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The Wichita State University College of Education Spring Semester 2008

Course: CESP 803; Counseling Theory (3 credit hours) Faculty Member: Dr. Ginny Currin Office: 320 Hubbard Hall Office Hours: By appointment Office Address: 320 Hubbard Hall Office Hours: Before or after class by appointment Telephone: Home: Call between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM 733-8708 Cell: 350-4295

Office FAX: WSU office (316) 978-3102 E-mail Address: [email protected] www.drcurrin.com

Catalog Description: A study of selected theories of counseling.

Prerequisites: Admission to counseling or school psychology program or instructor’s consent.

Textbook(s) and Related Material: Required Texts:

Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Case Approach. 2/E Nancy L. Murdock, University of Missouri-Kansas City ISBN-10: 0132286521 http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_murdock_theories_2/ ISBN-13: 9780132286527 Publisher: Merrill Copyright: 2009 Format: Cloth; 608 pp Published: 01/18/2008

This class will be supported by a Blackboard extension. You will be required to login to complete certain tasks online. If you do not have a login, you must obtain a Shocker ID card before you receive a login to Blackboard. Please take care of this immediately.

Objectives:

Each student will be able to compare and contrast the nature of the various major theoretical positions in the following areas:

Human nature Major personality constructs Causes of pathology Counseling goals Major techniques Diagnosis and prognosis

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Technology Expectations: Using the Blackboard and the CD-ROM for integrative counseling, students will be able to integrate the theories as well as use them to develop their own personal theory of counseling.

Guiding Guiding Principles from Professional Related Principles Unit Guiding Program Document Standards Course Outcomes Assessment Conceptual (KSDE, The student will: Framework ASHA, (PR, HDD, CTA, NASP) T, CKS, C) Exams 1, 2, and 3 KSDE 4.K.1 Theory paper The Counseling Program is committed to preparing Understand the prospective school counselors major theories of CKS 1 to act with integrity and individual sensitivity to diversity as the counseling school counselor’s espoused theory is aligned with the counselor’s theory-in-use. Understand Theory paper CKS 1 The Counseling Program is KSDE 4.K.3 individual committed to preparing counseling prospective school counselors strategies and to act with integrity and methods sensitivity to diversity as the school counselor’s espoused

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theory is aligned with the counselor’s theory-in-use Exams 1, 2, and 3 The Counseling Program is KSDE 4.P.3 Theory paper committed to preparing prospective school counselors Demonstrate to act with integrity and knowledge of sensitivity to diversity as the effective strategies CTA 3 school counselor’s espoused and methods in theory is aligned with the individual counselor’s theory-in-use. counseling

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Course Assignments:

Theory paper: Students are expected to submit a paper describing the theory that seems most applicable to their anticipated work setting to date. The paper will explain why this theory is a good “match” to the student (personal experiences, basic philosophical beliefs, core values, nature of the clientele to be served, etc.). You will be required to provide the background and development (the history of) your preferred theory. Included in your paper will be a brief review of the research supporting the effectiveness of the theory. A Rubric will be provided.

Late papers will be penalized. The paper is due by the beginning of class on the date on the schedule.

Grading Procedures: Overall grade will be based on the quality of work products and performances. There will be three unit tests. The three tests will be worth 90% of class grade and each will cover the readings and topics covered. It is expected that students be prepared for and participate in each class discussion. All such discussion will be based on students’ opinion and interpretation of each theoretical orientation. Attendance and class participation will affect final grade assignments when final points are very near the cutoff between grades levels. The following percentages will be used to assign final grade:

Attendance, participation and preparation 5% Theory paper 10% Individual Objective Presentations 10% Test #1 20% Test #2 20% Test #3 35%

The following percentage will be used to assign final letter grade:

Letter Grade Percentage A 90% - 100% B 80% - 89% C 70% - 79% D 60% - 69% F Below 60%

Academic Honesty: A standard of honesty, fairly applied to all students, is essential to a learning environment. Students abridging a standard of honesty must accept the consequences; penalties are assessed by appropriate classroom instructors or other designated people. Serious cases may result in discipline at the college or University level and may result in suspension or dismissal. Dismissal from a college for academic dishonesty constitutes dismissal from the University. (WSU Student Code of Conduct)

Special Needs: ADA: If you have a physical, perceptual, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work, contact the Office of Disability Services (DS), Grace Wilkie Annex, room 173. (Voice/TDD 978-3309). ODS will review your concerns, confirm your disability, and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary. All information and documentation of your disability is confidential and will not be released by DS without your written permission.

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Tentative Class Schedule

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1 August 25 Introduction/Course Overview Chapter 1

2 September 8 Person-Centered Therapy Chapter 5

3 September 15 Behavior Therapy Chapter 8

4 September 22 Cognitive Therapy Chapter 10

5 September 29 Rational Emotive Therapy Chapters 9

6 October 6 Test #1 7 October 13 Reality Therapy Chapter 11 8 Existential Therapy Chapter 6 9 October 20 Gestalt Therapy Chap. 7

10 October 27 Family Systems Chapters 13 &14 Solution-Focused 11 November 3 Test #2 12 November 10 Psychoanalytic Chap. 2 13 November 17 Neoanalytic Therapy Chapter 3 14 November 24 Individual (Adlerian) Therapy Chap. 4

15 December 1 Feminist Therapy & Narrative Therapy Chapters 12&15 16 December 8 Conclusion Chapter 16

17 December 15 Final Test #3