May 18, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2018-19 
    
Graduate Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • CCE 5520 - Highway Design Principles


    Traffic volume; speed; capacity and level of service; sight distances; horizontal curves and supper elevation; vertical grades and curves; cross section elements; earthwork; deceleration/acceleration lanes; medians and separations; design of interchanges; roadside design; drainage design; and highway design project.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CCE 3300 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to majors in construction engineering or civil engineering; masters in civil engineering; and doctorates in engineering.
    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 5560 - Foundation Design


    Foundation analysis and design for different civil engineering facilities. High-rise building, bridges and other complex structures such as piles, drilled piers, and caissons. Theoretical aspects of engineered foundations as well as practical applications are discussed.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 3360 and CCE 4400 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 5610 - Design of Wastewater Systems


    Design of wastewater collection and transport systems. Unit operations in wastewater treatment; physical, chemical and biological processes for treatment of wastewater; sludge treatment and disposal; design of a wastewater treatment plant; site visits to wastewater treatment plants.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 3200 and CCE 3210.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  
  • CCE 5650 - Sustainability Design for Civil and Environmental Engineering


    The concept of design for sustainability will be introduced to the students. Sustainability will be represented as an extension of current practices and standards and simply addresses new concerns and constraints of civil engineering design and construction.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to masters in civil engineering.
    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 -0)
    When Offered: Every other year.
  
  • CCE 5690 - Principles of Fatigue and Fracture


    Basics of experimental techniques and modeling used in industry to study inelastic deformations, fatigue, and fracture of engineering materials and structures.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ME 5690.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 5960 - Special Topics in Civil and Construction Engineering


    New or special topics on current developments in different aspects of civil engineering will be provided. Specific topics and prerequisites are identified by the instructor and will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to masters in Civil Engineering.
    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  
  • CCE 6020 - Modeling and Analysis of Civil Engineering Applications


    The course covers some major numerical modeling and analysis methods that are useful for civil engineering applications. The topics include ordinary differential equations, system of linear equations, matrix and its engineering application, eigenvalue problems, Fourier analysis, partial differential equations, boundary value problems and optimization techniques.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6040 - Advanced Structural Analysis


    Development and application of nonlinear matrix analysis techniques; analysis of civil structures using plastic analysis theory, stability of frames, analysis of thin-shell structures, shear wall, and introduction to finite element method.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6060 - Dynamic Analysis of Structures


    Analysis and design of structural systems subjected to dynamic loading; characterization of dynamic loads; response of lumped and distributed parameter systems of one and many degrees-of-freedom; approximate design methods; introduction to earthquake analysis and design.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites:  CCE 6020 with a grade of “B” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6100 - Civil Systems Analysis


    An introduction to systems approach to analyze and design civil systems. Topics include the identification and formulation of civil engineering systems. modeling the problems and their solution techniques. Modeling approaches include linear programming, simplex method, network analysis, simulation, and decision theory.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6110 - Traffic Operations and Management


    This course deals with the application of traffic engineering and control concepts, including data collection, analysis, and traffic control systems design to traffic operations and management. Traffic engineering studies, traffic flow theory, traffic control devices, traffic signal control and ramp metering systems, and intelligent transportation systems will also be addressed.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6310 - Design and Analysis of Construction Operations


    The basic objective of the course will be to provide the students the knowledge to design and analyze construction operations and processes.  The course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of discrete event simulation methodologies. The CYCLic Operations NEtwork (CYCLONE) modeling methodology will be used as the basis for design and analysis of construction operations. Recent advancements in the area of simulation based project planning will also be provided. Issues related to object-oriented simulation, hierarchical and modular simulation, query based simulation, and web based simulation will also be highlighted in this course.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6320 - Construction Project Control


    The course will involve instruction on a number of topics related to the administration of construction contracts. The major focus of the course will be on topics such as financial control, cost control, schedule update and monitoring, integrated project management systems, and computer integrated construction. Cost/Schedule Control Systems Criteria (C/SCSC) will be used to demonstrate the importance of monitoring, updating, and control functions on a construction project.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6330 - Design of Construction Systems


    This course will focus on construction practices, construction equipment, construction methods, and construction productivity. It will provide the students with an overview of issues related to construction site logistics such as temporary structures, shoring structures, and supporting structures. Knowledge of structural analysis and design and construction practices will form the basis of this course.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6340 - Quality Management in Construction


