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COUN 612 COUNSELING FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH THROUGHOUT
THE LIFE
Former course number 512 Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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.

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