Consequently, participation points are based on attendance, punctuality, degree of involvement in group exercises, discussions, and the instructor's assessment of the student's quality and quantity of interaction during class. Each student will serve as a group leader of a simulated group of the student's choice as developed in their Final Project. The other class members will role play members of this group. Students are to develop a paper of approximately 5 - 8 pages in total length in which they survey the literature on a particular aspect of group counseling that is relevant to their individual interests and career development. APA format is to be followed.
Confidentiality is a basis of developing group trust.
Therefore, for personal information that is self-disclosed, students are asked and expected to respect the privacy of their classmates and NOT discuss such information outside of class . This statement is especially true for learning the group leadership skills without which you cannot expect to be successful as a counselor. Students who miss class for other reasons will be expected to drop the course . When absences do occur, the student and instructor will determine how the student can compensate for the loss of classroom time. Classroom interactions are expected to conform to the policies of the University as well as to the ethical standards of the counseling profession.