CCNU 500 Introduction to Counseling and Interpersonal Relations: Concepts and Skills
This course provides an introduction and overview of basic counseling and interpersonal skills concepts. While several different theories will be discussed, this course will focus relations on the development of basic solution building skills needed by individuals working in a variety of counseling, educational, and professional settings. Role playing through use of vignettes will seek to improve the student's understanding of and ability to use these skills in professional settings. Also covered will be professional and ethical issues germane to students in various disciplines. 3 credits.
CCNU 572 Career Counseling Theories and Practices
This class is an intensive examination of career development theories and concepts. It includes case studies of career development including experiential-based techniques. Other topics include the study of career counseling organizations and literature; factors of career choice; job search strategies; and individual career counseling skills. 3 credits.
CCNU 573 Counseling in Higher Education
This class is a comprehensive review of the roles and functions of counselors in higher education, with focus and emphasis on two-and four-year colleges. It includes an introduction to the processes involved in preparing an educational plan and using tests in course placement. Other topics include university transfer, multicultural issues, matriculation, and curriculum issues. 3 credits
CCNU 574 Career Information and Assessment
Prerequisite: CCNU 572 or instructor's approval. This class is a critical examination of the factors in career choice, decision-making and goal-setting strategies; vocational testing and interpretation; the use of occupational information; and the study of career education programs used in a variety of educational and organizational settings. 3 credits.
CCNU 575 Field Practice (or Internship) I Career Counseling (Organizational and Private Practice)
Prerequisites: CCNU 572, CCNU 574. Students participate in supervised career counseling field practice. Experiences leading to the achievement of competencies in the following areas of career counseling are emphasized: career development theory, individual and group career counseling skills, individual/group assessment, information/resources, program management and implementation, consultation, special populations, supervision, ethical/legal issues, and research/evaluation; 300 clock hours per 3 semester credits must be completed under the supervision of an approved and experienced practitioner. Graded on Pass/No Pass basis. 3 credits.
CCNU 576 Field Practice (or Internship) II Career Counseling (Organizational and Private Practice)
Prerequisites: CCNU 572, CCNU 574. Students participate in supervised career counseling field practice. Experiences leading to the achievement of competencies in the following areas of career counseling are emphasized: career development theory, individual and group career counseling skills, individual/group assessment, information/resources, program management and implementation, consultation, special populations, supervision, ethical/legal issues, and research/evaluation; 300 clock hours per 3 semester credits must be completed under the supervision of an approved and experienced practitioner. Graded on Pass/No Pass basis. 3 credits.
CCNU 577 Technology, Social Change, and Career Development
This class teaches students to recognize and analyze trends affecting employment, identify emerging occupations, and define the role of technology and information in the workplace. Discusses basic skills in selecting technology, applying technology, and equipment maintenance in counseling, educational, and human resource settings are addressed. 3 credits.
CCNU 596 Seminar in Career Counseling and Development
Prerequisites: CCNU 572, CCNU 574. Students discuss current issues in career counseling, ethical issues in career counseling, and examine the design and implementation of career management systems. Students review National Career Development Association (NCDA) Career Counseling Competencies. Students also study the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (NOICC) Career Development Guidelines as well as National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) standards. 3 credits.
CCNU 652 Field Practice (or Internship) I Career Counseling (Higher Education)
Prerequisites: CCNU 572, CCNU 574. Students spend a minimum of 300 clock hours per 3 semester credits of supervised field practice in a career counseling setting in higher education. Students demonstrate career counseling skills, knowledge of career information and assessment, and knowledge and skills involving program management, implementation and consultation. Graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. 3 credits.
CCNU 653 Field Practice (or Internship) II Career Counseling (Higher Education)
Prerequisites: CCNU 572, CCNU 574. Students spend a minimum of 300 clock hours per 3 semester credits of supervised field practice in a career counseling setting in higher education. Students demonstrate career counseling skills, knowledge of career information and assessment, and knowledge and skills involving program management, implementation and consultation. Graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. 3 credits.
CCNU 699 Outplacement Counseling
Students learn the skills, knowledge, and techniques necessary to help managers, executives and scientific professionals manage career transitions. Specific attention is paid to the job search and job choice processes experienced by individuals in mid-career transition. Students will also learn to consult with organizations to plan and implement a complete downsizing program. 3 credits.