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occupational information sources and systems, as well as lifestyle and career decision-making. This course equips the student with the skill of critiquing lifestyle from a biblical viewpoint. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. CO 526 Therapeutic Communication This course is designed to help students develop the facilitative skills that form the basis of therapeutic communication in both formal and informal counseling settings. The focus is on empathy as a way of being, and as the core skill in relating to both individuals and couples. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Ministries, MA in Counseling Ministries with a concentration in chaplaincy, MA in Youth and Family Ministries with a concentration in counseling ministries, MDiv program with a concentration in chaplaincy or pastoral counseling, or instructor permission. Offered fall and spring semesters. Two hours. CO 539 Group Experience Provides an opportunity for students to participate in an actual therapeutic group experience structured for self-exploration and growth for the purpose of fostering the ongoing development of Christlikeness. A lab fee equal to the current twelve or more hour tuition rate for one semester hour of credit is charged. Students are strongly encouraged to take this course early in their program. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Ministries, MA in Counseling Ministries with a concentration in chaplaincy, MA in Youth and Family Ministries with a concentration in counseling ministries, MA in Christian Formation and Soul Care, MDiv program with a concentration in chaplaincy or pastoral counseling, or instructor permission. Offered fall and spring semesters. No credit. CO 540 Issues in Counseling Ministries Addresses counseling ethics, assessment, psychopathology, and pastoral counseling issues relevant to nonlicensure counseling ministry contexts. For MA in Counseling Ministries, chaplaincy, and pastoral counseling students. Prerequisite: CO 539 Group Experience. Offered spring semesters. Three hours. CO 541 Gender Issues in Counseling Examines the gender-specific issues that arise in counseling contexts, reviews social science research on gender differences and similarities, and gender development and identity, and grounds these topics in biblical/theological themes and reflection. In addition, case studies and class discussion are used to identify the subtleties of sexism in counseling and specific approaches to therapy appropriate for women and men. Offered fall semesters, odd years. Two hours. CO 543 Sexuality and Counseling Overviews the issues related to the development of healthy sexuality and sexual disorders. Attention is given to a theology of sexuality as it relates to living out Christian values regarding sexuality in contemporary society. Consideration is given to sexual disorders and their treatment, and to common sexual issues that arise in the counseling process. Offered every year. Two hours. CO 551 Crisis Counseling Course focuses on the assessment of crisis situations, and the specific, practical intervention techniques and skills related to acute, emotional personal turmoil. Attention is given to a 90