EDCE 590 - Marriage & Family Counselling

Institution:

Gonzaga University

Subject:

COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Description:

Students examine the major contemporary theories and approaches in Marriage and Family Counseling. Concepts of family dynamics, family life cycle, and lifestyles in general are presented. Students will explore systems theories and related interventions as well as processes for selecting appropriate modalities for family assessment and counseling. Role and function, ethical and legal consideration, the structure and operations of professional organizations and credentialing bodies, and the implications of professional issues unique to marital, couple, and family counseling are discussed as are pertinent roles of racial, ethnic, and cultural heritage, nationality, socioeconomic status, family structure, age, gender, sexual orientation, religious and spiritual beliefs, occupation, physical and mental status, and equity issues. Fall.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gonzaga.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 328-4220

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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