Fall 2021 - EDUC 323 D100

Introduction to Counselling Theories (3)

Class Number: 5273

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • 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 is designed to introduce students to the major theories underlying the work of counselling and psychotherapy. The course will examine a range of theories, including psychodynamic, existential, cognitive-behavioral, feminist, and developmental frameworks. There will be an overarching focus on the sociocultural contextualization of theory and practice throughout the course. Implicit assumptions about human nature, and interpersonal interactions will be challenged, discussed and explored.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

By the end of the course you are expected to have a solid understanding of the major theoretical and applied aspects of leading counselling theories, as well as a basic idea of their strengths and weaknesses. This knowledge may serve as a foundation in the development of a personal approach to counselling.

Grading

  • Class attendance and participation 12%
  • Learning portfolio 40%
  • Quizzes (online on canvas) 20%
  • Theory exploration/Team Comp. Paper 28%

NOTES:

There is no final exam for this course.

REQUIREMENTS:

Assignments in the course will provide students with an opportunity to become familiar with a variety of theoretical approaches and their implications and applications to human behavior and experience. Detailed descriptions of assignments will be distributed at the first class.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Access to an APA 7th edition style guide.

REQUIRED READING:

Corey, Gerald. (2016). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy. (10th ed.) Belmon, CA: Brooks/Cole.

9th edition (ISBN: 9780840028547 also acceptable)
ISBN: 9781305263727

RECOMMENDED READING:

Jones-Smith, Elsie (2012). Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: An integrative approach. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
ISBN: 9781412910040

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

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Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.