CSP 500 - Introduction to Counseling and Mental Health Interventions

Prerequisite, acceptance into the graduate program in professional school counseling or school psychology. This
course introduces students to theories of counseling and mental health interventions. The emphasis will be on de-
veloping skills in a solution focused approach to counseling and interviewing. Major units of study include theories
of change, resiliency, legal and ethical issues in counseling, and characteristics of a “strength-based” or “solution-
focused” approach to counseling. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice the communication skills
necessary for establishing rapport, collaboratively creating appropriate goals, and evaluating progress in counsel-
ing. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits

CSP 511 - Introduction to the Ethical Practice of Professional School Counseling

CSP 511 - Introduction to the Ethical Practice of Professional School Counseling

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Prerequisite, acceptance into the graduate program in school counseling. This course introduces students to the
comprehensive developmental professional school counseling model advocated by the American School Coun-
selor Association (ASCA), the roles counselors play in the public schools, the ethical and legal guidelines that
shape the profession, and emergent practices in individual and group assessment, academic advisement, career
counseling, crisis intervention, personal/social counseling, consultation, and systems change. (Offered fall se-
mester.) 3 credits

CSP 512 - Advanced Counseling and Mental Health Interventions

CSP 512 - Advanced Counseling and Mental Health Interventions

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Prerequisites, CSP 500, and CSP 510 or CSP 511. Students will review the concepts and skills introduced in CSP
500 as well as learn the knowledge and strategies necessary to apply cognitive behavioral therapy and related ap-
proaches to working with children and youth. Students also will learn how to respond to crisis, including loss and
threats to harm self and others, and the nature of trauma and its impact on development and learning. (Offered
spring semester.) 3 credits

CSP 513 - Group Counseling Leadership and Intervention

CSP 513 - Group Counseling Leadership and Intervention 

Prerequisites, successful completion of CSP 500, and successful completion of either CSD 510, or CSD 511. This
course emphasizes theories of group development and leadership skills in a multicultural society. This course also
focuses on approaches to group counseling, including psychoeducational groups and process-oriented groups,
ethical and professional issues in group practice, and the applications of groups to children and youth, parents, and
other adults as well as the facilitation of teams to enable pupils to overcome barriers and impediments to learning.
(Offered every semester.) 3 credits

CSP 514 - Cultural and Community Issues in Counseling and School Psychology

CSP 514 - Cultural and Community Issues in Counseling and School Psychology 

Prerequisite, acceptance into the graduate program in counseling or school psychology. This course requires a
minimum of 15 hours of field experience in a community setting. Readings, written assignments, and in-class activi-
ties focus on the unique challenges diversity brings to the provision of counseling and psychological services to
children, youths, and parents. Students will learn the history, culture, and expectations of various ethnic and cultur-
al groups and develop the cross-cultural communication skills necessary to work effectively with families of varying
cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students will also explore how issues such as immigration, poverty, and
racism affect pupil development, counseling practices, and the development of effective interventions. (Offered
every semester.) 3 credits

CSP 515 - Practicum in Counseling and Intervention (200 hours practicum)

CSP 515 - Practicum in Counseling and Intervention 

Prerequisites, CSP 500, CSP 511, certificate of clearance. Students will apply the knowledge and techniques
learned in previous course work to the practice of professional School Counseling. A minimum of 200 hours of
fieldwork in an approved public-school setting is required. In addition to the required field-based experiences, stu-
dents meet with a university instructor for group supervision and case discussion. May be repeated for credit. (Of-
fered spring semester.) 3 credits

CSP 516 - Human Development

CSP 516 - Human Development 

Prerequisite, admission into the School Counseling or School Psychology graduate program. This course requires
a minimum of 15 hours fieldwork observing individuals in various settings. Students examine the processes of typi-
cal and atypical development in the context of family, school, and culture. Major units of study include theories of
developmental and learning as applied to children and adults and assessment of children and youth and adults via
observation and interview. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits

CSP 517 - Mental Health in the Schools

CSP 517 - Mental Health in the Schools

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This course will cover common disorders of childhood, including those covered in the DSM-V. Emphasis will be
placed on identification, prevention, and intervention of mental health problems in a multitiered system of support.
(Offered fall semester.) 3 credits

EDUC 549 - Introduction to Educational Research

EDUC 549 - Introduction to Educational Research 

This course is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills in educational research and inquiry, including
qualitative and quantitative research methods, basic statistical analyses, psychometric concepts, critical evaluation
of research and its methodology, cross-cultural methods of inquiry, and the ethical standards guiding educational
research. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits

CSP 600 - Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports for School Counselors

CSP 600 - Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports for School Counselors

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In this course, students will learn about multi-tiered systems of support and the role of school counselors as leaders
In this course, students will learn about multi tiered systems of support and the role of school counselors as leaders
in designing, implementing, and evaluating prevention programs and interventions for k-12 students and youth.
Topics will include instructional response to intervention (RtI), behavioral RtI, school-wide positive behavioral inter-
ventions and supports, development of Section 504 plans, and school counselors’ role in Individualized Educational
Programs for special education students. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits

