Graduate Catalog 2009-2010 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Business Administration |
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ACC 502 - Survey of Accounting (2)
Basic accounting concepts, processes, and relationships; methods of business transactions analysis, classification, and recording; preparation of accounting statements.
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FIN 502 - Survey of Finance (2)
A study of methods of financial analysis, valuation, capital structure, and capital budgeting. Includes financial ratio analysis, time value of money concepts and calculations, valuation models, capital budgeting decision techniques, and cost of capital concepts and calculations.Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate accounting course.
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MBA 501 - Foundational Math for MBA (3)
Necessary background concepts and techniques of mathematics and basic business methods used in more advanced courses. Review of basic mathematics, introduction to linear algebra and systems of equations, matrices, and basic concepts of probability.
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MBA 503 - Leadership, Management, and Organizational Behavior (3)
This is a course designed to study the behavior of individuals in organizations. Leadership and management will be defined in light of the major theories and research. Students will review research that strives to understand, explain, predict, and change human behavior within organizations. The emphasis will be on motivated behavior. Business and non-business for profit and not-for-profit organizations will be discussed.
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MBA 505 - Financial Accounting for Management Decision Making and Control (3)
This course emphasizes financial accounting from the perspective of the non-accountant manager. Students will gain an understanding of accounting theory, vocabulary, and financial reports to allow them to better use accounting information for the benefit of the organization.
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MBA 509 - Data Analysis and Decision Making (3)
Examination and use of mathematical analysis and statistics as tools to improve management decision making. Emphasis will be placed on using these tools after developing a basic understanding of the related theory.
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MBA 529 - Managerial Economics (2)
A course to develop business strategy and critical- thinking skills through the use of economic modeling and concepts. Evaluation of business problems and emphasis on the application of economics to management decision making.
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MBA 531 - Faith, Ethics, and Business (3)
This course will explore the challenges of ethical decision making in organizational management. Basic philosophical approaches to morality will be introduced through reading the work of significant ethicists. These approaches will be further studied by application to current case studies of business ethics problems. Emphasis will be on developing an ability to recognize moral dilemmas and resolve them in a manner consistent with Christian concepts of morality.
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MBA 557 - Information Systems for Managers and Organizations (3)
This course explores the use of information systems to improve management decisions. It also examines how those information systems fit within the organizational context. It is assumed the student has a working knowledge of a spreadsheet technology.
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MBA 565 - Managing Human Resources (2)
Human resource management will be reviewed from a management perspective. Content will include the attracting, developing, and retaining of human resources including legal compliance and contemporary trends. Employee relations will also be discussed.
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MBA 601 - International Business (3)
This course examines the issues confronting managers in an international business regardless of size. It covers differing cultures, political systems, economic systems, legal systems, and levels of economic development. Time will be spent identifying management principles which are universal in their application and those which are American and need to be adapted to local situations.
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MBA 608 - Legal Environment of Business (2)
A comprehensive introduction to the legal principles governing business, the legal system within which business operates, and the role of government in regulating business conduct.
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MBA 611 - Marketing Management (3)
This course covers management of the marketing function in business and non-profit enterprises. Topics include market environmental analysis and marketing planning, strategy, and control. Development and management of marketing programs is explored through the case method.
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MBA 621 - Managerial Finance (3)
An analysis of the policies, procedures, and problems involved in obtaining and managing funds for a corporation.
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MBA 631 - Operations Management (3)
Designing, planning, operating, and controlling production and operations in manufacturing, distribution, and service organizations. Emphasis is on managerial concepts and strategies applicable to effective and efficient operating systems. Quantitative and qualitative methods and tools will be applied.
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MBA 650 - Independent Study (1-3)
Students can investigate an area not normally in existing courses or investigate an area in greater depth. The student, in conjunction with the supervising faculty member, must identify the topic, method of investigation, and materials and submit a written proposal to the supervising faculty member. Enrollment by permission of the supervising faculty member and the Program Director.
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MBA 691 - Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership (3)
This is the capstone M.B.A. course. The course explores crafting and executing an organization’s strategy with the necessary market and technology innovations and the appropriate managerial leadership in for-profit and not-for-profit environments.
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MKT 502 - Survey of Marketing (2)
Essentials of marketing strategy are explored, beginning with market analysis and selection, through development of product, distribution, communication, and pricing offers.
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Christian Ministries |
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CM 500 - Old Testament (3)
This course is designed to introduce the graduate theological student to the entire Old Testament corpus. The Old Testament represents the literary origins of Christianity and Judaism from which it emerged. An important goal of the course is to establish some understanding of the continuity of thought which connects Judaism and Christianity in an inextricable way, while observing the nascent ideas which make Christian theology and experience inevitable. While the disciplines of lower and higher criticism will be taken seriously, the major focus of this course will be the content of the individual books, their provenance, axial message, and reasonable application to modern Christian experience.Fall 2008, Spring 2010.
