CSPU 500 Introduction to Counseling and Interpersonal Relations: Concepts and Skills
This course introduces the candidate to basic background information about the philosophical, psychological, socio-cultural, legal and historical foundations of education. In addition, this course provides an introduction and overview of basic counseling and interpersonal relations including skills and concepts. While several different theories will be discussed, this course will focus on the development of basic solution-building skills needed by individuals working in a variety of counseling, educational, and professional settings. Laboratory experiences will seek to improve the student's understanding of and ability to use these skills in professional settings. Also covered will be professional and ethical issues germane to students in various disciplines. 3 credits.
CSPU 510 Introduction to the Ethical Practice of School Psychology
Prerequisites: acceptance into the graduate program in school psychology and approval of the program coordinator. This is the introductory course to the graduate program in school psychology at Chapman University College. It introduces students to the various roles of school psychologists have in the public schools, ethical and legal guidelines that shape the profession, and emergent practices in assessment, crisis intervention, personal & social counseling, behavior management, consultation, and systems change. 3 credits.
CSPU 511 Introduction to the Ethical Practice of School Counseling
Prerequisites: acceptance into the graduate program in school counseling and approval of the program coordinator. This is the introductory course to the graduate program in school counseling at Chapman University College. It introduces students to the roles school counselors have in the public schools, the ethical and legal guidelines that shape the profession, and emergent practices in individual and group assessment, academic advisement, career counseling, crisis intervention, personal & social counseling, consultation, and systems change. 3 credits.
CSPU 512 Advanced Counseling and Intervention
Prerequisites: an introductory course in counseling theory or CSPU 500 and approval of the program coordinator. This course focuses on a time-limited or brief approach to counseling and intervention with children and adolescents. Major units of study include skills for establishing goals, evaluating progress in counseling, crisis intervention, drug and alcohol problems, and the use of art and play techniques with children. Emphasis is placed on using these skills with children and youth of various age levels and in multicultural settings. 3 credits.
CSPU 513 Group Leadership and Intervention
Prerequisites: successful completion of CSPU 500 or approval of the program coordinator. This course emphasizes theories and methods of group leadership and intervention with children and parents. Major units of study include the history of group approaches to counseling and intervention, theories of group process and group interventions with children and parents, legal and ethical guidelines of group interventions, group leadership skills, developmentally and culturally appropriate group interventions, crisis intervention, group interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, and group approaches to parent consultation and education. Emphasis is placed on using these skills with children and youth of various age levels and in multicultural settings. Students will be expected to gain sufficient field experience to design, implement, and evaluate a group intervention with children, youth, and/or parents in a public school or agency setting. 3 credits.
CSPU 514 Cultural and Community Issues in Counseling and School Psychology
Prerequisites: CSPU 510 or 511 and/or approval of the program coordinator. This course focuses upon the unique challenges diversity brings to the provision of counseling and psychological services to children, adolescents, and parents. Students will learn the history, culture, and expectations of different ethnic and cultural groups and develop the cross-cultural communication skills necessary to effectively work with families of varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Students will also explore how issues such as immigration, poverty, sexism, and racism affect counseling practices and the development of effective interventions. 3 credits.
CSPU 515 Practicum in Counseling and Intervention
Prerequisites: successful completion of CSPU 511 and CSPU 512 and/or the approval of the program coordinator. This course provides opportunities for counseling students to practice intervention skills under close supervision. Students will apply the knowledge and techniques learned in previous coursework to the resolution of individual, group, and systems level problems. A minimum of 50 of the 100 practicum fieldwork hours in an approved public school or agency setting is required for this course. 3 credits.
CSPU 516 Children and Youth in Developmental Context
Prerequisites: None. This course examines the processes of individual development in the context of family, school, and culture. Students will review major theories of developmental psychology and learn effective assessment and intervention skills for disturbances and disorders of childhood and adolescence. 3 credits.
CSPU 534 Practicum in School Psychology I
Prerequisites: successful completion of CSPU 500, 510 and 512 and approval of the program coordinator. This is the first of two practicum courses providing opportunities for school psychology candidates to practice counseling, assessment, and other intervention skills under close supervision. Students will apply knowledge and techniques learned in previous coursework to the resolution of individual, group, and systems level problems. A minimum of 100 practicum fieldwork hours must be completed of the 450 practicum hours required in the program. The additional 350 practicum fieldwork hours will be completed in the other CSPU courses. The 450 practicum fieldwork hours must be accomplished prior to beginning the final fieldwork/internship hours in CSPU 622 and CSPU 623. 3 credits
CSPU 535 Practicum in School Psychology II
Prerequisites: successful completion of CSPU 534, CSPU 512, and approval of the program coordinator. This course is a continuation of CSPU 534 and will provide opportunities for school psychology candidates to practice counseling, assessment, and other intervention skills under close supervision. A minimum of 100 practicum fieldwork hours is required in this course. All practicum fieldwork hours must be completed prior to beginning the final fieldwork/internship hours in CSPU 622 and CSPU 623. 3 credits.
