You are in the official 1997-98 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Counseling
and Special Education
COURSES
Counselor Education (COUN)
Special Education (SPED)
GRADUATE COURSES
Counselor Education (COUN)
Special Education (SPED)
IN-SERVICE COURSES
Counselor Education (COUN)
Special Education (SPED)
Note: Students must provide their own transportation to
off-campus sites for student teaching, field work, and observation and defray
any resulting personal expense.
Counselor Education (COUN)
100. Career/Life Planning (3)
An examination of the career development process with an emphasis on assisting
students to explore their interests through self-assessment, career exploration,
and development of techniques for placement readiness. CR/NC
grading only. (Course fee for assessment materials, $10)
150. Laws Relating to Children (3)
Current and proposed legislation in parent-child relationships, adoption,
and guardianship, education of the minor, marriage contract, child labor,
juvenile delinquency, and child welfare programs.
174. Introduction to Counseling (3)
(Same as Psych 174.) An overview of basic counseling models, including
psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic approaches. Includes
a personal counseling experience.
176. Counseling and Mental Health (3)
Examination of the relationship between counseling and mental health with
emphasis on current issues of adjustment in society.
180T. Topics in Counseling
(1-3; max total 12 if no area repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar covering special topics
relating to counseling: new developments in counseling techniques, special
populations, and current research. (Successful Career Development, $10)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Course Numbering System.)
Counselor Education (COUN)
200. Seminar in Counseling Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 174 or 250. Emphasis given to interviewing skills, philosophy,
theory, and methodology as applied to counseling. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
201. Seminar in Multicultural Aspects of Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 174 or 250. Cognitive and experiential study of social
and psychological variables which influence the cross-cultural counseling
relationship. Culturally relevant models of counseling theory and practice
are explored. Current research methods and findings are presented. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours)
202. Seminar in Group Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 174 or 250. Theories and methods of interpersonal communication
within groups, transferal of information, group leadership and membership,
role perceptions, verbal and nonverbal interaction, and group counseling.
(2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
203. Seminar in Assessment in Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: ERF 153. Selection, administration, and evaluation of psychological
tests and psychometric data for use in counseling settings. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours) (Course fee for assessment materials, $10)
204. Seminar in Counseling the Older Adult (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 200. Study of counseling philosophy, theory, methodology,
and skills applicable to problems of the older adult. (2 seminar, 2 lab
hours)
205. Seminar in Advanced Theories and Techniques in Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 200. Emphasis on philosophy, theory, and methodology
as applied to Gestalt and behavioral approaches to counseling. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours)
206. Counseling Through the Lifespan (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 174 or 250. Explores developmental issues and life events
from infancy through old age and their effect upon individual, couples and
family relationships. The impact of gender, race, ethnicity, class and sexual
orientation on developmental process is explored.
207. Psychopathology and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 174 or 250. Analysis of psychopathology within the framework
of the current DSM. Emphasis on integrating the etiology of the disorders
with diagnosis, theory and treatment.
208. Practicum in Counseling (4; max total 8)
Prerequisites: 12 units in counseling program, including COUN 200. Supervised
on-campus counseling experiences with selected clients. Experience in individual
counseling, critiquing of tapes and typescripts, observations, and case
report writing. Students must carry professional liability insurance. (2
seminar, 4 lab hours)
211. Seminar in Sexuality Counseling (3) Presents an overview of
theories and research on sexual behaviors and disorders as well as methods
and techniques for the effective treatment of sexual dysfunctions and sexuality
counseling issues. (Formerly COUN 280T section)
218. Practicum in Group Counseling (4; max total 8)
Prerequisites: COUN 202, 208, and permission of instructor. Supervised on-campus
group counseling experience with selected small groups. Experience in group
leadership and group counseling. (2 seminar, 4 lab hours)
220. Seminar in Career Development Theory (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 174. Examination of career development theories and research
for their implications in understanding career development generally and
career counseling specifically. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Course fee for
assessment materials, $10)
221. Seminar in Career Counseling: Methods and Materials (3)
Prerequisites: COUN 174, 220. Develop knowledge and skills necessary to
facilitate career assessment, decision-making, and job-seeking activities
of students and other clientele. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Course fee for
assessment materials, $10)
228. Practicum in Career Development Counseling (4; max total 8)
Prerequisites: COUN 208, 220, and permission of instructor. Supervised counseling
experiences in vocational career development.
