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115 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. CO 552 Marriage and Family Counseling An introductory course in marriage and family counseling which helps students acquire knowledge of relationship dynamics, assessment, and skills related to working with couples and families. The Christian view of marriage informs the consideration of the nature of marriage and family in contemporary society. Students learn specific approaches to premarital, marital, and family counseling with an emphasis on the value of a systematic perspective, as well as specific and practical evaluation and treatment tools. Three hours. CO 555 Addictions and Counseling Discusses the etiology, distinctives, and specific difficulties related to addictive behaviors. Group and individual approaches to the treatment of substance abuse and other addictions are presented. Attention is given to preventive strategies and therapeutic interventions to address substance abuse and other addictions. Three hours. CO 556 Counseling Children and Adolescents Provides a brief history of theoretical foundations and a working knowledge of contemporary interventions for counseling children and adolescents. Practical considerations and specific techniques are demonstrated and discussed against a backdrop of biblical integration related to child and adolescent development and parenting. Materials used in the course are aimed at helping students develop basic