Some consideration of consultation strategies, systemic skills and psychological education models used by psychological counselors and psychotherapists. Critical examination of major theories of career development and vocational counseling. Sources of occupational materials and analysis of their use and distribution in counseling practice. Particular emphasis placed upon a systems orientation to consultation services within the context of a developmental school counseling program. The evaluation and use of various psychological tests, scales and inventories in the assessment of intelligence, personality, interests and other human dimensions.
Emphasis is on the practical application of psychological assessment in counseling.
Collection, evaluation, application and interpretation of case data. A review of major theories, techniques and research in psychological counseling with families. Emphasis is on parent-child developmental problems and the role of interpersonal relationships within the total family. Students are involved in limited supervised family counseling experiences. Students observe and conduct family counseling sessions through the Psychology Department clinic under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member.