Courses

• SED CE 739: Psychology of Vocational Development
  Theories of vocational development and work as a social issue. Counseling and information are presented as tools to facilitate the vocational and personal development of diverse populations in a variety of work settings. Current trends in the world of work. Required for school counseling students. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED CE 740: Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
  The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the role of ethics in the practice of counseling in both theoretical and practical terms. The course will address the matters such as how counselors make ethical decisions; identifying actual ethical dilemmas, as well as articulating the ethical principles underlying particular conflicts; identifying the relevant ethics code; and how best to determine a course of action. 3 cr. 1st semester
• SED CE 741: Cross-Cultural Perspectives
  An historical, philosophical, and clinical examination of subcultural considerations in counseling psychology professional practice and inquiry. Required for all school and community counseling students. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED CE 746: Clinical Practice
  Orientation to diagnosis, counseling procedures, policies, and consultation and the professional ethics of the field. Approved counseling students are assigned to a 2-semester field placement, where much of their learning is based. Students typically have the opportunity to work with clients on an individual and group basis, under dual supervision. Six hundred total hours of field experience are required by the school and community counseling programs; 400 total hours are required by the sport psychology program. The practicum must be undertaken in consecutive fall and spring semesters of the same academic year. Required for approved counseling interns. Registration restricted to matriculated master's and CAGS students in counseling. 4cr, both sem.
• SED CE 769: Substance Abuse
  The content of this graduate level course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of substance use and abuse, as well as prevention practices and intervention models. Students will learn about substance use within the context of normative development as well as addictive behaviors and their associated interventions. 4cr, either sem.
• SED CE 820: Comprehensive Project
  The Comprehensive Project is a requirement for all School or Community Track Counseling students, to be completed in their final semester of study. Under the direction of their advisor, students will develop and execute a research project, complete a comprehensive literature review, or develop and initiate an intervention, program, or curriculum. 3cr, 1st sem.
• SED CE 826: Intellectual and Behavioral Assessment (Child)
  An applied/practical review of various forms of clinical child/family assessments including: structured and unstructured clinical interviewing; cognitive and achievement testing; behavioral and observational techniques; and visual-motor tasks; and assessments specifically designed to target symptoms of particular psychological disorders. 2cr, Alt. years
• SED CE 840: Psychodynamics of Marriage and Family
  This is an introductory course that includes a comprehensive overview of the field of family systems and family therapy. This course will serve as an introduction to the theory and techniques of couples and family therapy. An attempt will be made to integrate theory and practice through assignments, class activities, and personal and professional self-reflection. Students will have the opportunity to reflect upon how they might actually use course content professionally in their respective disciplines. 4cr, 1st sem.
• SED CE 846: Clinical Practice
  Open only to matriculated counseling student with permission of instructor. Minimum 600 hours of clinical experience is required for current professional licensure in Massachusetts. Supervised field experience in schools, guidance clinics, or community agencies. Work with a caseload under supervision; increasing responsibility for counseling, testing, placement, and follow-up of counselees. Conference time arranged. Variable cr, either sem.
• SED CE 847: Theories of Group Counseling
  A conceptual and experiential introduction to group dynamics. Participation in ongoing training group while studying the dynamics of group development. Covers group counseling approaches and models, issues of small group leadership, and styles of leadership. Treatment of group counseling goals, composition, phases, and research. 4cr, 2nd sem, Summer Term.
• SED CE 848: Proseminar on Effective Interventions (Child)
  An in-depth review of the principles of counseling youth, with particular emphasis on empirically supported treatments (EST's). Reviews theoretical perspectives and their research bases; explores change processes and outcomes associated with child psychotherapy; examines current state of the "EST's" literature.
• SED CE 850: Coun,Psy Super
  
• SED CE 851: Prosem Voc Psyc
  
• SED CE 852: Prev Couns Psy
  
• SED CE 853: Proseminar on Counseling Health Psychology
  Critical reviews of contemporary counseling psychology research topics and methods in the field of health psychology. Issues of equality and social justice, and multiculturalism will be explored in relation to health and wellness promotion and outcomes. 2cr, either sem.
• SED CE 856: Seminar: Counseling Psychology
  Introduction to professional psychology, its history and standards. Current status and directions in counseling psychology. Ethical principles and behavior. 1cr, either sem.
• SED CE 946: Advanced Practicum
  Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. Supervised field experience with students assuming major responsibility for counseling, testing, placement, and follow-up of clients. 3-4cr, either sem.
• SED CE 948: Supervision in Counseling
  Examination of supervision of counseling in theory, process, and practice. Assumption of direct supervisory responsibility. Permission of the instructor required. 2-4cr, either sem.
• SED CH 300: Methods of Instruction: Elementary 1-6
  Develops competency in reading and language arts, history and social studies education, science education; general teaching strategies; basic elements of curriculum design; institutional policies and practices of elementary education. Develops competency in providing effective instruction across the curriculum to culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Includes application of these competencies in field settings. Stamped approval and a qualifying score on the Boston University School of Education Literacy Test are required. 10cr, either sem.
• SED CH 515: Curriculum Methods, 1-6
  Examines theories of and develops specific competencies in reading and language arts, social studies education, and science education; general teaching strategies; basic elements of curriculum design; and institutional policies and practices of elementary education. Application of these competencies in field settings. 10cr, 1st sem.

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