EPS520 Theories and Practice of Guidance and Counseling

This course provides graduate students with an understanding of the role of guidance and counseling in a variety of public and private settings. An in-depth presentation of different therapeutic strategies will be explored in order to provide the student with an opportunity to understand which treatment approaches are most appropriate given the individual and family problems which are frequently presented in counseling and/or therapeutic relationships. Students will have an opportunity to practice these strategies within the context of the class. Emphasis will be placed on how the psychologist working in the schools can integrate counseling techniques to facilitate therapeutic change. The application of counseling approaches to culturally diverse populations will also be explored. 3 semester hours