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Internship in Education
Instructor: Teresa Frankin - Athens Campus
EDPL 560
Call #81036
(5 credits)
Graduate

Multicultural Education

June 14, 2010 – June 24, 2010
EDCE 685                  Call # 55506                            4 Credit Hours
EDCE 821H               Call # 55507                            3 Credit Hours
M-TH              2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
MCCR 113

Grad.  Pre-Requisite:  Master or Doctoral Student
This course provides for the understanding, cultural, ethnic, age, gender and racial similarities and differences in educational, community and leisure settings for working successfully with U.S. multicultural populations.  It focuses on preparing professionals in education, community and leisure settings for working successfully with the United States’ multicultural population.

For more information, contact Dr. Glenn Doston, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 384, (740) 593-4462.

Counseling Techniques for Clients Diagnosed with PTSD

June 19, 2010 
EDCE 623 H              Call # 55514                            1 Credit Hour
EDCE 821 H              Call # 55515                            1 Credit Hour
Saturday          9:00 am – 5:00 pm
MCCR 214B (Tentative)

Undergrad/Grad.  This workshop course is designed to prepare students in counseling and other related fields to become familiar with the basic tenets of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), primarily the diagnostic criteria, etiology and the various modalities for intervention/treatment.  The first section of the workshop is devoted to an exploration of the theories and counseling strategies relevant to PTSD.  The second section is experiential in nature and will include videos, case studies, guests and the development of treatment plans for effective intervention.  Issues related to counselor self-care and compassion fatigue will be addressed.
For further information, contact Dr. Yegan Pillay, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 372, (740) 593-9427.

Multicultural Counseling

June 21, 2010 – June 25, 2010
EDCE 686      Call # 55533                            3 Credit Hours
EDCE 821H   Call # 55534                            3 Credit Hours
M-F 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
MCCR

Grad.  This course covers an examination of values, beliefs, attitudes and skills related to cultural diversity issues in counseling.  The overarching goal of the course is to develop multicultural competencies that will enable continued growth and development as a counselor when working with diverse populations.  Videos and other articles will be utilized throughout the course as appropriate to supplement course lectures.

For more information, contact Mona Robinson, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 386, (740) 593-4461.

Foundations of Psychopharmacology

June 22, 2010 – July 15, 2010
EDCE 623H               Call # 55521                            3 Credit Hours
EDCE 821H               Call # 55522                            3 Credit Hours
T R      6:00 – 9:00 pm
MCCR

Grad.  This is a foundation course in psychopharmacology.  It is designed to provide counseling students with information regarding current psychotropic medication and their clinical use, the biological basis of psychopharmacological treatment and the counselor’s role in treatment of psychotropic medication with adults.

For further information, contact Dr. Patricia Beamish, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 203, (740) 593-4996

Counseling and Mental Health Awareness in Schools

June 26, 2010
EDCE 623H               Call # 55536                            1 Credit Hour
SA 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
MCCR

Grad.  Common mental disorders diagnosed in children and adolescents will be discussed along with treatment modalities.  The school professional’s role in identifying and/or supporting students with a mental health diagnosis will be discussed.  Likely to be of interest to students and practitioners in education, social work, psychology, counseling, speech and language pathology, and other professions linked to schools.

For more information, contact Dr. Christine S. Bhat,  Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 374  (740) 593-4425.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

June 28, 2010 – July 2, 2010
EDCE 623H               Call # 55537                            1 Credit Hour
EDCE 821H               Call # 55538                            1 Credit Hour
M-F 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
MCCR

Grad.  The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the philosophy, process and techniques of psychiatric rehabilitation.  The course examines issues pertaining to individuals with severe mental illness.  The course addresses several aspects of disability, including civil rights, vocational rehabilitation, independent living, employment, quality of life and job placement for people with disabilities.

For more information, contact Mona Robinson, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 386  (740) 593-4460.

Chemical Dependency Counseling

July 6, 2010 – July 9, 2010
EDCE 660                  Call #55539                             3 Credit Hours
T-F      1:00 pm  – 5:00 pm and Arranged
MCCR

Grad.  This course is designed to provide students with practical knowledge and procedures in assessing suspected substance abuse, dependence and process addictions.  Appropriate intervention techniques, treatment strategies and counseling methods will be introduced.  Various models of counseling will be presented and critiqued for their strengths and limitations.  Students will learn the principles and techniques related to Motivational Interviewing as a primary method of counseling intervention with clients experiencing various forms of dependence.

For further information, contact Dr. Thomas Davis, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 370, (740) 593-4460.

Spirituality and Counseling

July 10, 2010
EDCE 623H               Call # 55518                            1 Credit Hour
EDCE 821H               Call # 55519                            1 Credit Hour
Saturday          9:00 am – 5:00 pm
MCCR

Grad.  This workshop is designed to increase student awareness and skill level in addressing spiritual issues in counseling.  The focus will be on delineating spirituality and religion; increasing students’ awareness of their own spiritual development; exploring stages of spiritual development and developing specific counseling techniques in addressing clients with spiritual issues.

For further information, contact Dr. Patricia Beamish, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 203, (740) 593-4996.

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

July 12, 2010 – July 23, 2010
EDCE 662                  Call #55540                             4 Credit Hours
MTW       7/12-14/10 (in person)
9:00 am  – 4:00 pm and Online delivery
MCCR

Grad.   Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling is a 4 hour course offered to advanced graduate students in Counseling and related helping professions.  The goal of the course is to provide the student with knowledge and tools that will aid him/her in the identification of mental and emotional disorders and to differentiate those disorders by the diagnostic criteria associated with each.  In addition, students will review various issues important to the diagnostic and treatment process.

For further information, contact Dr. Thomas Davis, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 370, (740) 593-4460.

