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COUN 702 INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL COUNSELING
Former course number 502 Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
The basic concepts of quantifying behavior; validity, reliability, norms
and methods of expressing test scores statistically are reviewed.
Course emphasizes standardized and non-standardized instruments,
methods of communicating test results, and planning the school and
non-school testing program. Practice in test interpretation is
provided.

COUN 705 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELING
Former course number 505 Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
A study of the specified needs and programs designed for the
elementary school child in the area of counseling. Particular attention
is given to the approaches and practices geared to the child of this
age.

COUN 709 ADLERIAN CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE AND
MANAGEMENT
Former course number 509 Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
An introduction to classroom management techniques based on
mutual respect, shared decision-making, and shared responsibility.
Participants will gain an understanding of behavior as goal directed.
They will develop a repertoire of corrective responses by which to
redirect children from useless to useful behavior. Practical applications
of theory will be required throughout as understanding is developed.
Some topics that will be covered are techniques for winning
cooperation; natural and logical consequences; group discussions with
children; setting up class councils; and techniques of fostering a
favorable learning climate.

COUN 731 GROUP COUNSELING
Former course number 531 Prerequisites: 9 to 12 hours in the
field, including PSYC 502 and 534
Credits: 3
The primary objective of this course is to acquaint students with
important skills that are considered to be prerequisites for effective
group counseling as well as working with other kinds of groups. These

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