Study is made of the social, cultural, and economic changes which influence the life styles of the various populations in America today. The services provided in a comprehensive program of guidance and counseling are discussed. A study is made of the dynamics of human behavior with emphasis on understanding dysfunction as well as the basic nature of human beings who successfully cope with the problems that confront them in everyday life. Attention is given to development of emotional health in personal and social contexts such as home, school, work, and marriage. A comprehensive study is made of the major theories of counseling.
Attention is given to systematic ways of viewing the counseling process.
Divergences and convergences among theories are examined for practical application. This course is designed to assist the counselor in developing and initiating a comprehensive career education program. A study is made of the world of work as well as the dynamics and developmental aspects of vocational choice. Emphasis is also placed on the use of occupational information, test scores, personal data, grades, and other pertinent information in working with students individually and in groups. Study is made of types and methods of educational research, the collecting, analyzing and sharing of data with the pubic.