FOUNDATIONS IN COUNSELING COUN 501 FALL 2016 SYLLABUS
Course and Instructor
Instructor: Alana Brunner, LCPC, NCC Adjunct Professor Department of Counselor Education Office & Hours: By appointment only E-mail: [email protected]
Course Number: COUN 501
Course Title: Foundations in Counseling
Course Time: Friday(s): September 9, October 7 4:00pm-10:00pm Saturday(s): September 10, October 8 8:00am-5:00pm
Course Location: Education Building Room 320 (Education Building Room 317 on 9/10/16)
Semester: Fall 2016
Credits: 2 credits
Course Objectives and Accreditation
CACREP Standards Addressed in the Course II. G. 1 Professional Identity: a. history and philosophy of the counseling profession; b. professional roles, functions, and relationships with other human service providers, including strategies for interagency/inter-organization collaboration and communications; c. counselors’ roles and responsibilities as members of an interdisciplinary emergency management response team during a local, regional, or national crisis, disaster or other trauma-causing event; d. self-care strategies appropriate to the counselor role; e. counseling supervision models; practices, and processes; f. professional organizations, including membership benefits, activities, services to members, and current issues; g. professional credentialing, including certification, licensure, and accreditation practices and standards, and the effects of public policy on these issues; h. the role and process of the professional counselor advocating on behalf of the profession; i. advocacy processes needed to address institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for clients; and II.G.5 Helping Relationships b. counselor characteristics and behaviors that influence the helping process;
1 f. a general framework for understanding and practicing consultation;
Education Trust Standards Addressed in the Course 1. D Play a leadership role in defining and carrying out guidance and counseling functions 2. C Advocate for student experiences & exposures to broaden students’ career awareness and knowledge 3. C Collaborate within school to develop staff training on team responses to students’ academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to professional, ethical, legal, theoretical, cultural, social, and practical aspects of counseling. Students examine the roles and responsibilities of counselors; professional organizations and associations; and professional preparation standards. Historical, cultural, and social contexts along with emerging professional issues and directions are included. PREREQ: Admission to the Counseling program.
Methods of Instruction
Case Studies, lecture, small group work, guest speakers
Objectives
Upon completion of the course the student will have working knowledge of:
1. History and philosophy of counseling (II.G.1.a). 2. Role of the counselor as an individual professional as well as member of an interdisciplinary team (including emergency response teams) (II.G.1.b & c). 3. Issues related to self-care and burn out (II.G.1.d). 4. Consultation framework (II.G.5.f). 5. Supervision (II.G.1.e) 6. Credentialing bodies and professional organizations (II.G.1.f, & g). 7. Professional advocacy (II.G.1.h). 8. Counselor characteristics that influence counseling process (II.G.5.b).
Technology Skills Addressed in the Course
Instructor Student Application Application Check computer system and preview CD-ROM software Word process, including APA formatting X
2 Use a spreadsheet and a statistical package Acquire graphics from the web, digital camera, or X scanner and insert them into a poster or presentation Create and deliver a PowerPoint presentation X Find material on the Web and review Web sites X X Be able to use e-mail, including document X X attachments Be able to sign in and participate in listservs X Be familiar with computerized testing Be able to use audio visual equipment and playback X X units
Required Texts and Articles
Dixon, A. L., Tucker, C., & Clark, M. A. (2010). Integrating Social Justice Advocacy with National Standards of Practice: Implications for school counselor education. Counselor Education & Supervision, 50(2), 103-115.
Gladding, S.T. (2012). Counseling: A comprehensive profession, 7th ed. New Jersey: Pearson.
Glosoff, H. L., & Durham, J. C. (2010). Using supervision to prepare social justice counseling advocates. Counselor Education & Supervision, 116-129.
Hof, D.D., Dinsmore, J.A. Barber, S., Suhr, R., & Scofield, T.R. (2009). Advocacy: The T.R.A.I.N.E.R. model. Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, 2, 15-28.
McAdams, C. R. III & Keener, H. J. (2008). Preparation, Action, Recovery: A Conceptual Framework for Counselor Preparation and Response in Client Crises. Journal of Counseling & Development, 86, 388-397.
Roach, L. F., & Young, M. E. (2007). Do counselor education program promote wellness in their students? Counselor Education & Supervision, 47(1), 29-45.
Uhernik. J.A. (2006). The counselor and the disaster response team: An emerging role. VISTAS Online, 313-322.
Vespia, K. M., Heckman-Stone, C., & Delworth, U. (2002). Describing and facilitating effective supervision behavior in counseling trainees. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 39(1), 56-65. doi:10.1037/0033-3204.39.1.56
Academic Requirements and Evaluation
Readings: It is expected that you come to class having read the chapters assigned in order to facilitate discussion. Your opinions are important to both the class and your experience in the program.
Attendance and Participation: A rich and healthy exchange of ideas, reading, and feedback is essential to your growth as a counselor. You are expected to be an active speaker as well as an active listener, contributing usefully to class discussions. Use of cellular phones in class (ie texting)
3 is not becoming of professional behavior and students are strongly encouraged to refrain from phone use during course time. Wise students will avoid missing class; participation is an opportunity to gain additional insight into concepts and to share ideas.
Absences will be detrimental to the understanding of the course and, therefore, detrimental to the student’s grade. More than two absences will result in the highest grade possible of a B. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor prior to an absence you know will occur. However, missing any class time of a weekend course is not recommended.
