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This course examines the research from the social sciences, showing the benefits of marriage to those married and to society at large, as well as the biblical basis for marriage and family. The course also investigates the research regarding family strength, incorporates instruction relating to preparation for marriage, and offers marital and family enrichment.

A broad overview of the dynamics of marriage and family relationships set the foundation of this course. Exploring structure, functionality, systems and how they should be addressed in counseling situations provide the framework for counseling this population group.

Rsch 8250: This Research Course Builds Upon Knowledge And Skills Acquired In Rsch 8200 Quantitative Reasoning And Analysis And Provides Experience Applying Them. It Provides Students With More Specialized Knowledge And Skills For Designing Quantitative Research At The Doctoral Level, Including Understanding Multivariate Data Analysis And Applying More Advanced Statistical Concepts. Students Explore Comprehensive Quantitative Research Designs And Suitable Statistical Tests, The Importance Of Quality Assurance, And Ethical Considerations And Social Change Implications Of Conducting Quantitative Research And Producing Knowledge. This Course Approaches Statistics From A Problem-solving Perspective With Emphasis On Selecting The Appropriate Research Design And Statistical Tests For More Complex Research Questions Or Problems. Students Use Statistical Software To Perform Analyses And Interpret And Present Results. Students Will Apply And Synthesize Their Knowledge And Skills By Developing A Quantitative Research Plan. (prerequisites: Rsch 8200.) Rsch 8350: This Research Course Builds Upon Knowledge And Skills Acquired In Rsch 8300 Qualitative Reasoning And Analysis And Provides Experience Applying Them. It Provides Students With More Specialized Knowledge And Skills Within Each Of The Common Qualitative Traditions For Designing Qualitative Research At The Doctoral Level. Students Explore More Complex Qualitative Research Designs And Analyses; Multiple Approaches To Coding And Organizing Data; Core Components Of A Qualitative Write-up; The Importance Of Quality Assurance; And The Ethical Considerations And Social Change Implications Of Conducting Qualitative Research And Producing Knowledge. Students Will Apply And Synthesize Their Knowledge And Skills By Developing A Qualitative Research Plan. (prerequisites: Rsch 8300.) Rsch 8450: This Research Course Builds Upon Knowledge And Skills Acquired In Rsch 8200 Quantitative Reasoning And Analysis And 8300 Qualitative Reasoning And Analysis. It Provides Students With More Specialized Knowledge And Skills For Designing Mixed-methods Research At The Doctoral Level. Students Gain An Understanding Of The Types Of Mixed-methods Designs And How To Select The Most Appropriate Approach For The Research Question. The Course Emphasizes Integrating Quantitative And Qualitative Elements Into True Mixed-methods Studies, Practice In Data Analysis, And Integration Of Qualitative And Quantitative Data Within A Research Write-up. Reliability And Validity In Mixed-methods Approaches Will Be Highlighted. Students Will Apply And Synthesize Their Knowledge And Skills By Developing A Truly Mixed-methods Research Plan That Appropriately Incorporates Qualitative And Quantitative Elements. (prerequisites: Rsch 8200 And Rsch 8300.)

This course introduces students to the specialty area of marriage, couple, and family counseling. Students are provided an orientation to professional organizations, preparation standards, and credentials relevant to the specialty area. Through this course, students will be exposed to the history, philosophy, and trends in marriage, couple, and family counseling. A variety of theoretical perspectives, techniques, and related concepts (e.g., systems, family development, wellness, and family life cycle) are reviewed. Societal trends and treatment issues related to working with multicultural and diverse family systems are explored. Legal and ethical issues related to working in this specialty area are addressed.

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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Walden University and to the requirements for successful participation in an online curriculum. It provides a foundation for academic and professional success as a scholar-practitioner and social change agent. Course assignments focus on practical application of writing and critical thinking skills and promote professional and academic excellence. Major assignments include the preparation of the Professional Development Plan, program of study, and a sample KAM Learning Agreement.

Public and nonprofit leaders require a deep understanding of their roles as directors and managers of diverse and complex organizations. This course examines the distinction between leadership and management, organizational culture, change management, systems theories, and organizational development from a theoretical and applied perspective. Students apply principles to public, private, and nonprofit organizational settings.

