Emphasis is placed on understanding and applying knowledge and skills of career development activities in appropriate counseling settings. An overview of the roles and functions of counselors in community counseling settings. Organizational and administrative structures of human services agencies as well as staffing patterns, clientele and interagency relationships are examined. The study of current social and cultural issues which shape human behavior and affect the practice of counseling. Emphasis is placed on multicultural counseling and issues such as gender, aging, sexuality, poverty, special needs, etc., are addressed.
Students take, administer, score and record the results of various standardized tests.
The uses of sociometric techniques and other appraisal techniques are reviewed and evaluated. This course views loss as a broad, inclusive experience across the lifespan. Skills and interventions for grief counseling are developed. Developmental risks for all ages are explored. This course deals with the application of counseling theory to the practical interview situation.