SEMINAR: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING

COUN 568

SPRING 2017

SYLLABUS

Course and Instructor

Instructor:Alana Brunner, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC

Adjunct Professor, Department of Counselor Education

Office Hours: By appointment, only

E-mail:

Course Number:COUN 568

Course Title:Seminar: Professional Counseling

Course Time:Friday, April 7, 4:00pm – 10:00pm and

Saturday, April 8, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Course Location:Education Building Room 318

Semester:Spring 2017

Credits:1

Course Objectives and Accreditation

Course Description

Discussion and research into the evolving culturally competent role of professional counselors in all settings, emphasizing ethical decision-making and licensure and certification considerations.

Methods of Instruction: Group activities, discussion, guest lecture, small group work

Program Goals

  1. Professional Identity
  2. Professional Association Memberships
  3. Professional Certifications/Licenses
  4. Scholarly Activity
  5. publication of research in newsletters and professional journals
  6. Ethics and Legal Issues
  7. Ethical Decision Making Model
  8. Professional and Personal Growth and Wellness
  9. Professional Growth and Wellness Plan
  10. Personal Growth and Wellness Plan

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Gain understanding of the role of a counselor in addictions, school, and private practice settings.
  2. Utilize relevant literature to counseling practice.
  3. Become aware of current trends in the field of counseling, e.g. online counseling ethics.
  4. Understand licensure and certification requirements.
  5. Develop a basic understanding of ethical mistakes counselors make.
  6. Deepen understanding and practice of personal and professional wellness plans.

Technology Skills Addressed in the Course
Instructor Application / Student Application
Utilize Blackboard technology
Word process, including APA formatting / X /
X
Use a spreadsheet and a statistical package
Acquire graphics from the web, digital camera, scanner, or Microsoft media and insert them into a poster or presentation / X
Create and deliver a powerpoint presentation / X /
X
Find material on the Web and review Web sites / X / X
Be able to use e-mail, including document attachments / X / X
Be able to sign in and participate in listservs / X
Be familiar with computerized testing
Be able to use digital recording equipment
Required Texts and Articles

Journal article for your presentation

Licensure information:

Qualified Professional information (addiction track only):

Pupil Personnel information (school track only):

Suggestions for Getting the Most from the Course

  1. Read the contents of the syllabus. Ask necessary questions prior to class, during the first part of class, or during breaks.
  2. Select a presentation topic that you are passionate about or want to learn more about.

Academic Requirements and Evaluation

Course Requirements:

  1. Participation: all students are expected to attend class both Friday and Saturday, participate in discussions, and complete assignments 1 and 2.
  2. Complete assignments as directed in a timely and professional manner.

Assignment 1: Journal Article

Individually or in groups of TWO, select an article from a reputable journal (see list below for examples). Each group member will write a one-page summary and a one-page personal response to the article using APA format. Please pick an article regarding an aspect of your current/future counseling work that will be of interest to you, as your ability to respond in an interested and personal manner will be paramount to the scoring. Please include an APA-style reference citation for the article. The assignment will be due on Friday, April 7th.

Assignment 2: Class Presentation

Your group (or you as an individual) will present a summary of the article you selected as well as facilitate a class discussion of the issues presented in your article. Your presentation should be no less than 20 minutes and no more than 30. Presentations will be on both Friday and Saturday.

Journal examples:

●Journal of Counseling and Development

●The School Counselor

●The Career Development Quarterly

●Journal of College Student Development

●Counseling and Values

●The Journal of Chemical Dependency

●Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

●The Journal of Counseling Psychology

●Journal for Specialists in Group Work

●Journal of Marriage and Family Counseling

●Journal of Humanistic Education and Development

Participation: Your participation grade will be based on: (1) attending to and asking relevant questions of guest speakers and (2) asking relevant questions and constructive comments to your colleagues’ presentations.

Participation 20 points (10 points per class)

Journal Article Assignment 40 points

Presentation Report 40 points

Total Points and Grading Scale

Total Possible Points: 100 points

Grading Criteria

97-100% = A+ 87-89% = B+ 77-79% = C+ 67-69% = D+Below 60 = F

93-96% = A 83-86% = B 73-76% = C 63-66% = D

90-92% = A- 80-82% = B- 70-72% = C- 60-62% = D-

Assignments not submitted when due or not in the assigned format will not earn full points. Those submitted more than three days past the due date will not be accepted. Plagiarism is sufficient grounds for failure for the course. See current Boise State Graduate Catalog for academic regulations and appeal procedures.

Given the nature of the course, missing more than 2 hours will result in a failing grade.

Disability and Academic Integrity Statements

Disability Statement:

Students with disabilities needing accommodations to fully participate in this class should contact the Education Access Center (EAC and formerly Disability Resource Center). All accommodations must be approved through the EAC prior to being implemented. To learn more about the accommodation process visit the EAC’s website at

Academic Integrity Statement:

Students found responsible for more than one act of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Student Conduct Board for a sanctioning hearing. The Board will review the student’s record of academic dishonesty for possible further sanctioning, which may include suspension and/or expulsion from Boise State University

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UNIVERSITY POLICY # 2050

Diversity Statement:

This is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment for students of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities/variances, ages, religion, economic classes, and ability statuses. As such, you will be encouraged and challenged to use language and basic counseling techniques that are respectful, inclusive, representative and culturally appropriate

COURSE SCHEDULE
Date / Topic / Time/Activity/Speaker
Fri 4/7 / Syllabus and Catching up
Student Presentations
Pizza with Faculty
Student Presentations
Self-Care / 4-5pm
5-6pm: Student Lead
6-7pm:Dr. Raissa Miller; Dr. Regino Moro; Dr. Laura Gallo; Dr. Aida Midgett
7-8pm: Student Lead
8-9pm
Sat 4/8 / Student Presentations
Welcome to the Real World: Schools, Private Practice & Community Counseling
Trauma & Private Practice
Lunch Break
Obtaining & Maintaining Licensure
Private Practice, Professional Affiliation & Value Conflicts
Closure Activities Exit Survey / 8-9am: Student Lead
9-10:30am:
Marnae Walker, LPC, NCC;
Kristin Shearer, MA, NCC;
Cristina Medrano, MA, NCC; and
Toby Baldwin, LPC, NCC
10:30-12pm: Lindsey McConnell-Soong, LCPC, NCC
12-1pm
1-2pm:Alana
2-3pm: Tim DeSantis, LCPC;
Jamie Van, LPC
3-4:30pm