There are other kinds of clock too, the most important one being the 'bit clock'. This is used in serial data interfaces like AES3, S/PDIF and ADAT, where there is basically only one 'conduit' over which to pass the audio data: each data bit belonging to a single audio sample is passed one after the other, followed by the bits for the next audio sample, and so on. As binary data, each bit can be either a zero or a one, and it is quite possible for several consecutive bits to have the same binary value. The danger is that the receiving device could lose track of when each data bit stops and the next begins, potentially resulting in corrupted data values being received. To avoid this, a 'bit clock' is transmitted with the audio data to ensure that the receiver remains in sync with the transmitter and recovers each data bit correctly.
Required Foundational Courses
COUN 510 Human Grwth & Dev Across LifeSurveys the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social factors in human development from conception to death and the contextual factors influencing each, broadening understanding of human growth and development across the lifespan. Theoretical, practical, and research perspectives will be examined as they apply to the profession of counseling.
3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
COUN 535 Introduction to CounselingThis course is designed as one of the initial courses for those candidates with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or in School Counseling. The primary purpose of the course is for candidates to gain an overview of the counseling profession by conducting an in-depth examination of mental health/professional counseling as a helping profession. This examination will occur through readings, class discussion, and experiential activities. In the course candidates will examine: historical, philosophical and social/political influences on contemporary mental health/professional counseling practice and the future of mental health/professional counseling a s a helping profession; professional organizations to which profession al counselors belong, the settings in which they practice, and the roles of mental health/professional counselors in those settings; credentialing and licensing for mental health/professional counseling practice; and knowledge bases critical to mental health counseling including evidence-based practice.
3 credits
COUN 608 Research in CounselingExamines qualitative and quantitative research methodologies for candidates in the Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling programs, under current CACREP standards. Candidates will understand the importance of research in advancing the counseling profession and will learn to read, analyze and interpret evidence-based counseling/mental health research. Topics include characteristics of a research study, development of outcome measures for counseling programs, principles of program evaluation and accountability, statistical methods used in counseling/mental health research, and more. This course is trauma informed and writing intensive: candidates will gain knowledge of current trauma-informed research and, in developing a research topic, will improve their writing and research skills. *3 credits *Counseling students only
COUN 540 Principles and Theories of CounselingExamines the history, philosophy, practices, and principles of the counseling profession, including the professional roles and functions and the application to various settings, populations, and problems. Topics include current issues and trends, advocacy, ethical and legal standards, professional organizations, credentialing, and technological advances in counseling. The course reviews the major affective, cognitive, and behavioral theories of counseling and psychotherapy, including historical foundations and applications. Current models of counseling are reviewed and students begin to develop a personal model of counseling. A grade of B or higher is required to advance.
3 credits
COUN 560 Techniques of CounselingProvides an introduction to specific counseling skills used by the various counseling models across the major theoretical orientations, including crisis intervention. Emphasized will be the skills and techniques that a counselor uses to establish, maintain, and terminate therapeutic relationships. Student self-awareness, values, and personal/social development are examined. Practice is gained through role-play and video/audio taping. A grade of B or higher is required to advance.
3 credits
Prerequisites: COUN 535 and COUN 540
COUN 538 Career and Lifestyle DevelopmentExamines theories of career development through the life span. Topics include: employment trends, career exploration and decision making, lifestyle planning, placement and career counseling programs, clients at different developmental levels in a variety of settings, and strategies that address the needs of a culturally diverse population. Students obtain hands-on experience with computer-based and other career assessment tools and sources of occupational and educational information.
3 credits
COUN 544 Principles and Techniques of AssessmentExamines purposes, concepts, procedures, and techniques of educational, vocational, and psychological assessment. Emphasis is on the integration of assessment information into the counseling and placement processes, ethical and legal considerations, and use of tests with special needs and culturally diverse populations. Basic principles of measurement, statistical concepts, and practice in selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests are examined and evaluated for application, population, and cultural competence.
3 credits
Prerequisites: COUN 540 and COUN 560
COUN 547 Counseling and the Group ProcessReviews theories, research, and techniques of group counseling and psychotherapy involving both didactic and experiential learning modes. Application of theory to practice in school, work, mental health, and other counseling settings with varied client populations is stressed. Laboratory sessions provide opportunities for group participation and co-leading under faculty supervision. A grade of B or higher is required to advance.
