Counseling and Rehabilitation Education Courses | 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog | SIU

(Same as GRON 405) Introduction to the field of aging, including social, political, economic and legal issues pertinent to an aging society and rehabilitation.

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the field of substance use and behavioral addictions counseling with an overview of foundation topics underlying professional practice. This course will focus primarily on substance use and behavioral addiction models, medical and psychological consequences, drug classification systems, legislation, and other clinical and public policy issues that may be relevant to the field.

Credit Hours: 3

A comprehensive examination of assessment, diagnosis, referral, and treatment processes for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. The course will cover treatment provided in a variety of settings. Students will acquire skills to provide person-centered treatment, recovery and relapse prevention services, using evidence based practices. The ASAM and the DSM V will be featured as treatment tools. Students will utilize case formulations to gain experience in the treatment plan development and implementation process. Ethical practices will be emphasized.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the foundation for counselors and other professionals-in-training for understanding the counseling process in a multicultural society including an orientation to wellness, the development of professional characteristics and behaviors that influence the helping process, and a mastery of the essential interviewing and counseling skills. Restricted to Graduate Standing only. Concurrent enrollment allowed in CARE 541.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an overview of the history, foundations, practices and ethical and legal issues relevant to clinical mental health counseling. The course does address specific skill attainment in areas of documentation, report writing and program evaluation skills. A grade of B or better required.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an overview of the history, foundations, practices, and ethical and legal issues relevant to marriage, couple, and family counseling. This course is a required course for clinical mental health and marriage, couple and family counseling and does address specific skill attainment for working with couples and families. A grade of B or better required. Prerequisite: CARE 541 with a grade of B or better.

Credit Hours: 3

Professional counseling requires a foundational understanding of the history of the profession, the various counseling specialty areas roles, the ethical standards of practice, use of ethical decision making models, legal, social and political issues and understanding needs of consumers through the lens of diversity and advocacy.

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers physical, intellectual, and social development across a person's life. It focuses on practical applications for counseling, education, and related services. Students will learn to apply human development theory and research to their clients and counseling profession. Prerequisite: CARE 541 with a grade of B or better.

Credit Hours: 3

A review of the impact of disease and trauma on the human system with special attention on the effects physical limitations and socio-emotional correlates have on human functioning and the rehabilitation process. Special approval needed from the department.

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the various tasks associated with professional case management and treatment planning, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with professionals from diverse fields. Using case studies and role plays, students will explore intake and assessment, develop successful treatment plans, identify needs, make referrals, track progress, and ensure consistent care. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively manage the care of the whole person from initial contact through termination of services. Prerequisite: CARE 500, CARE 505 or concurrent enrollment with a grade of B or better.

Credit Hours: 3

An extensive exposure to instruments designed for use with vocational rehabilitation clients. Administration and interpretation of a wide variety of instruments used to gain information to be used in planning for vocational development. Both didactic and experiential to include consideration of information obtained from interviews, tests, and other diagnostic techniques. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course delves into the latest research in clinical counseling, covering a wide range of topics to expand the students' grasp of more complex counseling problems and appropriate interventions. Upon completion of the course, students will possess a strong grasp of how to apply suitable counseling techniques to address varied client needs and circumstances. Prerequisites: CARE 500, 501, 541, or instructor permission with a grade of B or better.

Credit Hours: 3

This course presents an overview of current theories of counseling with a special focus on the philosophical assumptions, key concepts, techniques and practical applications of each approach. Each of the theories will be examined critically such that the student can begin to formulate an integrated personal theory of counseling. Prerequisite: CARE 500 with a grade of B or better or concurrent enrollment.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an orientation to theoretical, economic, and informational aspects of career guidance. Students will acquire experience in the use of occupational assessment materials to facilitate client career exploration and decision making in counseling.

