PRINCIPLES OF COUNSELING

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Principles of the roles and functions of professional counselors are discussed and practiced in a laboratory setting, including relationship building, conducting interviews and the counseling process. Professional issues as they relate to ethics, legal considerations, scope of practice, mental health service delivery, multicultural concerns, and the value of professional organizations are explored. This course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to define and explore the various roles/tasks of professional counselors, including case conceptualization, prevention, intervention, referral, and termination. Students will develop a working knowledge of counseling skills, processes, and procedures. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO MS COUNSELING PROGRAM OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR