Counseling

Application deadline for Fall Term 2012 is 04/30/12 - See ADMISSIONS Page for more info.

Course and Seminar Schedule

Winter Term 2012 Schedule   Spring Term 2012 Schedule
    May Term 2012 Schedule    Summer Term 2012 Schedule

JAN (Winter) Term – October 24, 2011 - January 13, 2012
(Registration Period October 3 - 14, 2011)
Regular classes are one night/day per week for 10 weeks except as noted. Seminars as listed.

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(Schedule is subject to change)

Course Title
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Date and Time Instructor

HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory

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Mondays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Hal Barkley, Ph.D.

HDCN 6381 Ethics

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Mondays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Tom Hartsell, J.D.

HDCN 6303 Counseling Methods: Group

Pre-requisite: HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory

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Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Chris Simpson Ph.D.

HDCN 6305 Advanced Methods: Individual

Pre-requisite: HDCN 6302 Counseling Methods: Individual

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Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Amy McCortney, Ph.D.

HDCN 6385 Advanced General Psychology

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Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Carolyn Greenleaf, Ph.D.

HDCN 6300 Introduction to Counseling

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Tuesdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Kathy Oden, Ph.D.

HDCN 6314 Sexual Counseling/Therapy

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Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Hal Barkley, Ph.D.

HDCN 6321: Lifestyle and Career Development

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Online and in-class meetings

Class meetings:  10/25, 11/1, 11/8,

11/22, 12/6, 1/3 (Tuesdays)

6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Heather McMinn, Ph.D.

HDCN 6392: Therapeutic Parenting

Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Misty Solt, Ph.D.

HDCN 6302 Counseling Methods: Individual

Pre-requisite: HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory

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Wednesdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Miki Kidron, Ph.D.

HDCN 6392 Select Topics Family & Marriage:
Social Studies

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Wednesdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Ron Stone, Ph.D.

HDCN 6330 Psychopathology

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Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Todd Clements, M.D.

HDCN 6340 Assessment

Pre-requisite: HDCN 6349 Research Design & Statistics

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Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Gay McAlister, Ph.D.

 

HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory

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Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Sarah Feuerbacher, Ph.D.

HDCN 6352 Psychology of Addictions

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Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Janell Myers, Ph.D.

HDCN 6320 Life Span Development

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Thursdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Heather McMinn, Ph.D.

HDCN 6311 Foundations of Marriage & Family

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Thursdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Charette Dersch, Ph.D.

HDCN 6395 Supervised Clinical Practicum *

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Thursdays 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Betty Gilmore, Psy.D.

HDCN 6398/99 Internship

Mandatory meetings on last Thursday of the month with some exceptions:  specific Thursdays to be announced

Gay McAlister, Ph.D.

Brandy Schumann, Ph.D.

Kimberly King, Ph.D.

HDCN 6300 Introduction to Counseling

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Thursdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Tony Picchioni, Ph.D.

HDCN 6310 Family Systems

Pre-requisite: 6312 Family Therapy

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Thursdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Maggie Keeling, Ph.D.

HDCN 6391 Behavioral Science

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Thursdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

No class 10/27 - 1st class is 11/3

Curt McIntyre, Ph.D.

Seminar/Online

   

HDCN 6313 Family of Origin

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Two Weekends **

October 28-30; December 2-4

John Bradshaw

Tony Picchioni, Ph.D.

HDCN 6349 Research Design & Statistics

(Pre-req. for non-psych. background:

HDCN 6391 Behavioral Science)

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Online and in-class meetings

Class meetings:  10/29/11,

12/2-3/11, 1/13/12*

Don Clardy, Ed.D.

