Introduction to Counseling (PSY331)

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Introduction to Counseling (PSY331)

Formerly Introduction to Counseling (PSY250)

Course Category:

Psychology and Sociology - Maalot Educational Network

Length:

Classroom: 39 hours (13 weeks); Distance/Hybrid: varies.

Location:

Traditional classroom-based offered at Maalot, Jerusalem, and other authorized locations. Distance learning and hybrid options available.

Dates:

September 2009 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:

Traditional classroom model

Online/distance learning

Hybrid course/exam

Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define and structure the counseling situation; identify the elements of effective helping; conduct initial, fact-finding interviews for a mental-status examination; use the Egan model of helping and problem-solving; effectively use the self in the counseling process; outline Roger's theory of counseling; and apply specific skills which facilitate good communication and address problematic clients hostile and resistant to counseling.

Instruction:

Topics include the nature of helping relationships, goals in counseling skills and techniques, ethics in counseling, and the components of effective helping in a theoretical as well as a practical framework.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Psychology (2/11) (4/16 revalidation) (3/21 revalidation).

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