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Fall 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-1311 (Section: 60, CRN: 91434) Counseling Theories |
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| Instructor | Robert White | ||||||||||||||||
| whiterl@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6309 | ||||||||||||||||
| Office | Student Center - Room: 408 | ||||||||||||||||
| Office Hours | Office Hours Monday 6:30pm-7:30pm | ||||||||||||||||
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| Description | An examination of major theories and current treatment modalities used in the field of counseling | ||||||||||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Theories and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy: 11th Ed; Gerald Corey; ISBN-13: 978-0-357-76442-8 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | none | ||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 united in the field of behavior therapy (including Cognitive, CBT and Reality Therapy) |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
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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| Lecture Topics Outline |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
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| Final Exam Date | December 8, 2025 - 8:0 AM Through December 8, 2025 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Discussion Board 25% Assignments 25 % Quizzes/Tests 25% Attendance 25% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Students are to log into the course daily to check emails and announcements. Attending Zoom meeting and/ or watch recorded Zoom meeting and complete assignments are required. Discussion Board: The main discussion board page appears weekly with the discussion forum. Forums are made up of individual discussion threads that can be organized around a subject. A thread is a conversation within a forum that includes the initial post and all replies to it. When you access the forum, the thread appears. Each student must post an original thread and respond to at least two other students by the due date. A requirement of the original post must be at least 3 complete sentences. The post and responses are to be submitted by due date. The thread will open weekly on Mondays at 8:00 am and will close on Sundays at 11:59 pm. A five-point deduction will be taken from each response post not submitted. Quizzes & Exams will not be accepted late. * Special circumstances must apply. Email/Contact me personally. This will be a case-by-case review of the situation In addition, successful completion of this course requires a combination of the following: • Reading the textbook • Logging in regularly and actively participating online • Completing assignments • Participating in class activities If you are having difficulties, it is your responsibility to reach out to instructor or attend live sessions and get the classification, explanation, or additional instruction you may need. There is no short cut for success in this course; it requires reading (and probably re- reading), following instructions, managing time well and studying the material. |
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| Attendance Policy |
Attendance/Participation Requirements: 10 points will be deducted from attendance score after second unexcused absence. (Failure to attend scheduled class session with camera on) Students are to log into the course daily to check emails and announcements. Attending Scheduled virtual class meetings and/ or watch recorded virtual meetings and complete assignments are required. |
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| Additional Information |
Please Do Not Screen Shot any assignments to turn in. They will not be accepted. Personal Confidentiality: It is expected that this class will contain information that at times will be of a personal nature to many students. It is also expected that all students will maintain the dignity and respect of any personal stories shared within the group. I will be available to any student who wishes to discuss private matters regarding material in class/ If you feel you need professional counseling services, the College has a counseling center available to students, or I can furnish a referral for you. Core Rules of Netiquette: Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online. Your professor and fellow students wish to foster a safe online learning environment. All opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse. You are encouraged to comment, question, or critique an idea but you are not to attack an individual. Working as a community of learners, we can build a polite and respectful course community. · Do not dominate any discussion. · Give other students the opportunity to join in the discussion. · Do not use offensive language. Present ideas appropriately. · Be cautious in using Internet language. For example, do not capitalize all letters since this suggests shouting. · Popular emoticons such as ☺ or / can be helpful to convey your tone but do not overdo or overuse them and remember they are not appropriate as part of professional communication once licensed or functioning as a practicing clinician. · Avoid using vernacular and/or slang language. This could possibly lead to misinterpretation |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||||||||||
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