This research course provides students with core knowledge and skills for understanding, analyzing, and designing research at the doctoral level. Students explore the philosophy of science, the importance of theory in research, and research processes. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research designs and methods are introduced. Ethical and social change implications of conducting research, producing knowledge, and engaging in scholarship are emphasized. Students will apply and synthesize their knowledge and skills by developing elements of simple research plans.

This course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the responsibility of counselor educators to foster social change, provide leadership and service to the counseling and human service professional, and advocate for their community, clients, students, and profession. Students will use current research to examine the current trends and issues of the profession and identify how community, national, and international issues affect the counseling and human services profession. Students also will understand the processes of advocacy and social change. In addition, students will continue to enhance their professional development plans by identifying specific goals for professional involvement and service.

This course is designed to provide a doctoral foundation in the history and development of the various human services professions. It integrates information from various specializations, in areas such as counseling, social work, psychology, family studies, and criminal justice. Examining both the strengths and weaknesses of the human services delivery systems, students will review the origins of the profession as well as its various responses to the changing needs of society. Through critical literature reviews related to research, policy, and practice; discussions about human services and contemporary society; and course assignments, students can begin to develop their identities as leaders, researchers, and best practices informants in the area of human services. This course focuses on the competencies and ethics of human services professionals.

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Understanding how theory, research, and practice are connected is a vital skill for the human services scholar-practitioner. In this course, students critically review traditional and contemporary theories in human services and how they inform practice. In addition, students examine the strengths and weaknesses of the existing body of research in serving a dynamic society, placing special emphasis on cultural bias and traditional theory. Throughout the course, students review how theories and research studies apply to communities, individuals, problems, and policies. The course culminates with the development of a conceptual framework to address a critical issue in human services practice.

Ethics is a foundational element of leadership. Leaders face increasingly complex social and political challenges as they seek to meet the needs of diverse constituents. This course explores ethics and social justice related to economic disparity, power and privilege. Students use demographic data, current social trends and themes to understand, analyze, and address ethical and social-justice issues that impact service delivery in a global community.

This course explores the cultural components, research, and theory of cross-cultural psychology. In addition to the previously listed goals, this course focuses on the impact that culture has on the field of psychology around the world. The scope of this course is broad, with the core theme being cross-cultural psychology (focusing on cultures representing different parts of the world) and comparing cultural influence on human psychology. Many of the topics addressed in the course are related to human development. Additionally, interactions between culture and social behaviors, health, mental health, and mental illnesses are emphasized throughout the duration of this course.

This research course provides students with core knowledge and skills for designing qualitative research at the doctoral level, including understanding data analysis. Students explore the nature of qualitative inquiry; fieldwork strategies and the nature of observation; theoretical approaches to qualitative research; the importance of quality assurance; and the ethical, legal, and social change implications of conducting qualitative research and producing knowledge. Students use software to code data and interpret and present results. Students will apply and synthesize their knowledge and skills by developing a qualitative research plan.

Diminishing resources are compounding the societal challenges facing human services agencies today. In this course, students will examine the core competencies that human service administrators need in order to address these challenges and make a greater difference in the communities they serve. A broad range of skills and innovative approaches will be discussed, including cross-agency collaboration, stakeholder communication, supervision of people and processes, creation and implementation of policies, and strategic planning and management. Through course discussions, applications, and critical literature reviews, students can demonstrate knowledge and skills that are directly translatable to their current work environment.

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Sound financial practices are crucial to managing scarce funds in both public and nonprofit operations. This course examines finance and budgeting concepts, policies, and practices related to organizations, as well as the fiscal climate within which they operate. Students gain an understanding of theories motivating major fiscal-policy debates; read, analyze, and construct budgets; and read and analyze financial statements and reports. Other topics include auditing practices, tax systems, financial management, budgetary reform, financial technology systems specific to government organizations, and the use of dashboards for financial reporting. Students apply what they learn to develop a budget and financial plan for either a public or private organization.

