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This course surveys research focusing on the relationships between the
activities and health. Specific topics will be: changing longevity patterns, the
changing nature of disease in Western society, the allocation of health
resources, the psychological correlates of healthy adult life, the role of stress in
current patterns of illness, the relationship of diet and exercise to optimal adult
health, and the implementation of active preventive measures. Extensive use is
made of the small group format to demonstrate counseling techniques to aid
individuals and in identifying and making desired changes in life style.

COUN 613 NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING FOR THE LIFE SPAN
Former course number 513
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course surveys major studies and writings in the field of nutrition and
health and provides a forum for discussion of the current controversies in the
area of nutrition and health. Specific focus will be on nutritional practices as
they relate to health and disease. Small group and individual counseling
techniques will be developed to facilitate identification of indicated dietary
changes, methods of motivation for change, and knowledge and skills
necessary to implement dietary changes.

COUN 633 MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING
Former course number 533
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop appropriate skills, competencies, and
knowledge bases and to examine the beliefs of counselors working with people
across-cultures. The course focuses on researching, reading and developing
understandings of cultures, customs, languages, traditions, religions and
spiritualities of people across-cultures. Case investigations are employed to
provide information, and research on individuals’ life experiences across-
cultures and an understanding of their worldview as well as that of counselor
trainers’. Emphasis is given to the understanding of counseling individuals in a
very diverse world.

COUN 702 INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL COUNSELING
Former course number 502
Prerequisites: None

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