
Monica Darcy
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Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology Department Staff
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Courses at the 600-level
Lab experiences are provided in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of individual cognitive tests, with emphasis on the application of tests. Psychological report writing is also introduced.
3 credit hours
- matriculation into the school psychology program
Objective and projective techniques in the assessment of child and adolescent personalities are studied. Lab experiences are provided in test administration, scoring, and interpretation.
3 credit hours
- CEP 534
- CEP 551
This course covers the foundations of school psychology, roles and functions of psychologists in schools, professional standards and ethics, realities of practice, and vital issues for the profession.
3 credit hours
- Matriculation in the school psychology program
The neuropsychological process in learning is reviewed, with lab work in the use of psychoeducational tests to identify learning problems. Remedial instructional strategies are also examined.
3 credit hours
- Prior or concurrent enrollment in CEP 601
This is a yearlong, 400-hour practicum experience. Emphasis is on supervised practice in the problem-solving approach to school psychological service.
6 credit hours
- CEP 601, 603, and 604, each with minimum grade of B
Standards of practice, ethical codes, and applicable laws related to the counseling profession are reviewed. Emphasis is on developing an ethical decision-making model applicable to counseling issues.
3 credit hours
- Matriculation in a C.A.G.S. program
- or consent of the department chair
A work-setting placement is provided under the supervision of a field supervisor and department faculty member. Besides weekly meetings with the faculty member, the student logs fifty work-setting hours for each credit hour to be earned.
6 credit hours
- CEP 684, with minimum grade of B, or consent of department chair
Advanced field experience is provided under the joint direction of field supervisors and department faculty. Internship includes a two-hour seminar each week. Fifty hours of field experience per semester equals 1 credit hour earned.
6 credit hours
- CEP 610, with a minimum grade of B, or consent of department chair.
Issues in counseling diverse groups are presented. Current counseling models are adapted to meet these groups' specific needs.
3 credit hours
- CEP 539 or consent of department chair
The neuroscience perspective of human behavior and the mechanisms of drug action are studied. Attention is given to principles of psychopharmacology and the biology and treatment of mental illness.
3 credit hours
- CEP 536 or consent of department chair
The practice, concepts, and trends in the organization, operation, and administration of counseling services in schools are studied.
3 credit hours
- Matriculation in a graduate program in counseling, educational leadership, and school psychology
- or consent of the department chair
This internship consists of a 1,200-hour, one-year placement in a cooperating school system under the supervision of a certified school psychologist and a college faculty member. A weekly seminar is required.
12 credit hours
- CEP 604
- CEP 605
This course includes an examination of diverse crisis situations as well as assessment and treatment strategies used by counselors to assist individuals, groups, and organizations in managing and resolving crises.
3 credit hours
- CEP 539 or consent of department chair
Educational research and evaluation strategies are examined as they relate to student learning. The application of information technology to assessment and evidence-based practice in counseling are explored.
3 credit hours
- matriculation in a C.A.G.S. program
- or consent of the department chair
For graduate students in school psychology, school counselors, special educators, and administrators interested in collaboration. Emphasis is on direct and indirect support-service delivery in schools.
3 credit hours
- matriculation into the counseling, educational leadership, or school psychology program; or consent of department chair
Theories of group counseling are presented and supervision is provided as students conduct requisite group counseling sessions in the field.
3 credit hours
- Matriculation in a C.A.G.S. program
- CEP 537 or equivalent
- or consent of department chair
Students extend and deepen their counseling skills. Audio and video resources are used. Students apply their skills in a supervised clinical setting for a minimum of five hours a week. (Formerly Advanced Practicum in Counseling I.)
3 credit hours
- CEP 539, with a minimum grade of B, or consent of department chair
Students learn advanced interventions skills and how to develop measurable outcomes to improve the effectiveness of counseling. Students work 100 hours in a supervised clinical setting providing direct client service. (Formerly Advanced Clinical Practicum in Counseling II.)
3 credit hours
- with minimum grade of B


