CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Study of the major counseling theories. (Survey of contemporary theories and techniques of counseling, the counseling process, comparison of various theoretical approaches, introduction to professional and ethical issues in counseling.)
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of the course is to expose you to a variety of contrasting theoretical models underlying both individual and group practice in counseling.
Specific objectives are:
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lecture, video, small group activities, and class discussion.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
(Additional information about this activity is provided in the following pages.)
EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESS:
Students will have the opportunity to earn up to two hundred (200) points
during the semester. Point totals for the assignments are as follows:
Attendance & Class Participation 20 Unit Quiz (x4 @ 20 points each) 80 Concept Paper (100 points total) Written product 75 Oral defense 25 Course Total 200 Grading criteria: 181 - 200 points = A 161 - 180 points = B 141 - 160 points = C 121 - 140 points = D < 120 points = FCONCEPT PAPER
* Quality of Writing
Write directly and informally, yet write in Standard English. I encourage you
to use personal examples and to support your points with these examples when
appropriate. Make sure your papers reflect graduate-level writing skills. Use
compete sentences, develop your paragraphs, check your spelling, and put
together a paper that reflects quality. You might ask a classmate to proofread
your paper.
* Physical Guideline
* Evaluation of Concept Paper
The written portion of the Concept Paper will be evaluated using the following
criteria:
Content - comprehensiveness, appropriateness, quality........(31 points) Evidence of critical analysis................................(10 points) Organization & logical development of materials..............(10 points) Documentation - form and adequacy of resources/references....( 8 points) Clarity of communication.....................................( 8 points) Quality of writing - grammar, spelling, etc..................( 8 points) Total 75 points
The Oral Defense of the Concept Paper will be evaluated using the following
criteria:
Organization of materials................(10 points) Clarity of communication.................(10 points) Face Validity (is it believable).........( 5 points) Total 25 points
The points you earn for the Oral Defense will be determined by a composite of instructor and peer assessments of the presentation.
TEXT:
Corey, G. (1996). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (5th Ed.) Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Seminar #1: Course Overview Ethical issues in counseling (Chapter 3) Seminar #2: Psychoanalytic Therapy (Chapter 4) (Dr. Palmer in Chicago - Visiting Professor Dr. Glen Hendren) Seminar #3: Adlerian Therapy (Chapter 5) * QUIZ #1 - (Psychoanalytic) Seminar #4: Existential Therapy (Chapter 6) Seminar #5: Person-Centered Therapy (Chapter 7) * QUIZ #2 - (Adlerian & Existential) Seminar #6: Gestalt Therapy (Chapter 8) Reality Therapy (Chapter 9) Seminar #7: Behavior Therapy (Chapter 10) * QUIZ #3 - (Person-centered, Gestalt, & Reality) Seminar #8: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Chapter 11) Seminar #9: Family Systems Therapy (Chapter 12) * QUIZ #4 - (Behavioral & Cognitive) Seminar #10: Oral defense of Concept Paper - Final Examination
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Students needing accommodation for any specific disability are required by law
to initiate the request process. If you haven't already made arrangements and
wish to discuss any accommodation needs you may have, my office hours,
telephone numbers, and e-mail address are included at the end of this syllabus.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
The academic honesty policies of Mississippi State University will be adhered
to in this class. Grades and degrees earned by dishonest means devalue those
earned by all students. Therefore, it is important that students are aware of
and adhere to the University's policy on academic honesty. Academic dishonesty
involves acts that may subvert or compromise the integrity of the educational
process.
CAVEAT:
The information and schedule of events contained in this syllabus are subject to change due to a variety of social and/or environmental variables.
INFORMATION ACCESS:
This syllabus and other general course information are available on my webpage
at the following address: http://ra.msstate.edu/~cpalmer/rehab.html
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE HOURS: