Courses

This course is a study of various theories, principles, and techniques of psychotherapy and how they are used in the clinical setting. A special emphasis is placed on each student’s development and articulation of a personal theory of counseling grounded in the systems in which the student anticipates working after graduation.

A focus on the theories and techniques utilized in counseling supervision will be studied. Students will experience components of the process involved in the supervisor/supervisee relationship and will be Prerequiprovided with basic supervisory skills. site(s): Advisor Approval

This course is designed to introduce students to models of counselor supervision. part of the course students will provide one or more counselor trainees with

Theories of crime causation with emphasis on theory construction, theory analysis, and differences in theoretical approaches.

An examination of biological, psychological, sociological, political and economic theories of crime causation.

Major thinkers in anthropology and their theoretical models considered in historical perspective.

Definitions and justifications of democratic political systems; criticisms of democratic legitimacy, difficulties encountered by actual democratic regimes; methodological problems of assessing the fulfillment of democratic goals.

A survey of the major explanations of deviance which have historically influenced both study and practice within the sociological tradition.

The major theoretical perspectives, both past and present, in the study of deviance in society.

This course examines the structure and function of the family, including processes by which families deal with change, stress, and conflict. It includes an examination of the current theories used in family research and the strengths and limitations of each theory in explaining family life. FYE- First Year Experience (FYE).