Theories of Counseling

Catalog description

This course will examine the major approaches to psychotherapy through critical review of the theoretical assumptions, historical influences, process and outcome research, techniques of intervention and relevant context for the major theoretical paradigms. Professional and ethical issues, contemporary topics and issues of fundamental conceptualization skill development will be addressed. This course does not prepare students to function as counselors; rather it is designed to provide meaningful preparation for pursuit of post-Baccalaureate training. Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.