Simmons School of Education and Human Development
(2010 Graduate Catalog)

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Department of Dispute Resolution and Counseling

Anthony Picchioni, Department Chair

Lecturers: B. Harold Barkley, Jr., Robert Barner, Thomas Hartsell, Margaret Keeling, Gay McAlister, Heather McMinn, Gary Robinson.

The Department of Dispute Resolution and Counseling comprises programs that share a focus on the resolution of problems, from personal conflicts that could benefit from the guidance of professional counselors to interpersonal conflicts that require the intervention of professional mediators. These programs offer the education and tools that allow practitioners to resolve problems. Dispute resolution and counseling classes are delivered over 10-week terms offered during the fall and spring and a five-week term offered during the summer.

Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution

Gary Robinson, Director
During the spring of 2006, SMU became the first university in the Southwest to offer an interdisciplinary Master’s degree in dispute resolution. The degree emphasizes the development of skills vital to the resolution of disputes in business, domestic, education, public policy, church, legal and healthcare settings. The program’s quality and uniqueness stem, in significant measure, from its multidisciplinary approach to conflict management and its commitment to integrating ethics throughout the curriculum. Rooted in the social and behavioral sciences, the faculty and curriculum integrate such diverse fields as psychology, law, sociology, public policy and economics.

The Master’s curriculum provides a greater depth of study than the certificate program in dispute resolution. It also offers additional specialization of skills and a level of professional scholarship that allow graduates to contribute to as well as practice in the profession. Students are able to practice and refine their resolution skill sets through “fieldwork” in the program’s Mediation Clinic (described in the Client Services section below). Corporate internships, offered in some of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's largest companies, also provide opportunity for professional practice.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:
  1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  2. Official undergraduate transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended.
  3. Three letters of recommendation.
  4. A 250-word essay explaining why the applicant wants to study dispute resolution.
  5. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). If the GPA is lower than 3.0, the applicant must submit acceptable GRE graduate school entry exam, LSAT law school aptitude test or Miller Analogies graduate school admission test scores and interview with the center director or associate director.
  6. Students applying to the Master’s program after completing the certificate program must demonstrate a 3.5 GPA from the certificate program (and comply with all other admission requirements).
Degree Requirements
The M.A. in Dispute Resolution program requires the completion of 42 credit hours in human development dispute resolution, 18 of which are required and 24 of which are electives. The required courses include HDDR 6319, 6302, 6303, 6305, 6306, 6107 and 6210. The 24 elective credit hours may be chosen from the diverse pool of HDDR courses.

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Graduate Certificate Program in Dispute Resolution

SMU’s 21-credit-hour Dispute Resolution Graduate Certificate Program offers classroom instruction in the practical application of principles and techniques under the guidance of a master instructor. Through interdisciplinary study, students learn formal conflict management skills in negotiation, mediation, domestic relations and dispute resolution to achieve improved relationships among individuals and organizations.

Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge that is applicable in both social and psychological environments. They learn the art of negotiation, problem solving, mediation, arbitration, systems design, team building, executive coaching and many other applications of dispute resolution. The program incorporates active role-playing from varied aspects of human relationships in order to engage students in class participation and also provides the skill and training necessary to become adept at the art of conflict resolution.

Completion of HDDR 6303 Mediation and Dispute Resolution satisfies the Texas statutory requirement for being a court-connected mediator. Some courses are also approved for continuing education unit credits. SMU provides the necessary documentation upon request.

Admission Requirements
Before enrolling in the Dispute Resolution Graduate Certificate Program, all students must provide the following:
    1. A completed application. 2. Proof of the completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. 3. Undergraduate transcript.
Certificate Requirements
The Certificate in Dispute Resolution requires completion of 21 graduate credit hours, nine hours of which are required and 12 of which are electives chosen from the entire pool of HDDR courses. The required courses are HDDR 6319, 6302 and 6303. The electives principally offer focused study in sub-specialties of dispute resolution and include descriptive readings, observations, simulated exercises and discussion.

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Professional Development

Professional Seminar Series
Designed for professionals interested in refining their conflict management and communication skills without the commitment of a full certification program, these two- to six-day seminars are available for credit or noncredit and target very specific issues in the conflict resolution, negotiation and counseling fields. The three-course series comprising the Executive Coaching Certificate is available in this format as well. Customized programs can also be designed for corporations interested in providing in-house training for employees.

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Client Services – Mediation Clinic

Mediation Clinic
smu.edu/MediationClinic

Mediation services are available to parties involved in a dispute. Dispute Resolution Program alumni and current students who have completed at least 200 training hours serve as volunteer mediators.

Parties may use SMU mediation services either before or after a lawsuit is filed. Parties may contact SMU directly to arrange a mediation, or, if a lawsuit has been filed, a judge may order mediation and appoint SMU mediation services. Parties have an equal say in the mediation process and the settlement terms. The mediator has no authority to impose a settlement, and there is no determination of guilt or innocence in this process. Both sides are able to exchange information, express expectations and propose solutions for reaching a resolution.

The mediator facilitates this process by helping the parties communicate clearly and appropriately. Most mediated settlements are completed in one meeting, saving time and expense. Legal or other representation is permitted in the mediation but is not required. An agreement reached in mediation can be binding to both parties. If no agreement is reached, the lawsuit continues or is filed. However, the mediation process is strictly confidential, and settlement discussions cannot be used as evidence in any future court proceeding. Both parties pay a minimal fee.

Contact information

Dispute Resolution, Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate
5228 Tennyson Pkwy., Suite 118
Plano TX 75024
972-473-3435
smu.edu/resolution

Dispute Resolution Professional Seminar Series
5228 Tennyson Pkwy., Suite 118
Plano TX 75024
972-473-3435
smu.edu/education/disputeresolution/professionalseminars.asp

Mediation Clinic
5228 Tennyson Pkwy., Suite 118
Plano TX 75024
972-473-3486
smu.edu/MediationClinic

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Dispute Resolution Courses

(credit bearing only)

HDDR 6107, 6108, 6109. Practicum I, II, III. This course provides supervised experience in the Mediation Clinic with required observations, comediation and mediation of court-annexed referrals. Fifteen credit hours must be completed prior to signing up for practicum II and III. Students complete a minimum of two mediations.

