Orientation to the Counseling Profession

Catalog description

This course is recommended as the initial class in a student’s program and provides an introduction to the counseling profession. Content includes the roles of counselors and related professionals in various settings, professional goals and objectives, emerging trends, professional associations, ethical codes and decision-making models, ethical/legal considerations, the historical development of counseling, and current credentialing and preparation standards for counselors. A grade of B or better is required in COUN 501 to meet program requirements for the MS-Counseling programs. Corequisites: COUN 510 .