CNS 505 - Foundations of Counseling

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

Subject:

Description:

This course acquaints school, clinical mental health and college counseling/student affairs counselor trainees with their profession?s historical and philosophical foundations, current counselor roles, and functions, their professional counselor organizations, professional accreditation regulations, license, certification and professional preparation standards and guidelines, self-care strategies, advocacy, and counselor professional expectations. Students will demonstrate a competence in applying the ethical and legal codes in their field of concentration.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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