HDDR 6121. Independent Study.

HDDR 6122, 6123, 6124. Professional Seminar I, II, III.

HDDR 6210. Research Methods. This course focuses on providing students with a fundamental understanding of research methods, enabling them to be discerning consumers of literature in the dispute resolution field. Students learn sound research design, inference from data to conclusions and the assumptions underlying various methods. The course empowers students to judge for themselves the value, validity and reliability of studies they read.

HDDR 6222. Independent Study.

HDDR 6302 (HDCN 6383). Negotiation and Dispute Resolution. This course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential to being an effective negotiator. Students learn successful strategies for negotiation, and they have ample opportunity to practice skills in simulation exercises. The course offers a systematic approach to mastering the fundamentals of making favorable agreements that minimize conflict and maximize results. It includes specific benefits to students: 1) learning how to maximize the potential of making an agreement on their terms, 2) learning how to avoid making an unfavorable agreement, 3) identifying strengths and weaknesses in personal negotiating style, 4) improving their ability to make good choices in negotiation strategy and 5) understanding the role of relationships in making good agreements.

HDDR 6303 (HDCN 6384). Mediation and Dispute Resolution. Mediation is a process that employs a neutral third party, the mediator, to help disputing parties make decisions that concern the future of the dispute. This course provides an overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of the mediation process. It provides a step-by-step process for conducting mediations and the opportunity to practice fundamental dispute resolution skills such as listening, reframing, summarizing, problem solving and creating a safe, nonthreatening environment. It also allows students to use lectures, discussions, video simulations, interactive exercises and role plays to gain a functional knowledge of the power and practice of mediation. The course satisfies the 40-hour statutory requirement for serving as a mediator in Texas court-connected programs.

HDDR 6304. Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. This course is an introduction to arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism. Students learn the fundamental theoretical, legal and practical aspects of the ADR discipline. The course compares and contrasts arbitration to other forms of dispute resolution, and it relies on labor arbitration and the resolution of disputes in the workplace as a centerpiece of instruction. However, the theory, principles and techniques of labor arbitration are equally applicable to commercial or international arbitration. Successful students achieve a solid foundation in arbitration that rounds out their exposure to ADR and better prepares them for a career in the discipline.

HDDR 6305. Foundations of American Legal Systems. The course focuses on the structure and procedures of the U.S. court system, with a particular emphasis on how methods of alternative dispute resolution augment, coordinate and sometimes clash with the goals of traditional litigation. Students learn legal concepts and terminology essential to successfully working within the field of dispute resolution, as well as basic legal skills. The course includes legal reasoning, interpretation of case law, statutes and administrative codes. It also provides a primer on research materials and tools used by judges and lawyers to evaluate the merits of a legal dispute.

HDDR 6311. Techniques and Skills in Mediation. The course covers basic theoretical and process foundations of mediation, with particular emphasis on skills and techniques needed to be an effective dispute resolution professional. It includes an extensive series of exercises, role plays and discussions designed to provide individualized, constructive feedback. It satisfies the 40-hour Texas state requirement to be a court-annexed mediator.

HDDR 6312. Advanced Negotiation. Students learn the dynamics, constraints and skills needed in the negotiation process. They study the theories of negotiation through current literature and specific techniques that are taught through simulated exercises. They develop the skills needed to negotiate effectively for their vital interest and learn how to choose among a range of procedural options. Course content is drawn from fields of law, psychology, business and communication.

HDDR 6313. Advanced Mediation. This course is a continuation of the basic mediation course focusing on the most prominent dispute resolution processes. It assumes an understanding of the mediation process and provides in-depth examination of important issues in mediation practice, such as convening, multiparty mediation, mediator bias, mediator ethics and mediator qualifications. The course is highly interactive, and it moves far beyond introductory lectures and simple role plays. Participants must have successfully completed a basic mediation course and typically have some mediation experience.

HDDR 6314. Advanced Arbitration. This course builds on the theoretical, legal and practical aspects studied in HDDR 6304 Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. It assists students in honing analytical and writing skills as arbitrators through practical case studies and examples.

HDDR 6315. Communication and Dispute Resolution. The course focuses on human communication in the context of conflict. Students learn about the challenges of effective communication and its role in resolving conflict. They discuss the most effective methods of communication used in dealing with differences, particularly those used by dispute resolution professionals in the processes of negotiation and mediation.

HDDR 6317. Online Dispute Resolution. Due to challenges of costs, speed and jurisdiction, courts are not the best choice to handle online disputes. Rapidly expanding e-commerce, the growth in cross-boundary transactions and the inability of traditional legal processes to deal with disputes arising over the Web have created a need for redress options. Online dispute resolution connects capable neutrals with parties in ways that bring efficiencies to inefficient online marketplaces. This course focuses on an examination of the development of ODR; the new challenges it poses to neutrals and systems designers; and all the major providers, administrative agencies and international organizations currently involved. It includes a series of simulations using state-of-the-art ODR technologies.

HDDR 6318. Finance and Property. The current and historical structure of financial relationships and the financial interests among disputing parties are major issues in dispute resolution. This course offers an overview of the financial issues involved in dispute resolution. It gives students an understanding of the various financial factors and develops skills and tools to assess, analyze, design and facilitate resolutions. Both theoretical and practical, it enables the student to apply knowledge and skills directly. It is an interactive course designed to stretch the thinking of all students.

HDDR 6319 (HDCN 6386). Psychology of Conflict. What happens when one party in a conflict wants something that another party resists doing or giving? Conflict can arise in groups and between individuals in many different settings. This course discusses the psychological context of negotiation, the personal and social influences on the parties in negotiation, and the impact of these conditions and behaviors on the outcome.

HDDR 6320. Selected Topics in Dispute Resolution. Variable course content offers topics of interest as related to the general application of dispute resolution.

HDDR 6322. Independent Study/Corporate Internships.

HDDR 6330. Criminal Justice and Dispute Resolution. This course focuses on techniques and procedures of conflict resolution as applied to the criminal justice system.

