EPSY 636 - Counseling Theories

Units: 3
Current theories of counseling and psychotherapy; development of individual counseling approach.

Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

important major psychotherapy theories.
Basic skills & techniques related to the major psychotherapy theories.
How to apply these theories, skills & techniques to working with culturally diverse clients
Facilitating communication and professional, collaborative relationships in psychotherapy settings.
Common problems and patterns of problematic interactions clients bring to therapy.
Integrating strategies to work with clients of diverse cultures.
Applying an Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice model of service delivery.