    This course addresses various quality management concepts applied to construction. The people and process aspects of quality in enhancing construction performance are addressed in detail. All quality applications in construction, including Total Quality in construction, lean construction, construction supply chain and construction quality assurance are discussed.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6350 - Project Cost Estimating


    Introduce a general overview of construction cost estimating. Techniques and procedures used for estimating cost of construction projects, which include cost estimating process; elements of project cost; conceptual and detailed cost estimation methods; risk assessment and range estimating. New and old version of the work breakdown structure applied in building projects besides the WBS used by Department of Transportation is covered. Different computer applications used in building construction cost estimating and infrastructure projects are going to be used during this course. (software used includes: Timberline, R.S. Means, MERL).

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • CCE 6360 - Life Cycle Cost Management and Analysis


    Introduction to a general overview of building economics analysis through the application of time value of money concept. Financing strategies for construction projects and profitability analysis are introduced. The correlation of Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing Analysis of construction projects is addressed in detail. Break Even, Sensitivity and Risk analysis are discussed due to their application importance in project Life Cycle Costing. Life Cycle Costing of infrastructure projects through the application of Assets Management is studied and the deficiencies that most transportation agencies are facing in its application are highlighted.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6370 - Sensing and Modeling for Construction Management


    Developments of sensing and modeling technology provide construction project managers tools for achieving real-time construction site monitoring and integrated cost-schedule information management. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview about the technical capabilities of various sensing (e.g., RFID, video cameras, laser scanners) and modeling technologies (3D modeling, CAD, Building Information Modeling, Geographic Information Systems), and experience how these technologies can help construction project managers to achieve efficient and effective construction project planning, job site monitoring, and integrated cost-time-safety-quality management. Students will learn various data processing and visualization methods for analyzing the data collected by various sensors, and have hands-on experiences of using BIM, GIS and 3D reverse engineering software systems (Autodesk Revit, Google Sketchup, ESRI ArcGIS, Google Earth, InnoveMetric Polyworks, etc.).

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 6380 - Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Approach to Construction


    The course provides the students with a comprehensive overview of how computing systems, sensing and modeling technologies, are tightly integrated and coordinated with the physical construction process/infrastructure systems for enhanced monitoring and control. This course will introduce the students to the concept of CPS, applications in other industry sectors, design methodologies and research directions in the field of application of CPS in the construction industry, with an emphasis on the design of the underlying computational architecture. In particular, how CPS requirements of predictability and reliability can lead to significant changes in the construction industry and the study state of the art solutions. The students will have the opportunity of developing applications and experimenting with these applications through the development of laboratory scale prototypes.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to masters in civil engineering.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
    When Offered: Every other year.
  
  • CCE 6460 - Earthquake Engineering


    The course focuses on basic engineering characteristics of earthquake ground motions, analysis, design and evaluation methods of structural systems under earthquake loadings.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to masters in civil engineering.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
    When Offered: Every other year.
  
  • CCE 6470 - Bridge Engineering


    The course focuses on analysis, design, and rating of bridges as per the AASHTO Specifications/Guidelines. Simplified analysis procedures as well as use of software tools will be covered.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to masters in civil engineering.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
    When Offered: Every other year.
  
  • CCE 6480 - Finite Element Applications


    The course focuses on the study of finite element applications to common engineering problems including linear static, heat transfer, flow through porous medium, seepage, resistivity, etc. During the course, ABAQUS and HyperMesh are used as analysis and pre/post-processing tools.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  CCE 6040 or departmental approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6500 - Fatigue of Engineering Materials


    Advanced approach to the problem of fatigue damage and life prediction; cyclic stress-strain response under uniaxial and multiaxial loading, fatigue limit, high and low cycle fatigue; surface integrity and fatigue life improvement. Students must complete the prerequisite or have the instructor’s approval.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CCE 5690 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ME 6530.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 6510 - Structural Systems and Assessment


    The course focuses on (1) behavior of structural systems made of concrete, steel, and precast components or a combination thereof and (2) structural condition assessment by visual inspection, nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques, and destructive testing techniques or a combination thereof. Students will be given an opportunity to conduct investigations using some NDE techniques.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
    When Offered: Every other year.
  
  • CCE 6520 - Prestressed Concrete Design


    Theory and design of prestressed concrete members and structural systems; pre- and post-tensioning of components; loss of pre-stress; proportioning of flexural members; and deflections.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6530 - Traffic Model and Simulation


    Understanding macroscopic and microscopic traffic flow models and applying simulation techniques to modeling traffic phenomena; application of traffic flow models to traffic operation studies; issues in data needs and model validation; incorporating advanced traffic operation and ITS technologies into traffic simulation models; advanced transportation simulation models.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6540 - Traffic Safety Engineering


    Reasons causing traffic accidents, factors affecting traffic safety, countermeasures representing traffic crashes, applications of statistical modeling techniques to accident pattern and traffic conflict analysis, assessment of safety effectiveness, traffic safety policies and advanced technologies.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6550 - Travel Demand Analysis


    Study of theoretical aspects of travel demand concepts and analytical methods; urban and regional travel demand analysis; forecasting methods and behavioral demand models.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 6570 - Transportation Economics


    Study of theoretical aspects of transportation economics and analysis techniques; economic impact of transportation investment and project analysis; finance of public transportation and privatization.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to masters in civil engineering.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
    When Offered: Every other year
  
  • CCE 6580 - Public Transportation


    Design and analysis of public transportation systems; their operation and management: demand and cost analysis. Technological characteristics along with their impacts on capacity, quality of service, and cost. Impact of transit systems on land use and environment.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to masters in civil engineering.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
    When Offered: Eery other year
  
  • CCE 6680 - Composite Materials


    Introduction to matrix and reinforcement (or filler) materials that form the basis of modern composites. Students learn about polymer-, metal-, and ceramic-matrix materials; fabrication of these materials into composites; effect of geometry and materials on properties; experimental characterization of composites; and biocompatibility, environmental effects, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and impact.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 6690 - Engineering Fracture Mechanics


    Fundamentals of the theory of linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM), crack-tip opening displacement (CTTOD), J-integral, R-curve, mixed-mode fracture and fracture toughness testing.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CCE 5690 or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ME 6690.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CCE 6850 - Advanced Design Project


    Students pursuing the design option for the graduate degree in civil engineering will enroll in this course when conducting the design project. Students enrolled in this course will work under the direction of their graduate program advisor.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  Instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 6960 - Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering


    New or special topics on advanced developments in different aspects of civil engineering will be provided. Specific topics and prerequisites are identified by the instructor and will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:  Department approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 7000 - Master’s Thesis


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for a course description.

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 7100 - Independent Research


    Please refer to the Graduate College section for a course description.

    Credits: 2-6 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CCE 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Doctoral students only.

    Credits: 1 to 18 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 5200 - Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling


    This course surveys the role of the rehabilitation counselor in establishing eligibility, planning services, the tracking system, counseling, case management, work evaluation, work adjustment, supported employment, transition, client assistance programs, job analysis, job development, postemployment, and advocacy. Major emphasis is given to the operation of the state vocational/federal system.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  
  • CECP 5830 - Workshops in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology


    Workshops designed to enhance skill development related to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology practices. Open to all students, but is not intended for counseling majors.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  
  • CECP 6010 - Research Methods


    The study of research designs and techniques utilized in the field of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology. Students are expected to formulate and submit a research project in their area of specialization.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6020 - Group Dynamics and Procedures


    The study of group dynamics, i.e., the nature of groups and the laws affecting group development and process. An analysis of the various group procedures and the process associated with these procedures.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6030 - Tests and Measurement


    Designed to develop skills in analyzing, scoring, administering, and interpreting standardized tests. Students will examine selected aptitude, achievement, intelligence, personality and vocational instruments, as well as analyze their use in the student’s area of specialization. Issues related to testing will be reviewed, including legal matters, ethical concerns, and use of tests with persons of varying social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6040 - Counseling Techniques


    An introductory laboratory study of the concepts and skills required in interviewing and counseling. In addition to developing basic techniques and skills, special attention will be given to the impact of interview settings, interviewer/counselor attire, sex, ages of clients, and their social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
  