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CM 505 - Christianity in Its First Century (3)
This course will trace Christianity as it was founded by Jesus, developed by the apostles, and passed on to the second and third generation of Christians. The religious, social, cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped the adaptation of the gospel to different cultures, social classes, and exigencies will be explored. The books of the New Testament will be discussed in the context of different streams of tradition (Peter, Paul, and John) and the early centers of Christianity (Jerusalem, Antioch of Syria, Greece, Asia Minor, Rome, and Alexandria).Spring 2009, Fall 2010.
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CM 510 - Biblical Interpretation (3)
A study of the principles of biblical interpretation. This includes an examination of the steps and techniques employed in exegesis, a study of the history of interpretation, and an analysis of how the Bible should be used in application to individual needs as well as social issues.Fall 2009, Spring 2011.
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CM 516 - History of Christian Thought I (3)
This course surveys important issues, problems, and challenges faced by leaders in the Christian church from the inception of the church to the eve of the Reformation, with a focus on how key historical personalities, movements, and events can inform ministry in the Christian church today. Primary source readings include Tertullian, Augustine, Anselm, and Aquinas.Spring 2009, Fall 2010.
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CM 521 - History of Christian Thought II (3)
This course surveys important issues, problems, and challenges faced by leaders in the Christian church from the Reformation through the twentieth century, with a focus on how key historical personalities, movements, and events can inform ministry in the Christian church today. Primary source readings include Calvin, Spener, Wesley, and Barth.Fall 2009, Spring 2011.
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CM 526 - Spiritual Formation (3)
Spiritual growth will be encouraged through the study and practice of spiritual disciplines. Classic devotional and contemporary literature will be studied with the purpose of personal application as well as learning how to lead other individuals and groups in spiritual formation.Fall 2008, Spring 2010.
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CM 535 - World Religions (3)
A study of the main religions of the world, with particular emphasis on Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Doaism, Judaism, and Islam. This course will focus on the most important beliefs and practices of each religious tradition. Students will learn about the founders and key individuals as well as examine portions of the sacred text(s) of several major religious traditions. Experiencing sacred music and places of worship of the world’s major religions will enable the development of a deepened understanding of other religions. This course will also emphasize a Christian perspective on issues of religious diversity and pluralism in modern American culture.
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CM 550 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
Current and innovative topics for independent study by students or specialized classes by professors.
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CM 575 - Contemporary Ministries in the Christian World (Workshop Credit) (3)
This course will focus on topics related to the challenges and opportunities of Christian ministry in contemporary society. Courses will be offered in a workshop format with pre-session and post-session assignments.
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CM 601 - Christian Perspectives on Contemporary Ethical Issues (3)
This course examines influential ethical theories through the lens of a Christian world view. The course also investigates the distinctive components of moral decision making, and explores several contemporary ethical issues from a Christian perspective.
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CM 610 - Families in the 21st Century (3)
Issues related to families in their modern context are examined in this course with the purpose of establishing a comprehensive theology of ministry to families. The course includes a biblical and historical study of families, as well as contemporary research in areas such as cycles of family development. Implications for family ministry will be developed as a primary focus of the course.
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CM 622 - Counseling in the Church (3)
This course explores the different models of counseling appropriate in a Christian ministry. It includes a study of basic counseling theories with an emphasis upon counseling practices, methods, facilitative skills, and the application of these skills. Issues related to professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate referral to other professionals will be studied.
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CM 631 - Current Theological Controversies (3)
This course explores controversial theological issues of contemporary significance (e.g., eternal security, miraculous gifts today, different views of hell, and women in church leadership). Through examining disputed areas of theology students will (1) enhance their capacity to dialogue constructively with others about controversial subjects, and (2) clarify and deepen their own theological convictions.
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CM 642 - New Models of Christian Education (3)
This course will help students understand educational needs within the context of a contemporary ministry and establish goals and strategies to meet those needs. Students will learn to integrate biblical and theological principles with the latest findings of education, psychology, anthropology, and sociology. Educational ministries to children, youth, and adults will be studied along with some specialized ministries
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CM 660 - Seminar (1-3)
Topics selected and presented in a seminar format.
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CM 664 - Worshipping in Spirit and Truth (3)
A biblical and theological study of private and public worship as practiced in the 21st century. Various forms of worship will be examined including the proper use of scripture, sacraments, prayer, music, liturgy, and drama.
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CM 665 - Study Tour of the Holy Land (3)
A course study for students interested in the geography, history, archeology of the Old and New Testament. Offered on demand.
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CM 690 - The Practice of Informed Ministry (3)
This course will enable the student to choose an area of ministry in which he or she feels further personal refinement is needed or in which new skills and competence are desired. In consultation with a supervising professor, the student will prepare a proposal which includes a statement of purpose and research plan. The research project will consist of research into the development of the ministry, observation/participation, and evaluation.
The Practice of Informed Ministry is an optional research project for all concentrations in the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries. An area of ministry will be researched by the student and the research included in the report. Based upon research and current practice, the area of ministry will be evaluated by the student with the results analyzed in the final section of the report. Students choosing to complete CM 690 will participate in a Departmental Conference with the project adviser and two representatives from the Graduate Christian Ministries Committee. Other faculty and graduate students will also be encouraged to attend.
