Couns Psych - Prac - Res

Catalog description

Introduction to the specific discipline of counseling psychology. Topics include: the history of counseling psychology, current definitions of the discipline, current issues in the field, specific areas of focus within counseling psychology (e.g., career counseling, primary prevention, health counseling, remedial therapy, etc.), the structure and leadership in Division 17 of the American Psychological Association, orientation to ethical and standards of professional practice, and current topics (e.g., sports psychology, eco-counseling).