HDDR 6331 (HDCN 6387). Family Mediation. With a divorce rate of 50 percent for first marriages and a higher rate for subsequent marriages, domestic relations (family) issues abound and present interesting and challenging opportunities for third-party neutrals. This course provides students with the basic skills and knowledge to help families resolve their disputes. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to demonstrate knowledge and application of the fundamental legal concepts governing common domestic relations issues, the fundamentals of mediating domestic relations cases, the terminology relating to domestic relations law, and the ethical obligations of a mediator in a domestic relations case. This course fulfills the requirements of §154.052. (b) of the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act for qualification to mediate parent-child relationship issues.

HDDR 6332 (HDCN 6386). Family Law. No area of law touches lives more than family law. While it is an area rife with conflict, it presents more opportunities for third-party neutrals than just about any other kind of dispute. Designed with a non-legal audience in mind, this course provides a solid foundation for students who wish to learn more about alternative dispute resolution and its role in resolving family disputes. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to demonstrate knowledge and application of legal terminology and principles, the Texas Family Code, other sources of family law, family dynamics, and child development. Students are also able to recognize common family law issues and gain an understanding of alternative dispute resolution from a family law perspective.

HDDR 6333. Advanced Family Mediation. This course builds upon the student’s knowledge and ability to serve as a third-party neutral in a domestic relations (family) law case. It covers more complicated facts and issues, such as how an abusive relationship impacts the parties and dispute resolution. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is able to demonstrate the knowledge, application and understanding of more complex domestic relations issues and understand how cases involving these issues can be successfully mediated.

HDDR 6334. Personal Injury and Dispute Resolution. This course discusses the application of dispute resolution to wrongs or damages done to another person’s rights, reputation or property.

HDDR 6335. American Legal Systems II. This course builds on the legal methods and procedures introduced in HDDR 6305 Foundations of American Legal Systems. It expands analytical and research skills and explores the law of torts and contracts.

HDDR 6336. Selected Topics in Legal Dispute Resolution. Variable course content covers topics of interest as related to the legal concentration of dispute resolution.

HDDR 6340. Commercial Dispute Resolution. This course focuses on business and corporate dispute resolution procedures. It pays special attention to multiparty negotiation, contract disputes, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and Equal Opportunity Employment Commission complaints.

HDDR 6341. Employment Law. The employer/employee relationship drives the economic engine of society. In this relationship that engages so many significant interests, it is no surprise that serious conflicts occur. Through employment law, legislatures and judges attempt to regulate the complex competing interests of employers and employees. This course covers the most significant statutes and cases that apply to the employment life cycle from recruitment through termination, with an emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of employers and individual employees. It includes at-will employment, fair labor standards and pay, discrimination, work conditions, and disability and illness. It does not include collective bargaining.

HDDR 6342. Human Resource Management. A growing specialty is the designation within organizations of a dispute resolution consultant capable of diagnosing and applying conflict resolution approaches to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation. Students examine the major functions typically entrusted to a human resources organization within a business environment. The course covers proper applicant sourcing, understanding Equal Opportunity Employment Commission obligations, wage and salary administration, managing employee performance, the disciplinary process, proper investigation of complaints, involuntary terminations, and post-separation activities. It focuses on developing a course of action for identifying causes of disputes. It also allows students to develop a course of action through model best practices and legally compliant practices for resolution of such disputes.

HDDR 6343. Insurance and Dispute Resolution. This course covers multiple forms of insurance issues and conflicts. It allows students the opportunity to apply procedures that serve as the backdrop for role simulations and the development of specific skills.

HDDR 6344. Organizational Change Management. This course provides a model for organizational change and change management. Students learn the sources of conflict and disruption that accompany traumatic organizational transitions. They discuss facilitation skills that are employed in micro-interventions (the facilitation of single teams) and ways to adapt them to meet the facilitation needs of large-scale organizational change projects. They also contrast more traditional problem-solving approaches to change management with those represented by the social constructionist perspective and the use of appreciative inquiry.

HDDR 6345. Organizational Communication. This course focuses on the central role of human communication in creating, sustaining, managing and resolving conflicts in organizational contexts. Substantial attention is given to 1) examining contemporary communication theories and social scientific approaches relevant to understanding the causes, effects and effective management of conflict in organizations and 2) specific communication strategies, tactics, skills and methods that are the most effective in managing conflicts. A graduate-level, seminar format provides advanced opportunities to analyze case studies and to role-play appropriate behavior in conflict scenarios. The student who completes the course is competent to analyze problems and conflict situations in a complex and in-depth way and to demonstrate communication competence in conflict situations.

HDDR 6346. Organizational Consulting Skills. Students apply dispute resolution skills as either external consultants or internal consultants and business partners. This course covers the basic core elements of organizational consulting, including establishing trust with clients, establishing expectations of the consulting problems, planning a consulting intervention and managing a consulting intervention.

HDDR 6347. Systems Design in Dispute Resolution. Executives in the new millennium are facing an ever-increasing number of organizational disputes in the form of customer complaints, employee grievances, charges of discrimination, contractual disagreements, lawsuits, and unhealthy competition within and between work groups. Organizations are inclined to handle these conflicts on a case-by-case basis or use adversarial approaches that often escalate the situation and result in expensive solutions later on. In this course, students learn how to use an effective dispute resolution system that can offer a constructive approach for managing a wide range of organizational conflicts. These systems provide an integrative and comprehensive way to minimize conflict and resolve disputes when they arise.

HDDR 6348. Team Building Theory and Practice. This course provides an introduction to two important specialized applications of dispute resolution skills: facilitating work teams in the identification and resolution of critical work and relationship issues, and coaching managers to resolve performance problems. Students learn facilitation skills for identifying team issues, expediting team problem-solving, and addressing performance challenges within and across work teams. The course prepares participants to understand the roles, responsibilities and interpersonal competencies that are critical to success in executive coaching.

HDDR 6351. Workplace Conflict. This course introduces students to the sources and causes of conflict within business organizations and provides an explanation of some of the implementation issues, such as working with multiple and often-polarized senior stakeholders, that must be addressed when implementing mediation and conflict resolution services within business settings. It uses exercises and case studies to help assess workplace conflicts and to determine the most effective processes for applying dispute resolution support to business clients.

HDDR 6352. Selected Organizational Topics. Variable course content covers topics of interest as related to the organizational concentration of dispute resolution.

