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116 skills necessary for effectively counseling and communicating with children, adolescents, and their families. Three hours. CO 561 Brief Counseling for Clinical and School Settings This course examines the philosophical base, strategies, and theological implications of the practice of various models of brief counseling (e.g., problem-solving, integrated problem, and solution-focused therapy) within the clinical and school setting. Specific attention is given to the exploration and practice of the techniques of each model. Implications of the use of brief counseling with both child/adolescent and adult populations will be considered. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MA in Counseling or Graduate Certificate in School Counseling program, or instructor permission. Two hours. CO 565 Brief Counseling Theory and Practice in Ministry Settings This course examines the philosophical base, strategies, and Christian implications of several models of brief counseling (e.g., problem-solving, solution-focused therapy, and an integrated problem and salutation approach) applicable for counseling in ministry and chaplaincy settings. A focus on a Christian model using spiritual interventions is included. Attention is given to the practical techniques of each model. The use of homework techniques in therapy, including the use of cinematherapy, is addressed. This also includes the ability to practice the basic features of brief counseling. There is no requirement for students to have access to outside clients as role-play cases may be utilized. Instructor and peer group supervision of written and video student-client cases will form the basis for feedback concerning the student's brief counseling skills. Pre or corequisite: CO 526 Therapeutic Communication or instructor permission. Three hours. CO 590, 690 Studies in Counseling These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours. CO 591, 691 Individualized Study in Counseling These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in counseling under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. CO 601 Research and Evaluation in Counseling Familiarizes students with basic concepts related various research methods, research designs, reliability and validity of research, evidence-based research, critical evaluation of published research, and steps required to develop and design an ethical experimental research project. Students will be introduced to scales of measurement, descriptive statistics, and basic univariate inferential statistics commonly used in counseling research and program evaluation. Also explored is the evaluation process and needs 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. 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. CO 653 may be taken in place of CO 602. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling program; CO 503 Human Development and Counseling; CO 601 Research and Evaluation in Counseling. Three hours.