This course sequence offers doctoral students the opportunity to integrate their program of study into an in-depth exploration of an interest area that includes the completion of a research study. Students complete the dissertation with the guidance of a chair and committee members, in a learning platform classroom in which weekly participation is required. Students work with a dissertation chair to write the prospectus, complete an approved proposal (the first three chapters of the dissertation), complete an application for Institutional Review Board approval, collect and analyze data, and complete the dissertation. During the final quarter, students prepare the dissertation for final review by the university and conclude with an oral defense of their dissertation. Once students register for COUN 9000, they are registered each term until successful completion of the dissertation, for a minimum of four terms.

This Course Presents Theories Of Human Development And Behavior Throughout The Lifecycle. Learners Examine Approaches For Researching Human Development, Including Personality And Moral Development Theory. Learners Also Focus On The Developing Person Using The Theoretical Lenses Of Disciplines Such As Psychology, Anthropology, And Biology. Must Be Taken By Master’s Learners In Their First Quarter. Learners May Only Earn Credit For Coun5003 Or Cst5003 Or Hs5002 Or Shb5003. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

This Course Provides An Overview Of Graduate-level Approaches To Research Methodology. Learners Study Major Research Methodologies And Quantitative And Qualitative Approaches To Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, And Program Design. Learners May Only Earn Credit For Coun5006 Or Cst5006 Or Hs5006 Or Shb5006.

Learners in this course examine the assessment process and the use of tests and measures in counseling. Learners also explore the evolution of assessment methods, testing strategies and interpretation, and fundamental measurement constructs.

Learners In This Course Examine Psychopathology Principles, Professional Literature, And Current Issues Associated With Assessing And Treating Mental Disorders. Learners Critically Evaluate Diagnostic Models, Methods, And Approaches Used In Diagnosing And Treating Individuals, Couples, And Families, Including The Dsm-iv-tr Multiaxial System. Learners Also Explore Diagnostic Issues Associated With Multicultural Populations. Prerequisite(s): Addiction Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5940 And Coun-r5940. Mental Health Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5930 And Coun-r5930.

In This Course, Learners Explore The Theories And Research That Guide The Treatment Of Addictive And Compulsive Behavior Disorders. Learners Analyze Traditional And Non-traditional Interventions As Applied To Inpatient, Outpatient, And Community-based Treatment For Individuals, Couples, Families, And Groups. Topics Include Assessment, Diagnosis, And Treatment Planning And Evaluation. Learners May Earn Credit For Either Coun5108 Or Cst5108, But Not Both. Prerequisite(s): Addiction Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5940 And Coun-r5940. Marriage And Family Therapy Learners Must Have Completed Coun5920 And Coun-r5920. Mental Health Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5930 And Coun-r5930.

In This Course, Learners Examine The Main Constructs Of Personality By Analyzing Person-centered, Trait, Behavioral, Psychodynamic, And Social-cognitive Personality Theories. Learners Also Study Biological, Social, And Cultural Influences On Personality And The Development Of Personality Throughout The Lifecycle. Learners May Earn Credit For Either Coun5214 Or Cst5214, But Not Both.

Learners in this course examine the ethical and legal responsibilities framing marriage and family therapy and related counseling professions and review the criteria for licensure in their state. Learners also analyze the impact of a therapist’s values, culture, and ethnicity on his or her practice; explore approaches to protecting clients from one’s own potential biases; and assess the role of advocacy in marriage and family therapy.

This course provides an introduction to the profession of marriage and family therapy and its underlying systemic theoretical framework. Learners evaluate systems theories from a historical perspective and distinguish them from those of other individual-based mental health disciplines. Learners also review the history, philosophy, and clinical practice theories of marital and family therapy and examine the fundamental therapeutic concepts and skills needed to work with couples and families. This course provides the foundation upon which all other specialization courses are based.

This course presents various theories of psychotherapy and their respective philosophical principles and assumptions. Learners evaluate the theoretical concepts and evidence-based practices of psychotherapy and examine appropriate application of theories and interventions to a diverse client population.