HDDR 6360. Counseling and Interviewing. This course focuses on the necessary skills for effective interviewing, with emphasis placed on methods of inquiry and fact finding. Students learn the function of alternate dispute resolution professionals and the professional skills they use during the critical processes of interviewing and counseling. The course also offers a substantive focus on preventive law and client-centered planning. It draws from fields of communication and psychology as well as law, and it emphasizes learning through simulation exercises, case studies and discussions.

HDDR 6361. Cross Cultural and Gender Negotiation. This course focuses on the relationship of identity, gender, culture and ethnicity to conflict dynamics in the negotiation process. It provides a comparison of individual- and collective-oriented cultures, and it discusses the use of body language and physical spacing in negotiation. It also covers the use of language, narratives and metaphors, and how the concept of apology and forgiveness is a culture- and gender-dependent issue. It focuses on increasing the student’s sensitivity and awareness of these issues and enabling them to practice skills that make them more effective conflict resolvers.

HDDR 6362. Education and Dispute Resolution. This course provides an overview of the uses of dispute resolution techniques from kindergarten to college. It focuses attention on multiparty disputes between students, faculty, administrators and the educational community. Students learn skills for diagnosis, management and resolution through a combination of didactic and role simulations.

HDDR 6363. Health Care and Dispute Resolution. This course is a survey of situations and issues in which conflict commonly develops in the health care field, with its unique culture and systems. It focuses on quality review standards, malpractice and bio-ethical disputes.

HDDR 6364. International Conflict Management. Students discuss the provocative topic of international relations and dispute resolution. The world is rapidly changing, and these changes are expanding the application of negotiation and mediation as well as other dispute resolution mechanisms in international settings. This course also probes national and international human rights in the coming global and politically realigned world.

HDDR 6365. Public Policy and Dispute Resolution. This course provides an intensive study of the application of dispute resolution techniques to environmental disputes and the wider areas of public policy. It includes complex, multi-party litigation; multi-stakeholder/citizen group participation; adversarial negotiations with governmental entities; reparation of settlement documents; and the still-new field of negotiated rule making.

HDDR 6366. Religion and Dispute Resolution. When the usually peaceful ambiance of a church becomes embroiled in conflict and controversy involving parishioners, constituent groups, employees, governing bodies or even outside organizations, conflict resolution and mediation become the focus. The emphasis of this course is on equipping students in skills for mediating interpersonal and group conflict in churches, employing a transformational model of mediation placed within the context of family systems theory. Students use an active and practical focus, emphasizing hands-on skills training and real-life role plays based on the types of conflict typically found in churches. The course focuses primarily on the church setting, although the skills learned are directly transferable to other settings. The course satisfies the Texas requirement for basic mediation training.

HDDR 6367. Selected Topics in Social Service Dispute Resolution. Variable course content covers topics of interest as related to the social service concentration of dispute resolution.

HDDR 6370. Assessment and Interview Skills for Executive Coaching. This course serves as the foundation for the three-course executive coaching series and certification program in executive coaching. Students obtain a basic introduction to coaching, including its purpose and applications, and they learn how coaching differs from counseling or mediation. Students learn how to make certain that all parties (the coachee, coachee’s manager and sponsoring organization) share the same expectations of the coaching process. Students also learn how to conduct in-depth assessment interviews with their coachees and with other organizational stakeholders. The course introduces students to the use of degree tools and shows them how to integrate 360-degree and interview data into a consolidated assessment report. Finally, students learn how to develop a coaching contract and conduct an initial post-contracting interview.

HDDR 6371. Transitional and Developmental Coaching. This course provides students with an introduction to two unique applications of executive coaching: transitional coaching and developmental coaching. Transitional coaching is designed to help leaders make rapid, successful transitions to totally new work cultures and settings. Students learn the unique skills required of transitional coaches and the challenges they are likely to face within transitional coaching assignments. Students also learn how to contract for such assignments and how to adapt coaching interventions to the short-term requirements of this coaching specialty. Finally, students are introduced to tools and techniques they can use to help leaders quickly adapt to new work environments. Developmental coaching focuses on preparing leaders to take on broader organizational assignments. Students explore the unique challenges faced by developmental coaches and by those who coach "fast-track" or high-potential leaders. Students also learn how to integrate development coaching into the sponsoring organization’s internal development efforts. Finally, they discover how the coaching goal setting process and supporting coaching interventions can be adapted to improve the success of developmental coaching assignments.

HDDR 6372. Performance Coaching. Performance coaching is focused on helping managers turn around performance issues that are related to ineffective leadership styles and behaviors. Students are introduced to the most common performance coaching challenges that are likely to be encountered in performance coaching. They also explore how to meet and address resistance to coaching. Students learn the intricacies of client contracting, with particular attention to establishing clear and detailed expectations for performance improvement. They develop techniques for working with managers, coaches, executive supervisors and other organizational stakeholders to identify clear performance metrics for gauging the effectiveness of the coaching process. Students are also shown how to adapt coaching interventions to this most difficult of coaching areas. Finally, students engage in structured practice in conducting performance coaching interventions.

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Master of Science in Counseling

The Master of Science in Counseling program prepares students for the counseling profession, which involves the application of the developmental and social sciences in assisting children and adults with psychological growth and social adjustment problems. Counselors and therapists work in schools, community agencies, churches, hospitals, industry and private practice.

Students acquire knowledge in the disciplines that underlie counseling – including education, psychology, human development, sociology, learning and social change. They develop basic skills in therapy and assessment and become familiar with the legal and clinical considerations confronting practitioners. Repeated practice and role-playing with feedback and strategic modification are critical to mastery of the skills and are, consequently, an essential part of the program. Successful graduates are able to pursue state licensure as marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors and/or certification as school counselors.