  • CECP 6050 - Professional Issues and Ethics


    Identification and discussion of issues in counseling, psychological services, and related programs will be the focus of this course. The study of ethical standards of relevant professional organizations. A presentation of case studies applicable to an understanding of current issues, multicultural concerns, legal decisions, and ethics in the field.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6070 - Multicultural Counseling and Psychology


    This course is designed to help students develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes for more effective work as helping professionals with culturally different groups and individuals. Substantial attention is given to interpersonal issues, concerns related to different cultures, and programming in a variety of settings.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6080 - Counseling and Life Span Development


    The course addresses counseling implications for assessing and enhancing human development across the lifespan. The content includes: (a) theories of human development; (b) theories of learning and personality development; (c) human behavior, including an understanding of developmental crises, disability, exceptional behavior, addictive behavior, psychopathology, and situational and environmental factors that affect both normal and abnormal behavior; (d) the stages of family development; and (e) strategies for facilitating optimum development over the life span.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6100 - Career Development: Theory and Practice


    Course content includes: (1) a study of the world of work as it impacts the psychological and sociological life of the individual; (2) an examination of career development theory, decision-making, and the application to counseling and psychotherapy; (3) the identification of informational resources related to career choice; and (4) an exploration of the needs and concerns of clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6110 - Theories of Counseling


    The nature, rationale, development, research and use of theories in counseling are studied. Major points of view including the psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, phenomenological, existential, and family systems perspectives are studied and compared. Models of counseling that are consistent with current professional research and practice in the field and application of theory and intervention strategies to case studies are included.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6120 - Counseling Practicum


    This course emphasizes practical work in the student’s area of specialization. Counseling experiences are provided in a laboratory setting so that students can apply knowledge and skills acquired during previous studies. Each student, by participation and observation, will be expected to work with clients from differing social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
  
  • CECP 6130 - Field Practicum


    A supervised field placement in a setting appropriate to the student’s M.A. option arranged in consultation with advisor and department coordinator. A minimum of 600 clock hours on site are required for all M.A. options.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of advisor.

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
  
  • CECP 6210 - Psychopathology: Classification and Treatment


    Basic concepts of history, current paradigms, and assessment of psychopathology with special emphasis on the APA diagnostic classification system and counseling/clinical approaches to treatment.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6220 - Psychoeducational Consultation


    A study of the process of consultation with emphasis upon methods, stages and strategies used with individuals, small groups and organizations. Consideration will be given to the consultant’s role in psycho-affective education and primary prevention.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6230 - College Student Development


    Explores the nature and development of college students pertaining to student affairs. Theories of college student development, administrative strategies and techniques of program implementation are studied.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6280 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling


    This course provides an overview of professional clinical mental health counseling including historical perspectives; ethical and legal issues; licensure, certification, and other credentialing; as well as rules and functions of clinical mental health counselors. Students will have opportunities to interact with mental health counselors, assess community mental health needs, and learn about the organization and function of mental health agencies. Additionally, counseling implications for working with racial minority and other disenfranchised groups will also be discussed.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6290 - Organization and Principles of Elementary School Guidance


    A thorough investigation of philosophical concepts and principles underlining counseling and pupil personnel programs in elementary schools. The history, organization, and administration of the program services are surveyed and practical application of concepts are required.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6340 - Causes of Substance Abuse


    This course will examine the three major theories that explain the causes of psychoactive substance use: the biological, psychological, and sociological. The historical responses of society to substance use such as strategies including control, prevention, intervention, and treatment will be outlined and the research of various epidemiologic patterns and social correlates of substance use will also be studied.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ADA 6060 and SWRK 6530.
  
  • CECP 6350 - Foundations of College Counseling


    This course explores college counseling as a profession, examines the diverse characteristics of today’s college students, and details the variety of roles and services provided by college counselors. It provides an overview of the holistic, developmentally-based professional of college counseling.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate students only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6360 - Recovery Oriented Systems of Care


    This course will examine the understanding that recovery from substance abuse and dependency is a process of change which occurs within a systemic model of care that includes prevention, intervention, treatment, and management of substance use disorders. Students will have exposure to various substance abuse screening and assessment instruments, counseling strategies, and treatment modalities in order to assess, treat, and refer to the appropriate service providers along the continuum of care. This course will also provide students with an understanding of the ethical codes related to substance abuse counseling.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ADA 6340 and SWRK 6550.
  
