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  • CODS 587: Graduate Illustration Seminar: Visual Essay

    2.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    The graduate seminar involves creation of a thematic collection of personal images in the form of a visual essay. The term "visual essay" implies in-depth research into a faculty approved topic with expectation of creating a cohesive series of pictorial images. While the visual essay may include original text a substantial portion of the essay must be illustrated with original imagery. A minimum of 6 hours of work outside of class is required per week.
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  • CODS 589: Graduate Illustration Seminar: Developing a Personal Style

    2.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    Students will create a unified body of work to be used as the basis for a professional illustration portfolio. Individual artistic expression will be encouraged. The process and the approach to creating a professional illustration will be explored. Students will learn of different illustration markets appropriate to their individual style. This course may be taught as a half-semester course or a full semester course. A minimum of 6 hours of work outside of class is required per week.
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  • CODS 594: Graduate Internship

    3.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    Internship provides the graduate candidate with professional experience in an established design firm or company design department. The student will be given the opportunities and experiences of an entry level employee at the internship partner. The experience will be a minimum of 120 hours. This course is repeatable up to a maximum or 6 credits so that the student may gain work experience in more than one niche of design they may be considering entering into.
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  • COHS 505: Creative Approaches in Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course will examine the use of creative approaches in counseling. Particular attention will be given to the neuroscience of creativity, imagery and visual art, music, literature, drama, play and humor, movement, and makerspace. Each of these forms-individually and in combination-is helpful in working with and understanding clients and ourselves. Students will be given an opportunity to reflect on how they might use creative approaches in their work with clients and with themselves. Specific techniques will be demonstrated through experiential activities in the classroom.
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  • COHS 507: Tests and Assessment in Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides students with an understanding of assessment, evaluation, and measurement in counseling practice. Students examine the development and use of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment measures. In addition, students learn to conduct assessment interviews, performance assessment, behavioral observation, and computer-assisted assessment. Ethical, intercultural, and social justice issues in the use of various assessment methods are central features of this course. The overall learning goal is the development of critical thinking in the informed use of assessment methods.
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  • COHS 508: Research Methods in Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides students with an introduction to the basic concepts of applied counseling research and program evaluation. Students review descriptive, quasi-experimental, and field-based research methods. In addition, students learn computer applications in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. Ethical, intercultural and social justice issues in research are central features throughout the course. The overall learning goals for this course are the development of critical thinking in planning and evaluating research.
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  • COHS 509: Advanced Research Theory and Methodology

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides students with a continuation of advanced concepts of applied research typically found in advanced counselor education programs and in the human service field. Students review various methods of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research techniques and methodology. In addition, students will participate in a lab experience where they will learn to use MiniTab statistical package and Atlas.TI in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. Publication, ethics, and APA formatting issues in research manuscript creation are central features throughout the course. The overall learning goals for this course are the development of applied research skills, interpretation of advanced statistical analytics in published research, and submission standards for journal manuscripts and conference presentations. The capstone research project created by the students will include either the creation of a manuscript for submission to a selected counseling journal or creation of a research presentation that will be submitted to a professional counseling conference for presentation.
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  • COHS 510: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course addresses the counselor's role in diagnostic screening, assessment, and treatment planning, and reviews the historical, political, sociocultural, behavioral, and research contexts for DSM diagnosis. Students develop the skills needed for making differential and co-morbid diagnoses and treatment plans, and for understanding medication uses, side effects, interactions and contraindications.
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  • COHS 511: Groupwork in Educational Settings

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course focuses on teaching the planning, assessment, evaluation, and organizational aspects of delivering group interventions in educational settings. Students will use multic1dtural competence and data to advocate for group interventions, screen for appropriate group membership, organize/ schedule group sessions, design session plans, and evaluate group success. Strategies for reporting on group outcomes will also be explored.
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  • COHS 514: Human Sexuality: Exploration of Sex, Gender, and Intimate Relationships

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course is designed for graduate students to gain awareness, knowledge, and skills across a broad range of topics around human sexuality and the counseling relationship. Students will address personal beliefs, attitudes, and behavior regarding sexuality and will learn affirming assessment and treatment strategies based on the intersectionality of clients' cultural backgrounds. Additional concepts to be explored include: the expression of human sexuality and intimacy across the lifespan; exploring sexual wellness and sexual agency for clients; clinically addressing sexual divergence and infidelity; and reviewing ethical and legal considerations. Knowledge gained on human sexuality through this course will improve counselor competency and client well-being from a multicultural and social justice framework.
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