EDCO 841 - Crisis & Current Issues in Pastoral Counseling

EDCO 841

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 400–500 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and include at least 2 scholarly sources and 1 biblical integration in addition to any course textbook citations. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 200–250 words, and must contain at least 1 scholarly reference and 1 biblical integration in addition to course texts. Current APA format must be used. Discussion Board Forums are split between 2 modules/weeks for this course. Both the thread and the reply are graded, with the points being allotted in the module/week when replies are due.

The student will use the system described in the assignment instructions to complete Book Reviews of 3 of the required textbooks. Each Book Review must be 1,400–2,000 words and use current APA format.

The student will complete a PowerPoint Presentation based on 1 of the pre-approved topics provided by the instructor. This presentation must contain at least 40 slides of content and 10 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks. A visual illustration must be present on each slide. At least 1 biblical integration must be included and current APA format must be used.

The student will use the format and materials in the Paleg & Jongsma text to develop a 4-page Treatment Plan covering the first 4 weeks of client sessions.

The student will interview 5 individuals who have gone through some type of violence-related trauma. Each interview will be approximately 15 minutes. The results must be transcribed into a composite 300–400-word summary. Current APA format must be used.

The student will write a 12–15-page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on the topic provided. The paper must include at least 12 scholarly references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.