| Prerequisite: Admission to the counselor education program or permission of instructor. This course provides an introduction to several models of counseling, including both theory and practice. Students will develop basic knowledge and skills associated with client-centered counseling, brief counseling, and cognitive-behavioral counseling. They will become familiar with the mechanics of counseling, including structuring sessions, establishing goals, and evaluating progress. Students will learn to assess their own suitability for a career in the counseling field and will become familiar with the basic counseling literature. |