  • CECP 6370 - Organization and Principles of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program


    The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand, apply, and formulate a comprehensive school counseling program. In particular the history, philosophy, role, function, organization, administration, and development of school counseling will be examined in depth so that the counselor in preparation will have the necessary skills to assume an entry-level position as a professional school counselor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology graduate students only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 6380 - School Counseling for Postsecondary and Career Readiness


    The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand, apply, and formulate programs of guidance as they apply to postsecondary planning and career readiness. This course is designed for pre-service school counselors to develop an understanding of the role of the school counselor, especially as this relates to developing a college-going and career readiness culture for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. This course includes a focus on engaging students in early career awareness, planning, and making informed postsecondary choices. Students will learn about the usefulness of data to guide academic planning, and the steps involved for transitioning students from middle school to high school, and then to postsecondary training and college. This course also includes topics that relate to postsecondary planning, including financial literacy. financial aid, completing FAFSA’s, and the college admission process.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology graduate students only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 6390 - Co-Occurring Disorders and Addictions


    This course will instruct students on how to screen for co-occurring disorders with various assessment tools, address each diagnosis in a comprehensive treatment approach, and assist them in developing skills to deliver supportive, appropriate treatment services for clients with more than one disorder.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions Restricted to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology students only. Students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
    Notes: Open to graduate students only.
    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ADA 6400.
  
  • CECP 6450 - Practicum in Human Resources Development


    This course is a supervised practicum integrated with a class meeting component. Students work together on human resources development projects with real clients in the Kalamazoo area. The bulk of work takes place in the field, in project work and client contact. Class meeting sessions will be spent in project reviews and group problem solving. Students will develop consultation skills and gain experience in solving HRD application problems.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6500 - Intellectual Assessment


    This course provides instruction in clinical assessment with primary emphasis on individually administered intelligence tests. Emphasis is placed on accuracy of administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological results via written and oral reports. Laboratory experience provides instruction in the administration of the Wechsler scales, Binet IV, and other individually administered measures of intellectual functioning. Additional topics include theories of intellectual development, neuropsychological assessment, test bias, and procedures for non-biased assessment.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6030.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6510 - Personality Assessment


    Survey of theory of personality assessment and the basic concepts of non-projective measurement, with emphasis on the administration, scoring, and interpretation of various instruments. Primary attention given to the MMPI. Additional emphasis includes study of the Millon, 16-PF, CPI, and other measures.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6030.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6520 - Case Conceptualization, Treatment Planning, and Integrative Healthcare for Counselors


    This course provides training in biopsychosocial case conceptualization and treatment planning for the prevention and treatment of a broad range of mental health issues with diverse client populations. Neurological, biological, and medical foundations of mental health disorders as well as classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation will be covered.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CECP 6030, CECP 6110 and CECP 6210.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6530 - Advanced Appraisal for Counselors


    Students will demonstrate skills in conducting diagnostic interviews, mental status examinations, symptom inventories, psychoeducational assessments, and personality assessments to assist clients in academic/educational, career, personal, and social development. These assessments are used to determine appropriate counseling techniques and interventions for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of a broad range of mental health issues.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6030

    Credits: 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6610 - Foundations of Systemic Family Therapy


    An in depth focus on the theoretical foundations of family therapy. Emphasis is placed on systems theory and recent theoretical developments. Nomenclature and concepts particular to family therapy are stressed. Course content also includes an overview of the historical development, major models, and diversity issues related to family therapy.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6620 - Couple Interaction and Therapy


    Application of a systemic perspective to the assessment and treatment of couples who are seeking therapy. Models of couple therapy are examined and applied to problems common to couples. Attention is given to gender, race, culture, and couple forms.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6610.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6630 - Family Interaction and Therapy


    Application of a systemic perspective to the assessment and treatment of families who are seeking therapy. Models of family therapy are examined and applied to a variety of families and common problems. Multicultural and gender perspectives on family life are integrated in course content.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6610.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6640 - Seminar on Families and Family Therapy