- Prior to the Conference, the student will submit three copies of the Research Project Report completed in CM 690.
- During the Conference, the student will orally present the findings, perspectives, and reflections from the research.
- After the Conference, the student will make any necessary corrections to the Research Project Report. Acceptance of this Research Project Report must be made by a committee comprised of the student’s project adviser and two representatives of the Graduate Christian Ministries faculty.
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CMC 541 - Biblical and Psychological Foundations of Relationships (3)
Provides an overview of theological and psychological approaches to the study of relationships. A distinction between theory and fact is maintained and elucidated by the development of both hermeneutic and epistemological principles of interpretation. Major biblical themes of relationships are studied which illustrate the transgenerational and relational effects of sin. Themes of forgiveness and restoration are also considered.
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CMC 543 - Theology of Humanity (3)
This course explores what the Bible and Christian theology teach about human nature. Topics include what it means to be created in the image of God, whether humans are made up of different “parts,” and how sin and redemption affect people. The course also investigates different ways in which Christians have related the fields of Christian theology, counseling psychology, and nursing.
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CMF 643 - Ministries for the Youth Culture (3)
The development of strategies for ministry with postmodern youth living in urban and suburban environments will be the focus of this course. Evangelistic and discipleship models designed to promote spiritual maturity, high moral character, and leadership qualities will be studied. Additional topics will include the study of social, moral, and faith development of adolescents as well a counseling, communications, and spiritual formation.
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CML 601 - Leading a Christian Ministry (3)
A comprehensive study of how the leader of a Christian organization fulfills the role of influencing the mission and strategies of the organization. Topics to be studied include leadership styles, organizations, planning, decision making, staff relations, recruiting volunteers, and recruiting membership.Each Spring.
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CML 612 - Strategies for Evangelism and Discipleship (3)
Cross-cultural and cross-generational evangelistic strategies and the use of small groups in discipleship, as well as their biblical theological foundations will be examined. Students will develop an understanding of leading personal and corporate evangelistic discipleship efforts which are informed by an understanding of the cultural context in which they are engaged. An emphasis will be placed upon the development of evangelistic and discipleship skills.Each Fall.
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CML 615 - Communicating the Christian Message (3)
Understanding and communicating to a 21st-century audience will be the focus of this study. The course includes the dynamics of both large and small groups and how to communicate to them. Topics include understanding cultural context, listening, persuasion, conflict resolution, and nonverbal communication.Each Fall.
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CMS 601 - Theological and Biblical Basis of Sports Competition (3)
The biblical basis for sports, athletics, and competition will be surveyed in this course with a special section on Pauline Theology of the human body and its implications for sport and sports ministry. In addition, the concept of Christmanship will be explored as the foundation for establishing a Christian ethic of competition.
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CMS 610 - Models of Sports Ministry – Ancient World (3)
A study of the first century and how it intersected with the first century athletic world. New Testament words, passages, allusions, metaphors, and analogies relevant to sport, athletics, and competition will be studied. Students will be able to establish a clear biblical mandate for sport and competition as well as develop a personal theology for ministry through sports.
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CMS 621 - Administration of Sports Ministry (3)
The course will cover the foundations of administrating a Sports Ministry in the 21st century. Among the areas to be covered will be the following: leadership principles, staff dynamics, administrative tasks and principles, supervising paid and volunteer staff, risk management, scheduling, construction, maintenance and supervision of buildings.
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CMS 632 - Discipling Athletes and Coaches (3)
This course is designed to prepare Sports Ministers for the task of helping competitors grow to full spiritual maturity. Using classic and contemporary discipleship and devotional literature it will concentrate on four modes of discipleship: personal, one-on-one, small group, and large group.
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CMS 641 - Specialized Sports Ministries and Organizations (3)
This course will study one or more of the following organizations: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Ambassadors in Sport, Athletes in Action, Young Men’s Christian Association, Salvation Army. The culture, ethos, organization, and history of each group will be studied with the purpose of developing new goals and strategies for leading a ministry through sport.Offered on demand.
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Counselor and Guidance Education |
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COUN 532 - Foundations of Classroom Guidance (3)
This course introduces the classroom teacher to the basics of school guidance and counseling programs. Teachers will gain in overall knowledge of the theories, skills, legal, and ethical principles involved in working with their students from the counseling perspective. Basic components of the ASCA national model, the history and philosophy of school counseling as well as current trends and issues impacting today’s teachers will be emphasized. Through lecture, discussion, and a wide variety of activities teachers begin to conceptualize strategies which will enrich the educational environment in their classrooms and enhance their contributions on school teams designed to assist individual student success. The American Psychology Association (APA) writing guidelines are also introduced as the expected format for graduate-level writing.Prerequisite(s): None.Fall I.
