Contact Information
Diane Frey, Ph.D.
M072 Creative Arts Center
937-775-2077/2075
diane.frey@wright.edu |
Contact the Human Services Department
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EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN COUNSELING
Master of Science (M.S.) or Master of Arts (M.A.)
Individuals learn to counsel children of exceptionality in settings such as hospitals, mental health agencies, residential treatment and school settings. All aspects of exceptional children are included. Students have the opportunity to individualize their learning in areas of specialization such as learning disabilities, behavior disorders, developmental disabilities, gifted, autism, and attention deficit disorder. Additional coursework can lead to a professional counselor license.
Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| INTRODUCTORY COURSE WORK |
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12 hours |
| RHB 701 |
Counseling Theory and Practice |
4 |
| CNL 863* |
Techniques of Counseling *Unless permission is granted, you must take RHB 701 prior to or concurrent with CNL 863. |
4 |
| EDL 751 |
Educational Statistics and Research (Human Services' section) |
4 |
| PROFESSIONAL COURSE WORK |
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23 hours |
| CNL 662 or 663 |
Problems in Student Personality and Development or
Mental Health I |
4 |
| CNL 667 or 767 |
Group Background and Theory OR
Group Process in Cousneling & Guidance |
4 |
| CNL 769 or 778 |
Techniques is Child Counseling or
Techniques of Play Therapy |
4 |
| CNL 961 |
Counseling the Gifted |
4 |
| CNL 972 |
Legal, Professional, and Ethical Issues in the Human Services |
4 |
| CNL 865 |
Individual and Group Practicum with Exceptional Children
(100 clock hours on-site) |
4 |
| Professional Requirements (Special Education) |
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12 hours |
| EDS 652 |
Education of Individuals with Physical, Sensory, and Motor Disorders |
4 |
| EDS 659 |
Communication and Consultation Skills for Special Educators |
4 |
| EDS 722 |
Education of Students with Gifted Educational Needs |
4 |
| ADVISED ELECTIVES |
|
20 hours |
Total Quarter Hours: 67 credit hours for M.S.
Notes: M.A. Thesis option is available. Requires EDL 852 Statistical Analysis and Research Design (4 credit hours) and ED 899 Thesis (9 credit hours)
Program information last modified Thursday, 21st August, 2008 @ 11:37am
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