PSYC 260 - Introduction to Counseling (PILOT COURSE)

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100
This course provides a general overview of counseling theories, an introduction to counseling techniques, the conditions which facilitate an effective counseling relationship, and stages in the counseling process. lt is designed to enhance students’ awareness of the field of counseling, including processes, theories, and specialties as well as diversity of professional counseling paradigms.

Pilot course, spring 2024

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: Students will be able to:

Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class, and gender.
Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
Describe major concepts and theories of at least one discipline in the social sciences.
Demonstrate an understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena.
Describe ethical principles that guide counselors in therapy.
Demonstrate basic stages in establishing a therapeutic relationship in the counseling process,
Analyze values, attitudes, and biases related to counseling.
Understand the importance of multicultural competence in the practice of counseling.
Recognize how personal values, attitudes, and prejudice impact the counseling session and client.

Repeatable: No
CIP Code: 42.2899