COUNSLED 1010 1 credit
Orientation Toward Educational Development

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to examine college lifestyles through discussion. Decision-making activities and methods of coping with anxiety and depression will be covered. Other topics covered are interpersonal relations, study skills, library resources, and career choices.

COUNSLED 2220 1 credit
Career Planning and Decision Making

An opportunity for students to explore their values, attitudes, interests, abilities, and experiences, and to relate them to the world of work. There will be practice in decision-making and job-hunting skills.

COUNSLED 4130 1 credit
Students at Risk

This course will focus on the background and the needs of disadvantaged students to complete their high school program. Sky rocketing divorce rates, dysfunctional families, drugs, teenage pregnancy, lower family incomes, and many other factors put stress on young people resulting in motivation loss. DPI and high schools are taking steps to reach these students and encourage high school graduation.

COUNSLED 4250 3 credits
Developmental Group Counseling

This course presents the theory and applied models of structured, developmental group counseling. The emphasis is placed on facilitating a gradual increase in problem-solving skills leading to wellness.

COUNSLED 4600 3 credits
Measurement for Counselors and Educators

A study of assessment devices and procedures in the areas of interest, attitudes, intelligence, and personality; plus discussion of the theoretical bases upon which such procedures and devices are founded.


COUNSLED 4630 3 credits
Introduction to Professional Counseling

An exploration of the historical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical foundations of the helping professions. Perspectives on the educational process, and adult and special needs populations are addressed.

COUNSLED 4930 1-3 credits
Seminar in Educational Issues

In-depth study of a current issue, idea or topic of interest of professional educators. The topic to be covered each time is appended to the course designation in the schedule. P: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

COUNSLED 4990 1-3 credits
Individual Study in Counselor Education

An opportunity for students to engage in deeper study of topics previously considered, to broaden themselves by pursuing areas not offered within other courses, or to engage in projects and experiences otherwise not available. P: TEACHING 2130 or a comparable developmental psychology course (PSYCHLGY 3130 or PSYCHLGY 3230), junior standing, and consent of instructor.