Intro to Counseling

Catalog description

This course covers an introduction to major theoretical approaches to counseling and counseling techniques. Students will become familiar with the foundational theories behind counseling approaches. They will develop a working knowledge of the critical components of the counseling relationship, basic listening, interviewing and counseling skills, and ethical issues in counseling. Role-playing exercises will be utilized in class to demonstrate and practice counseling skills. Students will learn the importance of developing a counseling approach that matches their personal style. This may also be taken for non-credit (see COU551).