    This advanced seminar course will address current issues faced by couples and families and focus on recent developments in couple and family therapy to meet the needs of contemporary couples and families of various forms. Emphasis is placed on post-modern approaches. A collaborative style will invite students to actively engage as teachers/learners. Articulation of one’s evolving personal approach to therapy and the development of expertise in a particular area within family therapy will promote students’ professional development.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6650 - Sex Therapy


    The subject of human sexuality is examined from a variety of social, physiological, and cultural viewpoints. Various forms of sexual dysfunction are studied and examined for understanding of both physiological and psychological components and role of each in the dysfunction. Finally, there is in-depth study of current approaches to therapy as well as attention to other issues such as conjoint treatment of couples, resistance, sexual dysfunction in both partners, and sexual dysfunction and its relationship to marital discord.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Recommended: CECP 6610 or CECP 6620.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6670 - Practicum in Couple and Family Therapy


    Practicum is a part-time clinical experience completed concurrent with didactic course work. Practicum gives the student an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in couple and family therapy. Qualified couple and family therapy supervisors provide individual and group supervision. The student develops a small caseload of clients and refines skills in case conceptualization, assessment, treatment planning, clinical intervention, documentation, and case management. Students begin practicum in a university laboratory setting, followed by community-based placements.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Restrictions Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
    Cross-Listed: This course is cross-listed with FCS 6670.
  
  • CECP 6740 - Psychological Development Theory


    The course surveys theories of psychological development from a variety of perspectives such as analytic, humanistic, multicultural, social learning, behavioral, and constructive models. This learning experience is designed to both acquaint students with developmental theory and provide a basis for conceptualizing counseling issues within a developmental framework. The course is recommended for students of advanced standing in their degree programs.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6750 - Counseling Theories and Practices


    This is an advanced course in counseling theory and practice, which examines the principles and practices of major theories of counseling such as analytic, cognitive, humanistic, and integrative approaches to counseling in contemporary professional practice. Special attention is given to understanding and evaluating the underlying assumptions and principles within a cultural context. Empirically supported treatments and common factors in treatment are also examined. The learning experience is designed to assist students in clarifying their personal approach to counseling relationships.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CECP 6110, 6120, or equivalents. Prerequisites for the class include one formal course exposure to counseling theory, supervised laboratory work, and experience in the field of counseling.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6800 - Professional Seminar in Counseling Psychology Issues and Ethics


    This seminar explores current professional issues, including professional identity, professional development, the history of counseling psychology, professional organizations, the science and practice of counseling psychology, diverse populations, research and publishing, training issues, and professional ethics. The American Psychological Association’s ethics code and principles of ethical reasoning and decision-making are studied and applied to professional conduct.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program in Counseling Psychology.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6810 - Professional Seminar in Counselor Education


    This seminar explores current professional issues such as professional identity, career options, professional organizations, and professional practice literature for doctoral students in Counselor Education.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the Counselor Education doctoral program or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6820 - Advanced Multicultural Counseling


    This course will assist advanced counseling students in enhancing the knowledge and skill components of their multicultural training. Emphasis will be on pedagogy relevant to current social and cultural issues, including social change theory and advocacy action planning. As such, course activities will address multicultural skill development, research competencies, and facilitation of group discussions on racial, ethnic, and diversity issues in counseling.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Admission to the Counselor Education doctoral program and CECP 6070 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6840 - College Teaching in Counseling


    This course is designed for doctoral students who will become faculty in counselor education programs. The course examines the process of teaching styles and learning strategies appropriate for counselor preparation. Students will become familiar with the responsibilities and activities of counselor educators and learn how to prepare for employment as a counselor educator.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the Counselor Education doctoral program or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6860 - Topical Seminars


    Seminars to study current topics relevant to counseling psychological services and related fields. For advanced graduate students with sufficient maturity and experience to engage in seminar-structured learning. Topics will be designated by professors offering the seminars.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CECP 6880 - Advanced Multicultural Counseling Psychology


    This course is designed to assist counseling psychology doctoral students in enhancing the depth and complexity of their multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills. The primary focus of the course will be on race and ethnicity with coverage of contemporary theoretical, practical and research developments in multicultural counseling psychology.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Admission to the Counseling Psychology doctoral program. CECP 6070, 6120, or an equivalent.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6910 - Supervision in Counseling and Psychotherapy


