PSYC 3365 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Institution:

Macon State College has merged with Middle Georgia State University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Providing counseling and therapy services is a major role for future mental health and public service professions. This course examines approaches to counseling and psychotherapy and various roles counselors and therapists play in treatment. Topics will include an overview in major theories of counseling and psychotherapy that are commonly used in professional practice, how these approaches attempt to affect change, group therapy, career counseling and therapeutic interventions. Target populations will include adults children, families, couples and the elderly. Law and ethics in counseling and therapy and nontraditional/alternative methods of therapy will also be addressed. Special topics will include counseling with multicultural and diverse populations. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mga.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 471-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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