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114 Counseling Theories; CO 503 Human Development; CO 504 Psychopathology and Diagnosis; CO 510 Counseling Foundations. Pre or corequisites: CO 615 Professional Orientation; eligibility as determined by the Counseling Division; instructor permission. Cross listed with CO 511. Three hours. CO 525 Career Development and Assessment Begins with an exploration of the theology of work and moves to an examination of career selection and career development theories. Students learn about career assessment tools, 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. Three hours. CO 526 Therapeutic Communication This course is designed to help students develop the facilitative skills that form the basis of therapeutic pastoral communication in both formal and informal counseling and ministry settings. The focus is on empathy as a way of being, and as the core skill in relating to both individuals and couples. There is a course fee in addition to tuition. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Pastoral Care and Counseling, MDiv with a concentration in Chaplaincy, Graduate Certificate in Professional Chaplaincy programs, or permission of the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care and Counseling Chairs. Two hours. CO 527 Career and College Preparation Begins with an exploration of the theology of work and moves to an examination of theories and approaches to career and college preparation in school and clinical career counseling. Students learn about career and college preparation in the K-12 school setting as well clinical contexts, career assessment tools, occupational information sources and systems, as well as lifestyle and career decision- making. Three hours. CO 530 Issues of Growth and Diversity in Pastoral Care Understanding the growing diversity in cultural landscapes is the responsibility of pastoral caregivers and counselors. Diverse populations bring rich expressions of thinking, behavior, attitudes, values, and even faith and worship. Cultural diversity also impacts – positively and negatively – individuals and group development and growth. This course introduces students to developmental theories of individual growth in conjunction with how growth is impacted by diversity of persons and cultures. The focus, through theory and experiential practice, is to educate pastoral caregivers and counselors who understand and can creatively engage the differing needs of individuals and groups. Three 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. Two or three hours. CO 551 Crisis Counseling This course focuses on the assessment of individual crisis situations, and the specific, practical intervention techniques and skills related to acute, emotional personal turmoil. Attention is given to a Christian theology of crisis and the role spirituality and religion play in helping or hindering persons in crisis. Emphasis is on the need to stabilize clients during the first critical seventy-two hours of crisis. Various types of personal crisis such as suicide, domestic violence, addictions, homicide, death, divorce, health issues, and life transitions will be discussed, and appropriate interventions taught and practiced. Two hours.