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  • CMHC 6151: Psychodynamic Counseling Approaches

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the CMHC Program. Explores the principles of psychodynamic counseling theory, conceptualization, and counseling techniques. Includes exploration of attachment theory, ego psychology, interpersonal psychoanalysis, Kleinian theory, object relations, and brief dynamic theories with a focus on intervention in counseling. Presents psychodynamic assessment strategies, stressing the important link between assessment, treatment planning, and outcome evaluation through a psychodynamic lens. Emphasizes the evidence-based role of psychodynamic approaches in working with personality disorders and severe and persistent mental illness.
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  • CMHC 6160: Lifespan Development in Counseling

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program. Examines human development across the lifespan with an emphasis on counseling applications. Explores key theories of human development'including individual, family, learning, personality, grief, sexuality, and psychological growth'to enhance counseling effectiveness. Analyzes developmental milestones from infancy through older adulthood, with attention to the dynamics of affective relationships. Integrates biological, neurological, and physiological influences on development with systemic, cultural, and environmental factors that shape behavior. Applies critical thinking skills in counseling to support diverse individuals and families in navigating developmental transitions while promoting resilience, adaptation, and lifelong wellness.
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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.. Examines key theories and models of marriage, couple, and family counseling, emphasizing systems-based approaches to assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning. Utilizes tools such as genograms and family mapping to analyze relational patterns and inform intervention strategies. Investigates the influence of aging, migration, socioeconomic shifts, career dynamics, and gender roles on family systems. Addresses the effects of interpersonal violence and other systemic challenges on relational health. Promotes the use of culturally responsive, ethically sound counseling practices to support and strengthen couple and family functioning across diverse contexts.
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  • CMHC 6710R: Counseling 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 students with supervised clinical experience to develop foundational counseling skills and integrate professional knowledge into practice. Requires students to complete 100 hours of field training in a clinical mental health setting, including at least 40 direct service hours through individual and group counseling. Provides supervision both on-site by a qualified clinical supervisor and on campus with a CMHC faculty supervisor in small group class sessions designed to support reflection on practicum experiences, address client needs, and navigate site-related concerns. Emphasizes the application of counseling theories and techniques, integration of assessment and diagnostic information, and consideration of client characteristics in case conceptualization and treatment planning. Facilitates peer support and consultation to enhance professional growth. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.
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  • CMHC 6890R: Counseling Internship

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): CMHC 6710R and Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program. Provides students with supervised clinical experience to develop advanced counseling skills and integrate professional knowledge into practice. Provides supervision both on-site by a qualified clinical supervisor and on campus through weekly faculty-led group supervision sessions designed to deepen reflection on internship experiences, address complex client needs, and navigate site-related concerns. Emphasizes the advanced application of counseling theories and techniques, integration of assessment and diagnostic information, and nuanced consideration of client characteristics in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and treatment implementation. Facilitates peer support and professional consultation to strengthen clinical competence and promote continued growth as a counselor. Requires students to complete the direct and indirect clinical hours mandated by DOPL and CACREP. Repeatable for a minimum of two semesters, can be repeated for up to four semesters for a maximum of 12 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.
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  • CNST 2600: Comparative Constitutionalism

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 1000 or POLS 1100. Compares and contrasts the political, social and economic aspects of the origins, drafting, and development of constitutions across the globe.
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  • CNST 3870: Constitutional History to Plessy 1896

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Explores, in a critical and historical framework, US Constitutional history to Plessy (1896). Examines the origins and general principles of Constitutional thought, including the Colonial, Confederate, Early Republic, and Civil War periods of early US history. Examines the various Constitutional issues relating to judicial review, national supremacy, slavery, secession, the Civil War, and laissez-faire governmental policies.
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  • CNST 3880: Constitutional History Since Plessy 1896

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Explores, in a critical and historical framework, US Constitutional history since Plessy (1896). Examines the development of the US Constitution from the late nineteenth century to the present day, with special attention being given to the progressive era, the New Deal, liberal constitutionalism, and the US Supreme Court's interpretations of civil rights and civil liberties.
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  • CNST 4720: Foundations of American Constitutionalism

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (POLS 1000 or POLS 1100 or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing. Examines the political and constitutional foundations of the American Constitution, from the English Charter of Liberties in 1100 AD to the United States Bill Rights of 1791. Employs a comparative analysis of early Anglo-American constitutional thought, with special attention being given to the writings of prominent 17th century and 18th century constitutional theorists (e.g., Coke, Bacon, Burke, Penn, Dickinson, Mason, Adams, Madison, Marshall).
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