HDCN 6351 Psychopharmacology

This class can be taken as a 3rd class in JAN (Winter) Term with Departmental permission - contact Jackie

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Tuesday, January 17 thru

Saturday, January 21
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
(Monday, Jan. 16 is a University holiday)

Sabine Rakos

HDCN 6304 Counseling Diverse Communities

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Two Weekends

Oct. 28-30; Nov. 11-13, 2011**

Nina Meierding, JD

HDCN 6324 Child Counseling

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Weekends - Nov. 4-5; Nov. 18-19;

Dec. 9-10; Jan. 6, 2012****

Brandy Schumann, Ph.D.

Joint  - Dispute Resolution    
HDCN 6382 Psychology of Conflict Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Tony Picchioni, Ph.D.
HDCN 6383 Negotiation & Dispute Resolution

Two Weekends

Dec. 2-4 & Dec. 9-11**

Gary Robinson

HDCN 6384 Mediation & Dispute Resolution

Two Weekends

Dec. 2-4  & Dec. 16-18**

Betty Gilmore, Psy.D.

       *Fridays: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Saturdays: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

    **Fridays: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturdays and Sundays: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  ***Fridays: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Saturdays: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; no Sunday classes

****Fridays: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (except 1/6 until 10:00pm); Saturdays: 9:00 to 5:00 pm; No Sundays

 

 

Spring Term – January 23 - March 30, 2012

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(Registration Period January 3 - 13, 2012)
Regular classes are one night/day per week for 10 weeks except as noted. Seminars as listed.

 

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(Schedule is subject to change)

Course Title
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Date and Time Instructor

HDCN 6305 Advanced Methods: Individual
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6302 Counseling Methods: Individual

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Mondays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Amy McCortney, Ph.D.

HDCN 6320 Life Span Development

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Mondays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Chris Simpson Ph.D.

HDCN 6321: Lifestyle and Career Development

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Mondays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Heather McMinn, Ph.D.

HDCN 6302 Counseling Methods: Individual
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory

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Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Kathy Oden, Ph.D.

HDCN 6320 Life Span Development

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Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Heather McMinn, Ph.D.

HDCN 6349 Research Design & Statistics
(Pre-req. for non-psych. majors: HDCN 6391 Behavioral Science)

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Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Charette Dersch, Ph.D.

HDCN 6342 Cognitive Career and Educational Assessment
(Pre-req.: HDCN 6340 Assessment)

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Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Leslie Laws, Ph.D.

HDCN 6310 Family Systems

Pre-requisite: 6312 Family Therapy

CANCELLED

Maggie Keeling, Ph.D.

HDCN 6340 Assessment
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6349 Research Design & Statistics

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Tuesdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Gay McAlister, Ph.D. 

HDCN 6392 Select Topics Family & Marriage: Social Studies

CANCELLED

Ron Stone, Ph.D.

HDCN 6392 Select Topics Family & Marriage: Social Studies: Field Study

Pre-requisite: HDCN 6392 Select Topics:  Family & Marriage: Social Studies

CANCELLED

(This is a field studies class so it is not conducted on a set schedule or during normal class hours and may require extra hours during the course of the term to complete.  Contact Dr. Stone for details.)

Ron Stone, Ph.D.

HDCN 6395 Supervised Clinical Practicum *

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Tuesdays 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Misty Solt, Ph.D.

HDCN 6385 Advanced General Psychology

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Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Carolyn Greenleaf, Ph.D.

HDCN 6313 Family of Origin

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Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Hal Barkley, Ph.D.

HDCN 6303 Counseling Methods: Group
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory

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Wednesdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Bob Berg, Ed.D.

HDCN 6311 Foundations of Marriage & Family

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Wednesdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Harold Duncan, Ph.D.

HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory

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Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Janell Myers, Ph.D.

HDCN 6312 Family Therapy

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Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Edita Ruzgyte, Ph.D.

HDCN 6343 Play Therapy

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Wednesdays: 1/25; 2/1; 2/15; 2/29; 3/7; 3/21 - 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Saturdays: 2/11; 3/3 - 8:30 - 6:00 pm

Misty Solt, Ph.D.

HDCN 6395 Supervised Clinical Practicum *

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Thursdays 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Maggie Keeling, Ph.D.

