ABS 5313   SEXUAL ISSUES IN COUNSELING
This course will focus on psychosexual development throughout the life span, interviewing and counseling techniques, and ethical sexual therapy for sexual dysfunctions, addictions, paraphilias, and challenges related to aging and illness.

ABS 5314   ASSESSMENT I
Students will learn how to administer, score, and interpret personality tests for adults and children.

ABS 5503   ADDICTION
An overview of the addiction process, what constitutes an addiction, and the treatment methods available through counseling and other means.

ABS 5564   MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY
An overview of the major marriage and/or family counseling theories for use in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: ABS 5713 Counseling Theories.

ABS 5713   COUNSELING THEORIES
Traditional theories and techniques of counseling will be covered as well as the personality theory underlying them. This course will address how to move from theory to practice. Development of basic counseling skills and awareness of self will be covered.

ABS 5703   BEHAVIOR PATHOLOGY
This course further investigates abnormal human behavior and dysfunction as it relates to the DSM disorders. Schizophrenia, neurosis, psychosis, multiple personality, and depression are among the topical issues studied.

ABS 5813   CAREER DEVELOPMENT
This course will focus primarily on life style and career choice, the decision making process, career counseling, and vocational choice.

ABS 6314   ASSESSMENT II
A deeper investigation into the administration, scoring, and interpretation of primarily intelligence tests for adults and children.

ABS 6513   SOCIOCULTURAL FOUNDATIONS
This course will explore multi-cultural counseling, socio-cultural theories, research, and practice in society. Other areas covered will be the inherent diversity of individuals including gender, race, culture, religion, communication and work styles, beliefs, values, and socioeconomic status, as well as the impact of society and culture on behavior.

ABS 6714   ADVANCED COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
A more detailed investigation of theories and techniques of counseling. This course will focus on the more structured and systematic techniques for psychotherapeutic intervention. For graduate students in counseling. Prerequisite: ABS 5713 Counseling Theories.

ABS 6743   GROUP PROCESS
This course includes a theoretical and experiential component to group process, group dynamics, and group counseling. Examples of skills and concepts discussed include group formation, communication, stages of group growth, problem solving, cohesion, team building, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution.

ABS 6776   PRACTICUM
Field experience in professional counseling whereby students will provide introductory counseling services in a mental health clinic, counseling center, or other human services agency. Prerequisites: 33 ABS hours, permission, and Candidacy status. Extra fees required.

ABS 6813   PERSONALITY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
This human growth and development course will cover personality and development throughout the entire life span.

ABS 6903   RESEARCH METHODS
This course is designed to introduce the student to research methods relevant to applied behavioral studies and counseling. A statistical component will be included.

ABS 6975   PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION/ETHICS
Relevant ethical issues studied will include confidentiality, privacy, multiple relationships, supervision, the counseling relationship, and research. Codes of ethics, standards of practice, and preparation will be covered. This course will also include the capstone project. Prerequisites: 24 hours of ABS course work.

ABS 6979   INTERNSHIP
Advanced field experience in counseling whereby students will provide direct face-to-face intervention and diagnostic assessment with clients under the auspices of an on-site supervisor. The internship is to be taken toward the end of the master's degree in counseling. [prerequisites: ABS 6776, permission, and Candidacy status]. Extra fees required.