PSY 244 - Introduction to Counseling

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

3 units 3 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 101. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 099. This course provides an introduction and broad overview to counseling psychology. Counseling theories such as cognitivebehavioral, psychodynamic, solutionfocused, and humanistic-existential are discussed. Additional topics include: the history of the counseling profession, skills, strategies and processes in working with individuals and/or groups. Students will also be introduced to various mental health professions, identify the characteristics of effective helpers and examine ethical issues in counseling psychology. (CSU, AVC)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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