CSP 616 - Leadership and Systems Change

CSP 616 - Leadership and Systems Change 

Corequisite, CSP 620, or CSP 621, or CSP 622, or CSP 623. This course will focus on the knowledge and leader-
ship skills necessary to become effective change agents. Students will learn data-based decision making as it is
applied to designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating interventions to enhance systems within schools.
Topics include: principles of collaboration and team work, facilitating teams of pupil, teacher, administrators, par-
ents, and community members to meet pupil needs, program development and evaluation, and enhancing organi-
zational climate and staff morale though consultation and in-service education. Some sections of this course may
be offered as hybrid courses or online only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits

CSP 617 - Career Counseling and Development

CSP 617 - Career Counseling and Development 

Prerequisites, successful completion of CSP 510 or CSP 511 and enrollment in the School Counseling or School
Psychology programs or consent of instructor. This course focuses career development theories and decision mak-
ing models, the process of career counseling, including the skills of assessment, providing career information, and
delivering career education programs. Career and post-secondary education information and resources are cov-
ered, including, the admission policies and entry requirements of the four California systems of higher education,
and career/vocational technical education programs. Students will learn the legal and best practice guidelines for
developing transition plans for k-12 students with disabilities and career transition strategies appropriate to the de-
velopmental level of all clients. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits

CSP 618 - Best Practices in Professional School Counseling

CSP 618 - Best Practices in Professional School Counseling

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Corequisite, CSP 620 or CSP 621, or consent of the program coordinator. Students will review the knowledge,
skills, and standards of the graduate program in professional school counseling in final preparation for their em-
ployment as professional counselors. Students will prepare for the Comprehensive Examination, complete their
program portfolios, and conduct a system change project. Some sections of this course may be offered as hybrid
courses or online only. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits

CSP 620 - Supervision and Mentoring in Professional School Counseling I

CSP 620 - Supervision and Mentoring in Professional School Counseling I 

Prerequisite, successful completion of CSP 515. Supervised field experience in professional school counseling,
which leads to competency in direct and indirect services to pupils in the areas of academic, career/vocational, and
personal and social development. In addition to the required field experience, student interns participate in a mini-
mum of fifteen hours of on-campus group supervision and seminar each semester. By the completion of CSP 620
 and CSP 621, students are expected to gain a total of 600 hours of experience. These hours may be done part
time over the course of an academic year. Students must complete a minimum of two hundred (200) clock hours at
two of three school levels (elementary, middle, and high school). At least 400 clock hours must be completed and
supervised in public school settings with K-12 pupils. A maximum of 200 of the 600 clock hours may be completed
in an approved alternative setting outside public schools. Some sections of this course may be offered as hybrid
courses or online only. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits

CSP 621 - Supervision and Mentoring in Professional School Counseling II

CSP 621 - Supervision and Mentoring in Professional School Counseling II 

Prerequisite, successful completion of CSP 515. Supervised field experience in professional school counseling,
which leads to competency in direct and indirect services to pupils in the areas of academic, career/vocational, and
personal and social development. In addition to the required field experience, student interns participate in a mini-
mum of fifteen hours of on-campus group supervision and seminar each semester. By the completion of CSP
620 and CSP 621, students are expected to gain a total of 600 hours of experience. These hours may be done
part-time over the course of an academic year. Students must complete a minimum of two hundred (200) clock
hours at two of three school levels (elementary, middle, and high school). At least 400 clock hours must be com-
pleted and supervised in public school settings with K-12 pupils. A maximum of 200 of the 600 clock hours may be
completed in an approved alternative setting outside public schools. Some sections of this course may be offered
as hybrid courses or online only. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits

CSP 636 - Assessment for Counselors

CSP 636 - Assessment for Counselors 

Prerequisites, admission to the Licensed Professional Counselor emphasis program. This course teaches the clini-
cal application of assessment instruments and processes designed specifically for counseling practice. Topics in-
clude the basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized assessment strategies, including statistical con-
cepts, social and cultural factors related to assessment, and ethical strategies for selecting, administering, and in-
terpreting assessment instruments and techniques in counseling. Students will gain skills in the use of clinical inter-
views, observations, and results of measures of behavior and personality to create treatment plans and monitor
client progress. This course meets one of the requirements for the emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling.
Some sections of this course may be taught as a hybrid course. Fee $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits

CSP 640 - Consultation and Collaboration

CSP 640 - Consultation and Collaboration 

Corequisite, CSP 620 or CSP 621 or CSP 622 or CSP 623. This is an advanced course in collaborative models of
individual and team consultation. Study units and course activities focus on advocating for students by learning to
work with individuals, families, community resources, and school based teams to identify problems, design and
monitor the efficacy of interventions, and facilitate collaborative problem-solving processes. Some sections of this
course may be offered as hybrid courses or online only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits

total credits (excluding prerequisites) 51

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