230. Seminar in Theories and Techniques of Marriage, Family, and Child
Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 174. Study of theories, techniques, and methodology of
counseling with families. Current research and methods are presented. (2
seminar, 2 lab hours)
231. Seminar in Professional Practices
of Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling (3)
Prerequisites: COUN 200, 230, and permission of instructor. Assessment and
diagnosis of individual and family disorders. Familiarization with the mental
status exam and its components. Diagnostic issues relating to culturally
different populations. Rules and regulations of the Board of Behavioral
Science Examiners. Laws and ethical guidelines of MFCC practice. Issues
confronting the MFCC therapist in the world of practice.
238. Practicum in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling (4; max total
8)
Prerequisites: COUN 208, 230, 231, and permission of instructor. Supervised
MFCC counseling experiences involving selected families, couples, and/or
children. Students must carry professional liability insurance.
239. Field Practice in Professional Services Counseling (3-12; max total
12)
Prerequisites: 40 units in counseling program, including COUN 200 and 208,
recommended COUN 238. Designed for students wishing to do field practice
in professional counseling services, including, but not limited to, agencies,
colleges, and universities. Supervised placement. Typically requires a one-year
commitment. Students must carry professional liability insurance. Approved
for SP grading. (225 hours of field practice required for
3 units of credit)
240. Seminar in Counseling of Exceptional Children and Their Parents
(3)
Theories and techniques in working with parents of exceptional children;
emphasis placed on individual and group counseling skills with parents;
direct contact with families, case study, and current legislation. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours)
241. Seminar in Organization of Counseling Services (3)
Prerequisite: COUN 200. Organization, administration, and evaluation of
counseling programs. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
242. Seminar on Parent Education, Pupil Advocacy, and Consulting (3)
Prerequisites: COUN 174 and 200 or equivalent. Emphasis on current theory
and methods of parent education, pupil advocacy, and consulting. Examination
of current models in each area including ethical standards, legal concepts,
and professional responsibilities. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
249A. Field Practice in Elementary School Counseling (4-8; max total
12)
Prerequisites: COUN 200 and permission of instructor. Supervised practice
in an elementary school. Students must carry professional liability insurance.
Approved for SP grading. (160 hours of field practice required
for 4 units of credit)
249B. Field Practice in Middle or High School Counseling (4-8; max total
12)
Prerequisites: COUN 200 and permission of instructor. Supervised practice
in middle or high schools. Students must carry professional liability insurance.
Approved for SP grading. (160 hours of field practice required
for 4 units of credit)
249C. Field Practice in Student Services (4-8; max total 12)
Prerequisites: COUN 200 and permission of instructor. Supervised practice
in a community college, college, or university. Students must carry professional
liability insurance. Approved for SP grading. (160 hours of
field practice required for 4 units of credit)
250. Seminar in Rehabilitation Counseling (3)
Seminar in the fundamental concepts of rehabilitation counseling and vocational
rehabilitation including examination and analysis of historical, philosophical,
or ganizational, and functional principles. Community rehabilitation agency
or orientation visits.
251. Medical Aspects of Disability (3)
Seminar in the treatment of disabling conditions including etiology, functional
limitations, and vocational implications. Student presentation of case studies.
252. Job Placement in the Rehabilitation Process (3)
An experiential seminar concerning the attitudes, skills, and abilities
necessary to provide effective vocational and job placement services to
the disabled, including vocational diagnosis, job development, placement
techniques, job analysis, affirmative action, and appropriate legislation.
(2 seminar, 3 lab hours)
253. Psychological and Social Aspects of Disability (3)
Seminar in psychological and sociological effects of physical and mental
disability and the dynamics of adjusting to disabling conditions. Student
presentation of case studies.
257. Case Practices in Rehabilitation Counseling (4)
Prerequisites: COUN 250, 251. Seminar in methods for facilitating client
rehabilitation including interviewing, case recording, plan development,
ethical practices; field placement in a community rehabilitation agency;
and student case presentations. (2 seminar, 6 lab hours)
258. Rehabilitation Counseling Practicum (4; max total 8)
Prerequisites: COUN 200, 250, 251, 252, 253, 257. Laboratory rehabilitation
counseling experiences with clients who are disabled, supervised individual
counseling sessions, analysis of the effects of disability on personal and
vocational development, methods of facilitating vocational rehabilitation,
observations, critiques, report writing. Students must carry professional
liability insurance. (2 seminar, 4 lab hours)
260. Current Professional Issues in Rehabilitation Counseling (3)
Prerequisites: COUN 250, 251. Seminar on current professional issues in
the field of rehabilitation counseling and vocational rehabilitation programs
in the public and private sectors with emphasis on ethical standards, legal
concepts, and professional development responsibilities.