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COUN 544 - Foundations of Clinical Counseling (3)
This course offers the beginning clinical counseling student a comprehensive introduction to the profession. Ethical, legal, and professional aspects of the practice of counseling are reviewed for the purpose of providing the student an understanding of the role and professional identity of a licensed, professional, mental health counselor. The student will gain an appreciation of the historical perspectives, licensing and credentialing process, and the organizational structures of the counseling profession. The American/Ohio Counseling Associations and their major subdivisions, other credentialing bodies, and the requirements for state licensing will be examined to increase the student’s knowledge of the professional, political, and legal support systems available to counselors. The course also explores the beginning counseling student’s self-identity and the student’s disposition toward functioning as a licensed counselor who will be expected to work closely with clients of varying religious, socioeconomic, ethnic, racial, political, gender, and educational backgrounds. Opportunities will be provided for the student to examine his/her perceptual and value structures as those interface with what is embodied in the legal, ethical, and professional codes of conduct and practice in the counseling profession. The American Psychology Association (APA) writing guidelines are also introduced as the expected format for graduate-level writing.Prerequisite(s): None.Fall I.
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COUN 545 - Foundations of School Counseling (3)
This course introduces the beginning school counseling student to the history, philosophy, and current trends and issues in a K-12 guidance- based curriculum. Students learn the legal and ethical principles of school counseling as well as the pertinent professional associations for school counselors such as the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselors Association. Students are exposed to the varied tasks throughout all academic levels and the systemic nature of a school counselor’s role. The course also explores the beginning school counseling student’s self-awareness and dispositions toward working closely with students, parents, and other professionals of varying socioeconomic, educational, ethnic, racial, political, and religious backgrounds. The American Psychology Association (APA) writing guidelines are also introduced as the expected format for graduate-level writing.Prerequisite(s): NoneFall I.
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COUN 549 - Human Growth and Development (3)
This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental stages. Emphasis is placed on psychological, sociological, and physiological approaches to human behavior and development. Students examine normal and abnormal human development as well as personality and learning theories. Relevance and practical application in the field of counseling are explored.Prerequisite(s): None.Fall II (Online), Summer I.
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COUN 550 - Special Topics in Counseling (1-4)
Special areas of interest including additional internship hours identified by both student and faculty member.Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Director.Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 561 - Theories of Counseling (3)
Major theories currently and historically underpinning the fields of clinical and school counseling are explored through lecture, dialogue, and experiential means. Examination is given to the perspectives each theory posits about human nature and the development of pathology within the context of the clinical evidence of the theories’ efficacy given specific populations, treatment settings, and presenting mental and emotional concerns. Students are challenged to develop a personal theory about counseling given their beliefs in concert with their understanding of theories covered in the course. The impact of spirituality in regard to these theories and development as counselors are also considered.Prerequisite(s): COUN 544 or 545 or permission of Program Director.Fall II, Spring I.
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COUN 562 - Techniques of Counseling (3)
This course is designed to provide the counseling student with the techniques and skills associated with conducting individual counseling sessions with older adolescent and adult clients. Specific skills addressed are attending behaviors, use of questions, reflection of content, feeling and meaning, how to focus client responses, and how to move a client deeper in self- xploration. Various counseling strategies and techniques are explored to assist the student in developing the counseling relationship and evaluating and facilitating change. This course is highly practice-focused on student development of proficiency in basic listening and response skills. The student will observe, participate in, and critique a variety of designedto- illustrate methods to enhance skill development.Prerequisite(s): COUN 561 or permission of Program Director.Spring I, Spring II.
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COUN 567 - Group Dynamics/Processing/Counseling (3)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the types of groups, styles of group leadership, and techniques used by group counselors. In addition, group theories, the dynamics of group processes, and the developmental stages of group counseling are thoroughly explored. Leadership skills in the management of group process from initial interview to termination as well as the ethical requirements and concerns of group management are included. An appreciation for the research and literature in the field of group counseling is integrated into the course. Students will also participate in a group experience that will allow the opportunity for the integration of group theory and practice.Prerequisite(s): COUN 561, 562.Fall II, Spring II.
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COUN 569 - Tests and Appraisal in Counseling (3)
This course examines tests and assessments utilized in the counseling profession. It includes philosophical and ethical principles, rationale for use, and interpretation and reporting procedures for tests and assessments utilized by counselors. Students are also alerted to standards developed by various professional organizations as guidelines for test authors and test users.Prerequisite(s): COUN 544 or 545 or permission of Program Director.Fall II, Summer (Online).
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COUN 570 - Career Development and Lifestyle Counseling (3)
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the theoretical bases of career development and individual career decision making. Incorporation of career assessment instruments and techniques for evaluating individuals relevant to career development, planning, and placement are utilized. Additional knowledge regarding sources of career, educational, and labor market information including retrieval from computerized data banks will be examined. The course also addresses the special issues concerning legal and ethical standards in career counseling, multicultural issues and gender bias, as well as an appreciation for career trends in lifestyle across the lifespan. The career counseling process, from appraisal to placement, is explored through personal utilization and interpretation of appropriate career instruments. Literature and current research in the field are also included in this course.Prerequisite(s): None.Fall, Spring II (Online), Summer.
