HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARTS and SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE IN INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Counseling COURSE CODE: INCOUN
NUMBER OF UNITS: 3 units CONTACT HOURS: 3 hours
Pre-requisite subject/s: INTROPSY, STATPSY
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Quizzes, Exercises/Simulations, Case Analyses, Major Examination
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the nature, scope, and skills used in counseling and other psychological interventions. This course also discusses the roles, functions, and ethical considerations involved in implementing psychological intervention. Emphasis is on various cognitive, affective, and behavioral approaches in counseling.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, students are expected to:
1. Apply the basic skills in counseling through practice and simulation.
2. Model counselor characteristics essential to becoming an effective counselor.
3. Analyze ethical and multicultural issues in counseling based on applicable ethical standards and multicultural frameworks in practice.
4. Evaluate techniques and approaches in counseling based on theoretical orientation, practical application and effectiveness.
5. Demonstrate ability to integrate theoretical concepts into one’s personal foundational knowledge, skills and attitudes.
COURSE CONTENT
MIDTERM PERIOD FINAL PERIOD
1. Overview of Counseling 5. Adler’s Individual Counseling
2. Ethical, Legal and Multicultural Issues in Counseling
3. The Counseling Process and Basic Counseling Skills
4. Psychoanalytic Therapy
6. Existential Therapy
7. Person-Centered Therapy 8. Gestalt Therapy
9. Behavior Therapy 10. Cognitive Therapy 11. Reality Therapy
12. Postmodern Approaches
13. Integration of Theories and Approaches: Towards becoming an effective helper.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Grading Scheme: 70% Class Standing & 30% Major Examination(s) Formula:
CSM- Class Standing Midterms ME- Midterm Examination CSF- Class Standing Final FE- Final Examination Final Grade = 70% (CSM) + 30% (ME) + 70% (CSF) + 30% FE)
60% Passing References:
1. Corey, G (2017). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy 10th ed.
CA, USA: Brooks/Cole.
2. Ivey, A.E. & Ivey, M.B, & Zalaquett, C.P. (2016). Essentials of Intentional Interviewing: Counseling in a Multicultural World 3rd ed. California, USA:
Thomson Brooks/Cole.
3. Egan, G. (2002). Exercises in Helping Skills: A Manual to Accompany The Skilled Helper 7th ed. California, USA: Brooks/Cole.
4. Egan, G. (2018). Student Workbook Exercises for Egan's the Skilled Helper, 11th. California, USA: Brooks/Cole.
5. Nystul, M.S. (2016). Introduction to Counseling: An Art and Science Perspective 5th ed. CA: Sage.