Licensed marriage and family therapist courses
(These 45 credit hours plus 15 additional elective hours meet or exceed state requirements for licensed marriage and family therapists.)
  HDCN 6300 Introduction to Counseling
  HDCN 6304 Counseling Diverse Communities
  HDCN 6310 Family Systems
  HDCN 6311 Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy
  HDCN 6312 Family Therapy
  HDCN 6313 Family of Origin
  HDCN 6314 Sexual Counseling/Therapy
  HDCN 6320 Life Span Development
  HDCN 6330 Psychopathology: Adult
  HDCN 6340 Assessment
  HDCN 6349 Research Design and Statistics
  HDCN 6381 Ethics and Mental Health
  HDCN 6395 Supervised Clinical Practicum I
  HDCN 6398 Internship I
  HDCN 6399 Internship II

Licensed professional counselor courses
(These 45 credit hours plus 15 additional elective hours meet or exceed the state requirements for licensed professional counselors.)   HDCN 6300 Introduction to Counseling
  HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory
  HDCN 6302 Counseling Methods: Individual
  HDCN 6303 Counseling Methods: Group
  HDCN 6304 Counseling Diverse Communities
  HDCN 6305 Advanced Individual Methods
  HDCN 6320 Life Span Development
  HDCN 6321 Lifestyle and Career Development
  HDCN 6330 Psychopathology: Adult
  HDCN 6340 Assessment
  HDCN 6349 Research Design and Statistics
  HDCN 6381 Ethics and Mental Health
  HDCN 6395 Supervised Clinical Practicum I
  HDCN 6398 Internship I
  HDCN 6399 Internship II

School counselor courses
(These 48 credit hours plus 12 additional elective credit hours meet or exceed the state requirements for school counselors.)
  HDCN 6300 Introduction to Counseling
  HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory
  HDCN 6302 Counseling Methods: Individual
  HDCN 6303 Counseling Methods: Groups
  HDCN 6304 Counseling Diverse Communities
  HDCN 6320 Life Span Development
  HDCN 6321 Lifestyle and Career Development
  HDCN 6330 Psychopathology: Adult
  HDCN 6340 Assessment
  HDCN 6342 Cognitive, Career and Educational Assessment
  HDCN 6349 Research Design and Statistics
  HDCN 6381 Ethics and Mental Health
  HDCN 6395 Supervised Clinical Practicum I
  HDCN 6398 Internship I
  HDCN 6399 Internship II

Either:

  HDCN 6308 Counseling: Elementary School or
  HDCN 6309 Counseling: Secondary School

Electives
  HDCN 6194 Independent Study (1 credit hour)
  HDCN 6294 Independent Study (2 credit hours)
  HDCN 6394 Independent Study (3 credit hours)
  HDCN 6306 Advanced Methods: Group
  HDCN 6307 Geriatric Counseling
  HDCN 6323 Adolescent Development
  HDCN 6324 Child Counseling
  HDCN 6331 Psychopathology: Child and Adolescent
  HDCN 6341 Assessment: Cognitive
  HDCN 6343 Play Therapy
  HDCN 6345 Music Therapy
  HDCN 6346 Career Assessment
  HDCN 6350 Introduction to Neuroscience
  HDCN 6351 Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse
  HDCN 6352 Psychology of Addictions
  HDCN 6353 Treatment Management
  HDCN 6360 Advanced Educational Psychology
  HDCN 6370 Crisis Intervention
  HDCN 6371 Counseling: Disabilities
  HDCN 6372 Gender Issues
  HDCN 6382 Psychology of Conflict
  HDCN 6383 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
  HDCN 6384 Mediation and Dispute Resolution
  HDCN 6385 Advanced General Psychology (required for non-psychology majors)
  HDCN 6386Family Law
  HDCN 6387 Family Mediation
  HDCN 6391 Selected Topics: Counseling
  HDCN 6392 Selected Topics: Marriage and Family
  HDCN 6393 Selected Topics: School Counseling

Admission Requirements
Program applicants must submit the following:
  1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  2. Official undergraduate transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended.
  3. Three letters of recommendation.
  4. A 250-word essay explaining why the applicant wants to study counseling.
  5. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If the GPA is lower than 3.0, the applicant must submit an acceptable GRE graduate school entry exam score of 1100 (combined mathematics and verbal score) or greater.
  6. Students applying to the Master’s program must attend a short personal interview.
Degree Requirements
The M.S. in counseling degree requires the completion of 60 credit hours (20 courses plus written and comprehensive exams.) A full-time student with a flexible schedule can complete the program in two-and-one-half to three years. Courses are delivered on a modified quarter system. For specific requirements for licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and school counselor tracks, visit www.smu.edu/mastercounseling.

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Client Services – Center for Family Counseling

Center for Family Counseling
smu.edu/FamilyCounseling

The department manages a Center for Family Counseling that offers individual, group, child and family counseling. Personal, social and career-related counseling is provided on a one-on-one basis for individuals 18 years of age and older, including geriatric clients.

Counseling services include parent education groups (for filial therapy and positive discipline), teen groups, activity groups (for children ages 9–12) and play therapy groups (for children ages 3–8) for varied concerns and topics.

The center has opened a branch facility within the Dallas Resource Center (Oaklawn area) that offers many of the same services, including both personal and group counseling.

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Counseling Courses

HDCN 6300. Introduction to Counseling. This course provides an overview of the counseling profession and examines the conceptual framework of counseling along with historical, theoretical and legal-ethical issues. It focuses on how the novice counselor approaches situations, uses skills and develops a unique human-to-human relationship with clients. It also includes spirituality, philosophy, diversity and post-modernism, and it considers research and emerging trends.

HDCN 6301. Counseling Theory. This course offers an advanced study of the major theories in the field of counseling, as well as an exploration of the historical perspectives and philosophies upon which they are based. It covers classical psychoanalysis, individual psychology, analytical theory, person-centered therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, gestalt therapy and existential therapy. It places a special emphasis on the axiom “Know thyself.”

HDCN 6302. Counseling Methods: Individual. This course covers the major methods used in counseling individuals, with a focus on their effectiveness and applicability to different individual needs. It also discusses in detail the relationship between specific theories and their counseling applications. It uses case study approaches combined with counseling practices to demonstrate developing strategies working with individuals. It emphasizes adjusting counseling for various individuals to reflect their diverse backgrounds and varying ages. It helps students develop their own approach to individual counseling.

HDCN 6303. Counseling Methods: Group. This course discusses the dynamics and major approaches to group counseling, with emphases on starting a counseling group, leading groups effectively and evaluating results. It stresses understanding of group processes, leadership and membership. It considers special populations, including minorities, the intellectually and/or physically challenged, women, perpetrators, abuse victims, and those with chronic and/or life threatening diseases. It covers support and self-help groups along with the ethical issues unique to group settings. It also covers program planning and development in agencies, schools, higher education and private practice.

