In addition to an overview of developmental stages and developmental tasks which children face, the course will include exploration and experimentation with various and unique methods used in developmental counseling. A basic course in counseling theories and techniques. A basic counseling laboratory course to provide supervised beginning level, practical counseling experience in the college, school or agency setting through successful completion of a minimum of five counseling interviews with each of two clients. Weekly seminars where student interviews and analyses are evaluated. Demonstration tapes, readings, and faculty conferences are used.
Students are responsible for obtaining counselees with advisement and approval of instructor.
This course is designed for students in education, psychology, and other behavioral sciences as a first course in assessment and evaluation. Although not required as a prerequisite, previous basic knowledge of elementary statistical concepts will be helpful to students. The College Admissions and Selection Process is covered. Practice in use of materials through role-playing and demonstration. Technological and other trends as they relate to the counselor will also be reviewed.