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Fanos, J. Psychology 165
Psychology 165 Section 02: Theory and Methods of Counseling
San Jose State University
Spring Semester 2008; Monday & Wednesday 9:00a.m.-10:15 p.m. DMH 359
Office Hours: Monday 10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m. & 4:30-5:30 p.m.; 8:45 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. & by appointment
Office Room DMH320. Phone 408-924-5622
Joanna H. Fanos, Ph.D.; email
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Major theories of behavioral change, with emphasis on counseling of persons with problems in occupational, social, family and individual adjustment. Prerequisite: PSYC 1.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. The understanding of the theories and research in counseling, and the application for issues confronted in one's own life;
2. The development of theoretical and analytical skills for understanding research in the social sciences.
REQUIRED TEXT
Corey G. (2005). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 7th ed. (Wadsworth: Cengage) ISBN:0-534-53605-0
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Midterm(in-class multiple choice, 50 questions)1/3
Research Paper1/3
Final Exam (in-class multiple choice, 50 questions)1/3
Optional Oral Presentation Extra Credit
EXAMS
Questions on the exams will be taken from material covered in the textbook as well as material covered only in class. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UP EXAMS FOR EITHER THE MIDTERM OR THE FINAL.
PAPER
One paper, about 6 pages in length, is required. Students are to select one situation that falls within the field of counseling that has personal meaning in their own lives & critique relevant theory and literature. I must approve all topics well in advance of the due date. References ONLY must be in APA style. I encourage showing me early outlines, drafts etc. Papers will have points deduced for each day late.
OPTIONAL ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Extra Credit)
The oral presentation should be 12 minutes, with an additional 3 minutes for response to questions from the class. Once you sign up to do a presentation this is a commitment; if you have signed up and do not present, points will be deducted from your overall grade in the course.
GRADING: A+/97-100, A/93-96, A-/ 90-92; B+/ 87-90, B/83-86, B-/80-82; and so forth. The optional oral presentation, if satisfactory, is worth 3 points in your overall grade.
SEMESTER SCHEDULE
Week 1 (Jan 23)
Introduction & Overview
Week 2 (Jan 28; Jan 30 No Class)
The Counselor: Person and Professional
Read: Chapters 1 & 2
Week 3 (Feb 4 & 6)
Ethical Issues in Counseling Practice
Read: Chapter 3
Week 4 (Feb 11 & 13)
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Read: Chapter 4
Week 5 (Feb 18 & 20)
Adlerian Therapy
Read: Chapter 5
Week 6 (Feb 25 & 27)
Existential Therapy
Read: Chapter 6
Week 7 (March 3 & 5)
March 3 Review
March 5 Midterm (Chapters 1-6)
Week 8 (March 10 & 12)
Person-Centered Therapy
Read: Chapter 7
Week 9 (March 17 & 19)
Gestalt Therapy
Read: Chapter 8
Week 10 (March 24 & 26) SPRING BREAK NO CLASS
Week 11 (March 31 Holiday No Class, April 2)
Reality Therapy
Read: Chapter 9
Week 12 (April 7 & 9)
Behavior Therapy
Read: Chapter 10
Week 13 (April 14 & 16)
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
Read: Chapter 11
Oral Presentations
Week 14 (April 21 & 23)
Feminist Therapy
Read: Chapter 12
April 21 RESEARCH PAPERS DUE
Week 15 (April 28 & 30)
Postmodern Approaches
Read: Chapters 13
Oral Presentations
Week 16 (May 5 & 7)
Family Systems Therapy
Read: Chapter 14
Oral Presentations
Week 16 (May 12)
An Integrative Perspective & Case Illustration
Read: Chapters 15 & 16
Review
Oral Presentations
May 21 (Wed)7:15 a.m. FINAL EXAM (Chapters 7-16)
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