Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2024 - EDUC 323 D100

Introduction to Counselling Theories (3)

Class Number: 4183

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: 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 provides an overview of theories of counselling and psychotherapy with a focus on the approach and implications of these theories when practiced within contemporary socio-cultural contexts. Students will examine a broad spectrum, such as psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, existential and humanistic, post-modern and multicultural theories, and will engage in critical reflection of such.

The course helps prepare students who are considering advanced study in counselling psychology. It is not sufficient preparation for professional practice as a counsellor or psychotherapist.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Critically examine philosophical assumptions that underlie your values & belief systems
  • Acquire knowledge in order to synthesize the prevailing theories of counselling
  • Examine social context and consider how gender, ethnicity, age, personal/sexual identity, SES, family, history, and other contexts influence your experiences and others’
  • Formulate a personal theory of counselling which is professionally defensible and personally relevant

Grading

  • Class Participation 10%
  • Reflective Summaries 20%
  • Team Workshop (Presentation & Written Component) 40%
  • Final Paper 30%

NOTES:

There is no final exam in this course.

Participation and completion of all assignments are a requirement of this course, as classes build on each other over the duration of the course.

If you are ill or otherwise unable to attend class, please notify me by email prior to the class, as attendance will be taken each week. It is also encouraged, and it can be helpful to arrange at the start of the course, to pair up with another student who can provide you with notes and information in the event you should need to miss a class.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage. ISBN: 9780357687734

OR

Corey, G. (2023). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy (11th ed.) Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage. ISBN: 9780357764466

 

Further required readings will be provided (e.g., Canvas).


ISBN: 9780357764466

RECOMMENDED READING:

American Psychological Association. (2020). Concise Rules of APA Style. 7th Ed. Paperback
e-text ISBN: 9781433832765


ISBN: 9781433832734

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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