Learners In This Course Examine The Theoretical Components And Developmental Aspects Of Groups. Topics Include Types Of Groups, Group Dynamics And Processes, Group Leadership And Membership Roles, Ethical Awareness In Relation To Groups, And Crisis Management Within Groups. Prerequisite(s): Addiction Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5940 And Coun-r5940. Career Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5950 And Coun-r5950. Marriage And Family Therapy Learners Must Have Completed Coun5920 And Coun-r5920. Mental Health Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5930 And Coun-r5930. School Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5910 And Coun-r5910.

In this course, learners develop foundational career counseling knowledge and skills and engage in professional career counseling activities. Learners examine the major models of career development and the ways clients’ interests, aptitudes, lifestyle preferences, social interests, familial responsibilities, and life transitions may impact the career development process. Learners also discuss legal and ethical issues associated with career counseling practice.

This Course Is A Survey Of Theories, Research, And Concepts That Highlight The Importance Of Race, Culture, And Ethnicity In Individual And Group Experience. Learners Consider The Effects Of Gender, Social Class, Religion, And Disability On Experience And Evaluate The Role Of The Human Service And Educational Professional In Addressing The Multicultural Needs Of Clients And Colleagues In The Workforce. Learners Also Examine Cross-cultural Issues And Practice Applying A Variety Of Theoretical Approaches And Methodologies To Real-life Scenarios. Learners May Only Earn Credit For Coun5334 Or Cst5334 Or Hs5334 Or Shb5334.

This Online Course Reinforces The Clinical Marriage And Family Therapy Skills Developed In Coun-r5920, Including Building Therapeutic Relationships, Performing Therapeutic Assessments, And Applying Ethical And Legal Standards Of Practice. Learners Continue To Integrate Marriage And Family Therapy Theories And Methods With Clinical Practice. This Course Includes Synchronous And Asynchronous Web Conferencing Activities That Require A Headset And Webcam. Learners Who Require Assistive Technology Or Alternative Communication Methods To Participate In The Synchronous Activities Should Contact Disability Services To Request Accommodations. Coun5920 Must Be Taken The Quarter Immediately Following Coun-r5920.prerequisite(s): Coun-r5920; Coun5003; Coun5107; Coun5215 Or Coun5222; Coun5220; Coun5239; Coun5270; Coun5271; Coun5334. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

The First Residential Colloquium Includes A Preparatory Online Courseroom And A Residency Experience. Learners Engage In Preparatory Online Courseroom Activities To Prepare Themselves For The Residency Experience And Focus On Developing Clinical Marriage And Family Therapy Skills, Including Building Therapeutic Relationships, Performing Therapeutic Assessments, And Applying Ethical And Legal Standards Of Practice. Learners Then Engage In A Face-to-face Residency Experience That Guides Them As They Integrate Marriage And Family Therapy Theories And Methods With Clinical Practice. Coun5920 Must Be Taken The Quarter Immediately Following Coun-r5920. Prerequisite(s): Learners Must Have Completed Or Be Progressing In The Following Courses: Coun5003; Coun5107; Coun5215 Or Coun5222; Coun5220; Coun5239; Coun5270; Coun5271; Coun5334. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

This Online Course Reinforces The Advanced Clinical Marriage And Family Therapy Skills Developed In Coun-r5921, Including Building A Range Of Therapeutic Relationships; Applying Theory-based Therapy Techniques To Individuals, Couples, And Family Groups; And Individual And Relational Diagnosis And Treatment Planning. Learners Also Explore Group Psychotherapy Techniques For Unrelated Individuals And Systems-oriented Therapies For Couples And Family Groups And Continue To Integrate Marriage And Family Therapy Theories And Methods With Clinical Practice. This Course Includes Synchronous And Asynchronous Web Conferencing Activities That Require A Headset And Webcam. Learners Who Require Assistive Technology Or Alternative Communication Methods To Participate In The Synchronous Activities Should Contact Disability Services To Request Accommodations. Coun5921 Must Be Taken The Quarter Immediately Following Coun-r5921. Prerequisite(s): Coun5920, Coun-r5920, Coun-r5921, Coun5108, Coun5214, Coun5225, Coun5241, Coun5273. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

