COUC 510 - Theories of Counseling

COUC 510

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will participate in 4 Discussion Board Forums based on the counseling sessions and counseling theories in each module/week. For each forum, the student will be expected to discuss the ongoing counseling case. Each thread must be 300-350 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. Each thread must include at least 2 references in current APA format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 150-200 words, and must contain one reference in current APA format. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

The Counseling Project is divided into 3 parts: the Case Summary and Presenting Problems and 2 Conceptualization and Treatment Plans. The student will develop a short case summary about a fictional character (a TV, movie, or historical character is acceptable—but no cartoons or superheroes; this can also be a made-up character). This summary must be presented as if the fictional character is the client and the student is the therapist. The 2 Conceptualization and Treatment Plans are created using theories discussed throughout the course. Specific theories to choose from are detailed in the instructions found in Blackboard. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

There are 3 open-book/open-notes exams required in this course. Each exam will have 25 multiple-choice questions based on the assigned readings. Each exam has a 1-hour time limit to choose the correct answers. (MLO: A, B, E)