Topic 2: Theories in Counseling. Theories and research for developing counseling interventions in a pluralistic world. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 1), 481 (Topic 1), and 384C (Topic 2) may not both be counted.

Topic 4: School Counseling. Covers subjects related to the design, implementation, and evaluation of socio-emotional interventions in educational settings. Included is a review of American School Counseling Association Standards, standards of the Texas Education Agency for school counselors, and legislative rules related to school counseling. Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 3: School Counseling) and 384C (Topic 4) may not both be counted.

Topic 6: Career Development. Introduction to the basic principles, models, and methods of career development used in educational settings. Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 4: Career Development) and 384C (Topic 6) may not both be counted.

Topic 8: Helping and Counseling Skills. Designed to provide a foundation for the professional practice of counseling and the skills necessary for professional training in counseling and related fields. Studies basic interpersonal helping skills, clinical interviewing, and intervention strategies. Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 8: Counseling Skills and Procedures) and 384C (Topic 8) may not both be counted.

Topic 9: Approaches to Intervention. Subjects include ecological prevention methods, psychoeducational prevention activities, and relapse prevention; clinical interventions include crisis intervention and early interventions. Proactive prevention efforts are emphasized.

Topic 10: Family Systems Interventions with Adults and Couples. Review of major family systems theories and practices for promoting functioning in school, work, and social relationships. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 9: Family Systems Therapy), 481 (Topic 9: Family Systems Therapy) and 384C (Topic 10) may not both be counted.

Topic 11: Family and Couples Interventions. Review major family systems theories and practices. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 10), 384C (Topic 11), 384C (Topic 12).

Topic 12: Family Systems Interventions with Children and Adolescents. Review of major family systems theories and practices for promoting learning and behavior of children and adolescents. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 9: Family Systems Therapy), 481 (Topic 9: Family Systems Therapy), and 384C (Topic 12) may not both be counted.

Topic 14: Addiction Counseling. Studies biological mechanisms of categories of commonly abused substances and treatment approaches to addiction. Includes discussion of other forms of addiction, including food, sex, and internet, and addiction in diverse populations. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 24), 481 (Topic 24), and 384C (Topic 14) may not both be counted.

Topic 18: Multicultural Counseling. Introduction to cultural diversity and multiculturalism in counseling. Designed to help students understand important cultural issues and various cultural groups. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 26), 481 (Topic 26), and 384C (Topic 18) may not both be counted.

Topic 20: Child and Adolescent Counseling Skills and Interventions. Designed to develop theoretical understanding and counseling skills in working with children and systems to promote development, growth, and achievement. Covers theory, research, and skills useful for conducting counseling, behavioral management, and interventions with children and adolescents. Educational Psychology 381 (Topic 36), 481 (Topic 36), and 384C (Topic 20) may not both be counted.

Topic 21: Fundamentals of Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions for Youth. Explore an introduction to Behavior Therapy (BT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents. Examine the history and theoretical underpinnings (learning theory, social learning theory, cognitive theory), core transdiagnostic principles of behavior change, and a survey of CBT techniques commonly used in practice for common child and adolescent mental health concerns. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 21), 384C (Topic 22), 384C (Topic 36).

Topic 22: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Children and Adolescents. Explore the theoretical underpinnings, historical context, and modern applications of primarily cognitive aspects of the practice of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for child and adolescent mental health disorders. Examine the research methodologies used to evaluate CBT, and review the evidence base for CBT for a variety of common child and adolescent mental health disorders. Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 22) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 9: Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment and Intervention) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 36) or consent of instructor.

Topic 24: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Adults. Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 24) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 9: Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment and Intervention) may not both be counted.

Topic 26: Interpersonal Intervention with Children and Adolescents. Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 26) and 189H, 289H, 389H, 489H (Topic 3: Interpersonal Intervention with Children and Adolescents) may not both be counted.

Topic 28: Crisis Intervention in Schools. Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 28) and 397 (Topic 5: Crisis Intervention in Schools) may not both be counted.

Topic 30: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Educational Psychology 381, 481 (Topic 28: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy) and 384C (Topic 30) may not both be counted.

Topic 32: Integrated Behavioral Health. Focus on integrated behavioral health care for underserved children and their families; develops knowledge and skills in integrated health care service delivery, cultural competence in health services, and family-centered health services. Educational Psychology 383 (Topic 3: Integrated Behavioral Health) and 384C (Topic 32) may not both be counted.

Topic 34: Prevention Science. Examines risk and protective influences on development and evidence based interventions that promote well-being across academic, social-emotional, and health domains.

Topic 36: Fundamentals of Behavioral Theory and Interventions. Introduction to Behavior Therapy (BT), including history and theoretical underpinnings, core assumptions of BT, and a survey of BT techniques commonly used in practice, with particular emphasis on child and adolescent therapy; explores definition of empiriaclly-supported practice, and evidence base for BTs for children and adolescents in clinics, schools, and other settings. Education Psychology 384C (Topic 36) and 384C (Topic: Fund of Behav Theory/Interven) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Topic 38: Motivational Interviewing. Explore the theoretical and empirical base for motivational interviewing, including training on the skills and spirit of motivational interviewing. Designed for students whose career goals include healthcare, therapy, or counseling. Educational Psychology 384C (Topic: Motivational Interviewing) and 384C (Topic 38) may not both be counted.