HDCN 6398/99 Internship

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Mandatory meetings on 4 Thursdays of the term.  Spring Term:   Feb. 2, 16, March 1 and 15

Gay McAlister, Ph.D.

Brandy Schumann, Ph.D.

Kimberly King, Ph.D.

HDCN 6300 Introduction to Counseling

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Thursdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Miki Kidron, Ph.D.

HDCN 6314 Sexual Counseling/Therapy

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Thursdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Hal Barkley, Ph.D.

HDCN 6330 Psychopathology

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Thursdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Luba Levy, Ph.D.

*“The SMU Center for Family Counseling Policy and Procedure Manual is required for this course and is available for purchase from SMU’s Center for Family Counseling. The Center has elected to sell these manuals for the actual printing cost of $35.  Were these manuals sold through an SMU-affiliated bookstore, the cost would be considerably higher.“

Seminar/Online

   

HDCN 6304 Counseling Diverse Communities

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Two Weekends - 3/9-11, 3/23-25**

Betty Gilmore, Psy.D.

HDCN 6381 Ethics

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Two Weekends - 1/27-29, 2/24-26

Tom Hartsell, J.D.

Joint  - Dispute Resolution    
     

       *Fridays: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Saturdays: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

     **Fridays: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturdays and Sundays: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
   ***Fridays: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Saturdays: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; no Sunday classes

 ****Fridays: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (except 1/6 until 10:00pm); Saturdays: 9:00 to 5:00 pm; No Sundays

 

May Term – April 9 - June 15, 2012

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(Registration Period March 19 - 30, 2012)
Regular classes are one night/day per week for 10 weeks except as noted.  Seminars as listed.

(Schedule is subject to change)

Course Title
(Click on Course Title below for Course Description)
Date and Time Instructor
HDCN 6381 Ethics Mondays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm Tom Hartsell, J.D.
HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory Mondays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm Hal Barkley, Ph.D.
HDCN 6310 Family Systems
Pre-requisite: 6312 Family Therapy
Mondays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm Maggie Keeling, Ph.D.
HDCN 6302 Counseling Methods: Individual
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory
Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Charette Dersch, Ph.D.
HDCN 6305 Advanced Methods: Individual
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6302 Counseling Methods: Individual
Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Amy McCortney, Ph.D.
HDCN 6391 Behavioral Science Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Curt McIntyre, Ph.D.
HDCN 6304 Counseling Diverse Communities Tuesdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm Dr. Kimberly Clay
HDCN 6395 Supervised Clinical Practicum * Tuesdays 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Misty Solt, Ph.D.
HDCN 6392 Select Topics Family & Marriage:
Social Studies
Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Ron Stone, Ph.D.
HDCN 6385 Advanced General Psychology Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Luba Levy, Ph.D.
HDCN 6353 Treatment Management (LCDC)
Pre-requisite:
HDCN 6351 Psychopharmacology
Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Janell Myers, Ph.D.
HDCN 6320 Life Span Development Wednesdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm Heather McMinn, Ph.D.

HDCN 6306 Advanced Counseling Methods: Group

Pre-requisite: HDCN 6303 Counseling Methods: Group

Wednesdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Bob Berg, Ed.D.

HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm TBD
HDCN 6321: Lifestyle and Career Development Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Heather McMinn, Ph.D.
HDCN 6340 Assessment
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6349 Research Design & Statistics
Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Gay McAlister, Ph.D.
HDCN 6311 Foundations of Marriage & Family Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Hal Barkley, Ph.D.
HDCN 6302 Counseling Methods: Individual
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory
Thursdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm Miki Kidron, Ph.D.
HDCN 6330 Psychopathology Thursdays 10:00 am - 2:15 pm TBD
HDCN 6395 Supervised Clinical Practicum * Thursdays 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Maggie Keeling, Ph.D.

