Counseling and Development (EDCD) < George Mason University

500 Level Courses

EDCD 525: Advanced Human Growth and Development. 3 credits.

Covers human development throughout the life span, including emotional, physical, and cognitive development; and emphasizes personal adjustment and achievement. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Graduate.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

600 Level Courses

EDCD 601: Introduction to Research in Counseling. 3 credits.

Enhances knowledge of and involvement in counseling research by introducing techniques and principles to design, implement, and evaluate research projects and program development in community and school settings. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 602: Foundations in Counseling. 3 credits.

Provides students with an introduction to the field of professional counseling. Provides graduate students in counseling with knowledge about the history and foundations of counseling, the professional identity and multifaceted role of the counselor, program mission statement and its relationship to counseling. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Graduate.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 603: Counseling Theories and Practice. 3 credits.

Covers major theoretical approaches to counseling from a multicultural perspective and provides supervised introduction to basic skills. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: EDCD 602 (may be taken concurrently).

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling, Education or Psychology.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 604: Assessment and Appraisal in Counseling. 3 credits.

Prepares students to become informed about psychological and educational tests and assessment procedures that are used and applied in a counseling context. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisite: EDCD 601^B.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 606: Counseling Children and Adolescents. 3 credits.

Presents theories, techniques, and counseling issues relevant to children and adolescents. Provides practice with an emphasis on process and culturally competent counseling strategies. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisite: EDCD 603^B.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Counseling or School Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 608: Group Processes and Analyses. 4 credits.

Presents theories appropriate to various types of groups and descriptions of group practices, methods, dynamics, and facilitative skills. Focuses on applying theory to practice. Includes lab. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: EDCD 603^B, 606^*^B or 609^*^B.
^* May be taken concurrently.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 609: Counseling Skills and Strategies for Adults. 3 credits.

Covers counseling skills, process and strategies for adults that are associated with major counseling theories. Provides intensive practice in both technical and conceptual skills with adults, emphasizing self-awareness, case conceptualization, racial-cultural considerations, and supervised practice in a community setting. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: EDCD 611^B or 654^B.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Clinical Mntl Hlth Counseling or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 610: Career and Educational Counseling. 3 credits.

Presents theories and counseling issues relevant to career counseling in schools and community agencies. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: EDCD 606^B, 609^B or 604^B.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 611: Introduction to Ethical and Legal Issues in School Counseling. 3 credits.

Introduces principles, practices, and application of ethical and legal issues in school counseling. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 613: Introduction to School Counseling. 3 credits.

Addresses the role of the school counselor and provides an understanding of the coordination of counseling program components as they relate to the school and the wider community. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisite: EDCD 602^*^B.
^* May be taken concurrently.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Counseling or School Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 619: Trauma and Crisis Counseling. 3 credits.

Provides an introduction to trauma and crisis counseling using theories and techniques from bioecological and multicultural-social justice perspectives. Covers assessments and interventions with individuals, families, and communities who have experienced trauma/crisis. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: EDCD 525^B, 606^B or 609^B.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 626: Principles and Practices of School Counseling. 3 credits.

Focuses on the comprehensive development, delivery, and evaluation of school counseling programs based on the Virginia model and the American School Counselor Association national model. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisite: EDCD 613^B.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 628: Counseling and Social Justice. 3 credits.

Discusses the Counseling and Development program's mission statement of Social Justice, Multiculturalism, Internationalism, Advocacy and Leadership. Provides an overview of theories and models of social justice, advocacy, and leadership. Examines theories and models from a multicultural perspective and discusses within the context of counseling in school and community settings. Examines the role of counselors as change agents, leaders, and advocates. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: EDCD 660^B and (EDCD 654^B or 611^B).
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 652: Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling. 3 credits.

Introduces substance abuse counseling. Covers addiction issues, diagnosis and treatment planning, and individual and group counseling strategies with diverse populations. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: EDCD 606^*^B-, 606^XS, 609^*^B- or 609^XS.
^* May be taken concurrently.
^B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
^XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 654: Counseling and Ethics in Community Agencies. 3 credits.

Provides a foundation for ethical and legal counseling practice within community and agency settings. Examines the role and professional identity of the clinical mental health counselor, with attention to multicultural and social justice perspectives. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (EDCD 602^B- or 602^XS) and (EDCD 603^B- or 603^XS).
^B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
^XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Clinical Mntl Hlth Counseling or Counseling.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 656: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Mental Health Professionals. 3 credits.

Introduces students to fundamental concepts in the classification of psychopathology as well as the clinical interviewing skills necessary to apply DSM-5 diagnoses to clients in a sound and ethical manner. Incorporates an explicit focus on the role of race and culture in diagnosis and treatment. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: EDCD 603 (may be taken concurrently).

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling or Education.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 658: Couples and Family Counseling. 3 credits.

Introduces major approaches to counseling couples and families. Uses case studies and simulations to facilitate transition from theory to practice. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: EDCD 606^B or 609^*^B.
^* May be taken concurrently.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

EDCD 660: Multicultural Counseling. 3 credits.

Examines multicultural issues in counseling and explores the complexities of culture and its influence on the client/counselor relationship. Promotes awareness and understanding of cultural differences and their effect on the counseling relationship. Investigates variables that interact with culture that may interfere with the counseling relationship, such as historical, political, socioeconomic, psychosocial adjustment, racism, prejudice, discrimination, and oppression. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (EDCD 608^*^B and (EDCD 606^B or 609^B)).
^* May be taken concurrently.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

700 Level Courses

EDCD 750: Practicum in Mental Health Counseling. 3 credits.

Provides supervised practice in a counseling setting similar to the setting in which the student may work with an emphasis on the counseling process. Provides opportunities to practice counseling skills related to ethics, supervision, self-care, decision-making, and professional identity and relationships. Note: students without 30 hours of prior Counseling program coursework will be dropped. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisite: EDCD 608^B.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

EDCD 751: Practicum in School Counseling. 3 credits.

Provides supervised practice in a school counseling setting similar to the setting in which the student may work with an emphasis on the counseling process. Provides opportunities to practice counseling skills related to ethics, supervision, self-care, decision-making, and professional identity and relationships. Note: students without 30 hours of prior Counseling program coursework will be dropped. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisite: EDCD 608^B.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

EDCD 752: Internship in Mental Health Counseling I & II. 6 credits.

Provides supervised practice in a clinical mental health counseling setting similar to the setting in which the student may work with an emphasis on the counseling process. Builds on previous practicum experience. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: All required EDCD coursework completed EXCEPT EDCD 619, EDCD 628, and electives. Permission of advisor.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisite: EDCD 750^B.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

EDCD 755: Practicum in Counseling. 3 credits.

Provides supervised practice in a counseling setting similar to the setting in which the student may work with an emphasis on the counseling process. Notes: Weekly graduate class emphasizes site processing. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of CNDV program course work except for EDCD 610 or electives (total credits cannot exceed 3 credits); overall GPA of 3.00; no grade lower than B in skills courses EDCD 603, 606/609 and 608; no more than two grades of C in any other graduate course work required by CNDV program; permission of advisor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development, Education or Post-Masters Counseling Lic.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

EDCD 791: Internship in Counseling. 3 credits.

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of CNDV program course work except for electives; overall GPA of 3.00; no grade lower than B in skills courses EDCD 603, 606/609, 608 and 755; no more than two grades of C in any other graduate course work required by CNDV program; permission of advisor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development, Education or Post-Masters Counseling Lic.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

EDCD 792: Internship in Mental Health Counseling I. 3 credits.

Provides supervised practice in a clinical mental health counseling setting similar to the setting in which the student may work with an emphasis on the counseling process. Develops skills in case conceptualization, assessing needs, and applying counseling knowledge and skills with clients under supervision. Note: Completion of all required counseling program coursework with a B or better; permission of advisor; students may be concurrently registered for no more than 6 credits of the following courses: EDCD 610, EDCD 621, or electives. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisite: EDCD 750^B.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

EDCD 793: Internship in Mental Health Counseling II. 3 credits.

Provides supervised practice in a counseling setting similar to the setting in which the student may work with an emphasis on the counseling process. Builds on previous practicum and Internship I experiences, including evaluating interventions and programs. Note: Completion of all required counseling program coursework with a B or better; permission of advisor; students may be concurrently registered for program electives. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: EDCD 792^B- or 792^XS.
^B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
^XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

EDCD 794: Internship in School Counseling I. 3 credits.

Provides supervised practice in a school counseling setting similar to the setting in which the student may work with an emphasis on the counseling process. Develops skills in case conceptualization, assessing needs, and applying counseling knowledge and skills with clients under supervision. Note: Completion of all required counseling program coursework with a B or better; permission of advisor; students may be concurrently registered for no more than 6 credits of the following courses: EDCD 610, EDCD 621, or electives. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisite: EDCD 751^B.
^B Requires minimum grade of B.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

EDCD 795: Internship in School Counseling II. 3 credits.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisite: EDCD 794^B-.
^B- Requires minimum grade of B-.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

EDCD 796: Internship in School Counseling I & II. 6 credits.

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of all required coursework except EDCD 628, EDCD 619, and electives. Permission of advisor.

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: EDCD 751^B- or 751^XS.
^B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
^XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment limited to students in a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education degrees.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

EDCD 797: Advanced Topics in Education. 1-6 credits.

See EDUC 797. Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the term.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (EDCD 603^B- or 603^XS).
^B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
^XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development, Counseling or Post-Masters Counseling Lic.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.