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101 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. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Program. 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. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Program. 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. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Program. 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 skills necessary for effectively counseling and communicating with children, adolescents, and their families. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Program. 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 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. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Program. 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. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Program. 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