261. Rehabilitation of the Severely Disabled (3)
Prerequisites: COUN 250, 251. Seminar on strategies to facilitate the vocational
rehabilitation of persons with severe disabilities with emphasis on the
principles of independent living, supported employment, client assistance
programs, and rehabilitation engineering/technology.
269. Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling (12)
Prerequisites: COUN 200, 202, 203, 250, 251, 252, 253, 257, 258, 260, 261,
permission of instructor. Full-time, supervised field placement in one of
a variety of settings including case responsibilities. CR/NC
grading only.
280T. Advanced Topics in Counseling
(1-3; max 12 if no topic is repeated)
Prerequisites: postbaccalaureate standing and permission of instructor.
Topics may include new developments in counseling techniques, rehabilitation
counseling practices, special populations, and current research.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
298. Project (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B
average on 24 units of the master's program including ERF 220. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. A project
consists of a significant undertaking appropriate to counseling such as
the development of a program for counseling service delivery, development
of audio-visual materials or computer software for counselor education or
service delivery. An approved proposal is required for enrollment. Approved
for SP grading.
299. Thesis (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B
average on 24 units of the master's program including ERF 220 and completion
of an acceptable thesis proposal. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. See School of Education and Human
Development's graduate programs coordinator for school thesis guidelines.
Approved for SP grading.
IN-SERVICE COURSES
(See Course Numbering System.)
Counselor Education (COUN)
303. Human Interaction in Counseling
(1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated) An exploration of human interaction
skills. The course is designed to improve the ability to interact with others.
Not applicable toward degree requirements.
380T. Topics in Counseling
(1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Selected areas in counseling; placement skills, vocational evaluation, research,
medical history, case management, mental health, counseling strategies,
and theoretical orientation. Not applicable toward degree requirements.
COURSES
Special Education (SPED)
160. Mainstreaming Exceptional Students (3)
Prerequisites: ERF 130 or 152 and EHD 110 or 155A; or permission of instructor.
Introduction to identification of differentiating characteristics in exceptional
students. Comprehensive review and analysis of contemporary practices in
mainstreaming exceptional pupils. Introduction to federal and state legislative
mandates pertinent to nondiscriminatory assessments, parental involvement,
and individualized education plans (IEPs). (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
160F. Fieldwork in Special Education (1-3; max total 12)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Supervised observation and participation
in selected programs for exceptional individuals; educational planning,
guidance and counseling.
173. Introduction to Teaching Students with Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: prior or concurrent enrollment in SPED 160 or equivalent.
Introduction to theories, characteristics, programs, curriculum, and instructional
strategies applicable to students with learning handicaps and students with
severe handicaps. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Course Numbering System.)
Special Education (SPED)
201. Seminar in Behavior Management (3)
Prerequisite: SPED 160 or equivalent. Behavior management principles, effective
discipline, programs, and techniques employed in special education and clinical
prescriptive teaching. Emphasis on school and home applications. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours)
202. Career Development and Transition for Students with Disabilities
(3)
Prerequisite: SPED 160 or permission of instructor. Seminar in the examination
of career education; models, curriculum scope and sequence, transitional
approaches to independent living, and the utilization of local, state, and
federal resources. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Test materials fee, $10)
205. Nature and Needs of Individuals
with Serious Emotional Disturbance/Behavior Disorders (3)
Addresses the characteristics and needs of the child with emotional and
behavioral disorders, and service delivery systems and agencies which exist
to meet those needs. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
209. Application of Theory into Practice in Special Education Settings
(3-12; max total 12)
Prerequisite: admission to Special Education Internship (SEI) program. Supervised
field experiences working with special education students and their families
with an emphasis on the integration of applied research and theory into
practice in special education. (Minimum of 45 hours per unit)
211. Assessment of Learning Handicapped Students (3)
Prerequisites: ERF 153; SPED 160, 173. Review of testing techniques and
instruments, and development of psychoeducational reports. Extensive independent
child study and evaluation with appropriate diagnostic instruments. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours) (Course fee for assessment materials, $10)
213. Social and Affective Education (3)
Prerequisite: SPED 160 or equivalent. Seminar. Development and remediation
of social skills and affective abilities. Model programs for normal children
and prescriptive interventions for those with social and personal behavior
disorders. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
214. Trends and Issues in Special Education (3)
Provides discussion and analysis of current trends and issues in special
education as it relates to legislation, litigation, at-risk student, medically
involved student (e.g., HIV), multicultural considerations, consultative
models, technology, and professional ethics. (Formerly SPED 280T section)
215. Seminar in Curriculum for Learning Handicapped Students (3)
Prerequisites: SPED 160, 173, 211. Current and effective instructional practices
in the curricular areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies, and
science for learning handicapped students; emphasis on the integration of
cognitive strategies and advanced technology. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
216. Organization and Supervision of Special Education (3)
Prerequisite: SPED 160 or permission of instructor. Seminar in the organization,
financing, housing, equipping, staffing, and supervision of the special
education program; desirable educational provisions for each type of exceptionality;
legal provisions for special education including curriculum development,
in-service education, and teacher-pupil relationships.
