This course is designed to provide an overview of key measurement concepts and assessment procedures commonly used in educational settings and counseling contexts. Basic psychometric properties of tests, methods and techniques for gathering data, test selection, and interpretation of tests results will be reviewed.

Emphasizes the impact of hearing loss; techniques for improving communication with individuals who have hearing loss; the latest in hearing technology; basic principles of aural (re)habilitation for individuals who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or experience disorders of auditory processing; and the perspectives of Deaf individuals. Prerequisite: EDHS 5080 or equivalent.

A survey course of human communication, communication disorders, and the clinical professionals who improve the lives of people presenting with a communication disorder (including career opportunities, worksites, responsibilities, and compensation). Lectures contrast scientific understandings with society's perceptions of disordered communication through portrayals in popular culture media.

This course explores the evolution of counseling theories of helping and considers how these theories can be used to better understand how and when one chooses to use peer helping interventions within a college setting. It is designed for all students interested in a career in helping, with emphasis on those who want to impact the student experience.

Introduces the administration, scoring, and interpretation of diverse psychological tests. Includes tests of intelligence, perceptual motor functioning, and various specific abilities. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Analysis of theoretical approaches to counseling and representative techniques for each. Particular attention will focus on values and multicultural issues and their impact on the counselor, client, and process of counseling. Prerequisite: Counselor education majors or instructor permission.

Academic content and training on various health topics for college students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Interpersonal skills and relationships are more important than ever to employers. This course is designed for undergraduates who are preparing to enter the workforce to learn more about working in a team environment. We will focus on interpersonal and intrapersonal awareness, and application of course concepts including human development, psychology, and diversity through a team service learning project.

Reviews contemporary issues in the practice of speech-language pathology for persons presenting with right cerebral hemisphere pathology, traumatic brain injury, dementia including epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, semiology, or nosology. Introduces clinical practice including evaluation, treatment, and counseling. Prerequisite: EDHS 7190 or instructor permission.

Explores concerns and problems that children and adolescents present to counselors. Focuses on applying developmental theories and examines resources and helping strategies appropriate for counseling children and adolescents. Prerequisite: EDHS 7210, 7230, EDLF 7160, or instructor permission.