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96 CO 658 Psychopharmacology and Neurological Function in Counseling This course, designed to address the needs of master's-level therapists working in non-medical settings, will explore aspects of psychopharmacology and neuroanatomy/physiology as they pertain to counseling. It will equip counselors with the depth of knowledge necessary to effectively understand neurological functioning and the ways in which it can impact the counseling process. Uses and side effects of commonly prescribed psychotropic medications will be discussed. Students will be able to educate their clients on how neurology plays a role in the issues they face, their work in counseling, and the medications they may be taking. Questions regarding the ethical use of neurological and psychopharmacological information in the counseling setting will be addressed. Offered spring semesters. 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 alternate years. 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 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 individual, group, and family counseling, assessment, consulting, program development and evaluation, and team building. Additional requirements include at least one hour of individual supervision and one and one-half hours of group supervision per week with qualified supervisors. Student performance is monitored each semester and includes a formal evaluation at course end. Pre- or corequisite: CO 506 Introduction to School Counseling. Two hours. CO 786 School Counseling Internship Continuation Students who are not ready to enroll in CO 787 and have already completed CO 785 should register for CO 786 each semester until they are ready to enroll in CO 787. $200 fee per semester. Prerequisite: CO 785 School Counseling Internship I. No credit. CO 787 School Counseling Internship II Prerequisite: CO 785 School Counseling Internship I. Two hours.