Wellness and Counseling

July 19, 2010 – July 23, 2010
EDCE 623H               Call # 55516                            3 Credit Hours
EDCE 821H               Call # 55517                            3 Credit Hours
M-F     1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and Arranged
MCCR

Grad.  This course introduces the importance and holistic nature of the various dimensions of personal wellness.  The course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills for counselors to make informed decisions, which will lead to the development of a healthy lifestyle for themselves and for their clients.  Various issues related to the dimensions of wellness will be discussed.  Students will have the opportunity to assess their current health status and identify potential risk factors, coupling with the introduction of the concept of Positive Psychology.  Students will gain a level of understanding about one’s personal level wellness along with important aspects of counseling for wellness.

For more information, contact Dr. Tom Davis, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 370, (740) 593-4460.

Adlerian Counseling

July 26, 2010 – August 11, 2010
EDCE 623 F               Call #55957                             3 Credit Hours
EDCE 821 F               Call #55958                             3 Credit Hours
M - W      1:00 pm  – 4:00 pm
MCCR

Grad.  Students will obtain an overview of the theory, practices and research associated with the Individual Psychology approach of Alfred Adler, the forerunner of many prominent counseling approaches today.  Individual, group and couples work utilizing the Adlerian approach with children, adolescents and adults of all ages will be covered.  Specific Adlerian counseling techniques will be learned and practiced.  Multicultural issues and legal and ethical issues will be discussed.  Instructor permission is required for students who are not in the OU counseling program.
For further information, contact Dr. Christine S. Bhat, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 374, (740) 593-4425.

Counseling Terminally Ill Clients and Significant Others

August 9, 2010 – August 13, 2010
EDCE 623 H              Call # 55954                            3 Credit Hours
EDCE 821 H              Call # 55955                            3 Credit Hours
M – F              9:00 am  – 1:00 pm
MCCR 234 (Tentative)

Grad.  This course is designed to prepare the students to become familiar with the psychological aspects of death and dying in our society.  There will be a specific emphasis on the terminally ill, as well as the impact on significant others.  Videos, guest presenters, hospice staff, readings, class discussions, journals and individual reflection papers will be used to explore the various related topics.  There will be an exploration of support systems including counseling strategies when working with the terminally ill client and their families.  This course is experiential in nature.

For further information, contact Dr. Yegan Pillay, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 372, (740) 593-9427

Cognitive Therapy

August 13, 2010
EDCE 623 H              Call #55961                             1 Credit Hours
EDCE 821 H             Call #55962                             1 Credit Hours
F          9:00 am  – 5:00 pm
MCCR

Grad.  Prerequisite:  Foundational Training in counseling.  Instructor permission required for all students who are not in the counseling program.

This workshop is for counseling students or others who have foundational training in theoretical approaches to counseling and psychotherapy.  Participants will understand the basics of Cognitive Therapy, an approach that is focused on the present, is time-limited and has a problem-solving orientation.  Strategies to identify distorted thinking, modify beliefs, relate to others in different ways and change specific behaviors will be discussed an practiced.

For further information, contact Dr. Christine S. Bhat, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 374, (740) 593-4425.

Advanced Studies of Children and Adolescents

June 21, 2010 - July 09, 2010
EDTE 560                   Call #  55505                           5 Credit Hours
M-TH   9:30 am  – 3:30 pm
MCCR 104 or 109 or 113 (room number decided later)

Intensive study of research in child development from conception to maturity and implications for educational practices.  The purpose of this course is to explore development and learning across the life cycle (early years to young adulthood) to enhance your understanding of and ability to think and write critically about the ways that

• Theories of human development are dynamic, rather than static – that ongoing research negates, expands, confirms and
• Theories of human development apply in real world context.
• This course encompasses two levels of competencies:
• Initial Teacher Candidate – student who is not fully licensed and/or teaching
• Advanced Teacher Candidate – student who is currently fully licensed

The course assignments will be aligned to these two levels and where appropriate distinctions will be made.
For further information, contact Pamela Beam, Department of Teacher Education, McCracken Hall 102E, (740) 593-0848.

Mentoring Strategies for Professionals

June 21, 2010 – July 09, 2010
EDTE 611     Call # 55535                            4 Credit Hours
F 9:30 am – 4:30 pm and Online
McCracken Hall

Grad.  This course is designed for practicing teachers interested in developing skills necessary for peer mentoring of induction year teachers

For more information, contact Dr. Pamela Beam, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, McCracken Hall 102 E  (740) 593-0848.

Southeast Ohio: The Appalachian Experience

August 23, 2010 – August 27, 2010 and;
September 13, 2010 and October 1, 2010
EDTE 492B                Call # 55950                            4 Credit Hours
EDTE 592B                Call # 55951                            4 Credit Hours
8/23/10            Monday           8:00 am – 4:00 pm      McCracken Hall 303
8/24/10            Tuesday           8:00 am – 5:00 pm      Dunkle Hall
8/25/10            Wednesday     8:00 am – 7:00 pm      Dunkle Hall
8/26/10            Thursday         9:00 am – 5:00 pm      Dunkle Hall
8/27/10            Friday              9:00 am – 4:00 pm      Dunkle Hall
9/13/10            Monday           5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
10/1/10            Friday              6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Interactive workshop on the Appalachian experience in Southeast Ohio.  Themes to be addressed include coal mining, the environment, rural education, local history, Appalachian culture, heritage tourism, outdoors activities, service learning, field trip experiences and lesson planning.

For further information, contact Frans H. Doppen, Department of Teacher Education, McCracken Hall 210B, 740 593-0254.

For more information, contact Mona Robinson, Department of Counseling and Higher Education, 386 McCracken Hall, (740) 593-4461.