HSSR 2210-Counseling Theories
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I.COURSE TITLE: Counseling Theories
COURSE NUMBER: 2210CATALOG PREFIX: HSSR
II. PREREQUISITE(S): PSYC 1110, HSSR 1101,and HSSR 1120
III. CREDIT HOURS: 3LECTURE HOURS: 3
LABORATORY HOURS: 0OBSERVATION HOURS: 0
IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course presents the major counseling theoretical orientations and philosophies including discussion of major concepts and techniques, impact on the client-helper relationship, advantages and disadvantages of different theories. Emphasis on practical application.
V. ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy
By: Corey
10thEdition, 2016, Cengage
ISBN:978-1-305-26372-7
VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this course students will be able to:
1.Explain the historical development, major concepts, and specific techniques associated with selected major theoretical perspectives of counseling.
2.Discuss the role of theory in the counseling process and cite current major theoretical approaches to the counseling process.
3.Describe the historical development of counseling as a profession and compare the scope of practice for counseling versus the other helping professions.
4.Explain the essential qualities of the helping relationship and the counseling process; including relationship building, trust, empathy, therapeutic skills, and professionalism.
5.Discuss theoretical and practical issues associated with counseling persons from diverse populations.
VII.COURSE METHODOLOGY:
This course will utilize lecture, and video demonstrations of each theoretical perspective, group discussions, and other methods to enhance the student’s learning of the material covered in the course.
VIII.GRADING:
The grading scale will follow the policy in the college catalog.
A = 100 – 90
B = 89 – 80
C = 79 – 70
D = 69 – 60
F = 59 – 0
IX.SAMPLE COURSE OUTLINE:
Week:
- Introduction to course
- What is a theoretical orientation?
Theory of personality development and therapeutic techniques
- Transactional Analysis
- Person-Centered Counseling
- Gestalt Therapy
- Adlerian Therapy
- Psychoanalytic Therapy
8.Behavioral Modification and Counseling
- Reality Therapy
10.Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
12.Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Systems Therapy
- Eclectic Counseling
- Course review
- Finals week
X.OTHER REQUIRED BOOKS, SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS:
As assigned by the instructor.
XI.EVALUATION:
At the discretion of the instructor, evaluation may be based on any or all of the following: final exam, mid-term exam, chapter tests, quizzes, term papers and themes, class projects, attendance, class participation, and other assignments.
XII.SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Student Responsibilities: To meet the objectives of this course, students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, study the text, complete assignments, contribute to class discussions, and act as responsible adults. Students are responsible for making up work missed due to absence as permitted by the instructor.
Instructor Responsibilities: The instructor will enhance and expand the meaning and application of the subject matter covered throughout the course. At the beginning of each quarter, the instructor will distribute syllabi listing all course requirements. The instructor will facilitate class discussion and be available for individual student conference.
XIII.OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes.
Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.
PREFERRED INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in counseling required, L.P.C. or L.P.C.C. preferred