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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Counseling and Psychological Services Department


Counseling and Psychological Services

Michael LeBlanc, Chair
321 Mahar Hall
315-312-4051
www.oswego.edu/cps 
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The faculty of Counseling and Psychological Services offers a graduate program only. Please consult the Graduate Catalog for details.

Courses

Counseling and Psychological Services

  • CPS 308 - Issues and Careers in Human Services


    This course is designed for the student considering a career in human services. A variety of human service agencies/ opportunities will be examined, with emphasis on philosophy, current issues, and anticipated directions. In addition, an overview of the human services field, including history, legal and societal bases, and future trends will be addressed.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  • CPS 310 - Introduction to Counseling


    An analysis of theoretical approaches to counseling with particular emphasis upon the dimensions of the counseling process, the counselor’s understanding of human behavior, the counselor’s perceptions of self, the client and the counseling relationship for various theoretical systems. A laboratory for practicing basic counseling skills is part of this courses training.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  • CPS 391 - Introduction to Family Systems


    The course will deal with the following issues: structural analysis, family rules and roles and their impact on individual development, dysfunctional family patterns, communication, and issues related to step family functioning.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  • CPS 392 - Introduction to Play Therapy


    This course is intended to provide students with an overview of therapeutic play. It is intended that students will acquire a theoretical and applied understanding of the therapeutic properties of play and the philosophy and skills necessary to include therapeutic play as a part of professional helping.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  • CPS 393 - Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapy


    In this introductory course students will develop an understanding of how various art forms can be used and combined in counseling to facilitate connection with the self and others, identify and express feelings, support client’s strengths, develop resiliency and facilitate change with various client populations and with groups. This course is largely experiential and students will explore using a variety of modalities such as art, music, drama, movement, writing, sound, and imagery to experience the Expressive Arts Therapy process, The history, practice and theories of Expressive Arts Therapy will be explored.

    Prerequisite: CPS 310.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  • CPS 394 - Expressive Arts Therapy: Theory in Process


    This course is intended to give students an understanding of the applied theories of Expressive Arts Therapy. This class will be largely experiential, and students will acquire a theoretical and applied understanding of the therapeutic properties of Expressive Arts Therapy This course will explore working with various client groups using art, music, psychodrama, movement, writing, sound, and imagery as ways to promote health and healing.

    Prerequisite: CPS 310 and 393.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  • CPS 395 - Current Topics in CPS


    Variable topics in Counseling and Psychological Services.

    Note: Repeatable for a total of 12 credits.
    Offered: Fall, Spring.
    Credit: 3