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  • CMHC 6090: Psychopharmacology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CMHC 6000, CMHC 6010, CMHC 6020, CMHC 6030, and Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program. Explores the principles of psychopharmacology from a practitioner-oriented frame. Introduces the basic principles and concepts behind the types and purposes of various psychoactive substances. Provides neurochemical and biological models appropriate to non-physicians. Presents the mechanisms of action and the relationships between various drugs in the mental health field.
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  • CMHC 6100: Crisis Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CMHC 6000, CMHC 6010, CMHC 6020, CMHC 6030, and Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program. Provides an overview of the types of crises mental health practitioners may involve themselves with, including natural disasters, terrorism, crime, suicide, and homicide. Discusses the research on responses to these types of traumas and some of the mental health conditions that may arise due to such experiences. Provides models of treatment for acute and chronic crises, including both systemic and organizational interventions as well as individual psychotherapeutic interventions.
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  • CMHC 6110: Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CMHC 6000, CMHC 6010, CMHC 6020, CMHC 6030, and Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program. Introduces research methods in the field of professional counseling. Offers an overview of research principles and methodology, including qualitative and quantitative approaches. Reviews relevant strategies for interpreting the results of research and program evaluation studies.
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  • CMHC 6120: Addiction Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CMHC 6010, CMHC 6020, and Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program or Master of Education-School Counseling Emphasis program. Introduces relevant theory, research, and practice associated with substance abuse and addictions Counseling. Presents a blend of didactic and practical elements to increase student knowledge of fundamental concepts while providing opportunities to experiment with approaches to working with clients presenting with substance abuse and /or addictions concerns. Explores topics that include pharmacological issues and terminology, models of addiction, theories on etiology, diagnosis and assessment, and evidence-based treatment strategies. Requires students to practice the introductory concepts of Motivational Interviewing in a practicum element that will accompany lectures, group discussion, case studies, and demonstrations over the course of the semester.
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  • CMHC 6130: Multicultural Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CMHC 6000, CMHC 6010, CMHC 6020, CMHC 6030, and Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program. Exposes students to various cultures and the methods, values, and beliefs that organize family life and human development. Utilizes the oppression model to examine how the intersections of race, class, culture, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality shape and affect the lives of individuals and families and the therapeutic process itself. Explores intervention practices, social advocacy models, and resistance strategies.
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  • CMHC 6150: Cognitive Therapies

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CMHC 6000, CMHC 6010, CMHC 6020, CMHC 6030, and Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program. Explores the principles of cognitive-behavioral theory, conceptualization, and psychotherapy techniques. Provides a framework for assessing and treating child and adult clinical problems from the perspective of cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches that have been empirically supported. Presents several assessment strategies including behavioral observation, self-report, self-monitoring, and structured interviews and rating scales. Stresses the important link between assessment and treatment planning, and evaluating treatment outcome. Explores the advantages and disadvantages of techniques discussed within a developmental framework. Emphasizes the assessment of anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, social skills, and marital dysfunction.
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  • CMHC 6160: Human Development

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CMHC 6010, CMHC 6020, and Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program or Master of Education in School Counseling, M.S. program. Presents an overview of various models and theories in the discussion of the characteristics, developmental needs, and tasks at different stages of a person's life cycle. Discusses the impact of social, cultural, biological, and psychological factors on prenatal life, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging. Explores the psychosocial development, cognitive functioning, life transitions, coping and adaptation, work and retirement, bereavement, and related issues in a person's life cycle in relation to students' work as counselors.
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  • CMHC 6162: Counseling Children and Adolescents

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program. Prepares counselors to address the specific needs of children and adolescents, emphasizingdevelopmental needs, specific therapeutic interventions, and specific instruction on the conceptualization of childhood and adolescent treatment planning.
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  • CMHC 6163: Couples and Family Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the CMHC program.. Offers students the knowledge and skills to understand family structures, life-cycle dynamics, intergenerational influences, and healthy family functioning in clinical settings. Explores the roles and functions of marriage, couple, and family counselors in various settings.
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  • CMHC 6710R: Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CMHC 6000, CMHC 6010, CMHC 6020, CMHC 6030, and Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program. Provides a forum for students to attain supervised clinical experience in which the students develop basic Counseling skills and integrate professional knowledge. Requires students to complete 100 hours of field training in a clinical mental health setting, including attaining 40 direct hours through both individual and group Counseling. Provides students with individual supervision by faculty and group supervision in seminar which is designed to be responsive to students' practicum experiences and concerns for their clients and sites. Evaluates students' ability to apply Counseling theories and techniques assessment and diagnostic information, clients' characteristics in case conceptualization, and treatment planning. Provides peer support and consultation. Must be taken twice to complete requirements. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits toward graduation to complete clinical hours.
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