(PSYC 450) Psychotherapy
Examines theories and techniques associated with various psychotherapeutic approaches. Ethical, legal, and social issues related to therapies are discussed. Course does not teach therapeutic techniques.
Credit Hours | 3.0 Lecture |
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Prerequisites | PSYC 111, PSYC 210, and PSYC 340 |
Offered | Fall |
Programs | Psychology Minor, Psychology (BS) |
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of the major theories of counseling and research related to each theory.
- Read, analyze, interpret, and evaluate research and other professional literature on counseling theories.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental issues, communication skills, and conditions related to the establishment of a counseling relationship.
- Demonstrate the skills in utilizing specific counseling techniques inherent in each theoretical approach.
- Identify the major ethical issues in counseling and develop a position on these issues.
- Integrate theoretical and experiential learning in order to form a personal model of the counseling process.
- Model various techniques and communication skills of counseling through in class and video demonstrations.