Course Descriptions
This is intended as a general overview. For information on Contact Hours; Registration Restrictions; Prerequisites; Co-requisites; Special Fees; Registration Requirements; and other in-depth information refer to the UAA catalog for the year you were admitted into your program.
EDCN A610 Foundations In Counseling 3 Cr
An introduction to career exploration. Includes exploring self-concept, values, interests, skills, aptitudes, work orientation, occupational information, and decision making.
EDCN A611 Roles & Responsibilities of Elementary Counselor 3 Cr Professional roles and program components of a comprehensive developmental counseling program at an elementary school. Knowledge and skill development to implement the Alaska School Counseling Program, based on national standards, will be the focus.
EDCN A613 Human Development Through the Lifespan 3 cr
Examines the major theories of human growth from birth to death in areas such as cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development. Examines the implications of development on counseling services.
EDCN A614 Counseling Diverse Populations 3 Cr
Explores emerging issues in counseling and builds on knowledge and skills of the novice or practicing counselor. Relevant areas of concern include counseling diverse populations, understanding family systems, improving counseling techniques, and advancing professional knowledge.
EDCN A615 Roles & Responsibilities of Secondary Counselor 3 Cr Professional roles and programs components of a comprehensive developmental counseling program at a secondary school. Knowledge and skill development to implement the Alaska School Counseling Program, which is based on national standards will be the focus.
EDCN A616 Counseling Theories 3 Cr
Examines the major approaches to counseling including theories from the psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioral, cognitive, and systems perspectives. Candidates will participate in self-development exercises, critical theoretical assessment, case study analysis, and writing a professional counselor document based on literature in the field
EDCN A623 Counseling Skills and Techniques 3Cr Emphasizes the development and mastery of basic and advanced counseling skills and techniques associated with specific theories. Candidates engage in independent practice as well as classroom role playing.
EDCN A624 Group Counseling 3 Cr Examines the specialty area of group counseling including styles of leadership, stages of process, theoretical concepts, and typical topics. Candidates will design a counseling group and deliver an activity to the class.
EDCN A625 Administration and Practices in School Counseling 3 cr
Examines technological and functional skills necessary for the development and delivery of K-12 school counseling programs. Emphasizes state and national standards.
EDCN A632 Career Development 3 Cr Theory and practice in career development. Emphasis on relating career development to the changing world and processes for infusing career development into the curriculum, kindergarten through adult. Seminar format.
EDCN A633 High Risk Issues for Youth 3 Cr Designed to prepare counselors and educators who work with youth. The course will address substance abuse, child abuse, violence, and related areas that pose high risk for youth. Prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies will be emphasized. The course is appropriate for counselors, regular/special education teachers, administrators, and related services personnel within Alaska.
EDCN A634 Practicum I 3 Cr Provides candidates with an opportunity to bridge academic preparation with supervised practice in an approved setting. Emphasizes candidate evaluation and planning for internship.
EDCN A636 Practicum II 3Cr The culminating activity of counselor preparation. Applied techniques course focusing on specific counseling techniques and intervention issues as well as problems encountered in specific school or agency settings. The counselor candidate works in a variety of therapeutic settings and experiences the real situation of a counselor.
EDCN A661 Internship: Counseling 1-12 Cr Provides an additional monitored counseling experience in an approved setting. Candidates attend seminar, and present a portfolio that documents advanced skills in counseling. Course may not be used to fulfill elective requirements. Candidates must apply for placement on semester in advance. See advisor for deadlines and procedures.
EDCN A670 Selected Topics in Counseling 3 cr (may be repeated with change of subtitle)
Specific current issues or topics of interest to counselors. A maximum of 9 hours may be applied to the degree program. Restricted enrollment may apply. See advisor for applicability to degree program
EDCN A695C Counseling Internship - Community Agency 3-12 cr
Provides supervised counseling experience in an approved community agency setting. Candidates attend seminar, and present and defend a portfolio that documents attainment of counselor competencies. Course may not be used to fulfill elective requirements. Candidates must apply for placement one semester in advance. See advisor for deadlines and procedures.
EDCN A695E Counseling Internship - Elementary School 3-12 cr
Provides supervised counseling experience in an approved elementary school setting. Candidates attend seminar, and present and defend a portfolio that documents attainment of counselor competencies. Course may not be used to fulfill elective requirements. Candidates must apply for placement one semester in advance. See advisor for deadlines and procedures.
EDCN A695S Counseling Internship - Secondary School 3-12 cr
Provides supervised counseling experience in an approved secondary school setting. Candidates attend seminar, and present and defend a portfolio that documents attainment of counselor competencies. Course may not be used to fulfill elective requirements. Candidates must apply for placement one semester in advance. See advisor for deadlines and procedures.
