WEEK DATE EVENT 1 Classroom Room 8/15 Basic Issues in Group Work – Introduction to Group Work Chapter 1 2 Internet 8/22 YOU: The Group Counselor Chapter 2 3 Internet 8/29 Ethical and Legal Issues in Group Counseling Do’s and Don’ts of Working a Group Chapter 3 Note: Selection of Individual facilitation subjects and group project assignments 4 Internet 9/5 Group Process Forming a Group Initial Stage of a Group Chapters 4 and 5 5 Internet 9/12 Moving Right Along Transition Stage of the Group Chapter 6 6 Internet 9/19 Let’s Get to Work Working Stage of a Group Final Stage of a Group Chapters 7 and 8 Review 7 Internet 9/26 Mid-Term Exam 8 In class 10/3 Individual Group Facilitation Group Research 9 In class 10/10 Facilitating Groups for Children/Individual Group Facilitation Chapter 9 10 In class 10/17 Facilitating Groups for Adolescents/Individual Group Facilitation Chapter 10 11 In class 10/24 Facilitating Groups for Adults/Group Project Work Chapter 11 12 In class 10/31 Facilitating Groups for the Elderly/Group Project Work 13 In class 11/7 Individual Group Facilitations/Group Project Work 14 In class 11/14 Group Project Presentations 15 In class 11/21 THANKSGIVING BREAK 16 In class 11/28 Group Project Presentations - Review 17 Internet 12/5 FINAL EXAM Grading Policy:
* A minimum grade of “C” is required for successful completion of this class as well as all other General Education courses, Support courses, and Major courses for the Human Services program. Attendance Policy Class attendance (both face to face and online) and full participation is required of all students in all classes. A student may be withdrawn for excessive absences (both unexcused and excused) and/or not actively participating in the course. An absence may be excused by the instructor only if it is determined to be an extenuating circumstance, some of which could include a death in the family, hospitalization or emergency room visit. If you are requesting an excused absence due to an extenuating circumstance you must submit the proper documentation to verify the reason for the absence. The instructor must be notified as soon as possible, preferably before missing the class. Communication with your instructor is required for any absence. The documentation must be provided to the Human Services program office via fax or email. The instructor has the discretion to determine if the excuse and documentation meet the criteria for an approved excused absence or an extension on an assignment. Active participation requires your attendance in face to face class meetings and online lessons. Face to Face Classes: Active participation means that you come to class. Further, you must be on time, participate in face to face discussions, group activities, and all learning scenarios. You MUST attend class meetings to learn, practice and meet the stated objectives (MLOs) of each course. Online Classes: Active participation in online classes includes completion of all lesson assignments (reflections, discussions, exams, quizzes, research papers, etc.) by the due date. The program has PLO’s and MLOs for each course. In order to accomplish the PLOs of the program and MLOs of each course, all assignments must be completed. Zero grades are not acceptable. All coursework must be completed to remain in the courses and successfully complete them. Academic Support / Life Issues Resources: