The Minor in Human Services is designed for persons interested in the human services disciplines, as well as paraprofessionals who never received formal training in human service delivery. The goal of the minor is to introduce students to the study and practice of Human Services, as well as provide information about careers in fields including counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, and other social service professions.
Courses
COUN 1110.
Introduction to Human Services.
(3)
This course provides a broad overview of the human services field. Students will be exposed to the broader mission of the human services professions, as well as trace its development across history.
COUN 1120.
Introduction to Helping Skills.
(3)
This course is designed to teach basic interviewing techniques used in a variety of settings. Theoretical foundations of various interviewing styles and techniques will be examined. The student will develop an awareness of ways in which the interviewer’s background, attitudes, and behaviors influence the interview.
COUN 2110.
Introduction to Group Dynamics.
(3)
An introduction to basic issues and stages of development in the group counseling process; overview of types of counseling groups, group theory, leadership ethical guidelines, group formation and termination.
COUN 2120.
Life Designing and Career Development in Human Services.
(3)
Provides a practical and theoretical foundation for understanding the life design paradigm. Career development theories, occupational and educational information, life balance and decision-making processes, and career and life design techniques for working in the field.
COUN 310.
Harm Reduction and Crisis Intervention.
(3)
This course will introduce the harm reduction paradigm as a crisis-oriented public health model. Students will gain an understanding of the role of harm reduction strategies, and crisis interventions in public health.
COUN 320.
Introduction to Veterans' Issues in Counseling.
(3)
Students will examine multiple issues facing military veterans, including the implications of these issues as they pertain to the types of support offered across the various helping professions.
COUN 330.
LGBTQ Issues in Education and Human Services.
(3)
For students preparing for careers in educational or human services fields, the goal of this course is to increase competency in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning persons in accordance with ethical guidelines.
COUN 492 / 592.
Workshop in Counseling.
(1-4 to a maximum of 13 Δ)
Faculty-supervised intensive and interactive program focusing on the development of specific skills.
COUN 493.
Topics.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
COUN 510.
Professional Orientation and Ethics.
(3)
Contemporary issues, trends, and ethical considerations in counseling are reviewed and critiqued. Provides an overview of the helping profession, history, professional roles, organizations, ethical and professional preparation standards, credentialing, and public policy issues.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 513.
Career Counseling.
(3)
A practical and theoretical foundation for understanding the relationship of personal and career development theories to counseling practice. Includes vocational choice theory, lifestyle choices, occupational and educational information, decision making processes and career exploration techniques.
Prerequisite: 510 and 517 and 518 and 584.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 515.
Testing and Assessment in Counseling.
(3)
Aimed at helping counselors evaluate, administer and interpret psychological tests. Includes history, ethics, sources of information, study of test manuals and the development of skill in test interpretation.
Prerequisite: 510 and 517 and 518 and 584 and ((EDPY 500 and EDPY 502) or (EDPY 505 and EDPY 511)).
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 516.
Crisis, Disaster and Trauma Counseling.
(3)
Introduction to the crisis, disaster, and trauma counseling. Topics include theories, presenting issues, assessments, interventions, and referrals.
Prerequisite: Two from 510, 517, 518, 584.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 517.
Theories of Counseling and Human Behavior.
(3)
Examination and analysis of major counseling and human behavior theories and their application. Consideration of philosophical bases and ethical implications. Treatment strategies and goals of each theory.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 518.
Group Counseling.
(3)
An introductory course in group counseling. Topics include group organization, types of groups, stages of group development, communication, group roles, feedback, diagnosing and problems in the group process.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 519.
Group Counseling Internship.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
An experience in working directly with clients in a group setting with supervision provided by program faculty.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Prerequisite: (521 or 545) and 590.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 521.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
(3)
An introduction and orientation to the community model. Roles, responsibilities and functions of the community mental health counselor are examined. Knowledge and strategies designed to create systemic changes in clients’ social environment are presented.
Prerequisite: 510 and 517 and 518 and 584.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 522.
Communication Skills in Counseling.
(3)
Designed to introduce the student to basic communication skills fundamental to the interviewing process. Skills will be approached with a practical application to the counseling setting.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Prerequisite: 510 and 517 and 518 and 584.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 541.
Counseling Children and Adolescents.
(3)
This course addresses the developmental issues and psychological concerns of infants, elementary school-aged children and adolescents and provides knowledge about appropriate therapeutic interventions for this population.
Prerequisite: 510 and 517 and 518 and 584 and (EDPY 503 or FCS 503).
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 545.
School Counseling.
(3)
School counseling as a profession is addressed. Roles and responsibilities of school counselors at various educational levels are described. Professional, ethical, legal, multicultural and family issues as they impact school counselor role are included.
Prerequisite: 510 and 517 and 518 and 584.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 560.
Family Counseling.
(3)
An introduction to history and practice of counseling with families. A number of leading experts in the field will be studied with respect to their theoretical approach to the subject as well as their techniques.
Prerequisite: 510 and 517 and 518 and 584.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 576.
Diagnosis of Mental Disorders.
(3)
A comprehensive overview of physiological aspects of behavior which may impact the counseling process. Emphasis will be placed on psychopathology and diagnosis in accordance with the DSM and ICD.
Prerequisite: Two from 510, 517, 518, 584.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 577.
Substance Use and Abuse.
(3)
This course is designed to provide an overview of the biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to substance use, abuse, and dependency. Assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and the role of the counselor will be discussed.
Prerequisite: 576.
COUN 581.
Sexuality in Counseling and Psychotherapy.
(3)
Broadly based examination of psychological, biological and social aspects of sexuality with emphasis on the professional’s own values, attitudes and knowledge in working with clients with sexual concerns and problems.
Prerequisite: 510 and 517 and 518 and 584.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 584.
Multicultural Issues in the Helping Professions.
(3)
Provides fundamentals in multicultural competence useful in human service and educational settings. Working effectively with multicultural families requires self awareness, knowledge of information specific to various cultures and the development of skills for successful interaction.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 590.
Practicum in Counseling.
(3)
An experience providing counseling services to diverse clients in an on-campus setting where supervision is provided by program faculty and doctoral students under faculty supervision.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Prerequisite: 522 and 576.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 591.
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
COUN 592 / 492.
Workshop in Counseling.
(1-4 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Faculty-supervised intensive and interactive program focusing on the development of specific skills.
COUN 593.
Topics.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
Various current topics in counseling and counseling psychology are offered. Contact the department office for information about topics courses planned for the near future.
COUN 595.
Internship.
(2-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Students provide counseling services to diverse clients in either a school or community agency setting. Supervision is provided by experienced counselors in the field setting with coordination by program faculty. Attendance at a weekly seminar on campus is required.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Prerequisite: (521 and 545) and 590.
Restriction: admitted to M.A. Counseling or Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 615.
Leadership, Advocacy and Professional Issues.
(3)
Advanced course in the study of leadership, advocacy for clients/profession/communities, current professional issues, and ethics in the profession of counseling and counselor education.
Prerequisite: 510.
Restriction: admitted to Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 620.
Seminar in Counseling.
(3)
Doctoral seminars in topics such as professional issues, teaching and consultation are offered for advanced graduate students.
COUN 621.
Advanced Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy.
(3)
An in-depth comparison and contrast of major theories of counseling and psychotherapy. Theories representative of existential, psychoanalytic and behavioral viewpoints are considered.
COUN 625.
Teaching in Counselor Education.
(3)
This course focuses on various models, perspectives, research, and techniques pertaining to learning to teach in counselor education.
Restriction: admitted to Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 626.
Supervision of Counseling Services.
(3)
Includes principles and techniques involved in developing and supervising counseling and guidance services in a variety of settings, including colleges and universities, public schools and various community agencies.
Restriction: admitted to Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 630.
Advanced Practicum in Counseling.
(3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Practical experience in a public, private or non-profit organization, supervised by a professional with an academic component overseen by a UNM instructor.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
COUN 636.
Advanced Multicultural Counseling.
(3)
This course will provide counselor education doctoral students with knowledge and skills to teach and conduct advanced research in multicultural counseling.
Prerequisite: 584.
Restriction: admitted to Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 646.
Consultation, Program Evaluation, and Research in Counselor Education.
(3)
Provides counselor education doctoral students the knowledge and skill to conduct professional consultation, program evaluations, and counseling research. Curriculum builds on research and writing skills, applying them to professional evaluation and writing in counselor education.
Prerequisite: EDPY 500 or (EDPY 502 and EDPY 505) or EDPY 511.
Restriction: admitted to Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 650.
Advanced Group Counseling and Psychotherapy.
(3)
An advanced course in group counseling and group psychotherapy. Topics include therapeutic factors, group process observations, here-and-now work, and supervision of group work.
Prerequisite: 518.
Restriction: admitted to Ph.D. Counselor Education.
COUN 696.
Internship.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Practical experience in a public, private or non-profit organization, supervised by a professional with an academic component overseen by a UNM instructor.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
COUN 699.
Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit Δ)
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a doctoral dissertation.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
