COUN 533 School Counseling Theories

Course Description

This course introduces counseling theories commonly used in a school setting. The theoretical frameworks including philosophies, key concepts, techniques, and procedures studied in this course will give an introductory experience of learning how school counselors assist school-age children in working through personal issues that prevent social and academic success.

Topics and Objectives

Ethical Issues in the Counseling Practice

· Examine personal characteristics of effective counselors.

· Examine personal values in relation to working with students.

· Identify effective competencies in multicultural counseling.

· Examine steps in making ethical decisions.

· Examine general guidelines on confidentiality.

· Identify guidelines for dealing with suicidal students.

Counseling Theories Commonly Utilized in the School Setting

· Identify the theories most commonly utilized in school settings.

Person-centered Therapy

· Examine the key concepts of Person-centered Therapy.

· Identify the process of Person-centered Therapy.

· Examine the techniques and procedures of person-centered Therapy.

Adlerian Therapy

· Examine the key concepts of Adlerian Therapy.

· Identify the process of Adlerian Therapy.

· Examine the techniques and procedures of Adlerian Therapy.

Behavior Therapy

· Examine the key concepts of Behavior Therapy.

· Identify the process of Behavior Therapy.

· Examine the techniques and procedures of Behavior Therapy.

Gestalt Therapy

· Examine the key concepts of Gestalt Therapy.

· Identify the process of Gestalt Therapy.

· Examine the techniques and procedures of Gestalt Therapy.

Reality Therapy

· Examine the key concepts of Reality Therapy.

· Identify the process of Reality Therapy.

· Examine the techniques and procedures of Reality Therapy.

Cognitive-behavior Therapy

· Examine the key concepts of Cognitive-behavior Therapy.

· Identify the process of Cognitive-behavior Therapy.

· Examine the techniques and procedures of Cognitive-behavior Therapy.

National Guidelines for School Counselors

· Examine the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Ethical Standards in relation to the counseling theories practiced in a school setting.