Examines substance abuse and use in contemporary society. Treats topics from a multi-disciplinary perspective and includes biological, pharmacologic, cultural, social, psychological, political, economic, and legal aspects of substance abuse. Analyzes patterns of addiction, intervention, and rehabilitation with respect to alcoholism and other drugs. Examines assessments of costs, options, and alternatives to addiction, along with educational efforts toward prevention. Class discussions are an integral part of this course. Taught at the graduate level as EDHS 5240.

This course examines the anatomical and physiological features of hearing, speech perception, language comprehension, speech production, language production, voice production, and swallowing.

This class is a comprehensive course highlighting issues related to drug use across the spectrum including the latest thinking on prevention and awareness, motivation for drug use, intervention, rehabilitation, and recovery. This course will provide key information regarding specific types of drugs and factors affecting their interactions with the human body.

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.

What is counseling? How do counselors work with clients whose values differ from their own? What are some evidence-based practices used in various settings? How might race, gender, and class influence the counseling relationship? The answers to these and many other questions will be explored through small and large group discussions, conversations with community stakeholders, role-plays, and individual and team research.

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.

The course examines principal concepts and procedures for the study of physiologic, perceptual and acoustic aspects of voice, speech and hearing. The course leads the student into the fascinating world of new applications in daily life, in business, and especially in education and clinical work.

This course presents the major models of stress, examines psycho-social, intrapsychic, and environmental causes of stress and provides an overview of stress's physiological and psychological impact. Building upon researched-based practice, students will experience and explore cognitive, behavioral, and physiological techniques and strategies so as to manage life's stressors more effectively.

This course provides a broad overview of developmental psychopathology (abnormal psychology) - initially focusing on understanding basic concepts, historical context, developmental influences, theoretical perspectives, research methodology, and issues related to classification and assessment - followed by comprehensive information concerning major disorders (e.g., ADHD, major depression, anxiety, ASD, schizophrenia).

Have you wondered what the world of work looks like for women? Is it just about equal pay or could there be deeper, systemic dynamics and systems in place than we realize? And what about "having it all" or a work-life balance? Explore what women experience(d) in the workplace in the past, present, and future. Specific attention will be given to career development and wellness models related to women and gender using a growth-oriented perspective.

What does it mean to be normal, well-adjusted or happy? Examine the common conception of how people adjust to life. What are appropriate ways of being, and what behaviors are abnormal or deviant? Learn factors that influence psychological adjustment in normal human development and the relationship between adjustment and personal happiness. Includes study, self-examination, mindfulness, personal projects and the science of creating happiness.

How can we be part of creating a more just world? In this course, we'll aim to answer that question for ourselves by examining practices of youth and community engagement through a critical and discerning lens. We'll reflect on our own practice engaging with youth and their communities, examine our roles in those relationships and interactions, explore the complexities and importance of culture, and consider our own cultural influences.

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.

This course examines social and psychological factors contributing to the development of violent behavior in youth, accompanied by an analysis of current prevention approaches. Each topic will include a case study followed by relevant social science research. Students will participate in simulated legislative hearings where they will present oral and written position statements on policy issues such as bullying. media violence, and gun control.

The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge and understanding of current definitions of trauma, the impact traumatic events have on human functioning, and what psychological science tells us about how people respond to, and recover from, such events and experiences.

Objective observation is an essential skill for assessing and treating diverse clients in professional settings. This hands-on, participatory course examines the nature of observation; factors that influence interpretation; and the impact of biases, expectations and observer influence; while watching clinical care. Students will learn to recognize forms of assessment and therapy strategies across a variety of communication disorders.

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

How do schools serve students with diverse academic and mental health needs? This course will provide an overview of how school mental health professionals: identify students in need of additional academic or mental health support, promote academic and psychological well-being, and assess outcomes. Students will have the opportunity to hear from school professionals currently engaged in this work and apply these skills to their own learning.

This one-hour class is designed to monitor and provide support and supervision for students who work with youth in the community as part of their academic program.

This course introduces the creative methods and strategies of Designers utilized on real-world issues, in the exciting environment of the School of Architecture. Learned skills include empathy, designing and making process, critical thinking, resilience, stakeholder/project management, and visual communication techniques. The course culminates in a demonstration showcase with opportunities for professional feedback.

This course will provide a broad overview of autism, from historical perspectives to current scientific evidence. Challenges, strengths, and experiences will be examined from within a developmental framework and across developmental domains. Evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention will be emphasized. The perspectives and lived experiences of individuals with autism and their families will be integrated throughout the course.

Students apply academic experiences in professional and/or research settings; reflect and critically and constructively analyze experiences from multiple perspectives; and view the work as connecting course content authentic contexts. Students work as professionals with site supervisors and instructors to complete related assignments and relevant background research on the professional and academic resources available.

The (re)habilitation of individuals with hearing loss is a complex process that must identify and address the unique needs of each person and their family. This course provides a foundation of the management for those born with hearing loss (habilitation) or those who have lost their hearing over time (rehabilitation). We will introduce the many approaches to the aural (re) habilitation process that can be adapted for these individual needs.