Credit Hours: 3

Focuses on the theory, functions, and techniques of group procedures appropriately applied to decision making, problem solving and resolution of conflict. Major emphasis is given to the dynamics of group behavior, the social-psychological interaction of small groups and their applications to group counseling. Dual emphasis is placed upon interpersonal self-understanding and the familiarity with group procedures. Prerequisite: CARE 500 with a grade of B or better.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as REHB 530) Principles and procedures for gathering appraisal and assessment information about people. Theoretical basis for describing and comparing individuals as well as assessing developmental stages and types will be covered. Particular emphasis will be the validity and reliability of data collection methods, interpretation of this information to individuals and procedures for selection of instruments.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will place an emphasis on increasing student awareness of their own cultural values, beliefs and biases, in order to become aware of the clients worldview. These skills are the prerequisites of culturally appropriate diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. Prerequisites: CARE 500 and CARE 541, each with a grade of B or better.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to give the counselor a theoretical and practical background in crisis preparation and intervention in a variety of settings. Students will examine relevant research and theory on crisis and resilience, reflect on their personal crisis experiences and begin to develop fundamental crisis intervention skills. This course is both applicable and practical in presentation.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as REHB 593A) This course provides knowledge of the field of counseling research and specific methods for conducting and critically reading research as well as applications of needs assessment and program evaluation including using computers for data analysis and legal and ethical considerations in research and evaluation. Restricted to advanced standing in counselor education program or rehabilitation counseling program.

Credit Hours: 3

Practice of individual and group counseling skills with different populations in varied settings. The professional settings depends on the student's interest area. Individual and group supervision are provided. A clinical fee will be assessed. Graded S/U only. Prerequisite: CARE 500, CARE 501, CARE 541, each with a grade of B or better or instructor permission. Restricted to students admitted to the CARE program or the CADC certificate program. Lab fee: $215.

Credit Hours: 3

This course reviews the diagnostic criteria of the major disorders within the current edition of the DSM, as well as the etiology underlying these disorders. Comorbid conditions, differential diagnosis, and treatment modalities including psycho-pharmacological treatments are addressed. Prerequisites: CARE 500 and CARE 505, or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

The course specifically emphasizes the development of vital counseling skills, including establishing relationships, conducting basic assessments, setting goals, selecting interventions tailored to the client's needs, and assessing client outcomes. Mastering these skills is of utmost importance before entering the Field Practicum. The course offers a secure and encouraging atmosphere that fosters the acquisition and refinement of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Prerequisites: CARE 500 and 505 with a grade of B or better.

Credit Hours: 1

A didactic and experiential analysis of the underlying theory and techniques of individual and group counseling of individuals with disabilities. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides a broad understanding of issues and trends in substance use disorder and behavioral addiction within a multicultural society. This course focuses on interventions that reflect the culture specific values and treatment needs of diverse clientele across the lifespan. Topics including the sociocultural challenges, internationality of identities, and culturally competency will be covered. Students who have completed REHB 458 are ineligible to enroll.

Credit Hours: 3

This course builds on knowledge and skills gained in CARE 471 to include advanced case management, diagnosis, and testing and treatment techniques for youth, adults and families. The course includes a focus on co-occurring disorders, the practice of group work, crisis counseling; treatment settings, and pharmacological treatment. Students who have completed REHB 466 may not enroll. Prerequisite: CARE 471. Restricted to graduate standing.

Credit Hours: 3

The course will focus on documentation, planning, problem-solving processes, and management techniques associated with the vocational issues for individuals with disabilities. An emphasis is placed on overall goal of quality of life of individuals served. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

A total of 6 credits (in a minimum two semesters) of supervised internship at an approved site, for 600 clock hours (including 240 hours direct client service in individual, group, and/or family counseling). Internship provides advanced students opportunity to perform a variety of activities expected of a regular employed professional counselor, under supervision of on-site and faculty supervisors. Graded S/U. Prerequisites: CARE 543 and CARE 548B. Credit Hours: 1-3.

Credit Hours: 1-3

For advanced graduate students. Topics of interest to the individual student are studied under supervision of a department staff member. Special approval needed from the department.

Credit Hours: 1-6