HDCN 6304. Counseling Diverse Communities. This course discusses the basic constructs of cultural identity and worldview with respect to how these constructs impact an individual’s relationships and therapeutic stance. It helps each student develop counseling skills and strategies reflecting the needs of clients in terms of core values and attitudes related to racial identity, religious affiliation, affectional orientation, nationality, socioeconomic status, gender, age, appearance and ability.

HDCN 6305. Advanced Methods: Individual. This course continues the basic individual methods class with an emphasis on practical counseling skills. The major methods and techniques used in counseling individuals are examined with a focus on applicability to different needs in a variety of settings. The relationship between specific theories and their counseling applications continue to be assessed.

HDCN 6306. Advanced Methods: Group. This course continues the basic group methods class with an emphasis on practical group strategies. The major methods and techniques used in counseling groups are examined with a focus on applicability to different needs in a variety of settings. The relationship between specific group theories and their counseling applications continue to be assessed.

HDCN 6307. Geriatric Counseling. This course is an introduction to the field of gerontology and the treatment modalities and approaches to counseling older adults. It examines the current research knowledge related to gerontology and the aging process. Included is an in-depth study of the special health needs, chronic illnesses, physiological aspects and related services as applied to gerontology. Sociological implications and the approaches to counseling the elderly in institutional settings and dealing with crisis situations, leisure, relocation, retirement, housing, and death and dying are studied.

HDCN 6308. Counseling: Elementary School. This course provides an overview of the role of the elementary school counselor as determined by the developmental guidance plan in Texas. It covers counseling, consulting, coordinating, guidance responsibilities and other issues. Students discuss the variety of ways a counselor functions within a school, and they have an opportunity to integrate the skills they have learned in other courses.

HDCN 6309. Counseling: Secondary School. This course provides an overview of the role of the secondary school counselor as determined by the developmental guidance plan in Texas. It covers counseling, consulting, coordinating, guidance responsibilities and other issues. Students discuss the variety of ways a counselor functions within a school, and they have an opportunity to integrate the skills they have learned in other courses.

HDCN 6310. Family Systems. This course is a study of systems theory as it relates to family function and dysfunction. It covers the theoretical underpinnings of family intervention and the development of the skills and tools necessary to impact the dysfunctional family in a therapeutic setting. It is a “how to” course with the expectation that each student will develop the basic skills needed to orchestrate a family session. Students discuss the influence of culture, race, sex and gender within families. Each student continues to work on understanding his or her own personal family system in order to bring as much congruence as possible into the therapy room.

HDCN 6311. Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy. This course covers the principles and techniques of effective therapy with couples. It explores various models, with a focus on applicability to different client needs in a variety of settings. It also intertwines relevant topical issues with class assignments, class discussions and role plays. The instructor bases evaluation on several factors, including strengths and deficits in intrapersonal and interpersonal counseling skills as demonstrated in role play and/or written assignments. The course places a special emphasis on the axiom “Know thyself.”

HDCN 6312. Family Therapy. This course provides an overview of the field of family therapy, with specific focus on the precursors of the family therapy movement, the major models of family intervention, counseling skills and theoretical techniques, and application of counseling principles to the family setting. It covers the various theories of family structure and process, guiding principles and strategies for assessing, and other techniques for engaging and connecting with families.

HDCN 6313. Family of Origin. This course provides an in-depth study of the principles of Bowen systems theory, as well as related issues in family systems therapy. It places a strong emphasis on theory, on viewing the family as an emotional unit, on understanding the individual client as a continuing presence in his or her family of origin, and on strategies for applying this knowledge in a clinical setting. It gives equal attention to the dynamics of each student’s own family of origin/extended family, with the opportunity to explore, study and comprehend that family of origin through at least three generations. The student’s differentiation of self within current relationships and other contexts such as the workplace is a primary focus of this course.

HDCN 6314. Sexual Counseling/Therapy. This course provides a study of sexual problems and sexual disorders. It focuses on sexual experiences as a part of life experiences and the development of the skills and tools necessary to strengthen positive relational and sexual functioning in a therapeutic setting. It is a “how to” course, with the expectation being that each student will develop the basic skills needed to orchestrate sexual counseling sessions. The student continues to work on understanding his or her own sexual attitudes and beliefs in order to bring as much congruence as possible into the therapy room. Students are provided the opportunity for an examination of personal values clarification, sex education, cultural messages, gender role development and relational patterns throughout the course.

HDCN 6320. Life Span Development. This course provides an overview of physical, cognitive, communicative/linguistic and social/emotional development throughout the life span. It addresses these topics within the context of the major theories of development, with a focus on age level and cultural and socio-economic diversity. Students learn appropriate developmental practices useful in interventions across the life span.

HDCN 6321. Lifestyle and Career Development. This course covers the interrelationship between culture and related life factors with the world of work. Topics include career counseling, occupational development theories, educational planning, labor market information resources and the use of technology as a tool in career counseling cases.

HDCN 6323. Adolescent Counseling. This course discusses the cognitive, physical and psychosocial development of the adolescent. It places an emphasis on normal development, but special issues are investigated, as is the influence of cultural factors. It includes substance abuse dynamics, gang-related activities, sexual relationships, and legal and ethical issues. It also explores both individual and group counseling techniques.

HDCN 6324. Child Counseling. This course is a study of the physical, cognitive, emotional, moral, social, linguistic and personality development of the child. It covers the period from conception to adolescence. It emphasizes research, psychological principles, cultural issues and the difference between abnormal and healthy development. It also includes school adjustment, peer acceptance, parental child-rearing patterns and family dynamics.

HDCN 6330. Psychopathology: Adult. This course offers an integrative approach including the biological, psychological, social, cultural, familial and political forces that currently define abnormal behavior. More specifically, the course covers abnormal behavior history; theories; research; and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision, diagnostic categories and psychopharmacological treatments. Topics include anxiety, dissociation, mood, eating, substance abuse, sleep, sexual, psychotic, childhood, adolescent, cognitive, personality, impulse control, somatoform and adjustment disorders. The course emphasizes critical thinking, using clinical examples and case studies.