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COUN 575 - Workshop in Professional Counseling (1-3)
Graduate credit offered in a concentrated format, pertaining to professional counseling, for license renewal, advanced graduate study, and elective credit (maximum of 3 hours can count toward a degree).Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Director.Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 610 - Consultation and Advocacy in School Counseling (3)
This course provides an examination of issues relevant to consultation and advocacy in school counseling programs as they relate to the total school community (including parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and the community). Topics such as inter-professional collaboration, advocacy for at-risk and exceptional students, systemic dynamics of communication and dysfunction, and being a creative change-agent within a system, are addressed. Developing culturally sensitive interventions and being a proactive proponent of healthy change are emphasized.Prerequisite(s): COUN 545, 561, 562.Fall I.
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COUN 612 - Program Development and Coordination in School Counseling (3)
This course provides an examination of issues relevant to the coordination of school counseling programs including organization, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive developmental school counseling program. Practical application of key elements of implementing a comprehensive and culturally relevant school counseling program are addressed. Tasks for this course include performing a needs assessment, establishing program initiatives, and evaluating the efficacy of services rendered.Prerequisite(s): COUN 545, 561, 562.Spring II.
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COUN 622 - Psychodiagnostics (3)
The course focuses on the acquisition of knowledge and skills involved in the diagnostic assessment of mental and emotional disorders and conditions. Students will learn various protocols involved in conducting assessment/diagnostic interviews of individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. The mental status examination and protocols for conducting risk assessment interviews for suicidal, homicidal, and violent clients will be reviewed. Students also gain experience in administering some basic assessment instruments and structuring and composing a comprehensive assessment report that integrates clinical observations and the results from assessment instruments.Prerequisite(s): COUN 569, 626.Fall I.
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COUN 626 - DSM-IV-TR (3)
The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills involved in understanding the DSM classification system and completing a multiaxial diagnosis. Legal, ethical, and multicultural issues are explored as they pertain to the classification of mental disorders and the procedures involved in using a multiaxial diagnostic system. Students learn the limitations of the DSM and understand how diagnostic labels have the potential to be abused and misused. Students learn the description of/and diagnostic criteria for mental disorders and conditions, differential diagnostic considerations, and the types of comorbid conditions that occur with each mental disorder. Case studies are employed to provide students with opportunities to practice using the multiaxial diagnostic system. Videos are used to illustrate some of the major disorders that professional counselors will encounter in clinical practice.Prerequisite(s): COUN 569, 682.Spring II.
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COUN 628 - Treatment Methods in Clinical Counseling (3)
Students learn to determine if and when a client is appropriate for treatment, to develop treatment plans and goals that represent the most effective form of treatment for the client, and to determine if the treatment plan is being successfully implemented. Explanations of making projections about length of stay, prognosis, and using consultation and referral in the event the client needs more specialized treatment modalities are also discussed. Elementary psychopharmacology is surveyed along with exposing students to several major methods of treatment and their application to various treatment situations based in clinically evidenced research.Prerequisite(s): COUN 622.Fall II.
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COUN 630 - Counseling Practicum (3)
Counseling Practicum is a one-semester supervised counseling experience in which a student serves as a counselor-in-training at a prearranged training site that is appropriate to the program emphasis (clinical or school). Practicum consists of a minimum of 100 clock hours of clinical training. A minimum of 40 hours is devoted to individual and/or group counseling. The student receives one hour of face-to-face supervision weekly from a qualified site supervisor during the duration of Practicum. Throughout the semester, a student also meets for 21/2 hours weekly for group supervision in a seminar with a program faculty member. Group supervision involves case presentation of a student’s counseling with individual and/or group clients. Group supervision also provides the student with the opportunity to integrate on-site counseling experiences with the theories; techniques; and multicultural, professional, legal, and ethical issues acquired in the academic counseling courses. The site supervisor and departmental faculty supervisor complete written evaluations of the student’s performance during and upon completion of the Practicum experience.Prerequisite(s): For Clinical Counseling - COUN 544, 567, 628, and Practicum Application. For School Counseling - COUN 545, 567, 610, 661, 664, and Practicum Application.Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 634 - Marriage and Family Counseling (3)
This course is an overview of contemporary theories and practices in family and couples therapy including psychodynamic, experiential, systems, structural, communications, and cognitive-behavioral approaches. The origins of the family are explored as well as the family as a psychosocial system. New directions in family and couples counseling are examined as well as research, training, and professional issues related to the field.Prerequisite(s): COUN 561, 562.Fall I.
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COUN 641 - Addictions Counseling (3)
This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of chemical dependency and other related addictions through lectures, case histories, research findings, readings, and discussions. Assessment instruments and techniques will be presented. Recognition of mental health problems (e.g. depression, suicidal ideation) requiring consultation or referrals will be discussed as well as the identification of community resources, agencies, and services available for clients with addiction-related problems. Effects of the addiction upon the client, the family, and significant others associated with the client will also be examined.Prerequisite(s): COUN 561, 562.Summer.
