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92 assessment that is vital to effective counseling and program enhancement. This course is an introductory survey of the field designed to aid the student in becoming an informed consumer of research data. (For students enrolled in the MA in Counseling program writing a thesis) A dedicated section of CO 601 will be available to provide counseling majors with the necessary background to conduct research and write a thesis in subsequent semesters. Taught primarily in a seminar format, students in this section will select and develop an individual research topic and prepare a preliminary proposal that may form the basis of a thesis proposal in the following semester. It will cover the same topic areas as other sections of CO 601, but assignments and the class format will differ. Priority will be given to students who are seriously considering writing a thesis. Other counseling students may be allowed into this section with permission of the Division and if space allows. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. CO 602 Assessment and Measurement in Counseling Introduces students to philosophical and ethical considerations related to tests and testing. In addition, specific tests are discussed and demonstrated. Students learn how these assessment tools are used effectively in counseling. Prerequisite: CO 503 Human Development and Counseling; CO 601 Research and Evaluation in Counseling; and enrollment in the MA in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling) program. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. CO 615 Professional Orientation Explores the professional identity, roles, and functions of the counselor in relation to the rigorous professional standards of conduct required in the counseling field. Students will learn about ethical and legal standards, professional goals and objectives, professional organizations and associations, history and trends in the counseling field, and professional credentialing. Prerequisite: CO 511 Counseling Practicum; and enrollment in the MA in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling) program. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. CO 621 Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling Assists the student in preparation for work with American subcultures, American minority groups, and internationals living in the United States. It also explores how one works with culture overseas (as in missions). Students evaluate their own stereotypes and biases and how they affect the counseling process. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. CO 631 Counseling and Spirituality Considers the primary issues in the disciplines of counseling and spirituality, models of integration, and how religious systems and spirituality impact the counseling encounter. Topics include core theological concepts such as the image of God, sin and guilt, salvation and sanctification, and suffering and healing. Ethical considerations concerning spiritual issues and interventions in counseling, along with ASERVIC standards, are addressed. Prerequisite: CO 502 Counseling Theories and CO 501 Theological Foundations for Counseling. Offered fall and spring semesters. Two or three hours. CO 646 Counseling for Trauma and Abuse This course focuses on the understanding and prevention of relational violence, within and outside of religious circles, as well as treatment of both victims and perpetrators. Emphasis is on the treatment of adult survivors of child abuse and domestic violence. Application of treatment principles is made to other types of traumatic events. Offered annually. Two or three hours. CO 647 Grief and Loss Counseling Explores the counseling implications of grief and loss across the life span. Attention is given to therapeutic strategies that are effective with persons who struggle with grief and loss, as well as to biblical material regarding grief and loss. Offered alternate years. Two hours.