Summer 2021 - EDUC 323 D100

Introduction to Counselling Theories (3)

Class Number: 2480

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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 will be delivered remotely with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous teaching.

Prerequisites will not be waived for this class.




This course introduces students to the major theories guiding counselling and psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, existential, feminist and queer/LGBT, postmodern and constructivist approaches. Through lectures, readings, class activities, discussions, and videos, this course will consider the philosophical underpinnings of major theories, including their assumptions about human beings, social contexts, and change processes. This course invites consideration of the ethical issues, strengths and limitations, and practice implications of each of these theories. The approach to this course will also be focused on the development of critical self-reflexivity for recognition of how students’ positionalities impact their counselling values, approach, and strategies.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

By the end of the course, students 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. Students are also expected to gain awareness of their own beliefs, values, and assumptions about human beings and change processes and locate these in relationship to established counselling theories.

Grading

  • Participation and Attendance 15%
  • Discussion posts 15%
  • Intervention Video Critique Papers 20%
  • Learning portfolio 20%
  • Theory application paper 30%

NOTES:

There is no final exam for this course.

Prerequisites will not be waived for this class.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Jones-Smith, E. (2021) Theories of Counseling: An integrative approach. (3nd Ed.) Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
ISBN: 9781544384559

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2021

Teaching at SFU in summer 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods, but we will continue to have in-person experiential activities for a selection of courses.  Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).