Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - EDUC 323 D100

Introduction to Counselling Theories (3)

Class Number: 6543

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2024
    Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.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 introduces students to the major theoretical frameworks underlying the work of counsellors and educators. The course will also discuss how these different theoretical approaches are used in counselling practise.

  • The role of the professional counsellor
  • Ethics in counselling
  • Psychodynamic Theories
  • Behaviour Theories
  • Humanist Theories
  • Family & Post-modern Theories

Grading

  • Active participation in discussions, mini presentations, and in-class practise sessions 10%
  • Reading facilitation assignment (each student will lead a small group discussion with 6-8 students) 10%
  • Mid-term test 30%
  • End of term test 30%
  • Written case conceptualization paper 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

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

Only ebook available
ISBN: 9781305263727

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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