Counseling Diverse Populations. Study of value systems and behavior patterns of diverse Populations as well as variables related to age, gender, life style, language, religion, Social class, geography, and developmental Stage. Provides counselors and mental health specialists with knowledge of diverse life Styles in order to be more effective in serving the needs of persons from diverse populations. Consultation in Human Service Settings. Explores the major models, Strategies, and methodologies of consulting in the context of human Service agencies.
Students practice consulting techniques and evaluate various approaches.
Provides understanding of the dynamics of small groups through a survey of the research literature and experience in Small group interaction and observation. This Seminar explores the unique role of the human development counselor in the use of Preventive, community-based methods for working with counselees. Attention is paid to the development of programs that use both experiential and environmental approaches for working with normal populations. Research in Counseling. A survey of research conducted on the process of counseling.