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COUN 661 - Counseling Children (3)
This course is designed to provide counseling students with specialized knowledge and skills in working with young children (ages 5- 12). Students learn how to identify and treat various forms of abnormal child behavior using play therapy and other child therapy techniques. Students also learn the current theories related to the identification and treatment of attention deficit disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and other disorders with a high prevalence in current society. Child behavior management skills training for parent education are also included.Prerequisite(s): COUN 561, 562.Spring I, Summer.
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COUN 664 - Adolescent Counseling (3)
This course examines the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual developmental processes of the adolescent. Family and peer relationships are explored as well as school influences. Attention will be given to self-concept and self-esteem, identity diffusion, psychosexual development, and adjustment problems. An overview of theories and practices in counseling the adolescent is provided.Prerequisite(s): COUN 561, 562.Spring II, Summer.
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COUN 682 - Abnormal Psychology (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the fields of child and adult psychopathology and is taught in accordance with the current classification standards for abnormal behavior (e.g. DSM). Non-pathological systems of understanding dysfunctional behavior are also reviewed. Students begin to become familiar with the disorders in the DSM. The advantages and disadvantages of using a classification of mental disorders are discussed, including how the abuse of classification systems can lead to the harm of clients. Abnormal behavior is reviewed from the perspective of etiology; the course of the disturbance across the lifespan; multicultural factors; and research on treatment, prevention, and effective outcomes.Prerequisite(s): COUN 544 or 545, 561, 562 or permission of Program Director.Spring I.
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COUN 683 - School Counseling Internship I (3)
The Counseling Internship consists of counseling under the direct supervision of a certificated/licensed school counselor in an elementary, middle, or secondary school setting. The Internship is contingent upon successful completion of the Practicum and provides the student with the opportunities for experiencing a maximum variety of professional responsibilities with diverse school clientele. The Internship consists of a variety of professional activities including but not limited to counseling, group work, guidance program development, consultation, classroom guidance, parent education, early identification and prevention, and the application of ethical standards. A minimum of 600 clock hours of direct/indirect service to students is required. Internship students also receive one hour per week of individual supervision by the site supervisor for the duration of the Internship. A minimum of 21/2 hours of group supervision is required bi-weekly throughout the Internship and is performed by a program faculty member with competence in school counseling.Prerequisite(s): COUN 630.Fall, Spring.
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COUN 684 - School Counseling Internship II (3)
The Counseling Internship is continued under the direct supervision of a certificated/licensed school counselor in an elementary, middle, or secondary school setting. The student completes the required clock hours and receives one hour per week of individual supervision by the site supervisor for the duration of the Internship. A minimum of 21/2 hours of group supervision is required bi-weekly throughout the Internship and is performed by a program faculty member with competence in school counseling. Focus includes reflection and evaluation of the counseling process and a research project.Prerequisite(s): COUN 683.Fall,Spring.
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COUN 685 - Clinical Counseling Internship I (3)
Clinical Counseling Internship I involves counseling under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervising endorsement (PCC-S) in a clinical setting where the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of actual clients is provided. Internship is contingent upon the successful completion of Practicum and provides a student with the opportunities to experience a maximum variety of treatment options with a diagnostically diverse clinical clientele. Internship consists of a variety of supervised training opportunities including but not limited to face-to-face individual, couples, and/or group counseling. A minimum of 600 clock hours of on-site counseling activities is required with 240 of the 600 hours being provided in face-to-face supervised counseling with clients in an individual and/or group context. Each student also attends a 21/2 hour bi-weekly group supervision seminar with a departmental faculty member during each semester of Internship. The group supervision meeting will focus primarily on client case presentations and readings that are related to the practice of counseling and professional development. The site supervisor and departmental faculty supervisor complete written evaluations of the student’s performance during and upon completion of the Internship experience.Prerequisite(s): COUN 630.Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 686 - Clinical Counseling Internship II (3)
Internship II is a continuation of Internship I. Students will be expected to complete their training goals and objectives and finish the 600 clock hours of supervised experience required by the Ohio Counselor Board for licensing as a Professional Counselor. Students will continue attending the group supervision seminar on Malone’s campus that will be conducted by a departmental faculty member. The focus of the group supervision will be on client case presentation and readings that are pertinent to the development of professional counselors.Prerequisite(s): COUN 685.Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COUN 688 - Management and Advocacy in Clinical Counseling (3)
This course introduces the students to the management of mental health services and programs, including areas such as administration, finance, accountability, managed care systems, management information systems, and concepts and procedures used for determining outcomes. Students will also learn to apply knowledge of public mental health policy on local, state, and national levels, and regulatory processes to improve service delivery opportunities that impact the quality and accessibility of mental health services. This course will also introduce students to strategies supporting client advocacy and influencing public policy and government relations on local, state, and national levels to enhance equity, increase funding, and promote programs that affect the practice of clinical mental health services. Other key issues addressed will include expert witness status, identifying community resources, and initiating and implementing prevention programs. Finally, students will receive an introduction to the methods, models, and principles of clinical supervision and use of interdisciplinary treatment teams.Prerequisite(s): COUN 544, 561, 562.Summer.
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COUN 690 - Seminar in Classroom Guidance (Discipline Specific) (3)
The course will be experiential in nature. It is designed as a culminating course in which conceptualization, methodically, and practical implementation of strategies, techniques and skills will be emphasized. Legal and ethical principles and dilemmas will also be emphasized. A major project specifically focusing on the participant’s classroom atmosphere, educational level, challenges and strengths will be designed, implemented and presented.Prerequisite(s): COUN 532, 567, 610; 661 or 664.Spring II.
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EDUC 503 - Social and Cultural Diversity from a Christian Ethical Worldview (3)
Licensed school and community counselors and educators have an ethical duty to understand how social and cultural issues impact and shape human behavior and influence the effectiveness of the counseling services and educational experiences of those with whom they work. This course will explore, from a Christian perspective, how issues and trends related to multiculturalism and diversity (e.g., culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, age, gender, disability, religious values, socioeconomic status, and family values) affect students and mental health clients. A variety of topics will be covered that integrate Christian faith and identity with ethical decision making and respect for cultural diversity and a just and moral society.Spring I, Summer II.
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EDUC 510 - Techniques of Research in Education (3)
Basic research strategies including both qualitative and quantitative methods are presented to equip the graduate student to investigate research problems in education. The development and testing of hypotheses and various research designs are introduced. The application of current research in the educational setting and legal/ethical issues are introduced. Computer technology is an integral part of this course.Fall I, Spring I, Summer I.
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EDUC 520 - Curriculum Development (3)
A review of the major societal and individual influences on curriculum development. The roles of the teacher, students, staff, administrators, government, families, and other groups that shape curriculum are reviewed. Trends and innovations are emphasized in curriculum, scope and sequence, curriculum evaluation procedures, research, and current literature. Based on a current needs assessment, the graduate student will develop and present a plan to achieve a vision for curriculum development in a program/school system.Spring II.
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EDUC 522 - Instructional Design (3)
This course is designed for the development of skills in systematic instructional design needed to improve teaching effectiveness through the use of varied models of curriculum and instruction. The development of an instructional design project and its implementation in an educational setting are included in the course. A minimum of 50 hours of field/clinical experience is required.Prerequisite(s): EDUC 510, 520, 560.Spring I.
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EDUC 530 - Learning Theories and Styles (3)
Analysis of learning theories as they apply to classroom learning and instruction. Students examine both cognitive and behavioral models of learning, modalities of learning, culture which promotes learning, organization of learning tasks and strategies for reinforcing learners (with/without exceptional learning needs), and adult learning strategies. Technology and impact on teaching/learning styles will be considered. Ethical and legal concerns will be addressed. Students review research and construct their own projects in development of instruction appropriate for varied teaching/learning styles, specific students’ needs, assessments, and means of implementation.Fall II, Summer II.
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EDUC 540 - Criticism of Children’s and Young Adults’ Literature (3)
A critical study of outstanding children’s and young adults’ literature from early times to the present will be done. Selected examples will be evaluated in depth; units and activities will be devised for the examples.Spring II.
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EDUC 542 - Reading in the Content Areas (3)
Strategies and competencies for improving students’ reading and studying in the content areas will be stressed. The focus will be on intermediate grades through post-secondary. Students will be asked to design and field test reading procedures in content areas of their choice.Summer I.
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EDUC 544 - Phonics and Structure of English Language (3)
Knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching reading using phonics and phonics as a component of the English language will be emphasized. The development of phonics including terminology, concepts, and historical aspects will be included. Current research related to phonics will be reviewed. Developmentally appropriate instructional programs and teaching materials will be evaluated. Historical influences on writing, spelling, vocabulary, and grammar in the English language and the impact on reading and knowledge of language will be explored.Summer I.
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EDUC 546 - Theory and Practice of the Teaching of Reading (3)
Focuses on the study of theoretical foundations, past and present, for the teaching of reading and how these theories influence classroom practices. Research concerning theory and practice will be emphasized as it concerns emergent literacy and developmental reading.Fall I.
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EDUC 547 - Language Development and Disorders (3)
The study of typical and atypical language development. Topics include language acquisition, developmental processes of language, verbal and nonverbal communication, communication disorders, ethnic and cultural diversity in language, and the role of the educator in providing appropriate interventions and supports. 15 field/clinical hours required.Spring II.
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EDUC 550 - Special Topics in Education (1-4)
Current and innovative topics identified by the University faculty. Selected topics will vary and students may register for multiple topics courses.Fall, Spring, Summer.
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EDUC 560 - Educational Tests and Measurements (3)
Study of principles and techniques of measurement and evaluation used in collecting data to improve student and teacher performance. The graduate student will develop extended competence with contemporary measurement and evaluation techniques including the interpretation of standardized test scores and the development of informal assessment measures. Appropriate technology applications will be included.Spring II, Summer II.
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EDUC 562 - Technological Concepts and Operations (3)
An introductory course providing an overview of computer technology and its evolution. Terminology, concepts, and operations common to instructional technology will be introduced including those related to computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices. Social issues involving computers will also be a focus. This course is a prerequisite to all other graduate course work in instructional technology.Fall I. Offered only to students admitted prior to Fall 2008.
