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93 populations are explored. Unique factors relevant to diagnostic criteria and diagnostic categories are considered. Prerequisite: CO 602 Assessment and Measurement in Counseling. Two hours. CO 655 Personality Disorders Provides students with advanced techniques in assessment, diagnosis, and intervention with individuals suffering from personality disorders. Both clinical counseling principles and theological/spiritual principles will be addressed. Students will learn extensive techniques in the assessment and treatment of individuals with personality disorders. Prerequisite: CO 504 Psychopathology and Diagnosis. Offered alternate years. Two hours. CO 656 Adventure Therapy Introduces students to biblically informed therapeutic aspects of adventure. Prepares future Christian counselors and outdoor leaders for the opportunities presented by programs that seek to combine professional healing with adventure experiences. Two half-day field sessions are included in the course. May also credit as an outdoor leadership elective. Two hours. CO 657 Counseling Responses in Crises and Disasters Describes psychological crisis intervention approaches and techniques in the face of natural and human-made disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, fires, transportation accidents, school shootings, workplace violence, and terrorism. These disasters typically affect large groups of persons at the same time and require a planned response for the victims, their families, and helping providers who may or may not have a faith background. Course content focuses on the theological issues of a disaster; spiritual, physical, and psychological responses to disaster; intervention techniques; and care for the caregivers to prevent or mitigate compassion fatigue. As a part of this course, students will be trained and receive a certificate in Group Crisis Intervention: Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) through the International Critical Stress Foundation (ICSF). Offered intersession, even years. Two hours. CO 750 Family Therapy Examines major systemic theories of family therapy, family dynamics, and family therapy techniques and strategies. Students also explore the biblical theology of the family as it relates to counseling. Prerequisite: CO 552 Marriage and Family Counseling or instructor permission. Offered every year. 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. 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 785 School Counseling Internship I The two internships (CO 785 and CO 787) require completion of a total of 600 clock hours over two semesters in an approved school setting under the supervision of an appropriately trained and certified/licensed school counselor. A minimum of 240 direct service hours are required with K– 12 students and those who support their development. Counseling services may include