The Second Residential Colloquium Includes A Preparatory Online Courseroom And A Residency Experience. Learners Engage In Preparatory Online Courseroom Activities To Prepare Themselves For The Residency Experience And Focus On Developing Advanced Clinical Marriage And Family Therapy Skills, Including Building A Range Of Therapeutic Relationships; Applying Theory-based Therapy Techniques To Individuals, Couples, And Family Groups; And Individual And Relational Diagnosis And Treatment Planning. Learners Then Engage In A Face-to-face Residency Experience That Guides Them As They Integrate Marriage And Family Therapy Theories And Methods With Clinical Practice. This Residential Colloquium Provides 10 Hours Of Group Experience. Coun5921 Must Be Taken The Quarter Immediately Following Coun-r5921. Prerequisite(s): Learners Must Have Completed Or Be Progressing In The Following Courses: Coun5920, Coun-r5920, Coun5108, Coun5214, Coun5225, Coun5241, Coun5273. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

The Clinical Practicum Is An Online-directed, Supervised Field Experience During Which Learners Practice Specific Clinical Skills, Including Interviewing, Assessment, Intervention, Documentation, And Consultation In A Marriage And Family Therapy Field Setting. Learners Use Fundamental Communication And Interviewing Principles And Perform Initial Assessments With Individuals, Couples, And Families. This Course Requires 100 Hours Of Clinical Field Experience; No Less Than 40 Hours Of Direct Client Contact, 20 Of Which Must Be With Couples And Families; And No Less Than 12 Hours Of Face-to-face Contact With Field Supervisors. Prerequisite(s): Coun5920, Coun5921. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

This is the first course in a sequence of two clinical internship courses during which learners fulfill 600 total required contact hours. Learners must complete a minimum of 240 hours of direct client contact, a minimum of 120 of which must be with couples or families, and a minimum of 24 hours of face-to-face contact with field supervisors. The internship provides learners with specific clinical skills in interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation, and consultation in a field setting relevant to the learner’s chosen field of counseling or therapy. Prerequisite(s): COUN6202 and all required course work. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

This is the second course in a sequence of two clinical internship courses during which learners fulfill 600 total required contact hours. Learners must complete a minimum of 240 hours of direct client contact, a minimum of 120 of which must be with couples or families, and a minimum of 24 hours of face-to-face contact with field supervisors. The internship provides learners with specific clinical skills in interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation, and consultation in a field setting relevant to the learner’s chosen field of counseling or therapy. Prerequisite(s): COUN6231. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Learners in this course study sexuality within the broad context of human experience. Learners examine the sexual response cycle and psychosexual development and evaluate the functionality of sexual behavior in individuals, couples, and families. Learners also study health issues associated with sexuality, explore treatments for various sexual problems, and identify sexuality-related concerns of special and diverse populations.

This Course Presents Major Theories And Research Of Adolescent And Child Development. Learners Examine Biological And Psychosocial Development Factors And Evaluate The Influence Of Family, Community, Society, And Trauma On Development. Prerequisite(s): Marriage And Family Therapy Learners Must Have Completed Coun5920 And Coun-r5920. Mental Health Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5930 And Coun-r5930.

This course is a comparative study of the prominent schools of thought within the field of marriage and family therapy: their tenets, therapeutic strategies, and techniques. Learners also discuss structural, strategic, transgenerational, behavioral, communication, and analytical approaches to marriage and family therapy.

Learners in this course study families as systems from theoretical, clinical, and research perspectives. The course emphasizes family development, transitions, assessment, and intervention. Learners also explore systems-oriented assessment models and strategies for initial interviews, hypothesis formulation, designing a strategy for intervention, and the process of termination.

In This Course, Learners Study Systems-based Couples Counseling Theories, Methods, And Practices And Focus On Therapeutic Treatment Planning And Intervention. Learners Also Examine And Interpret Marriage Therapy Literature And Examine Ways To Apply It To Clinical Practice. Prerequisite(s): Coun5270. Ms Marriage And Family Therapy Learners Must Have Completed Coun5220, Coun5920, Coun-r5920.

In this course, learners demonstrate proficiency in marriage and family therapy by applying learning from required courses to complete an analysis of a marriage and family therapy organization or system or to propose a new application in the professional marriage and family therapy field. Prerequisite(s): All required course work. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.