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102 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. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Program. 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. CO 615 Professional Orientation Explores the professional identity, roles, and functions of the counselor in relation to the rigorous professional standards of conduct required in the counseling field. Students will learn about ethical and legal standards, professional goals and objectives, professional organizations and associations, history and trends in the counseling field, and professional credentialing. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling program. Three hours. CO 621 Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling Assists the student in preparation for work with American subcultures, American minority groups, and internationals living in the United States. It also explores how one works with culture overseas (as in missions). Students evaluate their own stereotypes and biases and how they affect the counseling process. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Program. Three hours. CO 631 Counseling and Spirituality Considers the primary issues in the disciplines of counseling and relational spirituality, multiculturalism and spirituality, and how religious systems and spirituality impact the counseling encounter. Topics include core concepts such as internalized God images, spiritual dwelling and seeking, relational spirituality and attachment, differentiation and intersubjectivity, and relational spirituality and counselor formation. Ethical considerations concerning spiritual issues and interventions in counseling, along with ASERVIC standards, are addressed. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Program. Prerequisites: CO511 Counseling Practicum or CO 512 School Counseling Practicum. Three hours. CO 646 Counseling for Trauma and Abuse Integrative, trauma-informed foundation for clinical practice, combining neurobiological, developmental, psychological, and theological perspectives on trauma. Defines core distinctions between PTSD and Complex PTSD, explores attachment and trauma-informed case conceptualization, and engages contemporary research on the neurobiology of trauma, polyvagal theory, and the impact of trauma across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Program. Two or three hours. CO 647 Grief and Loss Counseling This course prepares pastoral and clinical counselors to support persons experiencing grief and loss. The learning experience includes integrating biblical understanding, exploring theoretical frameworks, and practicing therapeutic interventions. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Program. Two hours.