EDCL 5520 – Principles of the Diagnostic Process (3 Units)
Introduction to differential diagnosis and the use of current
diagnostic tools, such as: the current edition of the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual, the impact of co-occurring substance use
disorders or medical psychological disorders, established
diagnostic criteria for mental or emotional disorders, and the
treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum
of care.
EDCL 5525 – Applied Psychopharmacology for Counselors (3
Units)
Course is designed to acquaint counseling students with the
fundamentals of psychotropic drugs. Basics of pharmacology,
adverse effects, indications, and drug interactions will be
discussed. Course will provide information about
psychopharmacology to the non-medical mental health care provider
so that the student can be an informed member of the mental
health care team. Substances of abue and abuse potential are
discussed, both legal and illegal. Mechanism of action and the
relationship to chemical dependency as a primary disease is
discussed throughout the course.
EDCL 5530 – Testing in Education and Counseling (3 Units)
Measurement and evaluation in education; statistical aspects of
testing; selection and interpretation of unbiased tests with
emphasis on achievement, aptitude, interest, vocational and
educational tests; effects of cultural and ethnic factors on
assessment and achievement.
EDCL 5535 – Advanced Families and Couples Counseling (3
Units)
Course provides Counselor Education students with advanced
practical experiences in working with couples and family
counseling.
EDCL 5540 – Counseling Exceptional Children and At-Risk Youth (3
Units)
Working with marginally functioning and at-risk youth within the
school population. Includes counseling children with physical,
intellectual, social, and emotional difficulties. Recognition of
adolescent and childhood behavior disorders, intervention
techniques, community resources, and educational
adjustments.
EDCL 5545 – Human Development and Sexuality Throughout the Life
Cycle (3 Units)
Human growth and development across the lifespan, including
normal and abnormal behavior and an understanding of
developmental crises, disability, psychopathology, and
situational and environmental factors that affect both normal and
abnormal behavior and sexuality. Includes the study of the
physiological, psychological, and social cultural variables
associated with sexual behavior and gender identity.
EDCL 5550 – Ethics and Law in Counseling (3 Units)
Course provides Counselor Education students with information
regarding the Code of Ethics from the American Association, the
American School Counseling Association, and National Board of
Certified Counselors, as well as the California Board of
Behavioral Sciences.
EDCL 5555 – Addiction Counseling (3 Units)
Course designed to help students develop an understanding of
addictions including substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and
addiction, major approaches to identification, evaluation,
treatment, prevention of substance abuse and addiction, legal and
medical aspects of substance abuse, populations at risk, the role
of support persons, support systems, and community
resources.
EDCL 5560 – Crisis and Trauma Counseling (3 Units)
Crisis and trauma counseling including crisis theory;
multidisciplinary responses to crises, emergencies, or disasters;
cognitive, affective, behavioral, and neurological effects
associated with trauma; brief, intermediate, and long-term
approaches; and assessment strategies for clients in crisis and
principles of intervention for individuals with mental or
emotional disorders during times of crisis, emergency, or
disasters.
EDCL 5570 – Counseling and Guidance in Education (4 Units)
Course is an overview of the roles, functions, and
responsibilities of the school counselor. Students will learn
primary theories of learning and instructional strategies, as
well as the use of group guidance practices. The development
of comprehensive guidance programs will also be explored and
discussed.
EDCL 5600 – Family Counseling and Community Resources (3
Units)
Dynamics of relationships of family, community, and school;
community wide services; agency-school relationships; family
visiting, including conferences, interviews, and referrals.
EDCL 5610 – Educational and Occupational Information (3
Units)
Sources of occupational information; community and nationwide
surveys; job analyses, procedures for relating vocational and
self-information. Emphasis on meeting needs for school counselors
in the area of career guidance.
EDCL 5630 – Multicultural Counseling (3 Units)
Recognizing and dealing with racism, sexism, and ageism, also
discrimination based on religion, sexual orientation, and
learning disabilities. Procedures for helping counselors,
administrators, teachers, and their students relate effectively
with individuals who differ in various ways.
EDCL 5640 – Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Theories and
Techniques (3 Units)
Focus on the person as counselor, the becoming self of the
counselor, personal identity and integrity, and authentic
response to role conflict situations. Study and application of
counseling theory and techniques within school settings.
EDCL 5645 – Advanced Theories, Applications, and Administration
of Clinical Counseling Services (3 Units)
Course is an advanced study of the use of counseling techniques
from theoretical perspectives using multicultural competencies.
Client problems will be studied and discussed. Students will
determine the best intervention strategies to be utilized
regarding client problems by conducting live demonstrations,
exploring the use of a variety of counseling approaches, applying
various counseling techniques, and deciding on the most viable
approaches.
EDCL 5650 – Group Counseling Techniques (3 Units)
Using groups for guidance and counseling in the schools; theory
and procedures for implementing groups; issues and problems; role
and function of school counselors as group leaders. Includes a
group laboratory experience.
EDCL 5760 – Pupil Personnel Services Seminar (4 Units)
Current practices in pupil personnel services. Organization and
administration of pupil personnel services within the public
education system. Legal and ethical principles applied to
educational practices, problems, and confidentialities.
EDCL 5780 – Consultation and Supervision for School Counselors (3
Units)
Theory, procedures, and practice in consultation and supervision
for school counselors. Emphasis on consultation and change
theory, and organizational development. The role of the school
counselor as a consultant to teachers, parents, and
administrators and as a supervisor for paraprofessionals and
counselor trainees.
EDCL 5850 – Counseling Seminar and Field Experience (4
Units) Requires 3 semesters
Course provides the student with a broad set of supervised
experiences as a practicing professional within a school system
or other agency. Students shall not commence field experience
before the first day of class and unless a Memorandum of
Understanding is secured. Students who do not successfully
complete EDCL 5850 field experience hours and class assignments
prior to the first day of class of a subsequent enrollment of
EDCL 5850 shall be required to withdraw. Required field
experience hours vary depending on the program. Students may
not submit field experience hours exceeding the maximum number of
hours required by more than 50 hours. Workshops and conferences
do not satisfy M.A. in Education concentration (PCC, PPS, and
MA—Only) field experience requirements.
EDCL 5930 – School Counseling Practicum (3 Units)
Preliminary experience in the field for students seeking
credential and counseling skill development. Participation in
school/community counseling, educational programs, and weekly
seminars.
EDIT 4170 – Educational Technology Foundations (2 Units)
Focuses on the development of technology proficiencies. Students
develop strategies and skills for teaching with technology in
K-12 settings.
EDGS 5510 – Introduction to Educational Research (3 Units)
Course provides an introduction to both qualitative and empirical
educational research. Students will locate, understand, evaluate,
and interpret educational research, and will identify possible
thesis or project topics.
