Siena Heights University
CMH 684
COUNSELING INTERNSHIP 2 / NCE PREPARATION
3
During the Internship 2 seminar, students continue to accrue hours in fulfillment of the required 600 clock hours
with 240 direct hours of direct client contact under professional supervision. Students will continue to process
client cases and their internship experience. The didactic segment of Internship 2 will focus on preparing students
to take and pass the National Counseling Examination. Final presentation of portfolio required. A grade of “B” or
better required to complete program.
CMH 685
INTERNSHIP EXTENDER SEMINAR
1
Intended only for students who do not complete field hours during Counseling Internship 1 and 2, the Extender
Seminar provides independent, but regular, contact with faculty until all internship requirements are completed.
Faculty continue to provide liaison with field placement site personnel. Course may be repeated two times.
CMH 670
ADDICTION COUNSELING
This course is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge related to addiction and addiction
treatment. Overviews the stages, processes, effects, and psychological dynamics of addiction and substance
abuse. Examines theories of addiction. Introduces basic psychopharmacological principles of addiction and
overviews major classes of psychoactive drugs of abuse/addiction. Explores assessment, prevention,
intervention, and treatment in addictions. Examines the complexities of co-occurring disorders.
Prerequisites: CMH620, 623, 626, 629, 638, 647, and 651, or permission of program director.
2
CMH 676
TRAUMA/CRISIS INTERVENTION FOR COUNSELORS
2
This course examines the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on people of all
ages. Students will explore the differences between diagnosable disorders and developmentally appropriate
reactions during crises, disasters, and events perceived as traumatic. Students will develop an understanding of
crisis intervention and suicide prevention models, including the use of community-based strategies such as
Psychological First Aid. Examines the ethical and legal considerations in crisis intervention and trauma counseling
as well as counselor resilience and self-care strategies.
Prerequisites: CMH620, 623, 626, 629, 638, and 647, or permission of program director.
CMH 678
RELATIONSHIP AND SEXUALITY COUNSELING
2
Overviews contemporary theories and practices related to counseling relationships, including ethnicity and gender
issues in assessment and treatment. Surveys common sexuality concerns and disorders encountered when
treating couples. The course is designed to increase trainees’ comfort level in assessing and treating relationship
issues, including sexuality. Students uncomfortable with explicit discussion of sexual issues, attitudes, behaviors
and practices should consider whether participation in this course is appropriate for them.
CMH 699
SPECIAL TOPICS
2
Periodically, the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program offers electives exploring special topics, such as
family counseling, counseling women, counseling men, counseling in corrections, etc. Such courses are listed as
CMH699, with their names reflecting the focus of the course.
Prerequisites: CMH620, 623, 626, 629, and 638. Other prerequisites may be specified by the program director.
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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