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Fall 2018 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-1311- Section: 50 Counseling Theories |
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| Instructor | Linda White | ||||||||
| whitel@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6356 | ||||||||
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| Description | An examination of major theories and current treatment modalities used in the field of counseling | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
1. Identify major counseling theories, key figures, their philosophy, and key Concepts. 2. Define and explain techniques relevant to the various theories. 3. Identify major approaches to treatment. 4. Identify the attitudes and skills that are essential to becoming an effective multicultural counselor. |
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| Core Objectives |
An examination of the major theories and current treatment modalities used in the field of counseling. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of essential characteristics of an effective Counselor. 2. Demonstrate basic knowledge, skills, and attitude that are essential to becoming an effective multicultural counselor. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of a framework for making ethical decisions and issues related to multicultural counseling. 4. Demonstrate basic knowledge of key concepts and commonly used techniques of psychoanalytic therapy, existential philosophy and therapy, humanistic psychology and person centered therapy. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the key concepts and central characteristics that unite the field of behavior therapy( including Cognitive, CBT and Reality Therapy). |
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| Textbooks |
Textbook/Reference Materials Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: 10th Ed; Gerald Corey; ISBN: 978-0-8400-2854-9 Motivational Interviewing: 3rd Ed; William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick; ISBN: 978-160918-227-4 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Review Table 1.1 pg 10-11, Table 15.5 pg. 477-478 Introduction of Stan, pgs. 9-12 Read chapters: 1-3 From Theory & Practice Discuss chapters 1-3 PowerPoint Introduction & Overview Discuss Psychoanalytic & Adlerian Therapy: Discuss Existential Therapy Interactive Activity on Person Centered & Gesalt Blackboard Assignment on Person- Centered Interactive Activity on CBT Midterm Exam Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Discuss (MI) Blackboard Assignment Discuss (MI) Interactive Activity on (MI) Jeopardy Game on Theories Final Exam |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Review Table 1.1 pg 10-11, Table 15.5 Introduction of Stan Theory & Practice Discuss chapters 1-3 PowerPoint Introduction & Overview Discuss Psychoanalytic & Adlerian Therapy: Discuss Existential Therapy Interactive Activity on Person Centered & Gesalt Blackboard Assignment on Person- Centered. Read chapters 9-10 Interactive Activity on CBT Midterm Exam Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Discuss (MI) Blackboard Assignment Discuss (MI) Interactive Activity on (MI) Jeopardy Game on Theories Final Exam |
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| Final Exam Date | December 11, 2018 - 2:00 PM Through December 11, 2018 - 2:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
GRADING POLICY AND EVALUATION Grading Scale: (sample 10- point scale) A B C D F 100-90 89-80 79-70 69-60 59 - below |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
GRADING OF ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS Place your detailed grading information here. Include specifics on how each type of assessment ties to the grading scale and how late assignments are dealt with. Interactive Activities 15% Discussion Board 20% Mid-Term Exam 25% Jeopardy Game 10% Final Exam 30% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies | By Appointment only | ||||||||
| Attendance Policy |
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Students should log into the course each day and check emails and announcements. You will need to notify instructor prior to absence, to receive opportunity for make –up work. Assignments, Quizzes & Exam. |
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| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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| Important Information | |||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||
| Other | By Appointment only | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||