CSPU 616 Leadership and Systems Change
Prerequisites: successful completion of CSPU 500, CSPU 510 or 511 and/or approval of the program coordinator. This course will focus on the designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating effective counseling and psychological services programs. Topics include principles of collaboration and team work; facilitating teams of pupil, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members to meet pupil needs; program development and evaluation; and enhancing organizational climate and staff morale through consultation and in-service education. 3 credits.
CSPU 617 Transition to Work and Career
Prerequisites: successful completion of CSPU 511 or approval of program coordinator. This course focuses upon the process of career choice, including the skills of decision-making, goal setting, vocational assessment, career information, and career education programs. Students will learn school-to-career systems appropriate for all students, including those with disabilities. 3 credits
CSPU 618 Best Practices in Counseling
Prerequisites: students must be enrolled in CSPU 620 or CSPU 621 at the time they take this course and have the permission of the program coordinator. School counselor candidates will review the knowledge, skills, and standards of the graduate program in counseling in final preparation for their employment as school counselors. Candidates will prepare for the Praxis examination in school counseling, complete their program portfolios, and develop a capstone project as a part of this course. 3 credits.
CSPU 620 and CSPU 621 Supervision and Mentoring in School Counseling I & II
Prerequisites: a passing score on the CBEST; CSPU 500, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 616; EDUU 602; and approval of fieldwork/internship site by program coordinator. Emphasis is on supervised fieldwork experiences leading to competencies in the following areas: educational assessment, personal and social counseling, academic and career counseling, program development, program coordination, supervision, consultation, and the laws and ethics pertinent to the profession of school counseling. In addition to the required field experience, candidates will participate in 15 lab hours of on-campus supervision during these courses. Candidates must complete a minimum of 600 fieldwork/internship hours. The site supervision of candidates must be by a qualified state credentialed school counselor who is approved by the program coordinator. Graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. 3/3 credits.
CSPU 622 Supervision and Mentoring in School Psychology I
CSPU 623 Supervision and Mentoring in School Psychology II
CSPU 624 Supervision and Mentoring in School Psychology III
CSPU 625 Supervision and Mentoring in School Psychology IV
Prerequisites: a passing score on the CBEST, completion of CSPU 450 Practicum hours, completion of 33 program credits including CSPU 510, 512, 514, 516, 534, 535, 637, 638, 639 and EDUU 601, 602. Each course covers one session or 10 weeks (300 hours of fieldwork/internship) for a total of 1,200 hours. This may also be done on a part-time basis over the period of two consecutive academic years with the approval of the full-time faculty. Emphasis is on fieldwork/internship experiences leading to competencies in assessment for intervention, counseling, behavior management, consultation, and systems change. In addition to the required field experience, candidates are expected to participate in 15 lab hours of on-campus group supervision. The site supervision of candidates must be by a qualified state credential school psychologist. Graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. 3/3/3/3 credits.
CSPU 637 Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention I
Prerequisites: CSPU 510, EDUU 600, EDUU 601, and/or approval of the program coordinator. This course will introduce students to a cross-battery model of assessment including the laws and ethics related to assessment and psychoeducational testing. The focus of the course is on the current best practices in the use of both standardized tests and non-standardized assessment methods such as interview, observation, and data collection to assess children and youth. Emphasis is placed on using the systematic interpretation of assessment results to develop academic and behavioral interventions. Students will practice administering standardized tests, conducting interviews and observations, and presenting assessment results to parents and teachers. Application of these skills in multicultural settings will be accentuated. 3 credits.
CSPU 638 Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention II
Prerequisites: CSPU 637 and approval of program coordinator. This course builds on the skills and knowledge obtained in CSPU 637. The focus of this course is gathering comprehensive assessment data and using this data to develop academic and behavioral interventions for children and youth with school-related problems. Application of these skills in multicultural settings will be emphasized. Students will practice developing accurate referral questions, combining data from a variety of sources to arrive at fair and accurate conclusions, developing effective intervention strategies, and preparing written reports of assessment findings. 3 credits.
CSPU 639 Advanced Positive Behavioral Supports
Prerequisites: EDUU 602 and EDUU 630. The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge and skills to (a) identify and assess problem behavior in school settings, (b) design and implement behavioral interventions, including physiological and pharmacological variables, (c) design and implement comprehensive behavior support plans, (d) monitor and evaluate implementation of behavior support plans, and (e) apply behavioral procedures on a school-wide basis. Students will learn to develop both systems level and individual behavioral intervention plans for persons with serious behavioral problems. 3 credits.
CSPU 640 Consultation and Indirect Intervention
Prerequisites: take this course as part of practicum experience and approval of program coordinator. This course introduces students to collaborative models of individual and team consultation. The emphasis of this course's major study units include learning to work with individuals and groups to identify problems, design interventions, and monitor their effectiveness; facilitating collaborative problem-solving teams, and conducting educational programs for parents and school staff. 3 credits.
CSPU 641 Best Practices in School Psychology
Prerequisites: students must be enrolled concurrently in either CSPU 622 or 623 and have permission of the program coordinator. Students will review the knowledge, skills, and standards of the graduate program in school psychology in final preparation for their employment as school psychologists. Students will prepare for the Praxis examination in school psychology, complete their program portfolios, and complete their capstone project as a part of this course. 3 credits.