evaluation and interpretation of test data, as well as an overview of the various categories of psychological tests and the better-validated tests within each category. Students will gain skills in the ethical and professional selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of commonly used aptitude, achievement, and interest tests. Prerequisites: PSY 505 & 506, or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PSY 508 Group Dynamics and Group Counseling. An introduction to group dynamics and group counseling with emphasis on theoretical and practical issues. Included will be reviews of historical perspectives, popular treatment techniques, empirical evidence on treatment efficacy, ethical and legal issues, and integration considerations. Prerequisites: PSY 501 & 502, or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PSY 509. Cultural Diversity in Counseling. An emphasis on the development and enhancement of multi-cultural and ethnic awareness and how this impacts counseling. The course will be designed to help counselors maximize their effectiveness in working with clients from different cultures and sub-cultures, including counseling skills that are effective with clients with various disabilities, races, religions, sexual orientations, and economic backgrounds. Prerequisites: PSY 501 & 502, or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PSY 510. Career Counseling. An introduction to methods used in counseling clients about career-related decisions. An overview of test instruments used to evaluate skills and aptitudes, methods to give guidance for training and job placement, and job interview strategies will be included. Prerequisites: PSY 501 & 502, or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PSY 511. Human Growth & Development. An advanced study of the theories and factors relevant to understanding human development throughout the lifespan, with emphasis on social, cognitive, and affective development, including implications for counseling strategies across the lifespan. Prerequisites: PSY 501 & 502, or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESER HOURS

PSY 512. Legal and Ethical Issues. An intensive overview of legal, ethical, and professional issues in the provision of counseling services in a variety of settings. Will include a review of relevant laws, the American Counseling Association code of ethics and related codes as appropriate. Steps in ethical decision-making will be discussed and case studies will be presented. Students will gain an understanding of the need for ethical standards and learn how to follow ethical guidelines. Prerequisites: PSY 501 & 502, or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PSY 513. Practicum in Counseling. Introductory experience in supervised counseling with clients in selected clinical settings. Students are supervised by the course instructor and a field supervisor and receive feedback from supervisors in order to develop