (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 523 and CNSC 526 and CNSC 580 and an internship application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable credit fieldwork experience is for students who are employed in the role of a 5-12 school counselor. Students pursuing a license as a school counselor must complete a minimum of 600 hours of fieldwork over at least two semesters at an educational site. Students may work 10-30 hours per 15 week semester and will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. For example, 10 hours per week/150 total hours = three credits; 20 hours per week/300 total hours = six credits; 30 hours per week/450 total hours = nine credits. Students must attend a clinical seminar each semester they are involved in field experience. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. This experience may be repeated up to four times for a total of 12 credits.
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CNSC 570 - Advanced Applied Counseling - School Counselor: (PreK-8) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 520 and CNGC 529 and CNGC 538 and CNGC 539 and CNSC 515 and CNSC 516 and CNSC 524 and CNSC 527 and CNSC 528, all of which may be taken concurrently; and a pre-practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This course will include a minimum of 100 hours of field experience at an elementary or middle school setting and is designed to provide the advanced counseling student with an opportunity to further examine and effectively apply counseling theory to practice and demonstrate this ability during the pre-practicum experience. Students will actively work with clients in the role of counselor under the direct supervision of a professional counselor at an approved site. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of counseling techniques to the pre-adolescent population and the further refinement of a student’s personal counseling style and self-awareness. Maximum use of clinical supervision, audio/video tape, role-play and observation will be made. Moreover, overarching issues such as multiculturalism, psychological development, technology and context will be integrated throughout this course. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. (Formerly CNSG 570)
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CNSC 571 - Practicum: School Counselor (PreK-8) (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 523; and CNSC 526, which may be taken concurrently; and CNSC 570; and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced master’s counseling graduate student who is seeking a license as a school counselor (PreK-8) in Massachusetts. Students pursuing a license as a school counselor must complete a minimum of 600 hours of fieldwork over at least two semesters and at most four semesters at an educational site. Students will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. While completing fieldwork hours, students must attend the accompanying fieldwork seminar class in conjunction with completing their fieldwork hours. The seminar meetings will serve to provide group supervision as well as integrate knowledge and assist with application of theory to practice. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. This experience may be repeated for a total of 12 credits. (Formerly CNSG 571)
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CNSC 580 - Advanced Applied Counseling - School Counselor: (5-12) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CNGC 520 and CNGC 529 and CNGC 538 and CNGC 539 and CNSC 515 and CNSC 516 and CNSC 524 and CNSC 527 and CNSC 528, all which may be taken concurrently; and a pre-practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This course will include a minimum of 100 hours of field experience at a middle school or high school setting and is designed to provide the advanced counseling student with an opportunity to further examine and effectively apply counseling theory to practice and demonstrate this ability during the required pre-practicum experience. Students will actively work with clients in the role of counselor under the direct supervision of a professional counselor at an approved site. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of counseling techniques to the adolescent population and the further refinement of a student’s personal counseling style and self-awareness. Maximum use of clinical supervision, audio/video tape, role-play and observation will be made. Moreover, overarching issues such as multiculturalism, psychological development, technology and context, will be integrated throughout this course. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. (Formerly CNSG 580)
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CNSC 581 - Practicum: School Counselor (5-12) (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 523; and CNSC 526, which may be taken concurrently; and CNSC 580; and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced master’s counseling graduate student who is seeking a license as a school counselor (5-12) in Massachusetts. Students pursuing a license as a school counselor must complete a minimum of 600 hours of fieldwork over at least two semesters and at most four semesters at an educational site. Students will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. While completing fieldwork hours, students must attend the accompanying fieldwork seminar class in conjunction with completing their fieldwork hours. The seminar meetings will serve to provide group supervision as well as integrate knowledge and assist with application of theory to practice. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. This experience may be repeated for a total of 12 credits. (Formerly CNSC 581)
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CNSC 671 - Practicum in School Counseling for Postmaster’s (PreK-8) (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 523; and CNSC 526, which may be taken concurrently; and CNSC 570; and an application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced post-master’s counseling graduate student who is seeking a license as a school counselor (PreK-8) in Massachusetts. Students pursuing a license as a school counselor must complete a minimum of 450 hours of fieldwork over at least one semester and at most three semesters at an educational site. Students will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. While completing fieldwork hours, students must attend the accompanying fieldwork seminar class in conjunction with completing their fieldwork hours. The seminar meetings will serve to provide group supervision as well as integrate knowledge and assist with application of theory to practice. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. This experience may be repeated for a total of nine credits.