HDCN 6398/99 Internship
 

Mandatory meetings on 4 Thursdays of the term:  specific Thursdays to be announced

Gay McAlister, Ph.D.

Brandy Schumann, Ph.D.

Kimberly King, Ph.D.

HDCN 6300 Introduction to Counseling Thursdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Kathy Oden, Ph.D.
HDCN 6303 Counseling Methods: Group
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory
Thursdays 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Chris Simpson Ph.D.
*“The SMU Center for Family Counseling Policy and Procedure Manual is required for this course and is available for purchase from SMU’s Center for Family Counseling. The Center has elected to sell these manuals for the actual printing cost of $35.  Were these manuals sold through an SMU-affiliated bookstore, the cost would be considerably higher.“
Seminar/Online    
HDCN 6313 Family of Origin

Two Weekends:

4/27-29; 5/11-13**

John Bradshaw

Tony Picchioni, Ph.D.

HDCN 6324 Child Counseling

Three Weekends:

4/13-14; 4/20-21; 5/4-6;***

Brandy Schumann, Ph.D.

HDCN 6349 Research Design & Statistics
(Pre-req. for non-psych. majors: HDCN 6391 Behavioral Science)

Online and in-class meetings

Class meetings:

4/14/12, 5/18-19/12, 6/15/12*

Don Clardy, Ed.D.
Joint  - Dispute Resolution    
     

       *Fridays: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Saturdays: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

     **Fridays: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturdays and Sundays: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
   ***Fridays: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Saturdays and Sundays: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

 

 

Summer Term – June 18 - July 20, 2012

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(Registration Period June 4 - 15, 2012)

(Schedule is subject to change)

Course Title
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Date and Time Instructor

HDCN 6302 Counseling Methods: Individual
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6301 Counseling Theory

Mondays and Wednesdays
10:00 - 2:15 pm

Chris Simpson Ph.D.

HDCN 6305 Advanced Methods: Individual
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6302 Counseling Methods: Individual

Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Amy McCortney, Ph.D.

HDCN 6349 Research Design & Statistics
(Pre-req. for non-psych. majors: HDCN 6391 Behavioral Science)

Weeklong - 07/16 - 07/20/12
8:30 am - 5:30 pm - M-F

Don Clardy, Ed.D.

HDCN 6312 Family Therapy

Weeklong - 06/25 - 06/29/12

8:30 am - 5:30 pm - M-F

Maggie Keeling, Ph.D.

HDCN 6392 Selected Topics: Marriage & Family - Family Violence

Weeklong - 06/25 - 06/29/12

8:30 am - 5:30 pm - M-F

Sarah Feuerbacher, Ph.D.

HDCN 6314 Sexual Counseling/Therapy

Weeklong - 07/22 - 07/28

Taos, New Mexico

Hal Barkley, Ph.D.

HDCN 6304 Counseling Diverse Communities

Weeklong - 07/22 - 07/28

Taos, New Mexico

Heather McMinn, Ph.D.

HDCN 6340 Assessment
Pre-requisite: HDCN 6349 Research Design & Statistics

Two Weekends:

6/22-24; 7/13-15**

Leslie Laws, Ph.D.

HDCN 6352 Psychology of Addictions (LCDC)
Recommended Pre-requisite: HDCN 6351 Psychopharmacology/Substance Abuse

Two Weekends:

6/23-25; 7/13-15**
 

Janell Myers, Ph.D.

HDCN 6392 Selected Topics: Marriage & Family - Therapeutic Parenting/Child Pychopathology

Mondays and Wednesdays
10:00 - 2:15 pm

Kimberly King, Ph.D.

HDCN 6398/99 Internship

Mandatory meeting dates to be announced

Brandy Schumann, Ph.D.

Joint  - Dispute Resolution

   

HDCN 6384 Mediation & Dispute Resolution

STUDY ABROAD CLASS
Weeklong - Florence, Italy

Richard Blackburn

**Friday nights: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturdays and Sundays: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

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