Counseling Psychology (PSYC 3042)

Term: Academic Year 2011-2012 Spring

Faculty

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (1/18/2012 - 5/18/2012) Location: MAIN CLASS 114
Mon-Wed, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (1/18/2012 - 1/19/2012) Location: MAIN CLASS 115

Description

The purpose of counseling is to facilitate personal change. This introductory course will provide an overview of counseling psychology. Diverse theoretical orientations, treatment modalities, populations, settings, and therapeutic methods will be considered. Emphasis will be placed on the process of individual counseling with adults, including assessment, the therapeutic relationship, the treatment plan, record-keeping, termination, referral, and supervision. Ethical and professional issues will also be considered. Equal attention will be given to theoretical understanding and skill development. Pre- requisite: PSYC 1001.