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CNSC 681 - Practicum in School Counseling for Postmaster’s (5-12) (3-9 credits)
Prerequisite: CNSC 523; and CNSC 526, which may be taken concurrently; and CNSC 580; and a practicum application approved by the director of fieldwork
This variable credit fieldwork experience is for the advanced post-master’s counseling graduate student who is seeking a license as a school counselor (5-12) in Massachusetts. Students pursuing a license as a school counselor must complete a minimum of 450 hours of fieldwork over at least one semester and at most three semesters at an educational site. Students will register for three credits for each 150 hours of fieldwork they will complete that semester. While completing fieldwork hours, students must attend the accompanying fieldwork seminar class in conjunction with completing their fieldwork hours. The seminar meetings will serve to provide group supervision as well as integrate knowledge and assist with application of theory to practice. Students must submit an application by the first Monday of April for the summer semester, the first Monday of June for the fall semester, or by the first Monday of November for the spring semester. This experience may be repeated for a total of nine credits.
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CNSA 510 - Student Development Theory in Higher Education (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to student development theory and related developmental issues encountered by students in higher education settings. This course will cover developmental issues, such as racial, sexual, gender, cognitive, ethical and emotional identity development. Students will learn how to apply developmental theories to direct student affairs practice. Basic concepts, philosophies and current models, practices and issues in the field will be studied. (Formerly CNSA 551)
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CNSA 515 - Foundations in Higher Education Counseling for Student Affairs Practice (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the student affairs profession, its historical foundations, and its roles and functions. The course will address the college and university settings where the profession is practiced, as well as the skills and competencies needed by practitioners to address student development issues. The course will explore the relationship between academic and student affairs and the importance of applying student development theory to practical applications with college students. Students will be exposed to current issues regarding student affairs in higher education. Topics covered in the course include (but are not limited to) institutional mission, organization and administrative models in higher education, training and supervision of staff, program planning and ethical and legal issues in higher education, fiscal and budget management, and good practice in student affairs. (Formerly CNSA 523)
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CNSA 520 - Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Student Affairs (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth exploration of ethical, legal and professional issues relating to student affairs practice, including but not limited to confidentiality, student privacy, contracts, technology/the Internet, boundaries and dual/multiple relationships, record keeping, supervision of paraprofessional undergraduate/graduate student staff, mental health issues of college students and professional practice in student affairs. Students will acquire knowledge on ethical refection and the core ethical principles in student affairs practice. Students will also learn models that infuse multicultural and diversity issues throughout the ethical decision-making process. Students will gain awareness on how legal issues impact student affairs practice and policy development. Students will learn how to manage organizations and structures within student affairs and higher education, and foster collaborative approaches with key campus constituents and administrators.
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CNSA 525 - Student Affairs Administration (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of student affairs and higher education administration practice. The course will address the various administrative functions for student affairs administrators, such as fiscal and budget management, organizational development, supervision, training, and evaluation of graduate and paraprofessional staff, program planning, needs assessment, fostering partnerships between academic and student affairs, and ways to integrate student development theory into administration policy and development. Students will discuss ways that administrative decision-making impacts student well-being and campus environments and how policies and procedures are created.
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CNSA 528 - Counseling Theories and Techniques for Student Affairs Counseling (3 credits)
This course will introduce the Student Affairs student to the major counseling theories and will infuse practical application of the techniques and skills associated with each theory. These theories will be examined with respect to their overall worldview and practice in the context of Student Affairs. In addition to theories, a secondary course emphasis will be counselor self-reflection and self-awareness as well as working with individual clients. Additional areas that will be infused in the course include: culture and other contextual factors, diversity in a broad context, ecological systems, ethical considerations and prevention strategies.
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