Course Assignments:
1. Journal Article Review Read one empirical article (attach article to paper when turn in assignment) on a topic discussed in class. Write a 2-3 page paper in APA format summarizing the article along with a one-page personal reaction. The following journals are recommended sources of the article:
● Journal of Counseling and Development ● The School Counselor ● The Career Development Quarterly ● Journal of College Student Development ● Counseling and Values ● The Journal of Counseling Psychology ● Journal for Specialists in Group Work ● Journal of Marriage and Family Counseling ● Journal of Humanistic Education and Development ● Counselor Education & Supervision
Due: 10/7
2. Interview Report Interview a practicing counselor and provide a written summary. The following questions will be useful in conducting the interview, in addition to questions of your own. You must include the bolded questions in your write-up. The report must be typed, double-spaced and should include a discussion of the role of the counselor you interviewed within his/her work setting
4 and an in-depth personal reaction to the interview. The person you interview must have an LPC/LCPC in Idaho.
● Describe your training and degrees. ● Describe your duties and your work environment. ● How long have you been a counselor? ● What is your job title? ● What is a typical day like? ● Describe the core of your philosophy how to help people. ● What theorists, writers or researchers have influenced you most? ● What has been your experience working on a multidisciplinary team? ● What makes a counselor’s position on a multidisciplinary team unique? ● How do you communicate effectively with other professionals at your workplace? Other agencies? Other schools? ● What do you do to prevent burnout? ● What do you like most about your job? Least? ● If you had your career to do over again, what (if anything) would you do differently? ● What advice would you have for those who are preparing to enter the helping profession?
Due: 10/8
3. Pioneer Report Orally share a maximum 15 minute presentation of a pioneer in the counseling profession. Summarize the person’s historical background, contributions and perceived current influence. Provide a handout to the class that highlights the pioneer’s importance.
Due: 10/7, 10/8
Choose one from the following list: Abraham Stone B.F. Skinner Frank Parsons Gilbert Wrenn Jesse B. Davis Abraham Maslow Clifford Beers Sidney Jourard Sigmund Freud John Krumboltz E.G. Williamson Norman Gysbers Edward Thorndike Paul Pederson Donald Super Virginia Axline John Marks Brewer Leta Hollingworth Carl Rogers William Glasser Joseph Wolpe Carol Gilligan Erik Erikson Edward Strong Aaron Beck Virginia Satir
4. Class Participation Points will be given for punctual attendance, class participation, and overall student engagement.
5. Final Exam
5 The final exam will cover all readings from the course. We may not have time to discuss all the assigned readings in class, however, you are expected to read them on your own to prepare for the exam. Your final will be posted on Blackboard. The exam will comprise of 30 multiple-choice, objective, forced-choice questions. Also, it will be timed. You will have 45 minutes to complete 30 questions. Once you begin you have to complete the exam. You cannot save your work and return to it later. Please check class calendar for dates and times it will be available. If you miss the window of opportunity to take the exam, you will not be able to take it a different time.
Each of the following segments will be scored by means of a point system.
Journal Article Review 25 points Interview Report 25 points Pioneer Report 50 points Class Participation/Attendance (10 pts/class) 40 points Final Exam 60 points
Total Points and Grading Scale
Total Possible Points: 200
Grading Criteria:
97-100% = A+ 87-89% = B+ 77-79% = C+ 67-69% = D+ Below 60 = F 93-96% = A 83-86% = B 73-76% = C 63-66% = D 90-92% = A- 80-82% = B- 70-72% = C- 60-62% = D-
Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Assignments not submitted when due or not in the assigned format (including page length requirements) will not earn full points. Those submitted more than three days past the due date will not be accepted. Plagiarism is sufficient grounds for failure for the course. See current Boise State Graduate Catalog for academic regulations and appeal procedures.
Disability and Academic Integrity Statements
Disability Statement: Students with disabilities needing accommodations to fully participate in this class should contact the Education Access Center (EAC and formerly Disability Resource Center). All accommodations must be approved through the EAC prior to being implemented. To learn more about the accommodation process visit the EAC’s website at https://eac.boisestate.edu/new-eac-students/
Academic Integrity Statement: Academic misconduct or dishonesty such as cheating and plagiarism is unacceptable and appropriate penalties will be imposed. This includes referencing material that has not been read by you, such as secondary references.
Course Schedule
Key Day Topic Reading Assessment
6 Due 9/9 Introductions/Syllabus Dixon, Tucker, Clark (II.G.1.h, Friday Definition & History of Counseling i) Gladding Ch. 1 & 2 (pg.7-16; Personal Characteristics; Education, Credentialing, Licensure of Counselors 18-26; 32-42; 44-52) Speakers: Julie Hambleton, LPC & Christa (II.G.1.a,f,g) (II.G.5.b) Stallworth, LPC Hof, Dinsmore, et al. (Role of a Counselor) (II.G.1.b,h,i) 9/10 Professional Aspects of Counseling Roach & Young (II.G.1.d) Sat. Advocacy & Social Justice Vespia, Heckman-Stone, Self-care Delworth (II.G.1.e) Speaker: Angie Hernandez-Henry, LCPC (Advocacy) 10/7 Pioneer Reports Gladding Chapter 12 (pg. 252- Journal Supervision & Consultation 264) (II.G.1.b) (II.G.5.f) Article Friday Review Uhernik (II.G.1.c,f) Pioneer McAdams & Keener (II.G.1.c,f) Reports
10/8 Pioneer Reports Interview Report Sat. Professional Organizations Pioneer Counselor Roles—Interdisciplinary Team, Reports Disaster/Crisis Response/Current Issues
Letter to Self Exercise Final Exam opens on BB 10/9/16 and closes 10/16/16 at 11:59pm
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