Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - EDUC 323 E100

Introduction to Counselling Theories (3)

Class Number: 3564

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units including EDUC 220.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Survey of theories undergirding counsellor and teacher interventions aimed at promoting emotional growth, development and personal change. Examination of theories and their sociological, cultural and philosophical contexts. Exploration of links between frequently used interventions and the implicit theories underlying these strategies.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces students to numerous major theoretical frameworks underlying the work of counsellors and educators. The course will include a number of different theoretical approaches used in counselling practise. 

The course will be taught using a combination of teaching methods and learning strategies including a lecture-based format as well as group discussions, peer facilitation, student presentations and audio visual presentations. A major component of this course will require students to have read and reviewed videos prior to each class. 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course will provide an opportunity for students to:
- Become knowledgeable about the  major theoretical counselling frameworks used in counselling practise. Critically examine
  the philosophical underpinnings of each of these theoretical frameworks.
- Examine personal, social and economic contexts and assess how such factors influence the counselling experience of the
  counsellor and clients.
- Begin to formulate their own theory of counselling and to rationalize its use in a counselling situation/setting.

Grading

  • Class Participation: 10%
  • Reading Facilitation: 10%
  • Presentation: 25%
  • Paper - Case Conceptualization: 25%
  • In class midterm test: 15%
  • In class final test: 15%

NOTES:

Students will be graded on a number of different assessments including participation, reading facilitation, in-class presentations, written assignments and tests. A major component of this course will require students to have read and reviewed videos prior to each class.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Corey, G. (2016). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage.
(Students can also use the previous 9th edition: ISBN: 978-0840028549)
ISBN: 9781305937062

Registrar Notes:

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