SYLLABUS
Theories Of Counseling And Psychotherapy
INSTRUCTOR:Edward Neukrug, Ed.D.
COURSE NUMBER: Coun 650
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of major counseling theories and practices. The primary focus is on providing students with a theoretical foundation upon which to develop their counseling approach. To obtain an overview of theory, practice, methods, basic principles, and concepts used in educational settings and community agencies by counselors.
PURPOSE OF COURSE: The purpose of this course is to have students gain an understanding of the major theoretical orientations of counseling. By the end of the course students should be able to distinguish various theoretical orientations, know how various theories are applied, and begin to be able to articulate a theoretical orientation of their own.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1)Understand the purpose of a theory.
2)Read a biographical sketch and learn about the major theorist of each theory.
3)Articulate the view of human nature of each theory.
4)Understand key concepts of the various theoretical orientations.
5)Learn the major techniques of each theory.
6)Understand the therapeutic process of each theory.
7)Review the social, cultural, and spiritual issues related to each theory.
8)Examine the efficacy of each theory.
9)Examine one’s own view of human nature.
10)Develop one’s own theory based on one’s view of human nature
11)Be able to apply knowledge learned to case studies.
12)Have knowledge of ethical, professional, and legal issues as they apply to the use of counseling theories with clients.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1)Text readings as assigned.
2)View web-based or DVD role-plays
3)Listen to “Stories About Famous Therapists” on the web
4)Take exams and complete paper
ACCOMMODATING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS:
In accordance with university policy, a student who wishes to receive some instructional accommodation, because of a documented sensory and/or learning disability, should meet with the instructor to discuss this accommodation.
GRADING: Point Spread for Grade Determination
92.1..to..100.....=..A...... 78..to..79.9..=..B-
90.....to....92.....=..A-...... 75..to..77.9..=..C+
85.....to....89.9..=..B+...... 70..to..74.9..=..C
80.....to....84.9..=..B...... 68..to..69.9..=..C-
EVALUATION
33.3%: Midterm
33.3% Final
33.3%: Paper (Your Theory of Counseling)
Attendance: See Policy on Blackboard
HONORS PLEDGE:
"I pledge to support the honor system of OldDominionUniversity. I will refrain from any form of academic dishonest or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a member of the academic community, it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violators of the honor system. I will report to Honor Council hearings if summoned." By attending OldDominionUniversity you have accepted the responsibility to abide by this code. This is an institutional policy approved by the Board of Visitors.
TEXT:
Neukrug, E. (2008). Theories of counseling and psychotherapy (In Progress). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. Retrieve from Blackboard.
OFFICE HOURS: Office hours are by appointment. Dr. Neukrug can be reached at 683-6497 or at respectively.Office number: 249-2, EducationBuilding.
COURSE SEQUENCING:This course is one of the conditional status courses in the master’s program in counseling and should be taken after, or concurrently with, Coun 601 and Coun 633. Students who are not admitted in the program and wish to take the course should obtain permission from the instructor.
COURSE CONTENT:
Class 1: Introduction and Overview
Class 2: Psychoanalysis
Class 3: Analytical Therapy
Class 4: Individual Psychology
Class 5: Behavioral Therapy
Class 6: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Class 7: Cognitive Therapy
Class 8: Midterm (March 4)
Class 9: Existential Therapy
Class 10: Person-Centered Therapy
Class 11: Gestalt Therapy
Class 12 Narrative Therapy
Class 13 Solution-Focused Therapy
Class 14 Reality Therapy (Papers Due)
Class 15 Papers Due/Final Review (April 29)
Class 16 Final (May 6)
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