This course focuses on the development of speech sound perception and production in young children who are learning to speak English and how sounds are influenced by culture and growing anatomical structures. Problems that lead to communication disorders will be explored, along with corresponding etiologies. Fundamental principles of assessment and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders in young children will be introduced.

Now that you have - in partnership - thoughtfully designed an innovation to benefit youth, how can you determine if it is working? During this course, you will begin to assess your innovation and collaboratively determine next best steps. With the conclusion of your two-year capstone experience, you will have gained project design, management, and evaluation expertise you can carry with you into your life after the YSI Major.

Independent Study

Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Are careers guided by careful planning beginning at a young age? Or are they a matter of chance. Perhaps it a little bit of both with additional factors you might not have thought of. Learn what goes into the multifaceted field of career development. In this course, you will learn about theories of career development, the practice career services, and trends within the field of career.

Prerequisites: Instructor Permission

This course is designed to help you develop the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary for competent practice as a clinical psychologist. We explore the personal, social, political, affective, and behavioral considerations of diversity and emphasize APAs multicultural competencies. We also examine the impact of cultural factors on ourselves and our clients; hence, group dialogue and experiential learning are incorporated throughout the course.

This is a course about clinical statistics, clinical research, and clinical practice. The central focus of the course is integrating clinical research, clinical expertise, and client values for informing clinical decisions. Lectures and hands-on learning experiences center on understanding and critically analyzing reports of clinical research, as well as systematic reviews, for the purpose of informing clinical practice.

A clinical-methods course focusing on clinical decisions as they relate to prevention, screening, history taking, and current models of evaluation, intervention and counseling across (a) service-delivery sites in the continuum of care and (b) clinical populations. Additional emphases include culturally diverse populations, professional ethics, and clinical writing.

Autism is a life-long neuro-developmental disorder substantially impacting an individual's ability to communicate. This class explores the history, etiology, assessment, and intervention strategies for working with people of all ages in developing communication skills necessary for daily living.

How has the life of former Heisman trophy winner Ricky Williams been affected by social anxiety? What kind of resilience did Katie Hnida need to become the first female kicker in college football? In this graduate level course, we will learn and practice effective counseling skills for use with student athletes in individual and group settings.

Survey of concepts, issues, trends, and tools related to career development and effective career counseling. Introduces the study and application of career development theory; the use of educational, social, and occupational information and materials in counseling; career assessment; informational media; career decision-making; and the implementation of developmentally and culturally appropriate career counseling strategies. Prerequisite: Counselor education majors or instructor permission.

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. Special attention will be given to the appropriate use of assessment data to address the needs of all learners in a school setting.

Students learn concepts of group development, group dynamics, and specific skills and techniques or working with groups. Includes participation in relevant class activities. Prerequisite: EDHS 7210, 7230, 7290, or instructor permission.

This initial course in counseling is required for all master's level students in the counselor Education program. The primary focus is on fundamental attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary for developing effective helping relationships. A key feature of this course is the opportunity to practice essential counseling skills and experience the counseling process in a safe, controlled environment. This course also encourages self awareness and self exploration so that students can gain an understanding of how their own personal experiences, preferences, feelings, values, and world views impact their practice as a counselor. Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDHS 7210, 7230 or instructor permission.

This course is intended to help you become an impactful counselor in a racialized society. You will become aware of the structures of power (e.g., racialization, patriarchy, religious doctrine, and capitalism) that impact the lives of individuals across various intersections of constructed identities around race, sex, gender, religion status, and ability. Anti-racism, equity, and empowerment are emphasized.

Reviews the historical antecedents of contemporary practice. Centers on ethics, regulation of the profession, legislative and legal issues relative to practice, interdisciplinary issues, public policy, future decisions and professional identity.

Review of contemporary issues in the practice of speech-language pathology for patients with dysarthria or apraxia of speech: includes semiology, etiology, pathophysiology and nosology. Introduces clinical practice, including evaluation, treatment and counseling. Prerequisite/corequisite: EDHS 5020, 5050, 7060, 7190 or instructor permission.

Coverage includes semiology and clinical intervention for persons presenting with developmental aphasia, Down syndrome, Asperger syndrome, autism, pragmatic-semantic language disorder, sensory integration and motor disorder. Clinical interventions center on behavioral and family-centered approaches. Prerequisite: Language development course, EDHS 8090, or instructor permission.

A lecture-discussion and clinical study of problems of swallowing. Reviews contemporary issues in the practice of speech-language pathology for patients presenting with dysphagia, including semiology, etiology, pathophysiology, and nosology. An introduction to clinical practice, including evaluation, treatment, and counseling. Prerequisite: EDHS 7190 or instructor permission.

Section 1: Clinical Education Seminar in Speech Pathology I: A clinical seminar accompanying clinical practice. The seminar focuses on professional issues and the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children and adults with communication disorders. Practicum assignments are individually structured to provide clinical and field work experience with a variety of ages, patients, and rehabilitation settings, or in a particular aspect of professional specialization. Close individual supervision is maintained by clinical instructors, and each case is discussed in weekly conference. Section 2: Clinical Education Seminar in Speech Pathology II: A clinical seminar accompanying clinical practice in medical settings. The seminar focuses on professional issues and the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children and adults with communication disorders. Practicum assignments are individually structured to provide clinical and field work experience with a variety of ages, patients, and rehabilitation settings, or in a particular aspect of professional specialization. Close individual supervision is maintained by clinical instructors, and each case is discussed in a weekly conference. Section 3: Clinical Practice in Speech and Language Pathology: Clinical practice focusing on the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children and adults with communication disorders. Practicum assignments are individually structured to provide clinical and field work experience with a variety of ages, patients, and rehabilitation settings, or in a particular aspect of professional specialization. Close individual supervision is maintained by clinical instructors, and each case is discussed in a weekly conference. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Clinical practice in the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adults with communicative disorders. Programs are individually structured to provide experience with a variety of clinical populations, age groups, and specializations. The sites are off-grounds, and usually within a two hour driving distance of the University. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Introduction to substance abuse counseling. Provides an understanding of the disease concept and other views of addiction, different methods of treating substance abuse, the process of recovery, the Twelve Step model, the role of the family in addiction, and counseling issues such as confronting denial, intervention, family counseling, relapse, and the role of the counselor in treatment. Emphasis is placed on developing skills through role play, case study, and interactions with substance abuse counselors and clients. Prerequisite: EDHS 7210, 7230, Counselor Education major, or instructor permission.

For students enrolled in the School Counseling program. A minimum of 100 on-site hours is required. A description of the setting, specifying the school level in which practicum occurred most be included on the student's application for graduation. Students are required to participate in on-grounds supervision. Prerequisite: EDHS 7210, 7230, 7290, 7310 or 8310 or instructor permission. Subject to availability of suitable practicum placement.

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.

This is the required internship course for K-12 professional school counseling students. The internship is a two-semester, 600-hour placement in a public school. Students also attend on-grounds supervision. Internship may be repeated for credit. Intent to register must be filed preceding registration. A description of a student's internship school level must be included on the degree application. Prerequisite: EDHS 8290 and instructor permission.

First course of a two-semester sequence on personality assessment. Students examine theory, practice, and research on the application of a variety of assessment techniques and instruments to understand children's behavioral, emotional and social functioning across contexts. Clinical and school-based assessments of children are covered in depth.

Supervised field experience in activities central to the role of the school/child psychologist. Prerequisite: EDHS 7640.

Clinical Practicum for Graduate Communication Disorders students

Supervised placement in a setting designed to provide students with clinical experiences dealing with children, adults, and families.

Examines major schools in the field of family therapy with a focus on learning how to conceptualize a case from these different perspectives. Special emphasis is on the application and evaluation of various intervention models to family problems commonly presented in therapy. Observation of actual cases is a required part of the course. Prerequisite: EDHS 8640, 8650 or equivalent, and instructor permission.

This graduate seminar focuses on social and affective processes of development from birth through adulthood. Within the multidisciplinary framework of developmental science, the course addresses foundational theories and recent research on human emotion and social psychology: the development and regulation of emotions and mood, social cognitions (attributions, attitudes, discrimination), and interpersonal relationships and group processes.

Advanced study of the role and function of the psychologist in school settings. Topics include psychoeducational assessment and remediation procedures; varieties and techniques of appropriate psychological interventions in schools; models of, and national trends in, school psychology service delivery. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

This is a full-time semester-long clinical internship at an affiliating agency that may be located in Virginia or across the United States. Affiliating agencies include public schools and healthcare institutions in Virginia and throughout the U.S. Interns practice all aspects of Speech-Language Pathology under the direct supervision of one or more certified and licensed speech-language pathologist(s) employed by the affiliating site.

This course encompasses summative assessments that document student preparation for entry into the profession as a speech-language practitioner. Students are responsible for independent study, preparation, and completion of the course learning objectives using the prescribed strategies, procedures, and instructions. Accomplishing course objectives verifies successful completion of national certification requirements prior to graduation.

Designed to give masters students experience conducting research in professional settings appropriate to their disciplines. Prerequisites: Permission of Advisor.

Masters Thesis

Opportunities for experienced doctoral students to teach courses or partial courses at the University, or to supervise student teachers under the guidance of a faculty member. Opportunities are arranged by the students with the assistance of the sponsoring faculty member.

This course is intended to provide knowledge of basic theory and research concerning child therapy. Students will become well versed in empirically based treatments for child and adolescent mental health. We will address the limitations of existing research on treatment efficacy and effectiveness. Students will become familiar with a range of therapeutic approaches, including play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Independent Study

Independent Research

Designed to give doctoral students experience conducting research in professional settings appropriate to their disciplines. Prerequisite: Advisor permission required.

Doctoral Dissertation Research completed under the guidance of dissertation committee. 12 hours is required for graduation. Permission of instructor required.