EDCE 584 - Counselling across Lifespan

Institution:

Gonzaga University

Subject:

COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Description:

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth exploration of the mental health issues specific to various populations across the lifespan. This course will thoroughly represent human growth and development with specific and current interventions appropriate to different developmental levels and stages. Special emphasis is placed on normal development compared to pathological development. Students study human behavior including an understanding of developmental crises, disability, exceptional behavior, addictive behavior, psychopathology, and situational and environmental factors that affect both normal and abnormal behavior. There is special sensitivity to the issues of child abuse, multicultural awareness, and at-risk populations. Students are introduced to a variety of counseling procedures and interventions appropriate to both agency and school settings. Spring.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gonzaga.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 328-4220

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.