HDCN 6331. Psychopathology: Child and Adolescent. This course focuses on abnormal behavior in children and adolescents. It uses an integrative approach including the biological, psychological, social, cultural, familial and political forces that currently define abnormal behavior. Topics cover abnormal behavior history; theories; research; and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision, diagnostic categories and psychopharmacological treatments.

HDCN 6340. Assessment. This course covers basic appraisal concepts, various instruments, procedures, methods and interview techniques used for developmental, behavioral, cognitive, learning and personality assessment. It places emphases on understanding, criticizing and using the assessment report to develop a counseling approach. It uses case studies to demonstrate this process.

HDCN 6341. Assessment: Cognitive. This course provides an examination of the various approaches to cognitive testing. It reviews procedures, methods and the use of different testing instruments and ethical considerations in terms of research and practice. It includes case studies as an integral part of the class.

HDCN 6342. Cognitive, Career and Educational Assessment. This course covers basic appraisal and assessment concepts applicable to the school setting. It reviews procedures, methods, the use of various testing instruments, and ethical considerations in terms of research and practice. It includes case studies as an integral part of this examination of cognitive assessment, educational assessment, and career guidance and development.

HDCN 6343. Play Therapy. This course stresses the premise that helping children recognize and accept the feelings they are experiencing is a foundation to their learning healthy ways of coping with anxiety and stress. Because play is the method children use to master the confusing problems in their world, this course focuses on helping counselors select play therapy materials, create the proper therapeutic atmosphere and develop the skills necessary to interact with children in a play-therapy setting. The course examines a variety of play-therapy philosophies and theories.

HDCN 6344. Art Therapy. This course discusses the philosophy, history, theory and practice of therapeutic intervention using art. It introduces the fundamental elements of art therapy through discussion, reading, demonstration and hands-on-technique. It emphasizes the use of the creative process of communicating through art.

HDCN 6345. Music Therapy. In many ways, music is a healing agent, and never more so than in the therapeutic setting. This course provides an overview of the practical considerations (such as improvisation, song writing, musical play, singing and listening skills) in the field of music therapy. It places emphases on the theoretical and historical aspects of the discipline, as well as the principles of music therapy. It provides a review of the application of music therapy with specific physical and emotional disorders and difficulties.

HDCN 6346. Career Assessment. This course reviews the relationship between theory and practice in career counseling settings. It provides a specialized study of educational and psychological assessment techniques, along with such issues as work values, career interests, work skills, work environment, developmental states in career theory and decision-making. It also provides students with an understanding of the complexity of career counseling and the skills for facilitating successful career development in schools, rehabilitation and community settings.

HDCN 6349. Research Design and Statistics. This course covers basic experimental, quasi- and non-experimental research designs and methods, with an emphasis on developing a critical approach to examining the research literature in counseling. It provides a basic introduction to the application of statistics in research. It includes statistical inference, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation, regression, multiple regression, factor analyses and non-parametric statistics.

HDCN 6350. Introduction to Neuroscience. This course provides a foundation in issues pertaining to the central nervous system structure and function and the relationship of brain and behavior. It places particular emphases on memory, learning, sleep, language, perception and cognition. It discusses the roles of neural, hormonal and immunological mechanisms in behavior. It gives specific emphases on brain damage, mental illness and neurological disease.

HDCN 6351. Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse. This course reviews the psychological and behavioral effects of drugs, with a focus on substance abuse. It covers historical factors, developmental issues, family system patterns, addiction theory and societal trends that are a part of substance abuse. Students learn case studies, role-playing and the development of counseling strategies.

HDCN 6352. Psychology of Addictions. This course covers the trends of addictive behavior and types of addictions, including substance, gambling, Internet and relationship. The origins of addictions, treatment options and barriers to treatment are explored. Students learn about addiction comorbidity with mental health issues, as well as addictive patterns in minority and culturally diverse communities.

HDCN 6353. Treatment Management. This course prepares the counseling student to take the state licensing exam for alcohol and drug abuse counselors. Substance abuse assessment, case management, documentation, legal concerns, practice management and treatment options are covered.

HDCN 6360. Advanced Educational Psychology. This course is an advanced study of the psychological constructs surrounding instruction and learning in the classroom. It includes concepts and principles such as personality theory, motivation, cognition and a variety of developmental issues. It provides a central focus on knowing how to create healthy relationships. It examines the dynamics of such issues as family systems, classroom discipline, hope, anger, sexuality, gender, change, collegiality and parental interaction.

HDCN 6370. Crisis Intervention. This course covers theories, strategies, skills and an overall introduction to clinical crisis intervention. Topics include models for assessing and responding to crisis. Students also discuss and consider the theoretical and ethical implications of crisis intervention in medical and psychological traumas, post-traumatic stress disorder, and professional burnout. The course places special emphasis on disaster psychology, natural disasters, terrorism, school violence and suicidology.

HDCN 6371. Counseling: Disabilities. This course covers theories of counseling as they are applied to rehabilitation in the context of persons with disabilities. It is a survey of the history, philosophy, goals, objectives, ethics and the most useful techniques of counseling persons with disabilities. It provides an integration of theory with practice, and it discusses concepts of individual counseling and group counseling paradigms. It also focuses on cultural, class and gender components.

HDCN 6372. Gender Issues. This course focuses on the use of gender as a means of understanding ways in which men and women differ. It examines a feminist theory perspective of gendered meanings as attached to social phenomena, as a social system of power relations embedded in others and as identities. It focuses on special problems that women face and interventions for their solutions. It includes issues such as abuse, aging, depression, divorce, eating disorders, poverty, teenage pregnancy and single parenthood.

HDCN 6381. Ethics and Mental Health. This course is an overview of the fundamental ethical principles and their application to legal and related professional issues in the field of counseling. Topics include ethical codes, standards of conduct and the law. Students discuss professional organization guidelines from the American Psychological Association, the American School Counselor Association and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.

HDCN 6382 (HDDR 6319). Psychology of Conflict. What happens when one party in a conflict wants something that another party resists doing or giving? Conflict can arise in groups and between individuals in many different settings. This course focuses on the psychological context of negotiation, the personal and social influences on the parties in negotiation, and the impact of these conditions and behaviors on the outcome.

