The student is assisted in self assessment, exploration of occupations, and in career decision making skills. This course is open to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree program and may be a requirement of that program. Overview of aspects of counseling with families.
Major focus is on family as a system and a variety of interventions.
Ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic considerations of family systems will be stressed. First semester in development of skills for student leaders through didactic experience, simulation exercises and practicum experiences. Second semester in student leadership training The development of skills for student leaders through didactic experience, simulation exercises and practicum experiences. Multicultural and ethical issues along with dealing with crisis situations will be covered. This course focuses on therapeutic care giving for the aged in institutional settings, addressing techniques for developing activities and responding to sensory changes and social needs of individuals.