Upon completion of this course, the student should have an understanding of the role and function of groups, group members, and group facilitators. This course provides the student with the understanding of the emotional, social, psychological, and physical needs of children and youth. Emphasis is placed on the influences and responsibilities of natural and surrogate parents and the nature and cause of the more common problems of children and youth. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to assist with problem prevention and common problem resolution for these age groups. This course includes the study of the needs for making adjustments to retirement, activities, and hobbies for the older person, and community agencies available for the aged.
Emphasis is placed on common psychological and physical problems for the aging.
Upon completion of this course, students will have learned techniques in helping the elderly accept the changes in later life and informing them of the many services available to them. This course introduces the student to some of the problems facing minorities and the importance of the counselor's knowledge of and sensitivity to the experiences of the minority client. Upon completion of this course, the student will have an understanding of how to establish a counseling relationship with culturally diverse clients. This course is an introduction to the pertinent factors involved in the prevention, use, and abuse of alcohol and drugs. Emphasis is placed on a basic orientation to the field of alcohol and drug education and treatment.