The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL (2009-2013)

Health Psychology-Wellness, Health, and Prevention (CC656): This course provides an overview of the professional roles, activities, and contexts for clinical counselors focusing on physical and medical conditions. The major concepts of traditional health and rehabilitation are presented. The course also covers primary prevention activities through control of life style related habits involving substances, and dysfunctional habits in diet and exercise. The course also covers the concept of stress and ways of coping with stress through applied stress management techniques. A holistic biopsychosocial approach is used as a unifying framework. (3 credits)

The Power of One- Nepal (IS610E): This course provides an overview of the historical, evironmental, political, cultural and spiritual aspects of a central valley region in Nepal. The course uses a systems model to examine the contributing factors to community and individual health alongside the changing context of international development. Through this unique international service learning program, students enroll in a 15 week on-ground course, earning academic credit while learning about critical international challenges in a Nepal.  In culmination, students travel to a region just outside of Kathmandu (generally for 7-10 days between terms) to participate in service activities that benefit the host community and promote student personal and professional development. (3 credits)

Professional Development I & II (CC502 & CC503): The Professional Development Group is a two-course series (fall and spring semester) in which students explore issues of professional and career development in counseling including the history of counseling, roles of counselors, organizational structures, and credentialing. In addition, this course provides a forum for students to receive regular advisement, become oriented to The Chicago School, review polices and procedures of the program, master the rules of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and improve professional writing skills, learn and discuss implementation of American Counseling Association Code of Ethics , plan for progress through the program, and prepare to begin their first practicum. CC 502 must be taken during the first semester of enrollment. (2 credits)