    This course is intended for practitioners and advanced graduate students who plan on assuming supervisory roles in counseling and psychotherapy. Attention will focus on models, techniques, roles and functions for supervision in a variety of organizational settings. Students will be expected to demonstrate supervisory style in the laboratory setting.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6930A, Individual Counseling & Psychotherapy.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6930 - Doctoral Practicum


    Supervised practicum for doctoral students with emphasis in (a) Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy, (b) Group Counseling, (c) Marital and Family Therapy, (d) Career Counseling, and (e) Clinical Supervision.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Restrictions Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
  
  • CECP 6940 - Vocational Development Theory


    An advanced course that involves the critical examination of existing theories of vocational development, the motivation to work and their application to the counseling therapeutic process. Research pertaining to vocational development and the world of work will be analyzed.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CECP 6100.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
  
  • CECP 6950 - Doctoral Practicum in Counselor Education


    The doctoral practicum provides students with a supervised experience in advanced clinical counseling. It links counselor practice to teaching and supervision. Advanced counseling skills and counseling-related issues are addressed, including, but not limited to, diagnosis and treatment, multicultural issues, consultation, group counseling, assessment, and ethical and legal considerations.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the Counselor Education doctoral program or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4 hours

    Restrictions Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission.
    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
  
  • CECP 6980 - Readings in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology


    Advanced students with good academic records may elect to pursue independently the study of a special topic. The topic chosen must be approved by the instructor involved and arrangements made with instructor’s consent.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. May be selected more than once; total may not exceed four hours.
  
  • CECP 6990 - Dissertation Seminar


    Designed to orient students to the dissertation process. Students interested in beginning the dissertation process may take the course with the concurrence of their doctoral committee chairperson.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Graduate Students Only. Graduate students from other programs may enroll by special permission. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
  
  • CECP 7100 - Independent Research


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit Basis. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 7120 - Professional Field Experience


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 1 to 12 hrs

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit Basis. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 7250 - Doctoral Research Seminar


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 2 to 6 hrs

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit Basis. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 12 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit Basis. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 7320 - Doctoral Clinical Internship


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit Basis. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CECP 7350 - Graduate Research


    Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.

    Credits: 2 to 10 hours

    Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit Basis. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CEHD 5000 - Topics in Education and Human Development


    An interdisciplinary topics course exploring issues and trends in education and human development that are not offered in other courses. Topics will be designated by faculty offering the course and announced in the schedule of course offerings.

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  
  • CEHD 7010 - Topics in Education and Human Development


    An interdisciplinary topics course exploring issues and trends in education and human development that are not offered in other courses. Topics will be designated by faculty offering the course and announced in the schedule of course offerings.

    Credits: 1 to 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 5100 - Medical and Biomolecular Engineering Concepts


    A course focused on molecular biotechnology, bioprocessing, and pharmacology concepts related to engineering. Topics may include but are not limited to molecular biology and biochemical techniques, PCR and primer design, chromatography, gel electrophoresis and Western blotting, mass spectrometry, advanced bioprocessing, pharmacokinetics, and pharamacodynamics.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOS 1610, CHEM 3750, and MATH 2720, or by instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
    Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
  
  • CHEG 5950 - Topics in Chemical Engineering


    A specialized course dealing with some particular area of chemical engineering not included in other course offerings.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approved application and department approval.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic to a total of six credit hours. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
  
  • CHEG 6000 - Chemical Engineering Mathematics


    The application of mathematical techniques to the solution of chemical engineering problems. Analytical and numerical techniques will be considered.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 3740

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6100 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics


    The Application of thermodynamics, both theoretical and applied, to liquid solutions. Ideal and non-ideal behavior is considered. the analysis of multicomponent and multiphase liquid solutions is included.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEG 3200

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6200 - Advanced Transport Processes


    Balance Equations for mass, energy and momentum. Heat and mass transfer with chemical reactions. Boundary layer theory. Approximate models for turbulent and boundary layer flows. Estimation of interfacial transport coefficients and application to equipment design.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEG 3110, CHEG 3120 and CHEG 3300.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
  
  • CHEG 6300 - Chemical Reaction Engineering


    Chemical kinetics and equilibria; reaction rate expressions from mechanisms and experimental data; design and analysis of homogeneous flow and batch reactors; heterogeneous reactor design; solid catalyzed reactions.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEG 4100

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
 

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