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EDUC 563 - Microcomputer Applications in Education (3)
A comprehensive approach to applications including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphics, and utilities used to develop merged products related to education. Designing and practicing strategies for teaching concepts and skills using productivity tools will be required.Prerequisite(s): EDUC 562 or permission of the instructor.Spring II. Offered only to students admitted prior to Fall 2008.
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EDUC 570 - Foundations of Education (3)
Explores the motivations of the American people in the development of American education, and the challenge encountered in upholding the provisions of the constitution and at the same time accommodating the diversity of the constituency to be served. The influences of leadership and major societal events which have determined the direction of American education are explored. The dynamics of the relationship of local, state, and national control of education are investigated in light of historical, philosophical, ethical, social, and economic influences. Current topics (technology, literacy) will be incorporated.Fall I, Summer I.
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EDUC 572 - Technology Applied to Instruction (3)
Principles and practices related to designing, delivering, and assessing student learning activities that integrate computers/technology for a variety of student grouping strategies and for diverse student populations. Current instructional principles, related research, appropriate assessment practices, application of specific-purpose electronic devices (e.g., graphing calculator), as well as ethical and legal issues involving the use of technology will be included.Prerequisite(s): EDUC 562 or permission of the instructor.Spring I.
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EDUC 575 - Workshop in Education (1-4)
Graduate credit offered in concentrated format for license renewal and elective credit (maximum of 4 hours can count toward a degree). Selected topics for workshops can vary each year.
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EDUC 624 - Contemporary Issues and Practices in Education (3)
Deals with the development, status, implications, and prognosis of major contemporary issues, and current best practices in American education. The focus of attention is to relate the efficacy of various strategies for educational improvements in light of major assessments (national/global) of the essential requirements of American education in serving the rapidly changing American culture. Issues related to the specific area of students and the use and impact of electronic and printed media on educational change will be explored.Summer II.
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EDUC 646 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention (5)
A culminating course in which students apply research-based principles, techniques, and materials useful in the assessment of literacy difficulties and develop materials and procedures for use in the intervention of those difficulties. Practical application of techniques, materials, and procedures will involve 90 hours of clinical/field experiences through small group tutoring.Prerequisite(s): EDUC 546.Summer II.
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EDUC 650 - Independent Study (1-4)
Special areas of interest identified by the student(s) for investigation. Students (individually or in a small group) can investigate an area normally not in existing courses or investigate an area in greater depth. Students must identify the topic, method of investigation and materials, and submit a proposal to the supervising faculty member for approval.
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EDUC 663 - Telecommunications and Information Access (3)
Provides the fundamental background in telecommunication terminology, hardware, and software. The course content will cover principles and practices designed to access and use telecommunications tools and resources for information sharing, remote information access and retrieval, multimedia and hypermedia publishing, video access and production, and distance learning. Legal, moral, and ethical issues related to access will be discussed.Prerequisite(s): EDUC 562 or permission of the instructor.Summer I. Offered only to students admitted prior to Fall 2008.
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EDUC 664 - Multimedia Presentations for Educational Applications (3)
Related principles and procedures in multimedia will be emphasized to identify, select, and integrate video and digital images in varying formats for use in presentations, publications, and other products that convey concepts and support curriculum. Students will develop hypermedia and multimedia products that apply basic instructional design principles.Prerequisite(s): EDUC 562 or permission of the instructor.Fall II. Offered only to students admitted prior to Fall 2008.
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EDUC 672 - Microcomputers for Management in Education (3)
Content focuses on using the computer for planning, research, decision making, and collaborative activities as well as the design and manipulation of related bodies of information. Identification of strategies to support development of classroom and school laboratory policies, procedures, and practices related to the use of computers/technology will also be addressed.Prerequisite(s): EDUC 562 or permission of the instructor.Summer II. Offered only to students admitted prior to Fall 2008.
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EDUC 681 - Practicum in Instructional Technology I (1)
This culminating experience for the graduate student seeking licensure endorsement as a Technology Facilitation Teacher is a supervised practicum experience in an educational setting. The graduate student will apply problem-solving techniques and decision- making skills to a variety of educational technology issues. Working with one or more mentors from within a school district, the graduate student will assist teachers in using technology to meet students’ learning needs; assist with budgeting, planning, and purchasing hardware and software; assist with the design and maintenance of a computer network infrastructure; prepare technology related staff development programs for teachers; explore ways technology can be used to affirm cultural diversity and empower diverse learners; and work with teachers to develop assessment strategies and instruments for evaluating the efficacy of technology integrated into classrooms. This practicum is comprised of a minimum of 100 hours over two contiguous semesters during a school year in an area school district.Prerequisite(s): EDUC 562, 563, 572, 663, 664, 672. This practicum should be scheduled within the last 12 hours of the graduate program, and have the permission of the adviser.Offered only to students admitted prior to Fall 2008.
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EDUC 682 - Practicum in Instructional Technology II (1)
Continuation of Practicum in Instructional Technology I.Prerequisite(s): EDUC 681.Offered only to students admitted prior to Fall 2008.
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