3 credits
Prerequisites: COUN 540 and COUN 560
COUN 550 Multicultural CounselingExplores practical and theoretical issues of counseling individuals, couples, groups, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Emphasis is on development of attitudes, values, and skills which promote effective interpersonal relations and counseling across cultures. Consideration is given to the impact of historical, social, and political forces on the behavior of the individual.
3 credits
COUN 555 Counseling Children and AdolescentsExamines the theories and methods of counseling interventions with children and adolescents, with emphasis on systems theories and the impact of family, school, and community. Topics include analyzing and remediating classroom-related problems, recognizing serious disorders in early stages, consulting with professional staff and families, play therapy, parent education strategies, and community referral.
3 credits
Prerequisites: COUN 540 and COUN 560
COUN 570 Diagnosis and Treatment in CounselingExamines theoretical and cultural perspectives, research, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, referral process and presentation of types of maladjustments, and mental health disorders. Topics include assessment using current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) diagnostic categories, implementation of appropriate therapeutic strategies, psychopharmacological medications, strategies for promotion of optimal mental health, and situational and systemic factors affecting behavior. Treatment Planning includes development of wellness treatment models and culturally relevant interventions.
3 credits
Prerequisites: COUN 540 and COUN 560
COUN 605 Ethical, Legal, and Professional IssuesExamines ethical and legal issues in counseling. Codes of ethics, confidentiality, and legal considerations are explored. Emphasis is on professional orientation, responsibility, and ethical decision-making. Professional credentialing and current professional issues are also studied. A grade of B or higher is required to advance.
3 credits
Prerequisite: COUN 540 and COUN 560
COUN 633 Practicum in School CounselingPracticum is the first course of three in the clinical sequence leading to a School Counseling Master's degree. Candidates begin to accrue 100 direct and indirect hours towards the overall goal of 700 direct and indirect hours in counseling students and groups of students in elementary, middle, and secondary schools for school counseling experience. Emphasis is placed on development and increasing interpersonal and professional effectiveness, application of appropriate evidence-based counseling theory/techniques, observation, consultation, ethical and legal issues, and the performance of the duties of a professional school counselor in line with CACREP and ASCA standards. On-site, classroom, individual, and group supervised hours are required. Off-site supervised individual and group hours are accrued at a site chosen in concert with the Director of Clinical Training and consistent with the student's chosen field and professional interests. Students must take and pass the Praxis II for School Counselors during Practicum to graduate from the program. A grade of B or higher in the Clinical Sequence of School Counseling is required to advance.
3 credits
Prerequisites: Completion of core courses.
Application must be made one semester prior to enrollment.
COUN 646 Internship in School Counseling IInternship I is the second course of three in the clinical sequence leading to a School Counseling Master's degree. Candidates continue to accrue 300 direct and indirect hours towards the overall goal of 700 direct and indirect hours in counseling students and groups of students in elementary, middle, and secondary schools for school counseling experience. Emphasis is placed on the next stage of development skills in school counseling in the areas of effectiveness, integration, and application of theory/techniques and interventions, observation, consultation, ethical and legal issues, and performance of the duties of a professional school counselor in line with CACREP and ASCA standards. On-site, classroom, individual, and group supervised hours are required. Off-site supervised individual and group hours are accrued at a site chosen in concert with the Director of Clinical Training and consistent with the student's chosen field and professional interests. A grade of B or higher is required to advance.
3 credits
Prerequisites: Completion of core courses and COUN 633. Application must be made one semester prior to enrollment.
COUN 648 Internship in School Counseling IIInternship II is the third course of three in the clinical sequence leading to a School Counseling Master's degree. Candidates continue to accrue 300 direct and indirect hours towards the overall goal of 700 direct and indirect hours in counseling students and groups of students in elementary, middle, and secondary schools for school counseling experience. Emphasis is placed on the next stage of developmental skills in school counseling in the areas of effectiveness, integration, and application of theory/techniques and interventions, observation, consultation, ethical and legal issues, and performance of the duties of a professional school counselor in line with CACREP and ASCA standards. On-site, classroom, individual, and group supervised hours are required. Off-site supervised individual and group hours are accrued at a site chosen in concert with the Director of Clinical Training and consistent with the student's chosen field and professional interests. A grade of B or higher is required to advance.
3 credits
Prerequisites: Completion of core courses and COUN 646. Application must be made one semester prior to enrollment.