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Counseling

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Introduction to Counseling   (PSY-331)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Introduction to Counseling introduces counseling theory and practice. Various aspects of the counseling profession are explored including: the foundations of counseling; psychological theories; techniques and processes relevant to counseling; professional, ethical, and legal issues; and counseling practice. The purpose of this course is to provide you with the opportunity to examine these areas of counseling and to introduce you to this profession. This course should serve as a foundation for other counseling courses.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe the history of the counseling profession.
  • Identify current issues and trends in the counseling profession.
  • List the various work settings for counselors.
  • Identify the major psychological theories of human growth as they relate to the field of counseling.
  • Describe aspects of individual and group counseling.
  • Explain the dynamics of family and marriage counseling.
  • Identify aspects of vocational and career counseling.
  • Delineate the issues related to substance abuse counseling.
  • Identify counseling issues related to a pluralistic world.
  • Identify counseling outreach activities.
  • Describe issues related to professional, ethical, and legal matters as they impact on the field of counseling.
  • Identify the practice of counseling as it relates to various environments.

 
Substance Abuse Counseling   (PSY-332)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Study of counseling techniques with emphasis on establishing rapport and building therapeutic alliance. Students learn how to apply counseling principles to treatment of substance abusers. Elements of gestalt and behavioral traditions are explored, and their application to substance abuse is made explicit.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explore various counseling techniques
  • Describe principles of Gestalt Theory
  • Identify principles of Behavioral Theory
  • Apply counseling principles to treatment of substance abusers

 
Paraprofessional Counseling   (COU-202)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Paraprofessional Counseling- This course will develop skills and understanding of the paraprofessional counseling process. The student will be able to assist people and be able to make appropriate referrals.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the appropriate skills to be an effective paraprofessional counselor
  • Describe the paraprofessional counseling process
  • Identify appropriate situations when assistance is needed
  • Identify when appropriate referrals are needed

 
Family Counseling Methods   (COU-330)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Overview of the origins and development of family therapy; study of major theoretical modes, therapeutic principles, and intervention strategies; consideration of professional issues, current research, professional training, and personal qualities of the family therapist; laboratory practice sessions with simulated family-counseling episodes which will be videotaped for playback and critique.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the history of family therapy from its origin, present and looking into its future.
  • Identify theoretical modes, therapeutic principles, and intervention strategies in relation to counseling.
  • Demonstrate understanding of identified theoretical modes, therapeutic principles, and intervention strategies in relation to counseling.
  • Identify professional issues, current research, professional training, and personal qualities of the family therapist.
  • Provide evidence of application of understanding of professional issues, current research, professional training, and personal qualities of the family therapist.
 
Performance Appraisal and Productivity   (HRM-332)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Performance appraisal is mandated by the Civil Service Reform Act. This course deals with its basic elements, including goal setting, individual and organizational performance measurement, coaching and counseling, and productivity improvement among both unionized and non- unionized employees.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain how performance appraisal is of strategic important to an organization.
  • Outline the role of performance appraisal in productivity improvement.
  • Discuss the elements in an effective performance appraisal process.
  • Explain how ongoing coaching and counseling contribute to a performance-driven organizational culture.
  • Describe examples of differences between the performance appraisal process for unionized employees and the process for non-unionized employees.
  • Explain the features of different performance appraisal formats.
  • Detail current issues and challenges related to performance management.
  • Present specific steps companies are taking to improve organizational performance.

 
Behavior Modification Techniques in Counseling   (PSY-339)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Emphasizes the basic concepts and techniques of behavior modification.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explore basic concepts of Behavior Modification
  • Apply various Behavior Modification techniques to counseling
  • Discuss how Behavior Modification works

 
Counseling and Casework in Social Services and Rehabilitation   (SOW-322)   3 credits  
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Course Description
An introductory study of the casework, counseling, problem solving, psycho-social, and placement service provision methods used in social service agencies and programs.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the study of casework.
  • Identify the role of a social worker in the rehabilitation setting and the role of the social worker as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team; show an understanding of the interaction the social worker has with various team members.
  • Identify and explain counseling techniques utilized when working in the rehabilitation setting.
  • Discuss the techniques and skills used to obtain a complete Psycho-social history.
  • Describe the process of identifying and formulating a plan in relation to problem solving.
  • Identify various placement service provision methods used in social service agencies and programs.

 
Camp Counseling   (REC-231)   3 credits  
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Course Description
A study of the nature and duties of counseling in private, municipal and organizational camps. Techniques of group work and the planning, organizing and executing of programs are included.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Develop an organizational chart for camp counselors, showing at least four levels from senior counseling staff to counselors-in-training that include the duties and responsibilities for each position as well as the decision-making chain of command.
  • Critique one example of each the following types of camps:
    • A privately run camp explaining the advantages and disadvantage of this type of camp.
    • A municipal or government operated camp explaining the advantages and disadvantage of this type of camp.
  • A non-profit organization explaining the advantages and disadvantage of this type of camp.
  • Discuss four different techniques used with group work identifying the group type and/or size as well as the developmental goal for which each technique is best suited.
  • Develop an outline for a one-day group training for first-year counselors and include the following.
  • Define the counselors' job title.
  • Define the type of camp and clientele served.
  • Include a variety of techniques for group work.
  • Develop a program outline for a selected topic, nature discovery, horseback riding, basket weaving, swimming, kayaking, etc., including who develops and writes the program, who schedules the program, who selects the staff to deliver the program, who delivers the program, and who evaluates the program.

 
Strategies for Effective Parenting   (CDS-103)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Students presented with several models useful in training parents to be more effective. Modules such as Adlerian Family Counseling, Parent Effectiveness Training, Behavioral Approaches and Transactional Analysis will be included. Emphasis on skill building as well as theory.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss home environmental conditions which support learning and problem-solving.
  • Determine ways to develop strong communication patterns with the child.
  • Discuss strategies which promote the child's mental health, include community support systems.
  • Comment upon the role of parents in fostering emergent literacy.
  • Analyze and comment upon at least three discipline strategies. State the pros and cons of each strategy.

 
Family Counseling I   (PSY-348)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Emphasis is given to understanding of the origins and development of family counseling and therapy through identification of family roles, study of psychotherapeutic theory, psychotherapeutic principles, and psychotherapeutic intervention strategies.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Define the role of the family therapist and identify settings in which a family therapist would work.
  • Explain the history of family therapist from its origin, present, and looking into its future.
  • Identify and explain family roles.
  • Identify psychotherapeutic theory, psychotherapeutic principles, and psychotherapeutic intervention strategies.
  • Demonstrate understanding of identified theoretical modes, therapeutic principles, and intervention strategies in relation to psychotherapy.
  • Identify professional issues, current research, professional training, and personal qualities of the family therapist.
  • Provide evidence of application of understanding of professional issues, current research, professional training, and personal qualities of the family counselor.
 
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