Seminary of Integration

Seminary of Integration (PSY-450)
Location:
Various: distance learning format

Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced)

Dates:
April 2020 - Present.

Subject Area:
Psychology and Allied Health

Number of Credits:
3

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: investigate the ethical and legal issues in the counseling practice; illustrate the counseling process and approaches to helping clients; analyze how crisis counseling differ from traditional counseling; assess how mental health counseling provides a broad overview of the general mental health settings and client issues; examine the characteristics of working as a professional counselor in schools, universities and career counseling; evaluate the principles of cultural diversity into the counseling process; investigate how treatment plans outline counseling outcomes expectations and interventions; investigate the theory and practical applications of supervision and consultation; examine why professional advocacy important; and examine outcome research to increase treatment efficacy.

Instruction:
Major topics include: general professional issues including advocacy and multicultural counseling, procedures for licensure, professional associations, ethical/legal issues, crisis intervention, consultation, supervision and research.

Credit Recommendation:
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Psychology or Introduction to Counseling (4/20).