HDCN 6383 (HDDR 6302). Negotiation and Dispute Resolution. This course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential to being an effective negotiator. Students learn successful strategies for negotiation and have the opportunity to practice skills in simulation exercises. The course offers a systematic approach to mastering the fundamentals of making favorable agreements that minimize conflict and maximize results. It includes specific benefits to students: 1) learning how to maximize the potential of making an agreement on their terms, 2) learning how to avoid making an unfavorable agreement, 3) identifying strengths and weaknesses in personal negotiating styles, 4) improving the ability to make good choices in negotiation strategy, and 5) understanding the role of relationships in making good agreements.

HDCN 6384 (HDDR 6303). Mediation and Dispute Resolution. Mediation is a process that employs a neutral third party, the mediator, to help disputing parties make decisions that concern the future of the dispute. This course provides an overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of the mediation process. It includes a step-by-step process for conducting mediations and the opportunity to practice fundamental dispute resolution skills such as listening, reframing, summarizing, problem-solving and creating a safe, nonthreatening environment. Students use lectures, discussions, video simulations, interactive exercises and role plays to gain a functional knowledge of the power and practice of mediation. The course satisfies the 40-hour statutory requirement for serving as a mediator in Texas court-connected programs.

HDCN 6385. Advanced General Psychology. This course offers an overview of the wide spectrum of the field of psychology. It is designed for students who are entering the counseling program with a limited background in psychological studies. It includes topics such as perception, motivation, personality development, memory, therapy and learning theory. A student must receive permission from his or her adviser and the chair of the department to take this course. (required for non-psychology majors)

HDCN 6386 (HDDR 6332). Family Law. No area of law touches lives more than family law. It is also an area rife with conflict and presents more opportunities for third-party neutrals than just about any other kind of dispute. Designed with a non-legal audience in mind, this course provides a solid foundation for students who wish to learn more about alternative dispute resolution and its role in resolving family disputes. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to demonstrate knowledge and application of legal terminology and principles, the Texas Family Code, other sources of family law, family dynamics, and child development. Students also are able to recognize common family law issues while gaining an understanding of alternative dispute resolution from a family law perspective.

HDCN 6387 (HDDR 6331). Family Mediation. With a divorce rate of 50 percent for first marriages and a higher rate for subsequent marriages, domestic relations (family) issues abound and present interesting and challenging opportunities for third-party neutrals. This course provides students with the basic skills and knowledge to help families resolve their disputes. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to demonstrate knowledge and application of the fundamental legal concepts governing common domestic relations issues, the fundamentals of mediating domestic relations cases, the terminology relating to domestic relations law and the ethical obligations of a mediator in a domestic relations case. This course fulfills the requirements of §154.052. (b) of the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act for qualification to mediate parent-child relationship issues.

HDCN 6391. Selected Topics: Counseling. This course provides various topics in counseling for advanced study. Students may choose a specific interest area in which they wish to pursue additional expertise. Students must get permission of both a cooperating professor and the chair of the department prior to enrollment. The course may be repeated.

HDCN 6392. Selected Topics: Marriage and Family. This course provides various topics in marriage and family therapy for advanced study. Students may choose a specific interest area in which they wish to pursue additional expertise. Students must get permission of both a cooperating professor and the chair of the department prior to enrollment. The course may be repeated.

HDCN 6393. Selected Topics: School Counseling. This course provides various topics in school psychology for advanced study. Students may choose a specific interest area in which they wish to pursue additional expertise. Students must get permission of both a cooperating professor and the chair of the department prior to enrollment. The course may be repeated.

HDCN 6395. Supervised Clinical Practicum. This course reviews advanced counseling methods and techniques that are used in individual and group counseling settings under close supervision. A minimum of 300 clock hours with at least 100 clock hours of direct client contact must be documented for the licensed professional counselor track; hours may vary for licensed marriage and family therapist candidates and school counselor candidates. Audio or video tapes of counselor-client interactions must be submitted to the departmental practicum director. The course emphasizes developing a flexible personal theory of counseling useful in a wide range of counseling settings.

HDCN 6398. Internship in Counseling I. Students learn advanced methods and techniques in individual and group counseling settings under close supervision. To fulfill the requirements of each course, supervised internship hours must be documented, including supervised hours of direct contact with clients; number of hours varies according to licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and school counselor requirements. Audio or video tapes of counselor-client interactions must be submitted to the departmental internship director. Direct supervision is given in the placement settings by qualified supervisors.

HDCN 6399. Internship in Counseling II. Students learn advanced methods and techniques in individual and group counseling settings under close supervision. To fulfill the requirements of each course, supervised internship hours must be documented, including supervised hours of direct contact with clients; number of hours varies according to licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and school counselor requirements. Audio or video tapes of counselor-client interactions must be submitted to the departmental internship director. Direct supervision is given in the placement settings by qualified supervisors.

HDCN 6194, 6294, 6394. Independent Study. Students having authorization from their advisers and under the supervision of a full-time faculty member may receive one, two or three credits for research projects relevant to the mental health field.

Contact information

Department of Dispute Resolution and Counseling
Dispute Resolution, Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate
5228 Tennyson Pkwy., Suite 118
Plano TX 75024
972-473-3435
smu.edu/resolution

Counseling, Master’s Degree
5228 Tennyson Pkwy., Suite 234
Plano TX 75024
972-473-3402
smu.edu/mastercounseling

Dispute Resolution Professional Seminar Series
5228 Tennyson Pkwy., Suite 118
Plano TX 75024
972-473-3435
smu.edu/education/disputeresolution/professionalseminars.asp

Counseling, Professional Workshops
5228 Tennyson Pkwy., Suite 234
Plano TX 75024
972-473-3402
smu.edu/education/counseling/workshops

Mediation Clinic
5228 Tennyson Pkwy., Suite 118
Plano TX 75024
972-473-3486
smu.edu/MediationClinic

Center for Family Counseling
5228 Tennyson Pkwy., Suite 102
Plano TX 75024
972-473-3456
smu.edu/FamilyCounseling

Resource Center of Dallas
2701 Reagan Street
Dallas TX 75219
214-528-0144
smu.edu/FamilyCounseling

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