217. Advanced Instruction ofIndividuals with
Serious Emotional Disturbance/Behavior Disorders (3)
Designed to provide information relevant for planning, organizing, and managing
instructional programs for students with emotional and behavioral disorders
in a variety of settings. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
218. Practicum in Special Education: Learning Handicapped (5)
Prerequisites: ERF 153; SPED 160, 173, 211; prior and/or simultaneous enrollment
in a maximum of 12 units in the following courses: SPED 201, 202, 213, 214,
215; COUN 240 or SPED 219. Clinical experience in diagnosis and evaluation
of the learning handicapped, prescriptive program development, prescriptive
instruction, and program management. Experience to include data gathering,
program planning and execution, evaluation, and consultation.
219. Clinical and Field Experience with Families and Schools (3; max
total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Instruction and practice in working
with exceptional children, their families and schools. Students use diagnostic
teaching techniques, assist parents in becoming effective tutors, facilitate
support groups, and develop home-school partnerships. (2 seminar, 2 lab
hours)
220. Assessment of Individuals with Severe Disabilities (3)
Prerequisites: SPED 160, 173. Presentation of assessment strategies and
methods used to identify current levels of educational performance for individuals.
Emphasis is upon assessment practices and community-based curriculum domains
which contribute data to the design of appropriate individualized education
plans. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
221. Instructional Methods for Students with Severe Disabilities (3)
Prerequisites: SPED 160, 173, 220. Presentation of instructional approaches,
methods and techniques for individuals from birth to adulthood using home,
school and community-based curriculum content. Emphasis is upon educational
practices which contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation
of appropriate individualized education programs and services. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours)
228. Advanced Practicum in Special Education
for Individuals with Severe Disabilities (5)
Prerequisites: ERF 153; SPED 160, 173, 220, 221; prior or concurrent enrollment
in SPED 201, 202, 214; COUN 240 or SPED 219. Supervised, field-based experience
in advanced teaching methods and procedures for integrating required competencies
in the areas of program organization, management of teaching environments,
skill assessment and instructional planning, behavior management, IEP implementation,
program evaluation, teacher and parent consultation, microtechnology, and
continuing professional development.
238. Clinical Field Experience in Serious Emotional Disturbance/Behavior
Disorders (3) Designed to provide clinical experience in diagnosis and
evaluation of the serious emotionally and behaviorally disordered, prescriptive
program development, prescriptive instruction, and program management. Experience
to include data gathering, program planning and execution, evaluation, consultation,
and collaboration. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
280T. Advanced Topics in Special Education (1-3; 12 if no area is repeated)
Prerequisites: postbaccalaureate standing and permission of instructor.
Topics may include special education legislation, parenting, transitional
programming, parents as teachers, adolescents and adults with disabilities,
current research, child abuse, gifted and talented.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
298. Project (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B
average on 24 units of the master's program including ERF 220. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. A project
consists of a significant undertaking appropriate to special education such
as the development of courses of study, instructional manuals, teachers'
guides, intervention programs, and computer software. An approved proposal
is required for enrollment. Approved for SP grading.
299. Thesis (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on 24 units of the master's program including ERF 220 and completion of
an acceptable thesis proposal. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. See School of Education and Human
Development's graduate programs coordinator for school thesis guidelines.
Approved for SP grading.
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Course Numbering System.)
Special Education (SPED)
380T. Topics in Special Education (1-3; max total 12 if no topic
repeated)
Selected areas in special education; identification of exceptional students,
assessment of learning disabilities, focus on specific disabling conditions,
instructional methods, parent involvement with handicapped students, federal
and state legislation. Not applicable toward degree requirements.
