EDCO 811 - Marriage Counseling

EDCO 811 Discussion Board Forums (4)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 500 words based on the module/week’s Reading & Study material and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 350 words.

EDCO 811 Research Paper

EDCO 811 Research Paper Topic

The student will submit a topic with a 200-word rationale, including at least 5 cited sources, detailing why the topic he/she chose is relevant to marital counseling.

EDCO 811 Research Paper Outline

The student will submit an outline in current APA format to include at least 10 sources.

EDCO 811 Research Paper Final

The student will write a 15-page research paper on 1 of several provided marital topics. Five sources must come from peer-reviewed research/journal articles. The paper must integrate biblical, as well as theoretical/clinical, counseling principles; include a title page, abstract, and reference pages (not included in the 15 page requirement); use current APA format; and have at least 10 references from current sources (5 must come from peer-reviewed research/journal articles).

EDCO 811 Marriage Therapist Interview and Summary

The student will conduct an interview with a licensed marriage therapist/mental health professional, synthesize the interview, and submit a 4-page summary (not including Title Page or References) in current APA format. There are no required references for this assignment; however, any citations listed must be on a separate reference page and in current APA format.

EDCO 811 Case Study and Management Analyses (2)

The student will read 2 provided case studies and write a detailed summary utilizing the format and structure found in the Case Study and Management Analysis Form. Each Case Study and Management Analysis must be 5 pages (not including Title Page or References); have at least 5 references from current sources; be written in current APA format; and have at least 2 pages devoted to the integration of the selected theoretical model.

EDCO 811 Exams (4)

The student will complete 4 open-book/open-notes exams that will consist of 25 multiple choice questions from the required Reading & Study material. Each exam will have a 1-hour and 15-minute time limit.